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A white church with a steeple, surrounded by greenery and a body of water. 1
A stone building with multiple windows, a river in the foreground, and a green dome structure in the background. 2
A multi-story building with a brick facade, several windows, and balconies. 3
A stack of wooden pallets on a metal frame. 4
A canal with buildings on either side, a bridge, and a red truck. 5
By Galway City Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €150 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • This tour highlights our maritime history and how the water had been used to enhance our relations with europe and indeed the world. One of europe’s fastest flowing rivers offered the opportunity to harness its power which would bring Galway into the industrial age offering employment in textiles, distilling and munitions.

Activity location

  • Galway Cathedral
    • University and Gaol Rds., Cathedral Square
    • H91 A780, Galway, Ireland, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Spanish Parade
    • Spanish Parade
    • Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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Waterways & Westend tour in English

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Wed 07:30-23:30
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€150.00 x 1 Traveller€150.00
Total
Price is €150.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Licensed Tour Guide

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Galway Cathedral

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Europe's Youngest grand Cathedral

NUIG

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Opened in 1849 , Today one of the top 100 universities in the World

Claddagh Jewellers

  • 10m
One of Ireland's oldest fishing villages

Canal Road Upper

  • 45m
Walk the picturesque banks of the eglington canal , hearing stories of trade , famine and industry.

The Long Walk

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Hear stories of the long walk many took to board a ship in the hope of a better life and how the water was to put Galway on the international Stage

Location

Activity location

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    Galway Cathedral
    • University and Gaol Rds., Cathedral Square
    • H91 A780, Galway, Ireland, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Spanish Parade
    • Spanish Parade
    • Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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