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The 15 Best Galway Tours & Trad Nights

26 tours  ·  from $17

Galway is a walking city that fills up after dark. The 15 below cover the Latin Quarter walks, the trad shows on the prom and the boats and coaches west to Connemara and the Aran Islands, with prices and start times.

Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations - Watching border collies work
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Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations

1.Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

At Caherconnell in the Burren, you’ll tour a well-preserved stone ring fort with an expert guide, then watch trained border collies work sheep under a covered viewing area. Guides such as Pat, Sean, Ian, and Stephanie bring humor and archaeology to life. Allow 1 to 2 hours, with a cafe and shop on site.

“This was such a great experience. While I booked primarily for the sheepdog experience, the fort tour was very informative and interesting and our guide was an expert in the subject matter. The sheepdog demonstration was also fascinating to see how the dogs have been trained and how they listen to certain commands. It was also great to get pictures with dogs after. Would recommend to anyone!”

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Galway: Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing - The opening: a friendly welcome before the music takes over
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Galway: Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing

2.Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 482 reviews · from $40

Spend two hours at Galway’s Leisureland Theatre with Trad on the Prom, a polished Irish music, song, and dance show featuring performers linked to Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and The Chieftains. Expect strong vocals, Irish pipes, fiddles, champion dancers, storytelling, and a chance to meet the cast afterward.

“The most amazing performance. Best experience. A must see in Galway! A true do not miss!!”

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The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour - Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde in conversation
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The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

3.The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Start at Eyre Square and walk through central Galway with a local English-speaking guide. Hear stories about the Tribes of Galway, Oscar Wilde, the Claddagh ring, and the Spanish Arch. Guides such as Conor, Paul, John, Erin, and Colin have led lively tours, with useful advice on food, drink, and what to do next.

“This was a great way to explore Galway and learn some of its history. We did a 4:30pm tour and then went to dinner. Collin was a fun guide!”

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Trad on the Prom - Ireland's #1 Music, Song & Dance Experience - The musicians bring the Irish sound to life
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Trad on the Prom – Ireland’s #1 Music, Song & Dance Experience

4.Trad on the Prom – Ireland’s #1 Music, Song & Dance Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend two hours at Galway’s Leisureland with Trad on the Prom, a polished Irish music, song, and dance production featuring high-energy dancers, Máirín Fahy on fiddle, singers, bodhrán, concertina, and uilleann pipes. Doors open at 8pm, with the show starting at 8:30pm.

“Wonderful music and dancing! Highly recommend! Easy to locate in a wonderful area of Galway. Great night”

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Galway: Welcome to Galway Walking Tour - Galway’s past, told through stories instead of a lecture
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Galway: Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

5.Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 338 reviews · from $17Best value

Begin at the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square for a 75-minute walk through Galway’s narrow streets, squares, canals, pubs, and shops. English-speaking local guides such as Conor, Lorraine, Barry, John, and Seán combine history, legends, music, language, and practical recommendations. The tour ends where it begins and suits first-time visitors.

“Our guide, Conor, was terrific. We had a very small group so he was able to answer a lot of direct questions. This was a great overview of the city when we got there, and helped us understand the history as well as learning our way around.”

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Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Begin at Eyre Square and the Browne Doorway
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Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

6.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 321 reviews · from $18

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to see Galway from an open-top double-decker bus. Hear English commentary as you pass Eyre Square, the Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral, and Salthill. Hop off at O’Connell’s Pub or the Long Walk for Ed Sheeran connections, or ride the full 60-minute loop first to get your bearings.

“our driver, John, was very helpful. My friend and I utilized the bus a lot to get around Galway. John gave us recommendations for food and helped us get around.”

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Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City - Starting at Eyre Square
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Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

7.Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Walk from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch while sampling Irish food and drinks at several local stops. The 3pm tour focuses on traditional delicacies, while the 6pm outing visits four pubs with more contemporary Irish food. Guides may include Conor, Erin, Sean, John, Barry, or Analeigh. Groups are capped at 16.

“Very well organized and informative AND delightfully fun as we enjoyed the food and atmosphere (and great craic!) of several pubs in Galway’s iconic neighborhoods including Eyre Square, the Latin Quarter, and the West End. All easily walkable. And our guide Analeigh is the definition of a truly gifted raconteur — “telling anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.” Highly recommend this tour — thank you!”

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Galway: Dark History Guided City Walking Tour - Irish Halloween, myths, and the first layer of darkness
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Galway: Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

8.Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · from $23

Meet at the green Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square for a 1.5-hour evening walk through Galway’s darker past. Hear Irish Halloween folklore, murder tales, execution stories, witch-trial accounts, and ghost legends from guides such as Conor, Lorraine, Sean, and Nicole. The tour ends where it begins and runs in winter.

