Small Group Traditional Irish Food Tour of Galway
Indulge in 7 tastings, including stew, mussels, beer, ice cream, and coffee, across 4 stops
In Galway, the best stories come with a pint and a plate. This food tour lines up four locally owned venues across the medieval core and Westend. Meet your guide near the Spanish Arch, then taste your way through a 60-year family pub and a 17th-century stone room with options like bacon and cabbage, mussels, stew, or smoked salmon. Finish at an artisan ice cream shop and a 19th-century Westend pub for Irish coffee. Feel like a local while sampling the food that defines Ireland's west coast.
What You Get With This Tour
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Pull up a stool where locals gather
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Expert English-speaking local guide
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Food tastings across 4 local venues
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Two full Irish meals
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Local craft beer at pub stops
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Artisan Irish ice cream & Irish coffee
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Medieval Galway walking tour
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Small group experience
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Seattle Stone on Quay Lane
Meet your local guide at Seattle Stone on Quay Lane, just steps from the Spanish Arch in Galway's medieval core. Bring an appetite! Full portions and craft beer wait across four locally owned venues. -
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Stroll the medieval streets of Galway's Latin Quarter
Wander cobblestone lanes through Galway's Latin Quarter, where 16th-century stone arches and university-town buzz fill the air. Listen as your guide tells tales of merchants, monks, and the city's seafaring past. -
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Settle in at a family-run traditional pub
Step inside a beloved Galway pub run by the same family for over 60 years. Tuck into a hearty Irish plate of bacon and cabbage, mussels, stew, or smoked salmon. Sip a pint of local craft beer alongside. -
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Wander past Galway Market and St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Pass the bustling stalls of Galway Market and the medieval walls of St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, founded in 1320. Hear how locals have traded fish, bread, and produce in this same spot for over 700 years. -
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Eat in a 17th-century pub room
Settle into a 17th-century pub interior built when Galway was a thriving merchant port. Enjoy a second generous plate of traditional Irish food and another local craft beer in a stone-walled room steeped in history. -
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Sample artisan Irish ice cream with unusual flavors
Treat yourself at one of Ireland's most loved ice cream shops, famous for unusual scoops like sea salt, brown bread, and elderflower. Each one is hand-churned in small batches using fresh dairy from nearby Irish farms. -
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Cross the Eglinton Canal into Galway's Westend
Walk over the Eglinton Canal, a 19th-century waterway that links the River Corrib to the sea. On the far bank, you'll reach Galway's Westend, a bohemian neighborhood of indie shops, music pubs, and sea air. -
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Sip Irish coffee in a late-19th-century pub
Finish at a late-19th-century pub on Galway's Westend, where the Irish coffee tradition feels right at home. Watch as your barista layers hot, whiskey-spiked coffee beneath a thick float of softly whipped fresh cream. -
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Your tour ends at Seattle Stone on Quay Lane
Your guide walks you back along the River Corrib to Seattle Stone on Quay Lane, where the tour began. Head off well fed, with local restaurant tips, pub recommendations, and a fuller picture of Galway.
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 and stroller accessible, with most surfaces accessible along the route. If you have concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you. Limited vegetarian options are available; vegan options are not available.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local craft beer; participants consuming alcohol should be of legal drinking age in Ireland (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Weather Advisory: This tour operates in all weather, unless an orange or red weather warning is in place. Dress for the day, as Galway weather can shift quickly between sun, mist, and showers.
Family Friendly: Children are welcome on this tour. Alcoholic beverages are not served to anyone under 18.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 3.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Food tastings at 4 locally owned venues
Two full Irish meals with options like bacon and cabbage, mussels, stew, or smoked salmon
Local craft beers paired with pub stops
Artisan Irish ice cream tasting
Irish coffee in a late-19th-century Westend pub
Guided walking tour through medieval Galway
Small group experience
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Valid ID
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, children are welcome on this tour. Alcoholic drinks like craft beer and Irish coffee are not served to anyone under 18. The food stops feature traditional Irish meals that may suit older kids best, and your guide can help with any tasting swaps.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, with most surfaces accessible along the route. If you have concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
How much walking is involved?
This is a 3.5-hour walking tour through Galway's medieval core and Westend. You'll cover cobblestone streets and short distances between four food and drink venues, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Are vegetarian or vegan options available?
Limited vegetarian options are available on this tour, but vegan options are not available. Please contact us in advance with any dietary restrictions or allergies so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Does this tour run if it rains?
Yes, this tour operates in all weather, unless an orange or red weather warning is in place. Most of your time is spent indoors at the four venues, so a rain won't impact the experience much.
Are alcoholic drinks included?
Yes, local craft beers at the pub stops and the closing Irish coffee are all included in the price. You should be of legal drinking age in Ireland (18) and bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
