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Galway Tasting and Walking Tour
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2 Hours 20 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
This an easy going and steady paced walking and tasting tour.
I will take you to some of my favourite places in the city.
Our first venue is in one of Galway`s oldest and favorite pubs, located just off Eyre Square, find out the fascinating history of this protected building before settling into one of the bars quiet snugs for a tasting of Irish craft beers from local breweries including their own house beer.
Our next stop is a modern contemporary bar and there you will have a cocktail from their enormous and extensive range of spirits.
Our final venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s. It was home for a time to a famous Irish writer, here you will taste a range of Irish made cheeses with meats, bread and wine.
Hear about Galway's historical connection to the world wine trade.
Maybe even try a locally made whiskey.
The tour lasts over 2 hours approx. with a max of 12 people on tour.
What's Included
- Tasting of Craft Beer, Gin and Wine
- Tasting Plates
- Gratuities
- Additional drinks guests can order
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
02:00 PM
What To Expect
Meet your guide in Eyre Square. where they will introduce you to the history of Galway and Ireland the using the monuments and memorials in the Square to tell the story of the founding of Galway, Irish language, emigration and the famine. Then we head to our 2 venues, one of Galway`s oldest and favorite pubs, located just off Eyre Square, where you will enjoy some local craft beers then our second venue is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a cocktail. Both venues are located beside Eyre Square. before we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries. The tour lasts 2 hours approx. with 12 people being the maximum number on the tour.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We stay close to Eyre Square, just around the corner for our second venue, which is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a cocktail made with their own exclusively distilled house gin. The venue is located across the street from an 18th century church. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Browne Doorway
Doorway of the tower house belonging to one of original merchant families of Galway.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lynch's Castle
Only fully intact tower house belonging to the Lynch family, one of Galway`s most powerful old merchant families
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
This church dates back to the 14th century and still in use today, famous visitors include Christopher Columbus. Located beside Galway`s famous market.
• Admission Ticket Free
Galway Market
Galway's famous city market has been in existence for many centuries and takes place on Saturday mornings.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Middle Street
We leave the main street and walk down Buttermilk Lane onto Middle Street. Passing 2 other historical buildings in the city.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
An Taibhdhearc
Irelands first Irish/Gaelic speaking theatre founded in late 1920`s.
• Admission Ticket Free
St. Augustine's Church
This is one of 3 Catholic churches built from the 1850`s in Galway city.
• Admission Ticket Free
Our final venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s. It was the home for a time to a famous Irish writer, here we will enjoy excellent Irish produced cheese`s with meats, breads and a glass of wine.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking e.g. Coeliac, Lactose, Nut Allergy etc. etc. -
- Limited Vegetarian options are available - Vegan options are not available.
- Operates in all weather, unless there is an official orange or red weather warning in place.
- Tours can be cancelled for lack of tour numbers.
- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
Operated by Tour & Taste Galway
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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