“Lorraine was a riveting storyteller of fascinating tales. Great way to spend an evening in Galway.”

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The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway - Eyre Square connects presidents, writers, and the modern city
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The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway

9.The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $17

Walk central Galway for about 80 minutes with guides such as Neil, Niall, Orla, Alexandria, or Martin. Hear stories at Lynch’s Castle, the Spanish Arch, Eyre Square, the River Corrib, and the Long Walk. The small group, capped at 15, makes it easy to ask questions and request food, music, or shopping tips.

“Neil was awesome! Very knowledge, personable, and fun. Gave us a great dinner recommendation. We really enjoyed this tour! It was raining, but Neil kept us out of it and still was very pleasant.”

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Electric Bike Tour of Galway City with Expert Local Guide - Galway Cathedral and the river setting
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Electric Bike Tour of Galway City with Expert Local Guide

10.Electric Bike Tour of Galway City with Expert Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Ride a new electric bike through Galway’s Latin Quarter, Eyre Square, University of Galway, Salthill, and the Wild Atlantic Way. Your local guide, such as Dean, Evan, Ivan, or Felix, uses a smart helmet with a built-in walkie talkie, so you can hear stories while riding. Groups are limited to eight, and no e-bike experience is needed.

“The e-bike tour was fantastic. A great way to see the city. Personal insight from Felix was awesome! Would highly recommend Felix for a tour when visiting Galway!!!”

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Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread - Scones, brown bread, and tea in the sunroom
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Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread

11.Traditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Join Kate Wright in her home kitchen near Galway for a two-hour, hands-on baking class. You’ll make seasonal fruit scones and spelt or brown bread, learn practical baking tips, then enjoy your warm results with Irish butter, jams, tea, and coffee. Recipes are provided for baking at home.

“Kate was very friendly and helped my wife and I make wonderful scones. We also made bread that I just tried and is very good. We had wonderful conversation with the other couple Rod and Renee from Atlanta.”

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Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings - Food and drink that feel connected to Ireland
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Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

12.Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · from $79

Walk Galway’s city center with an English-speaking local guide such as Conor, Sean, Nicole, Barry, or Lorraine. Taste traditional Irish food, modern and local drinks, and hear stories about Galway’s history and customs. Expect a relaxed 2.5 to 3-hour introduction to the city, with generous portions and practical advice on where to eat, drink, and hear music.

“Great way to see the city and learn more about Galway’s history and food.”

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Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour - Eyre Square and the story of the Tribes
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Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

13.Galway City: Guided 1.5-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · from $23

Meet a Galway-born guide at the Browne Doorway in Eyre Square for a 90-minute walk through the medieval center. Expect stories of the Tribes, stops at Lynch’s Castle, St. Nicholas’s Church, the city walls, and Spanish Arch, plus practical tips on food, drink, and things to do. Gary Casey and Gary Burke are among the named guides.

“Really informative tour, great delivery and good fun - went above and beyond. Gave lots of good recommendations for the rest of our stay. Thanks so much!”

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Galway Food Tour - Coffee, pastry, chocolate and the sweet opening
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Galway Food Tour

14.Galway Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · from $131

Spend 2.5 hours walking Galway with an English-speaking local guide such as Flo, Emma, Sheena or Gina. The tour includes 10 food and drink tastings, from oysters, crab and artisan bread to chocolate, whiskey and restaurant dishes. It begins outside McCambridge’s on Shop Street and returns there.

“knowledgeable guide, understood the parking challenges due to race week and was able to be flexible. There was an array of items to try including coffee, chocolates, raspberry croissant, cheeses, meats, local sushi, 3 spirit tastings, a fancy dish at a former Michelin star restaurant, a lovely cocktail, and some huge portions from the last Green Michelin star restaurant, Kai. A nice walk, make sure you are very hungry!”

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Tour & Taste Galway Food Tour - Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and the old center
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Tour & Taste Galway Food Tour

15.Tour & Taste Galway Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join local guide Gerry for a three-hour walk through Galway, pairing city sights with a full meal served across four venues. You’ll visit the Spanish Arch, Galway’s Westend, the market, Kirwan’s Lane, and an Irish pub, with seafood chowder, a main course, ice cream, and Irish coffee among the possible treats. Come hungry.

“We have done lots of food tours in cities around the world. I always do my research as they are not cheap and if they’re not great can ruin impressions of a city. That said I took a bit of a chance with there being varying opinions on this tour. I will say I am so glad I did. We had an amazing time with Gerry. The weather was warm and sunny and our group was a mixture of people from different parts of the world. We had our 6 year old with us but didn’t book him on the tour as he is picky and if we found something…”

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