Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you’ll soon discover on this self-guided audio tour. Just download the VoiceMap app, click on Galway and choose "A meander through the medieval Quarter to the River Corrib".
We will visit the key sites on this walking tour, with insights into modern Galway along the way. In the medieval quarter, you’ll hear about events both surprising and some gruesome. Then we’ll visit some of the famous and lesser known sites. The tour is narrated by a qualified Failte Ireland Tour Guide, Derek Spillane.
Some of the highlights include:
• Saint Nicholas Church and its 1651 map of Galway
• The Spanish Arch and the City Walls
• Wild swans on the Claddagh shore
• Learn where the word “lynched” comes from
• Discover who the Tribes of Galway were
• Hear how Richard Martin founded the R.S.P.C.A and delve into the darker side to his character
• Tips on how to spot the famous Claddagh ring
Not wheelchair accessible. Infants must sit on laps. Most travelers can participate. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
7/6/2020 - 1/26/2025
Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
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Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland