Galway City Dark History Walking Tour
by Experience Galway
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€40Overview
The tour begins on foot at Eyre Square in Galway City Centre, where the guide shares stories about the square’s history, including its connection to a US president and the flagpoles on the north side. This 90-minute walking tour moves through the city’s streets and corners, focusing on its darker past. Visitors spend time at Eyre Square learning about its gruesome and shocking events. The route continues to the Galway Cathedral area, where the guide explains the history of Nuns Island and the cathedral’s origins before it was built. Following the River Corrib, the guide recounts mythological stories connected to the river. The tour concludes at Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church, where the guide describes violent crimes from Medieval Galway. The entire tour is led by a local guide and covers various stories related to executions, ghost sightings, famine struggles, and notable murders in Galway’s history.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Eyre Square
The tour starts at Eyre Square in Galway City Centre. The guide explains stories about Eyre Square, including the doorway that once led to the park, Galway’s connection to a US president, and details about the flagpoles on the square’s north side.
10 min
Eyre Square
Spend time at Eyre Square hearing about its gruesome and shocking history.
30 min
Galway Cathedral
Learn about the history of Nuns Island and the origins of Galway City Cathedral before it was constructed.
15 min
River Corrib
Walk along the River Corrib while the guide shares various mythological stories linked to the river.
20 min
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
End the tour at Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church where the guide discusses violent crimes committed in Medieval Galway.
15 min
Meeting point
We meet outside the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square, Galway city centre. **You will meet your guide outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give them your name to check in for the tour**
End point
We will end the tour near the Spanish Arch, an iconic landmark in the Latin Quarter of Galway City Centre. This is approximately 10 minutes walk from where we start the tour and if you need directions please just ask your guide.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Galway City Dark History Walking Tour
by Experience Galway
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€40Overview
The tour begins on foot at Eyre Square in Galway City Centre, where the guide shares stories about the square’s history, including its connection to a US president and the flagpoles on the north side. This 90-minute walking tour moves through the city’s streets and corners, focusing on its darker past. Visitors spend time at Eyre Square learning about its gruesome and shocking events. The route continues to the Galway Cathedral area, where the guide explains the history of Nuns Island and the cathedral’s origins before it was built. Following the River Corrib, the guide recounts mythological stories connected to the river. The tour concludes at Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church, where the guide describes violent crimes from Medieval Galway. The entire tour is led by a local guide and covers various stories related to executions, ghost sightings, famine struggles, and notable murders in Galway’s history.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Eyre Square
The tour starts at Eyre Square in Galway City Centre. The guide explains stories about Eyre Square, including the doorway that once led to the park, Galway’s connection to a US president, and details about the flagpoles on the square’s north side.
10 min
Eyre Square
Spend time at Eyre Square hearing about its gruesome and shocking history.
30 min
Galway Cathedral
Learn about the history of Nuns Island and the origins of Galway City Cathedral before it was constructed.
15 min
River Corrib
Walk along the River Corrib while the guide shares various mythological stories linked to the river.
20 min
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
End the tour at Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church where the guide discusses violent crimes committed in Medieval Galway.
15 min
Meeting point
We meet outside the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square, Galway city centre. **You will meet your guide outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give them your name to check in for the tour**
End point
We will end the tour near the Spanish Arch, an iconic landmark in the Latin Quarter of Galway City Centre. This is approximately 10 minutes walk from where we start the tour and if you need directions please just ask your guide.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.