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Things to do in Galway, Western Ireland: The Best City Tours
For visitors, the best thing about Galway is that you can walk everywhere. As soon as you arrive, enjoy a walk through the city streets. There, you'll find lively pubs, independent shops and winding cobblestone streets packed with students, artists, writers and craftspeople. You may even hear Gaelic spoken. For a day trip, take a ferry to the island of Inis Mor. You'll return refreshed by the ocean air and Inis Mor's breathtaking scenery. Oh, and be sure to wear sunscreen on the island, no matter how chilly it is. (Just trust us, okay?)
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1. City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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3.7 based on 26 reviews
With a 48-hour City Sightseeing hop on hop off ticket, there’s no easier way to discover what Galway has to offer! Explore this Irish city’s culture, history and attractions from the comfort of our open-top, double decker tour bus! Passengers can hop-on and hop-off at any of the 8 tour stops to explore Galway at their own pace, including tourist hotspots such as Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Lynch’s Castle and Salthill Promenade!
Inclusions: Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 48 hours, On-board audio commentary available in several languages + free headphones, Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shopping
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
2. Lassies, castles and battles: Explore Galway on an audio walking tour
Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you’ll soon discover on this self-guided audio tour. Just download the VoiceMap app, click on Galway and choose "A meander through the medieval Quarter to the River Corrib". We will visit the key sites on this walking tour, with insights into modern Galway along the way. In the medieval quarter, you’ll hear about events both surprising and some gruesome. Then we’ll visit some of the famous and lesser known sites. The tour is narrated by a qualified Failte Ireland Tour Guide, Derek Spillane. Some of the highlights include: • Saint Nicholas Church and its 1651 map of Galway • The Spanish Arch and the City Walls • Wild swans on the Claddagh shore • Learn where the word “lynched” comes from • Discover who the Tribes of Galway were • Hear how Richard Martin founded the R.S.P.C.A and delve into the darker side to his character • Tips on how to spot the famous Claddagh ring
Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink
3. Self-Drive of Ireland - The Greenway Tour
Sustainability has become more important than ever and ecotourism has been at the forefront of Overland Ireland’s ethos from the beginning. Now you can enjoy the stunning unspoilt Irish scenery in an electric vehicle. Not even the sound of a running engine will disturb your enjoyment of the enchanting Emerald Isle. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries
Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.
Reviewed By russ2jen
Sadly, in these uncertain days of Coronavirus, I had to cancel my upcoming tour. The team at Overland Ireland were compassionate and understanding in working out the details so as to minimize losses all around. Flexible reschedule options into next year were offered as well. This is the kind of small company to support.
4. Self-Drive of Ireland - The Ultimate Tour
The Ultimate Self-Drive Tour of Ireland covers the length and breadth, North and South, of our magical Emerald Isle, covering more of our stunning countryside and seeing more sights than you could imagine! Spoil yourself throughout this tour with unrivalled scenery, a feast of tradition , history, culture, castles, and the great outdoors. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries
Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.
Reviewed By russ2jen
Sadly, in these uncertain days of Coronavirus, I had to cancel my upcoming tour. The team at Overland Ireland were compassionate and understanding in working out the details so as to minimize losses all around. Flexible reschedule options into next year were offered as well. This is the kind of small company to support.
5. Self-Drive of Ireland - The Coast to Coast Tour
The Coast to Coast self-drive extravaganza is one of our zingiest Irish Adventure Tours! So, if you want the perfect mix of culture and adventure, then look no further. Your tour along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way has everything we could possibly fit into a 5-day Irish itinerary. Because we use local guides, you’re guaranteed to have a genuine Irish experience. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries
Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.
Reviewed By russ2jen
Sadly, in these uncertain days of Coronavirus, I had to cancel my upcoming tour. The team at Overland Ireland were compassionate and understanding in working out the details so as to minimize losses all around. Flexible reschedule options into next year were offered as well. This is the kind of small company to support.
6. Self-Drive of Ireland - The Wild Atlantic Wanderer
Experience a truly authentic tour of Ireland with your Overland self-drive itinerary taking you from the heights of Croagh Patrick to the vast Burren National Park. Discover Ireland through adventure. Walk, talk, and laugh with our local guides and friends along the way. Let us send you on a trip with the perfect mix of culture, heritage, fresh air, and activities. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks
Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.
Reviewed By russ2jen
Sadly, in these uncertain days of Coronavirus, I had to cancel my upcoming tour. The team at Overland Ireland were compassionate and understanding in working out the details so as to minimize losses all around. Flexible reschedule options into next year were offered as well. This is the kind of small company to support.
7. Self-Drive of Ireland - The High Life Tour
From Castle stays to romantic cliff top walks this luxury High Life self-drive tour of Ireland has it all! Let us provide you with the perfect itinerary for a luxury self-drive tour and show you the best of what Ireland has to offer. Begin exploring Ireland’s Ancient East at Glendalough and make your way to the Wild Atlantic Way. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries
Exclusions: Some optional actives and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.
Reviewed By russ2jen
Sadly, in these uncertain days of Coronavirus, I had to cancel my upcoming tour. The team at Overland Ireland were compassionate and understanding in working out the details so as to minimize losses all around. Flexible reschedule options into next year were offered as well. This is the kind of small company to support.
8. Self-Drive of Ireland - The Emerald Tour
We promise that your 7-day Emerald Route self-drive tour of Ireland will bring you on an unforgettable journey, encapsulating and exploring Ireland with a diverse range of scenery, castles, adventure, history, heritage, culture and wildlife along the way. Enjoy some exciting experiences yet feel as though you’re gliding through the days at a smooth pace. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries
Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.
Reviewed By russ2jen
Sadly, in these uncertain days of Coronavirus, I had to cancel my upcoming tour. The team at Overland Ireland were compassionate and understanding in working out the details so as to minimize losses all around. Flexible reschedule options into next year were offered as well. This is the kind of small company to support.
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