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62 Galway trips. Tours from 13 tour companies. 372 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.
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Standard - 3 star
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Easy
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- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
7 days$201 / day
3.6/5 Great
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
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- Discover London’s history and pageantry on a tour of the trendy West End In Stratford-upon-Avon trace the footsteps of Shakespeare, England’s most famous poet Travel to the medieval city of York with its rich history, dating back to the Romans Visit Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle high above the city; view the magnificent crown jewels Tour Belfast’s Titanic Museum constructed in the dockyard where the ship was built Visit spectacular Giant’s Causeway, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland View Derry’s preserved medieval city walls with its four original gates encircling the city Spend a day in the Irish countryside -- visit the unique Glen Keen working sheep farm Travel to Galway, once a seafaring town, nestled on the shores of Galway Bay At Trinity College in Dublin, marvel at the superb 8th century Book of Kells Farewell Dinner at an Irish Pub in Dublin with traditional Irish dance and music †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates♦ London Gatwick Airport transfers available at an additional cost
14 days$281 / day
3.6/5 Great
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Highlights in Dublin include Phoenix Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the Book of Kells In Belfast, visit the Titanic Museum constructed in the dockyard where the ship was built Visit spectacular Giant's Causeway with its hexagonal basalt columns that stretch into the sea Enjoy Irish whiskey tastings at the Old Bushmills Distillery the oldest working distillery in Ireland View the preserved medieval city walls in Derry encircling the city with its four original gates Drive via spectacular scenery to picture-perfect Donegal Castle built in the 15th century Visit the Westport House with more than 300 years of Irish history On Achilll Island, view remains of a 5000 year old human settlement and deserted villages Tour Kylemore Abbey, in the heart of the Connemara National Park A walking tour in the bohemian city of Galway reveals brightly painted pubs, cafes and galleries †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
10 days$268 / day
3.6/5 Great
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Visit Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells Tour Kylemore Abbey, in the heart of the Connemara National Park View the mighty Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall of rock Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, offering a unique insight into Irish life View the Ring of Kerry, the mythical & unspoiled region in Ireland Visit the 15th century Blarney Castle with a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone Enjoy a tour of the world-famous Waterford Crystal Factory Farewell Dinner with traditional Irish Entertainment †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
9 days$320 / day
3.6/5 Great
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Tour Stonehenge, the best-known prehistoric monument in England and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the 2000 year old Roman Baths and Georgian pump room with its natural mineral water
- Tour Edinburgh Castle, where you can see the Crown Room, Royal Palace and St. Margaret’s Chapel
18 days$276 / day
3.6/5 Great
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- View the Scottish Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city Visit stately Scone Palace, ancient residence of Scottish kings where Charles II was crowned At a whisky distillery, learn the art of Scotch whisky making and enjoy a tasting Travel to Loch Ness, one of Scotland’s most storied sites, home of the Loch Ness monster Cruise on the "bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond, with gorgeous vistas of tranquil scenery Explore Glasgow's George Square with its impressive collection of statues and monuments Ferry to Belfast, one of Europe's true Renaissance cities Tour the interactive Titanic Experience Museum that reveals the story of the ill-fated ship Excursion to Connemara National Park, a wonderland of scenic mountains and grasslands Discover Galway, a seafaring town, now one of the fastest growing cities in Europe View the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, a wall of rock towering over the Atlantic Ocean A breathtaking day of magnificent vistas as you drive around the renowned "Ring of Kerry" At Blarney Castle, kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, promising you the "gift of gab" Enjoy spirited Dublin, with its thousand year history, immortalized by James Joyce †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
16 days$258 / day
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Galway Reviews & Ratings
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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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See remarks at top of this page.
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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...
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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