Galway Tours & Trip Packages

Galway Tours & Trips

58 Galway trips. Tours from 12 tour companies. 372 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Northern & Southern Ireland
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belfast, Derry, Dublin, Galway, Ring of Kerry

Highlights

  • Explore Ireland’s natural wonder, the Ring of Kerry, and witness farmers in action with a sheep farm visit and herding demonstration.
  • Scramble around the clustered pillars of Giant's Causeway and decide for yourself if it’s a natural phenomenon or the work of giants, as legends say.
  • Roam the rugged coastline of the Aran Islands, with time to visit ruins and remains from the Bronze and Iron Age with your local leader.
  • Learn about The Troubles from those who were directly affected by it on a history tour in Derry.
  • Enjoy Dublin's energetic nightlife, where it’ll feel like there’s a pub on every corner. Check out its creative neighbourhoods, brimming with hip bars and trendy eateries.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I did the EBC trek with Intrepid in September and October. Our group missed the first 3 days of the planned 12 day trek due to bad weather. There was a real fear we would not be able to do the trek at all. Intrepid sorted out additional accommodation and flights once we were able to fly. Our group made it to EBC by missing the 2 acclimation days on the accent and descending in 3 days instead of 4. This was only possible because of the awesome staff (guides and porters) employed by Intrepid and by Intrepid's backroom staff making alternative accommodation and flight arrangements for us."

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The Best of Ireland featuring the Wild Atlantic Way - 2024
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belfast, Derry, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny

Highlights

  • Savor new Irish cuisine during dinner in Dublin.
  • Taste the traditional flavors of Ireland in a local pub.
  • With a traditional seanchaí (Irish storyteller), listen to folklore and legends that have been passed down through generations.
  • Travel back in time when you explore the thatched cottages of Glencolmcille.
  • Enjoy a traditional Irish game of hurling.
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This was a tremendous trip. Nice mix of New Zealand s spectacular scenery and cultural highlights. In Australia Cairns was interesting for culture and great barrier reef, which is unfortunetely getting bleached due to rising ocean temps.The Sydney Opera house was amazing. Our Auastralian guide was knowledgeable and very organized. Only complaint was that at 37 folks the trip was too large in our opinion."

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Ireland: Galway & Connemara Coast
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Delight in the lilt of an Irish brogue as a local expert leads you on a guided tour of The Burren.
  • Explore the medieval churches, Neolithic tombs, and sacred sites of Noughaval.
  • Marvel at the rugged and magical countryside of Connemara, whose mountains, lakes, and peat bogs have inspired poets for centuries.
  • View Kylemore Abbey, the oldest Benedictine abbey in Ireland.
  • Listen to crashing surf as you trace the coastline of the unspoiled, tranquil Renvyle Peninsula.

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"This was the first organized tour my husband and I have ever joined, so we were not sure what to expect , but it turned out to be the best vacation we've ever had. The scenery and food were amazing. We stayed in beautiful hotels. Most of the riding was on paved bike paths so we hardly ever had to deal with car traffic. Our leaders, Andrea and Martin, were funny, informative , and so helpful. We are already planning to go back to Italy with VBT this summer."

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Shades of Ireland  - 2024
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny

Highlights

  • Enjoy a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.
  • Taste the "water of life" during an Irish whiskey tasting.
  • Settle in for an elegant dinner at a castle.
  • Overnight on the grounds of a stately castle.
  • Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's great coastal roads.
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This was a tremendous trip. Nice mix of New Zealand s spectacular scenery and cultural highlights. In Australia Cairns was interesting for culture and great barrier reef, which is unfortunetely getting bleached due to rising ocean temps.The Sydney Opera house was amazing. Our Auastralian guide was knowledgeable and very organized. Only complaint was that at 37 folks the trip was too large in our opinion."

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Shades of Ireland featuring Northern Ireland - 2024
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belfast, Derry, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny

Highlights

  • Choose from a "menu" of Derry’s best restaurants.
  • Savor a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.
  • Overnight on the grounds of a historic manor house.
  • Experience the daily life of an Irish family during a visit to a local farm.
  • Explore the walled city of Derry.
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This was a tremendous trip. Nice mix of New Zealand s spectacular scenery and cultural highlights. In Australia Cairns was interesting for culture and great barrier reef, which is unfortunetely getting bleached due to rising ocean temps.The Sydney Opera house was amazing. Our Auastralian guide was knowledgeable and very organized. Only complaint was that at 37 folks the trip was too large in our opinion."

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Explore Ireland & Scotland
1/5 Terrible
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 15 days!

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"It was great experience awesome customer services and hotels included in the package was very nice."

