Location: Galway
Top Things to do in Galway
What to do and see in Galway, Western Ireland: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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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5.0 based on 1,878 reviews
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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5.0 based on 148 reviews
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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5.0 based on 266 reviews
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. Kayakmor
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5.0 based on 256 reviews
Galway Kayak Tours. Experience a kayak touring adventure along the pristine waterways of the Western lakes/ Wild Atlantic Way. We offer a friendly relaxed guided kayak trip, where you can discover the enchanting waterways of River & Lough Corrib and the stunning coast* around Galway (*weather permitting). We look forward to seeing you afloat! Tours starting from €40* per person (* tour price is subject to group size, pricing categories for groups of 2-3, 4-10, and 11+). Minimum tour group size is two people. If you're by yourself please e-mail us, we can try to fit you in a tour. Thanks for looking! Jim M. kayak Guide
5. Give It A Go
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5.0 based on 343 reviews
Give It A Go Sea Kayaking is based In Galway, Ireland. We run kayaking tours along Irelands stunning Atlantic coastline and on scenic Lough Corrib. Kayaking is a great way to discover the beautiful environment that we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep. Our guides are fun, friendly and fully qualified. No experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment.Suitable for individuals of all ages, families, stags, hens and corporate events. Give It A Go run full day, half day and evening tours. If you have somewhere in particular you would like to go and explore we can arrange a customised tour for you.If you have any questions we will be more than happy to help. Go on, Give It A Go, book your trip now.
6. Wild Atlantic Way
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5.0 based on 2,705 reviews
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.
7. Epic Ireland
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5.0 based on 186 reviews
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.
8. Celtic Chauffeur Services
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5.0 based on 128 reviews
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
9. Tiny Traders Village
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Tiny Traders Village is a vibrant and colourful local community marketplace where visitors can enjoy a huge array of local Foods, Art, Crafts, Cosmetics, Beverages, Live Music and more in a one of Galway's most storied buildings in a chilled out atmosphere.
10. St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
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4.5 based on 581 reviews
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.
