Free walking tours in Galway and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Galway. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Connemara & Diamond Hill Day TripFrom € 55
Day Trip to Cliffs of Moher + Dunguaire Castle€ 59
Galway Free Walking TourFree
Cliffs of Moher & Aran Islands Day Trip€ 84
Connemara Tour€ 50
Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Day TripFrom € 65
Castles of Connemara Guided Tour€ 120
Galway Guided Walking Tour€ 25
Galway Sightseeing BusFrom € 21
Aran Islands & Connemara Tour€ 230
Trad on the Prom: The ShowFrom € 37
Free tours and guided visits in Galway in numbers
Of the 11 activities Civitatis shows for Galway, one is a free walking tour and 9 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Galway Free Walking Tour” (549 reviews, 9.2 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 11
- free walking tour
- 1
- cheapest paid tour
- €21
- average traveller score
- 8.9
- reviews
- 1,222
- typical length
- 7 h 30 min
What to see in Galway
Must-sees
Galway is the city of music and festivals in the west of Ireland. Its Latin Quarter, with Shop Street and Quay Street, is full of pubs with traditional music and street performers, and by the river are the Spanish Arch and the city museum.
The cathedral, the Salthill promenade and the Claddagh ring complete the visit. It is the gateway to Connemara, the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher.
Free tours and guided visits
Galway has guided city tours and excursions to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey, and the Aran Islands.
How long to spend
One day covers the city; with three you can make the trips to Moher, Connemara and Aran.
Where to stay
The Latin Quarter is the liveliest; Eyre Square the most practical for the train, and Salthill the quietest.
Where to stay in Galway
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Latin Quarter, Eyre Square and the station and Salthill. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Galway
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Galway
Is there a free walking tour in Galway?
Yes: right now there is one free walking tour on Civitatis, “Galway Free Walking Tour” (9.2 out of 10 from 549 reviews). They are free: at the end you tip what you like.
How much does a guided tour in Galway cost?
Between €21 and €230 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis; free walking tours are free, with a tip at the end.
What is the best-rated tour in Galway?
“Galway Free Walking Tour”, with 9.2 out of 10 from 549 traveller reviews on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Galway?
One day covers the city; with three you can make the trips to Moher, Connemara and Aran.
Where should I stay in Galway?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Galway we cover Latin Quarter, Eyre Square and the station and Salthill.