The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Galway, Western Ireland

September 18, 2021 Agatha Simes

For visitors, the best thing about Galway is that you can walk everywhere. As soon as you arrive, enjoy a walk through the city streets. There, you'll find lively pubs, independent shops and winding cobblestone streets packed with students, artists, writers and craftspeople. You may even hear Gaelic spoken. For a day trip, take a ferry to the island of Inis Mor. You'll return refreshed by the ocean air and Inis Mor's breathtaking scenery. Oh, and be sure to wear sunscreen on the island, no matter how chilly it is. (Just trust us, okay?)
Restaurants in Galway

1. Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours - Galway

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Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours - Galway

Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours - offer the top rated daily guided sightseeing tours to the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Connemara. Our fully trained local driver guides will take you on a scenic journey along the Wild Atlantic Way to all the Discovery and Signature points of the Wild Atlantic Way within the Galway area.

2. High King Tours

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High King Tours

Galway to Cong Full Day Tour: Join High King Tours local guides in discovering Cong village and the surrounding areas. Marvel in the beauty of Ashford Castle and its impressive grounds and gardens, Travel back in time to The Royal Augustinian Abbey of Cong and walk in the footsteps of Ireland’s Last High King Rory O’Connor and Relax aboard The Isle of Inisfree with Corrib Cruises on Lough Corrib.

3. Micil Distillery

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Micil Distillery

Experience the sights, sounds, smells & tastes of a working poitin and gin distillery at Galway's first distillery in over 100 years. Learn about the craft and history of poitin and gin on one of our guided tours and tastings.

4. Wild Atlantic Way

Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland +353 91 778 778 http://www.wildatlanticway.com/home
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Wild Atlantic Way

Reviewed By 2hopeless - Chichester, United Kingdom

After spending 3 days in Dublin we headed to the west stopping en route at the diner in Ballinasloe which was good for a quick lunch. We spent 3 nights in Galway, taking in the Galway Food Tour and enjoying the bars and street entertainment in the Latin Quarter. Onward for a few nights in Doolin Co. Clare visiting The Buren, Inis Oirr Aran Island, and the local hostelries. A lengthy scenic drive through Kerry, around the lakes of Killarney (unfortunately on a rainy misty day) to the Beara Peninsula for 4 days. Whilst we enjoyed all of it the change in scenery at each place captured the imagination and we all felt that it was merely an introduction for us to revisit soon. We travelled in June, however, roads are narrow and at peak holiday time it may be annoying as there are so many camper vans and huge tour buses at some of the more well known sights so cars have to move over, getting superficial scratches from the hedgerows. Be careful because there are ditches alongside the roads which are not obvious as they are covered in vegetation and may appear as solid ground.

5. Epic Ireland

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Epic Ireland

We are fun loving adventure specialists who provide tours, guides and instruction on epic outdoor activities in the stunning west of Ireland. If you looking for a trip that takes you on an adventure,that will fulfill all of your adrenaline desires with activities such as coasteering and caving then we have you covered. But if scenery, landscape and being at one with Mother Nature is more to your liking then we will introduce you to the best the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer.

6. Celtic Chauffeur Services

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Celtic Chauffeur Services

Celtic Chauffeur Services is Covid-19 Safety Charter Approved. 100% privately owned Irish company based in the West Of Ireland, but covers a Nationwide Service. Airport Transfers & Private Tours - Private Driver available Approved National Tour Guide Approved Failte Ireland Tour Guide Approved Certified Driver by the National Transport Authority of Ireland Fully Insured Private Hire Bespoke Tours around Ireland Cliffs Of Moher Specialist Tours Of Connemara Tours of Ireland's Ancient East Tour of Blarney Castle Tour of Giants Causeway Taking you personally

7. St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church

Market Street, Galway Ireland +353 91 564 648 http://www.stnicholas.ie/
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St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church

The largest medieval church in Ireland is surrounded by narrow, winding streets and a bustling marketplace.

Reviewed By thebiggerdog - London, United Kingdom

Located just round the corner of Tig Coili, down Market Street is this wonderful church. Founded in 1320 (!) and dedicated to the patron saint of seafarers and visited by Christopher Columbus in 1477. Be sure to read all the pamphlets as the contain loads of facts, and if you happen to be there as a tour group is wondering through, the acoustics allow you to catch all the guide's wisdom. Afterwards, be sure to cross the street and visit Sheridan's Cheese Mongers.

8. Galway Cathedral

University and Gaol Rds. Cathedral Square, Galway Ireland +353 91 563 577 [email protected] http://www.galwaycathedral.ie/
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Galway Cathedral

Reviewed By CarolinaNurse323 - Kernersville, United States

My husband & I were travelling with a tour group with Gate 1 Travel and Galway Cathedral was on our list of MUST SEE when we arrived in Galway. This spectacular Cathedral was built with local limestone and Connemara marble and is truly amazing. The awe inspiring sanctuary with its wooden pews, flags, marble floors, stained glass windows, altars, cupola and THAT large pipe organ are exquisite! The plaque with JFK made a lasting impression. THIS CATHEDRAL IS A MUST SEE! TRULY ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN!

9. Galway Racecourse

Ballybrit, Galway Ireland +353 91 700 100 [email protected] http://www.galwayraces.com/
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Galway Racecourse

2019 is a very special year for us here in Ballybrit. For a century and a half, people from the greater Galway area, across Ireland and around the world have been coming here in their tens of thousands to enjoy “the sport of kings, in the city of the tribes, at the Festival of the year”. It’s only right, at this point, that we tip our hat to Lord St Lawrence, who organised the very first race meeting here back in 1869 and to all those owners, trainers, jockeys, spectators and local businesses that have since contributed to the remarkable popularity and success of our Festival. We can just imagine the spectacle, the colour and the excitement of 40,000 people descending on Ballybrit for two days in August 1869. There were four events each day, the feature race being the inaugural Galway Plate. A handsome 100 sovereign prize tempted entrants to tackle its challenging 2½ miles and to face its eight fences, two of which were stone walls. Clearly, not a contest for the faint-hearted.

10. National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)

National University of Ireland Galway University Road, Galway Ireland +353 91 493 361 [email protected] http://www.nuigalway.ie/
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National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)

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