Galway City: Guided Walking Tour of Galway's Latin Quarter.
Description
Providing the only dedicated walking tour of the Latin Quarter, this tour will highlight the city of Galway which grew up around St. Nicholas's collegiate church, the city port that contributed to the city becoming a powerhouse of trade and politics during the medieval period. Brendan your guide is a qualified and licensed guide who has intimate knowledge of the city. The tour will be narrated through historical facts, and stories that will bring the city to life!
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Itinerary
Located in the medieval heart of Galway, St. Nicholas Collegiate Church has been at the focal point for the city's history for the past 700 years. Come and discover the rich history of the church and the famous people associated with it.
Come and hear the legendary story of where James Lynch hung his son Walter for murder and the history behind the phrase of Lynching, Lynched and Lynch Mob.
Founded in 1928 An Taibhdhearc is the national Irish language theatre of Ireland. Home to a tradition of Irish Language plays and theatre productions for almost a century. The word Taibhdhearc appears as a gloss for the Latin teatrum (theatre) in an old Irish document, derived from roots meaning "dream" and "glance." The modern Irish for a theatre is amharclann.
One of the most prominent buildings in Galway, the King's Head holds a rich history that spans 800 years. Come and see the fireplace from 1612, and hear the story behind the execution of Charles I by Oliver Cromwell. If the walls of this building could talk.
Home of the Claddagh Ring Museum and the World's smallest Claddagh Ring, our stop here will introduce you to the history and origin of the ring and its symbol of Love, Loyalty and Friendship.
Located on the junction of Cross Street and Quay Street Tigh Neachtain has been on the corner of history for the past 250 years. From its ownership by Richard Martin and the Martin Familly since 1754 through to modern times this stop has stories of animal rights, arts, history and culture.
This medieval street has seen a rich history of Theatre, industry, and convents and has a sense of serenity that will put anyone at ease.
Finishing at the Spanish Arch, one will discover the history behind the city's port and fish market. During this visit, one will discover the history behind its name, see the fastest-flowing river in an urban setting, and the site of the old Claddagh village.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Very informative and fun, our tour guide, Brendon was very nice and kept the group together. I would recommend the tour.
Kim, Thank you for your review and I am glad that you found the tour informative and fun. I do hope that the rest of you stay in Galway was a positive one and that the overall trip created some lasting memories for you. All the best to you and kind regards. Brendan.
very informative tour and time. the location to meet was actually closer to the water at the front entrance (my fault). guide provided other tips like navigating on bus, etc. thanks!
Margaret, Thank you for the review. Glad you enjoyed the tour and I hope that the rest of your visit went well. All the best, Brendan.
Wonderful experience, got to see some incredible places and I learned a lot about the city’s fascinating history! The guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor, he gave some great recommendations for places to eat and other things to do in Galway as well. 10 out of 10, I definitely recommend this, especially for anyone who is visiting the area for the first time, it’s a great way to get oriented to the city and narrow down some must see spots to explore further.
Leah, Thank you for your positive review it is much appreciated. I am delighted that you enjoyed yourself so much and I hope that your remaining time in Galway was a positive one. I do hope that you come back to Galway someday. Enjoy the rest of your trip to Ireland and Italy. All the best, Brendan.
My son and I arrived in Galway, first stop a fabulous historical tour with Brendon. Don't miss this opportunity!
Lynn, I'm glad you both enjoyed your tour and I do hope that the remaing time you spent in Galway and Ireland is a positive one. Thank you for the positive review and I wish you all the best. Brendan.
Brendan was very nice and extremely knowledgeable and informative about the area. Great tour to get introduced to Galway. 😃
Jade, Thank you for your kind words and that you enjoyed the tour. I hope that the rest of your visit to Galway and Ireland was an enjoyable one. All the best, Brendan
Brendan was very friendly, funny and considerate! He made accommodations for tour members and made the tour interactive, which was very fun. Got a good bit of knowledge of everything: history, language, and culture.
Dear Paula & Cari, I hope that this response finds you well. Thank you for your kind words and wonderful review. I am delighted to hear that you both enjoyed yourselves on the tour and I do hope that the remainder of your visit to Galway and Ireland was a positive one. All the best in your future travels. Brendan.
Brenden gave us a wonderful tour through the streets of Galway. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and shared some great stories. It was a cold, rainy evening in Galway, but Brenden was sure to find interesting places to duck into when the rain and wind became a little too much. Despite the weather, we had a really lovely time. Note: The meeting place was a little confusing if you are not familiar with the city.
Good Afternoon, Thank you for the 5 * review and I am glad that you enjoyed the tour. However, I find it perplexing that you were the only group that could not follow the simple instructions to the starting (meeting) point even with the Zip Code and description provided, while all other participants who have taken the tour found the starting (meeting) point easily and with no issues. I hope the rest of the tour went smoothly. All the best, Brendan.
The tour was lovely. Brendan provided the perfect introduction to Galway and had a lot of interesting history to share. He was very knowledgable about the city and able to answer all of my questions, as well as give recommendations for sights to visit and places to eat. I highly recommend this tour!
Danielle, It was a pleasure to introduce you to my home town of Galway and its history. I am glad that enjoyed yourself and I hope that you enjoyed the rest of your visit to Galway and Ireland. Thank you for the recommendation and all the best. Your guide, Brendan.
Brendan gave a great tour of Galway. He was very knowledgeable and showed us buildings in the Latin Quarter and their historical significance. I would definitely recommend the tour.
Stephen, Thank you for your kind review. I am delighted that you enjoyed yourself, the tour and I hope that the rest of your visit to Galway and Ireland went well. I hope you had a safe trip. Please come back again. All the best, Brendan.
This was such a fun tour. Our guide Brendan was so friendly and knowledgeable and told great stories! It was great to do this tour at the beginning of our visit to Galway as it gave us a good understanding and explanation of the history and the city before we spent our days there sightseeing and shopping. We highly recommend it.
David, I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for the kind review and I hope that the remainder of your stay in Galway and Ireland was a joyous one. Please visit again. Kind regards to you. Brendan.
