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Galway walking tour & city guide

A bohemian harbor town of music and color.

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Galway, on Ireland's west coast, is a lively, artistic city known for its colorful streets, traditional music and festivals. It is the gateway to Connemara, the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher.

The Latin Quarter

Shop Street and Quay Street are pedestrian streets full of buskers, pubs and colorful shopfronts. The Spanish Arch, part of the old city walls, stands by the River Corrib. The promenade to Salthill is a favorite seaside walk.

Around Galway

The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara's mountains and the Aran Islands are all within reach. The Galway International Arts Festival and the Galway Races are big summer events.

Top sights in Galway

  1. 1

    Shop Street

    A pedestrian street of buskers.

  2. 2

    Spanish Arch

    A remnant of the city walls.

  3. 3

    Galway Cathedral

    A large stone cathedral.

  4. 4

    Salthill Promenade

    A seaside walk.

  5. 5

    Cliffs of Moher

    Dramatic cliffs nearby.

Food markets & where to eat in Galway

  1. Galway Market

    A Saturday market by St Nicholas Church.

  2. Quay Street

    Pubs and seafood.

  3. Latin Quarter

    Cafés and bakeries.

Food to try in Galway

  1. Galway Bay oysters

    Famous at the September festival.

  2. Seafood chowder

    A creamy fish soup.

  3. Brown bread

    Irish soda bread.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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