The 10 Best Walking Tours in Province of Connacht, Western Ireland

June 7, 2021 Diedre Savory

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Connacht, Ireland including Galway Cheese Tour and Tasting by an Artisan Cheesemaker, Indie Beer Adventure Galway, Irish Whiskey & Galway Spirits Food Tour , Galway City Walking Tour, Photography Tour of Galway with an Instagram Influencer, Belmullet Small-Group Walking Tour, Burren Guided Walk, Galway Food Tours, Sligo Dark Tales Tour, Explore Connemara National Park - self-guided .
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1. Galway Cheese Tour and Tasting by an Artisan Cheesemaker

Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland Traveling Spoon
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Meet Teresa, a fun and passionate artisanal cheesemaker in Galway. Experience spending time on a real working farm in the Galway countryside, get to see an artisan food producer at work, and of course sample their cheese, along with afternoon treats, all made with the best of Irish milk and butter! During your farm tour, you will learn all about Kylemore farmhouse cheese; everything from where does the milk come from (you might even get to meet their cows!), how cheese is made, what happens while its maturing and what makes it taste so good! You will finish your tour with a cheese tasting paired with homemade Irish soda bread and seasonal fruit in addition to a glass of wine enjoyed in an old Irish farmhouse room filled with traditional antiques and a cozy, traditional Irish marble fireplace.

Inclusions: Gratuities, Glass of wine, Light refreshments, Private cheese tour and tasting with our host Teresa, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By alicial738

We had an amazing time learning about oysters and all sorts of local marine life including crabs, starfish, lobsters, sponges... it was really great! We learned how to properly shuck oysters; Gerry was extremely informative and generous. We definitely recommend this experience to everyone. PS: watch out for the lobster, she’s very protective of her space (or prob just wants to make new friends) ;)

2. Indie Beer Adventure Galway

Jurys Inn Galway, Quay St, Galway, H91 E8D7, Ireland Find Your Food Adventure???? Tours Ireland
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*** ALL BEERS ARE INCLUDED*** Hello guys, it’s Alex and Melanie! We’re two sisters, who run an Indie food & cultural tour company called Find Your Food Adventure®. We'll make sure you'll experience the finest of the Irish craft beer scene! We'll bring you to the coolest neighbourhoods of Galway. We'll drink and taste in local pubs where real beer is served. You'll get to know the most exciting independent makers and beer regions and will taste a variety of craft beers. On the tour we pass by symbolic spots, immerse in history and music during our stroll through the city. We'll talk about the vibrant Galwegian food and drink scene and exciting experiences available. We'd love to make other people as passionate about Irish beer and Indie makers! Get to know the locals who open their doors to inspire with their commitment to craft and "the craic" ;-)) "There are no strangers here only friends you haven't yet met" - W.B. Yeats Let's meet and celebrate in Galway together!

Inclusions: Craft Beer Tasting from Independent Irish Breweries, Delicious Local Bites, You'll leave with a Goodie-bag, Insider tips & personal recommendations (food & drinks) for the rest of your trip.

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Reviewed By Boru1963

Met at Silver Strand when the Tide was out, went to see all the different seaweeds growing, were able to taste them, from Dilisk, Pepper Dulce, sea lettuce, ses Beard mini spaghetti. The went Foraging for Sea Vegetables, everything from, Spinach, radish, Arrowgrass monks beard etc.Great day out.

3. Irish Whiskey & Galway Spirits Food Tour

McCambridge's Of Galway Ltd, 38-39 Shop St, Galway, H91 T2N7, Ireland Galway Food Tours
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Calling all whiskey & food lovers lovers!! If you are whiskey amateurs or simply looking for an informational fun afternoon starting in the Oldest Pub in Galway tasting uisce beatha. Our whiskey expert will be guiding you around the streets of Galway in to some of the oldest bars to discover some of the best in Irish Whiskey. Not only will you be tasting some of these terrific drinks but also getting a great understanding into Ireland’s rich Whiskey past and present. This will be intertwined with a culinary walking tour of the city. It gives a great overview of our passionate people to make Galway one of Ireland's gourmet jewels. During the tour you will get to experience a taste from artisan producers, cheese makers, creative beer projects traditional family run businesses to young entrepreneurs with devotion and commitment to showcase the best of Irish produce. The tour will either leave you full of energy and ready to take on the night ahead or just ready for the bed!

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks

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Reviewed By 205marthai

Fantastic tour with Sheena - intricate knowledge of 'hidden' Galway, and of the foodie treasures that lie beneath the surface. Catered beautifully for gluten-free and shellfish allergies too. A delicious taste of what Galway has to offer! (I also had my 9 month old daughter with me and this was not a problem either.)

4. Galway City Walking Tour

Eyre Square, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland Athas Tours
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This is an intimate tour with a local. The idea is to relay all information in a fun manner and to leave visitors with a very good experience, not just the bare facts. Galway is a vibrant, fun and energetic city and our tours will reflect that energy. Each tour is as new an experience for the guide as the visitor. No two tours are ever the same. That is what makes Athas Tours so unique.