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Introduction to Ireland
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Guided sightseeing in Ireland allows you an in-depth experience with visits to the country's most popular cities.
  • Enjoy the convenience of a guided vacation, with transportation, accommodations and sightseeing all included!
  • Experience a traditional Irish farm in Galway where you will learn about farming practices and visit an array of animals.
  • Make your own scones at a traditional Irish farm!
  • Look forward to a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal where you'll get to see how it's made.

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"It was great experience awesome customer services and hotels included in the package was very nice."

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Ireland by Rail
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!
  • Dublin Big Bus Essential Hop-on/Hop-off - 48-hour
  • King John's Castle

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"It was great experience awesome customer services and hotels included in the package was very nice."

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Galway Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
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Britain and Ireland Grandeur

Way over priced, a very poor value for the experience.

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Sep 2023

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William Fitzgerald

Aug 2023

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For anyone who has the time for a three week tour and wants to visit Great Britain and Ireland they will be hard pressed to fine a better and more thorough tour than...

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Dianne Dixon-Brown

Jul 2023

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Too many passengers crammed onto the bus.

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Dina Nicklason

Jul 2023

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The itinerary was intense, but we saw So much. Enjoyed our hotels. We would have brought fewer clothes if we had known that laundry was available often enough. In Lo...

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Galway Tour Selection Trips

  • You will probably be taken to at least one pub on your guided tour of Galway, however, there are tons of options in the city. If you have the free time, we recommend stopping in a couple of pubs to get a better feel of the city, and hopefully catch a couple extra live music performances!
  • Galway is known for its fresh and delicious seafood, especially its oysters. Be sure to try some on your trip, and if you really care about food, then consider going on a Galway Food Tour!
  • Galway is not well known as a place for historical tours, so it’s unlikely that you’ll find a tour specifically focusing on it. However, Galway does have a fascinating history and a unique role in Ireland’s own history. As a result you should look for a tour that includes some historic sightseeing on its itinerary.

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Galway Weather & When to Visit

Galway’s weather is seasonal, though it does not experience any massive changes. Weather is cool year-round, although it is coldest in the winter, when the city can receive some snow (chances of precipitation are slightly higher in the winter as well.)

Average temperatures between November until February are around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, often dropping in the evenings to a below-freezing point.

The warmest time of the year, generally considered the best time to travel to Galway, is in the end of summer. Between July to September is actually the warmest time of the year in Galway, with average temperatures sitting in the mid-50’s, and highs commonly reaching the high 60’s. Traveling in September or even October, when temperatures start to drop, is also advisable because these months tend to round out the tourist season. You not only have a better chance of getting travel discounts, but you will also experience less crowds in general.

For these reasons, some will also recommend traveling in late spring. However, it is significantly warmer in the fall, and the tourist crowds in Galway are never overwhelming, and so we stand by our beliefs that late summer and early fall are truly the best times to see Galway.

Galway Food & Food Tours

Galway’s new restaurant scene, along with its classic pubs, make it a popular place for a growing number of food tours in the city. On a tour of Ireland, going on a food tour is a great way to break up the routine and learn something new. 

On your tour, you will get to try new a lot of new food, yes, but that isn’t the only thing you walk away with. With each treat, the manufacturer or your tour guide will probably explain how the food is produced, and the history of this kind of food in the region.

For example, in Galway, you are guaranteed to try some kind of seafood. Whether it’s fresh oyster with a little bit of cream on top, or a delicious nibble of smoked salmon on brown Irish soda bread, you will learn about the ingredients but also learn about Galway’s past as a main sea port. In this way, you take away more than just the food you sampled, you learn a significant amount about the past.

Some of the other classic foods you may taste on your tour of Galway include local cheeses, locally-distilled Irish spirits and microbrews, fragrant and tasty sausages, and probably some sweets as well!

Galway Music Scene

Galway is known for its traditional Irish music, and for good reason. Galway has one of the best folk music scenes in Ireland, with many pubs having quality music on a consistent schedule that appeal not just to tourists, but to the locals.

One thing to be aware of is that folk music, while sometimes featuring a set performer, is not necessarily a planned show. Usually performances are called “sessions”, in which folk performers are invited to come play. As a result, the instruments, songs played, and number of performers are highly variable.

Another common way to experience traditional music is to take a festival tour of Galway. Most festivals in the city feature some kind of folk performance and song, and are a particularly fun way to meet the locals and experience the area.  

Some of the most famous pubs for music in Galway include:

  • The Quays
  • Barr and Chaladh
  • Tigh Coili
  • Taafres
  • The Spanish Arch Bar
  • The Crane
  • Monroes

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