Medieval Galway Drinks & Bites Walking Tour
Sip Irish whiskey, gin and a pint at 3 family-run bars and pubs in eclectic Eyre Square
Galway pours its history into every glass. This walking tour leads you to 3 locally owned venues with a local guide who knows every corner of the city. Start with a house-distilled gin and tonic at a sleek contemporary bar, then taste a charcuterie board of Irish cheeses, meats and breads paired with wine and a whiskey first distilled in Galway in over a century. Finish with an Irish coffee and a pint in a real traditional pub. It's the most flavorful way to walk through medieval Galway.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Walking tour of medieval Galway
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Visits to 3 locally owned venues
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Gin and tonic, Wine and Irish whiskey tasting
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Charcuterie board of Irish cheeses, meats, and breads
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Irish coffee and a pint at one of Galway's oldest traditional pubs
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Small group experience
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Valid ID
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Comfortable walking shoes
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Eyre Square
Meet your guide outside St. Columba's Credit Union on Eyre Square, the lively medieval core of Galway. Look for the sign at this central plaza before setting off through the city's old merchant lanes. -
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Sip a house-distilled gin and tonic
Stroll a short distance from Eyre Square to a sleek contemporary cocktail bar on Forster Street. Sip a gin and tonic poured from their house-distilled gin as the guide introduces flavors of the West of Ireland. -
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Pass tribal merchant landmarks
Walk back toward the main thoroughfare to spot the Browne Doorway, a 17th-century gateway from one of Galway's tribal merchant families. Steps away stands Lynch's Castle, the only intact tower house of that powerful dynasty. -
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Stroll to a 14th-century church and market
Continue down Buttermilk Lane to St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, a 14th-century site reportedly visited by Christopher Columbus. Beside it sits the historic Galway Market square, busiest on Saturday mornings. -
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Taste an Irish charcuterie board
Step into a family-run wine café in the shadow of an 1800s church on St. Augustine Street. Taste a charcuterie board of Irish cheeses, meats, and breads with wine. Plus enjoy a whiskey distilled in Galway; special as Galway was without its own distillery for over 100 years. -
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Settle into a snug at a historic pub
Cross back through Eyre Square to one of Galway's oldest traditional pubs, a protected building with an ornate tin ceiling and tiled floors. Settle into a quiet snug for an Irish coffee and a pint poured at the bar. -
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Your tour ends at Eyre Square
Arrive back at Eyre Square where the day began, full of stories about Galway's tribal merchants and a satisfying mix of Irish food and drink. Your guide can suggest spots for dinner or a final pint nearby.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what’s included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible, with accessible surfaces along the walking route to and between each venue. If you have concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
Alcohol Consumption: Participants consuming alcohol should be of legal drinking age in Ireland (+18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Age requirement: This tour is not recommended for guests under 18 years old
Dietary Restrictions: Limited vegetarian options are available; vegan options are not available. Please contact us in advance with any allergies or dietary requirements so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Weather Advisory: This tour runs rain or shine, except in the case of an official orange or red weather warning. If your tour is affected, you'll be notified as soon as possible.
Tour Changes: Venues are subject to availability and may occasionally change due to circumstances beyond our control. Tours can also be canceled in cases of low traveler numbers; you'll be notified as soon as possible.
Check-in: Arrive 5 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Walking tour of medieval Galway
Visits to 3 locally owned venues
Gin and tonic, Wine and Irish whiskey tasting
Charcuterie board of Irish cheeses, meats, and breads
Irish coffee and a pint at one of Galway's oldest traditional pubs
Small group experience
What to bring:
Valid ID
Comfortable walking shoes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
This tour includes alcohol tastings at all 3 venues, so participants must be of legal drinking age in Ireland (18). Please bring a valid government-issued ID if you plan to partake. Travelers under 18 are not recommended on this tour.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This tour is wheelchair accessible, with accessible surfaces along the walking route between the 3 venues. If you have specific mobility concerns, please contact us in advance so we can discuss your needs.
How much walking is involved?
This is a leisurely 2.5-hour walking tour with steady stops at 3 locally owned venues. You'll cover a short distance through medieval Galway, with plenty of time to sit, taste and chat with your guide at each stop.
Are there options for dietary restrictions?
Limited vegetarian options are available, but vegan options are not available on this tour. Please contact us in advance with any allergies or special dietary requirements so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Does this tour run if it rains?
Yes, this tour runs rain or shine, except in cases where there's an official orange or red weather warning in place. If your tour is affected, you'll be notified as soon as possible.
What's included in the tastings?
You'll enjoy a house-distilled gin and tonic at a contemporary cocktail bar, an Irish charcuterie board with wine and a locally distilled whiskey at a family-run café, and an Irish coffee plus a pint at one of Galway's oldest traditional pubs.
