Galway City Walking and Tasting Tour with Traditional and Contemporary Food
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.€140Overview
Galway is a lively city on Ireland’s west coast with a rich local food scene. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and is led by an expert local guide who shares stories about Galway’s culture and history. The tour includes tasting stops where participants sample traditional Galway and Irish dishes or, on the evening tour, contemporary Irish food and drinks at pubs. The afternoon tour starts at 3 pm and features three tasting stops around Galway city centre focused on traditional flavors. The 6 pm tour takes place in the evening light and includes four pub stops in popular Galway neighborhoods, highlighting modern Irish pub culture. Along the way, the guide shares stories at Eyre Square, the statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde, Lynch's Castle, and an inner city church linked to Christopher Columbus. The tour ends near Galway’s Latin Quarter, a well-known tourist area. Exact tasting locations may change depending on availability on the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
First tasting stop
This is the initial food tasting point during the tour. Locations may vary depending on availability on the day.
20 min
Eyre Square
Stop at Eyre Square in Galway city centre to hear notable stories related to this central public space.
15 min
Second tasting stop
The tour includes a second tasting location where participants try more local food. The exact venue may change based on availability.
45 min
Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue
Pause at the statue featuring Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde, and learn the story behind this unusual pairing.
5 min
Lynch's Castle
Visit Lynch's Castle and hear about the Lynch family and the castle’s history, now serving as a bank.
15 min
Inner city church
See an inner city church and learn about its connection to the navigator Christopher Columbus.
Third tasting stop
Another food tasting is included here, with the location subject to change depending on availability.
20 min
Additional tasting stop (6 pm tour)
Included only in the 6 pm tour, this tasting stop offers food or drinks in one of Galway’s pubs. Locations may vary.
10 min
Galway's Latin Quarter
The tour concludes near the Latin Quarter, Galway’s most recognized tourist area.
15 min
Meeting point
We meet at the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square. **3pm Tour - Please check in for your tour with the staff at the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square.** **6pm Tour - You will meet your guide outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give your name to check in for the tour**
End point
We end our tour near the infamous Spanish Arch. Should you need directions please ask your guide.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Galway City Walking and Tasting Tour with Traditional and Contemporary Food
by Experience Galway
Choose from 2 available options
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.€140Overview
Galway is a lively city on Ireland’s west coast with a rich local food scene. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and is led by an expert local guide who shares stories about Galway’s culture and history. The tour includes tasting stops where participants sample traditional Galway and Irish dishes or, on the evening tour, contemporary Irish food and drinks at pubs. The afternoon tour starts at 3 pm and features three tasting stops around Galway city centre focused on traditional flavors. The 6 pm tour takes place in the evening light and includes four pub stops in popular Galway neighborhoods, highlighting modern Irish pub culture. Along the way, the guide shares stories at Eyre Square, the statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde, Lynch's Castle, and an inner city church linked to Christopher Columbus. The tour ends near Galway’s Latin Quarter, a well-known tourist area. Exact tasting locations may change depending on availability on the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
First tasting stop
This is the initial food tasting point during the tour. Locations may vary depending on availability on the day.
20 min
Eyre Square
Stop at Eyre Square in Galway city centre to hear notable stories related to this central public space.
15 min
Second tasting stop
The tour includes a second tasting location where participants try more local food. The exact venue may change based on availability.
45 min
Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue
Pause at the statue featuring Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde, and learn the story behind this unusual pairing.
5 min
Lynch's Castle
Visit Lynch's Castle and hear about the Lynch family and the castle’s history, now serving as a bank.
15 min
Inner city church
See an inner city church and learn about its connection to the navigator Christopher Columbus.
Third tasting stop
Another food tasting is included here, with the location subject to change depending on availability.
20 min
Additional tasting stop (6 pm tour)
Included only in the 6 pm tour, this tasting stop offers food or drinks in one of Galway’s pubs. Locations may vary.
10 min
Galway's Latin Quarter
The tour concludes near the Latin Quarter, Galway’s most recognized tourist area.
15 min
Meeting point
We meet at the Explore Galway kiosk in Eyre Square. **3pm Tour - Please check in for your tour with the staff at the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square.** **6pm Tour - You will meet your guide outside the 'Explore Galway' kiosk in Eyre Square. Give your name to check in for the tour**
End point
We end our tour near the infamous Spanish Arch. Should you need directions please ask your guide.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.