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62 Galway trips. Tours from 13 tour companies. 372 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.
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4/5 Great
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
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Discover the treasures of Ireland and Scotland on your affordable tour from Dublin to Edinburgh. In Dublin’s fair city, you’ll drive along the statue-lined O’Connell Street and see the elegant Georgian squares with their red-brick townhouses. You’ll also see Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. En route from Dublin to the seaside resort of Tramore, take a stroll through the pretty lanes of Kilkenny, and see the city famous for its Irish crystal—Waterford. In Blarney, home of the fabled Stone of Eloquence, time to browse or buy irresistible Irish handicrafts and crystal. On your way to Killarney, stop for spectacular photo opportunities along the Ring of Kerry. You’ll travel to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, and the cosmopolitan seaside city of Galway. Drive along Donegal Bay, with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches, to Derry. Continue to the north coast’s awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway—40,000 interlocking basalt columns that were formed by volcanic eruptions some 60 million years ago. An amazing sight! Next, to Belfast, where the Titanic was built. You’ll board a ferry for an Irish Sea crossing to Cairnryan, then on to Glasgow. Your budget-minded travel through Ireland and Scotland delves into the lush and rugged country of Scotland with magical scenes such as the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, wild landscapes of Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness, and Scotland’s famed whisky region. From the spectacular Cairngorms National Park to the beautiful Victorian resort of Pitlochry, and the home of golf, St. Andrews, you’ll cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh for royal Scottish history in the home of historic scientists, inventors, and novelists. Your value-minded tour of Ireland and Scotland is chock-full of priceless experiences, sights, and memories brave and true!
12 days$219 / day
4/5 Great
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
Stunning scenery, pretty villages, ancient sights, and exciting cities—this Britain and Ireland tour offers all of this and more. Your tour starts in Dublin, Ireland’s fun capital; ends in London, England’s exciting capital; and overnights along the way in Killarney, Tramore, and Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Highlights of this tour include the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s west coast, where you’ll marvel at breathtaking views of rugged cliffs dropping into the ocean, and the Ring of Kerry, a 100-mile panoramic drive through magnificent landscapes. You’ll revel in the views of the sparkling seascapes, hills dotted with brightly painted farmhouses, winding lanes, and views of the Lakes of Killarney. Words cannot capture the magnificence of these natural beauties; you must witness them in person! Also enjoy drives through rich dairy farmland. Stop for photos in Adare, founded in medieval times and known today as one of Ireland’s friendliest and prettiest villages. In fact, its streets are still lined with the original thatched cottages from the 1820s. Another tour highlight is prehistoric Stonehenge. You’ve seen photos of Stonehenge—now’s your chance to stand in front of it and try to figure out how these stones weighing 4,000 pounds got there. Visit Bath, famous for its Roman baths used for socializing and bathing 2,000 years ago. Also enjoy stops in Blarney and Galway. In both Dublin and Cardiff, an orientation drive familiarizes you with the cities. In London, you’ll have time on your own to explore or to take optional excursions. From the vibrant cities to the quaint villages and gorgeous scenery, this value-minded tour through Britain and Ireland is sure to delight all of your senses!
9 days$213 / day
4/5 Great
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Highlights
Experience the best of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales on this in-depth exploration tour of the British Isles. In between time in the major cities—London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Cardiff—visit some of the historic towns and witness some of the breathtaking scenery. On any tour through Britain and Ireland, you’d expect to visit ancient ruins, majestic castles, and historic sights. That’s why Cosmos has included visits to prehistoric Stonehenge; Bath, known for its Roman ruins and baths; Edinburgh Castle, dating to the 12th century, where you’ll admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels; Hadrian’s Wall, the remains of the fortifications built by the Romans 2,000 years ago to defend against marauding northern tribes; the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, where the Pilgrim Fathers embarked in 1620; the battlefield of Culloden Moor, where in 1746, the last battle was fought on British soil; and more. You’d also expect to see stunning scenery and lush landscapes on a Britain and Ireland tour. That’s why Cosmos has included a drive around the Dingle Peninsula, a dramatic drive passing seaside villages, ancient monuments, and views of the Blasket Islands; a drive on the 100-mile Ring of Kerry, with its rugged and magnificent landscapes; the spectacular 668-foot Cliffs of Moher, where rugged cliffs drop into the ocean; a scenic drive along North Wales coast to England’s tranquil Lake District, recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage status; and drives through rich dairy farmland. In the Scottish Highlands, drive through the rolling terrain interspersed with lochs (lakes), picturesque towns, and the sparkling coastline. Watch for Nessie at Loch Ness, Scotland’s largest lake. Bustling cities, smaller towns, historic sights, breathtaking landscapes, and much more are offered on this incredible Britain and Ireland tour.
18 days$224 / day
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
- Explore Dublin
- Enjoy the delightful scenery of the Wicklow Mountains on the way to Glendalough
- Visit to the House of Waterford Crystal
8 days$195 / day
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Enjoy Walk along part of the Royal Mile and visit Edinburgh Castle
- Discover some of the island and visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle to understand the history of the powerful Lords of the Isles
- Enjoy the views of the magnificent Highlands as you drive south through Glen Coe
11 days$190 / day
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
- Explore Connemara, a region of unspoiled open scenery with misty mountains and sparkling lakes
- Pleasant two-hight Stays in Killarney & Galway
- Enjoy Independent Dublin tour
7 days$92 / day
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James Armstrong
Sep 2023
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Britain and Ireland Grandeur
Way over priced, a very poor value for the experience.
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Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
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Britain and Ireland Grandeur
See remarks at top of this page.
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William Fitzgerald
Aug 2023
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Britain and Ireland Grandeur
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...
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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