Inclusions: Guided walk, Hand sanitizer if required

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5. Photography Tour of Galway with an Instagram Influencer

Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland InstaTours Galway
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Become an Instagram Photographer. On Galway's #1 Photography Tour on TripAdvisor, you will meet a local Instagram Influencer/expert photographer who will bring you to 5-7 spots of Galway city over 90 minutes. During the tour: - You will go you to the most Instagrammable spots of Galway - You will be shown photography techniques - You will be taught great Instagram skills - You will hear stories about Galway At the end you will have several great photos as memories of your tour of Galway and be ready to try out your new photography skills on your next set of locations!

Inclusions: Photoguide

Exclusions: Camera equipment

6. Belmullet Small-Group Walking Tour

Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland Neal Doherty
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

One might think that there is little to say about a small town in North Mayo. This tour will change that. The tour takes two hours but there are so many stories that the tour could take much longer!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Bottled water

Reviewed By Q3069LNpaula

I would advise anyone visiting Belmullet Co Mayo to take the tour of the town with Neal Doherty. Neal is a mine of knowledge on the history of Belmullet and well worth the experience. His tour starts in the centre of town (outside the Bank of Ireland) and takes in all places of interest in this beautiful town. Very reasonably priced too.

7. Burren Guided Walk

The Crane Centre, Main St, Dungory West, Kinvarra, Co. Galway, Ireland Kinvara Walks
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Your knowledgeable local guide will help you explore the wonderful and unique landscape of the Burren. You will get to understand the geology of the limestone karst and how man and farming, as well as nature, have shaped it. You will get to interpret the landscape and see some of the archaeology of over 5,000 years of human habitation. The Burren is famous for its wild flowers. Arctic, alpine and sub-tropical plants grow side by side! Your guide will identify the special flowers of the Burren, according to what is in season. The walk will be at a relaxed pace and will be 5.5 km (3 miles) long and is suitable for persons with a reasonable level of fitness.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide

Exclusions: Transportation to/from walk start point - you must have your own transport

Reviewed By Sid H

A wonderful trek in a unique habitat. Paul was very knowledgeable, informative and personable. We especially enjoyed to contrast between the numerous wildflowers and the starkness of the terran.

8. Galway Food Tours

McCambridge's Of Galway Ltd, 38-39 Shop St, Galway, H91 T2N7, Ireland Galway Food Tours
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4.9 based on 233 reviews

This Award Winning 2-hour culinary walking tour of Galway provides an overview of the produce and people that make Galway one of Ireland's gourmet jewels. Meet artisan producers and sample their products with your guide, who offers insight into local favorites and their ingredients. Food and drink tastings from nine different purveyors plus a goodie bag are included. Min of 4 people needed to run the tour

Inclusions: Food tastings (lunch), Goodie bag

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Orla E

Me and my Partner were on the whiskey tour and we really loved it! We tried many different spirits and were told all about the history of the beverages, how and where they are produced and the history and stories about the pubs itself too. Highly recommend this tour, great to meet people in Galway too and have loads of fun :-)

9. Sligo Dark Tales Tour

Riverside Hotel, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, F91 X92V, Ireland Sligo Walking Tours
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4.8 based on 12 reviews

On the tour discover Sligo’s connection to Bram Stoker, the Irish author, best known for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula. Hear how stories of the cholera epidemic inspired Stoker in his writing. The tragic history of Sligo Abbey that inspired W.B. Yeats. Grim tales of crime and punishment in the nineteenth century.

Inclusions: Sligo native with local knowledge, 90 minute guided walk, Guide has amplification for ease in hearing commentary

Exclusions: Food, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Entry/admission to buildings

10. Explore Connemara National Park - self-guided

Connemara National Park, Letterfrack, Co. Galway, Ireland Connemara Wild Escapes

Explore nature walks in scenic Connemara National Park on the Wild Atlantic Way. The park covers 2.957 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. The park's mountains are part of the famous 12 Bens mountain range. Entrance to the park is free. At the visitor centre view a fascinating exhibition on the Connemara landscape. A variety of safe and easy trail options are available for the whole family to enjoy, with more challenging tracks &trails for walkers, ranging from 0.5kms to 5kms. Come see the world famous Connemara pony. The birdlife is varied and includes Meadow pipits, skylarks, stonechats, chaffinches, robins and wrens. Birds of prey and wild red deer can be seen occasionally too. Lunch is at the Tea Room, situated in the park, consisting of delicious soup of the day, with homemade brown bread, plus a freshly made sandwich (plain or toasted), with 2 fillings of your choice, tea or coffee and a chocolate. This is a self-guided tour.

Inclusions: Lunch

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Reviewed By Janine o

We loved it!! Highly recommend if you are around connemara. We will be back again. The fellas in charge were sound out.

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