Medieval Galway Tour

Galway, Ireland

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1 Hours 15 Minutes to 1 Hours 30 Minutes

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Offered in: English

Overview

Medieval Galway Tour transports the visitor back to medieval Galway, where they can still see the remnants of that period in history.

Take a walking tour of Medieval Galway with experienced regional guide and member of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland, Marteen Lane.

Tour takes place at 2pm Irish Time, meeting at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square. Booking in advance is essential.

Please note, tour runs in all weather, unless there's a severe weather warning. Please dress accordingly.

What's Included

Fáilte Ireland Regional Guide

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02:00 PM

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What To Expect

The Browne Doorway

The Browne Doorway is a freestanding door in Eyre Square. The door comes from a house that was originally located on Lower Abbeygate Street and the house was owned by Dominic Browne, a very important merchant.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eyre Square Centre

Hidden in Eyre Square Shopping Centre are the remains of the city walls. Walls were a common feature of towns during the medieval period and they were a defensive feature. Visitors will hear how the walls were important to the people of Galway.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lynch's Castle

Lynch's Castle is thought to be the oldest mansion in Galway. It's connected to the Lynch family who were one of the 14 Tribes and a very powerful family. Today is AIB bank and the oldest commercial building in Ireland.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church

St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church has been at the heart of Galway city for over 700 years. Visitors will hear about Jane Eyre and James Kearney, and how Cromwell's soldiers used the church as a stables. There is a fee to enter the church, which isn't included in the price of the tour. The fee goes towards the maintenance of the church. It is up to the visitor if they would like to go in or not.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hall of the Red Earl

The Hall of the Red Earl is a significant archaeological site and run by Galway Civic Trust. It was discovered in the late 1990s and all that can be seen are the foundations, with the remains of the walls, columns and buttresses. Visitors can walk down into site to get a closer look.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kirwan's Lane

Galway had 14 lanes and and alleyways during the medieval period. Kirwan's Lane is one of 5 lanes still in existence and named after the Kirwan family who were one of the 14 Tribes. There are still remnants of medieval Galway on Kirwan's Lane with some of the buildings.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blake's Castle Ballyglunin

Blake's Castle at the end of Quay of Street was owned by the Blake family, one of the 14 Tribes. At one point the castle was the county gaol. Visitors will hear a little of what life was like for the criminals in the jail. The castle fell in to ruin but was restored around the 1980s.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Spanish Arch

The Spanish Arch is one of Galway's most iconic attractions. It was built as an extension of the city walls and protected the boats that were moored in the harbour. Visitors will hear about the Claddagh across the river and the tsunami that destroyed two of the arches.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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

Operated by Marteen Lane - Tour Guide & Cultural Heritage Writer

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.

Product code: 172198P2