What to do and see in Galway, Western Ireland: The Best Walking Tours

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

Exclusions: Transportation to/from Connemara National Park

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

*** 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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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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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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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

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

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. From Galway city travel by public bus to the park. Entrance to the park is free. At the visitor centre view a fascinating exhibition on the Connemara landscape. A variety of safe & 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 & a variety of birdlife. 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 tour includes return public bus tickets from Galway city.

Inclusions: Light lunch at the Connemara National Tea Park Room, Wilderness walks, grade easy to difficult., Exhibition on the Connemara Landscape (multi-lingual), Public City Link bus return ticket from Galway to Letterfrack.

Exclusions: Private local guide

Come and bounce with us on quaking bogs, forage in the forest and taste delicious edible seaweeds - discover Connemara's hidden treasures during this one day ecological walk across blanket bogs, beaches and the Connemara National Park! Discover why the wildlife of this area is of such international importance and the fascinating history of Connemara’s land and seascapes, in a spirit of conservation with your knowledgeable ecology guide. Between the sea and the earth, you gain an insight to all the various species of plants in the area, such as the edible seaweeds on the sea rocks or the wonderful wild orchids, bog cotton and carnivorous plants of the bog, as well as the wild plants you forage in the forest of the Connemara National Park.

Inclusions: One guided Connemara National Park walk, One guided beach walk, One guided bog walk

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Transportation to/from Letterfrack

Discover three fascinating sites of international historical significance walking the wild and rugged landscapes of breathtakingly scenic Connemara, with a local tour and walking guide. These sites are combined into two new Signature points on the Wild Atlantic Way route.

Inclusions: Guiding services of a local qualified walking and tour guide for both Wild Atlantic Way Signature points for the duration of the day including looped walks of approx 1-2 hours at two separate venues

Exclusions: All transports (costs available on request), Lunch (costs avilable on request), Drinks, Gratuities