Heritage Tour of Galway City
You will go on a journey through time starting in the Middle Ages and will discover the highs and lows of the beautiful and vibrant city of Galway meeting its best loved sons and daughters as well as its villains along the way. You will see why it holds such an important place in the cultural and architectural landscape of Ireland.
Starting Point: John F. Kennedy Memorial, Eyre Square
Finish Point: The Spanish Arch
Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
Language of tour: English or French
Level of difficulty: Easy
What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and it is advisable to have showerproof clothing
Numbers: Minimum 4 (paying), Maximum 20
Prices: โฌ10 per person, children (under 16) free. Group rates for >10 on application
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Why do these two unusual structures grace Eyre's Square?
What women of great importance came from this humble abode?
Why is this arch called the Spanish Arch and was it always good to the Spanish?
Find the skull and crossbones on this wall. Why are they there?
Is there actually a gruesome story behind the name of this pub?
What happened when fire swept through Lynch's Castle?
Why are there 3 clocks on 3 sides of the clock tower and none on the 4th side?
Why are these very different men so important to Galway and Ireland?
