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Galway Open-Top Bus Tour With 24 or 48 Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Access
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Galway Open-Top Bus Tour With 24 or 48 Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Access

by City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe

1 hour
Galway
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Overview

This hop-on hop-off bus tour in Galway offers flexible travel on an open-top double-decker bus with a 24 or 48-hour ticket. Passengers can get on and off at more than 13 stops, including Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Lynch’s Castle, and Salthill Promenade. The complete circuit takes about one hour. The bus features an English audio guide through the speakers, providing information on the city’s main sights. Services run from March to October, with tours departing from the first stop starting at 9:30 AM and the last at 3:30 PM. Buses operate every 90 minutes outside summer and every 45 minutes in summer months. Tickets are valid up to 12 months from the chosen travel date and can be presented as mobile or printed vouchers. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.

Highlights

Hop-on hop-off access with 24 or 48-hour ticket
Open-top double-decker bus in Galway
Audio guide in English via bus speakers
More than 13 stops including Eyre Square and Spanish Arch
Buses run every 45 to 90 minutes depending on season
Ticket valid for 12 months from travel date

What's included

Audio guide in English played through bus speakers
Stops close to the main sights in Galway
24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket

What's not included

Food and drinks unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Places you can include

1

Eyre Square

Central public park in Galway city, known as a main meeting point and surrounded by shops and restaurants.

2

Forster Street

A busy street in Galway lined with various shops, cafes, and local businesses.

3

Spanish Arch

Drive-by stop at the Spanish Arch.

4

Wild Atlantic Way Midway Point

Drive-by stop at the Wild Atlantic Way Midway Point marker.

5

Blackrock Diving Tower

A tall diving platform located at Blackrock, used by swimmers and divers during the summer months.

6

Cashelmara

Residential area in Galway, known for its housing and proximity to local amenities.

7

Salthill Camping

Campsite located in the Salthill area, offering facilities for tents and caravans.

8

Circle of Life Garden

Garden space designed to represent the cycle of life, featuring plants and sculptures.

9

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

Accommodation offering views over Galway Bay, available for short-term stays.

10

O'Connors Bar

Drive-by stop at O'Connors Bar.

11

Taylor's Hill

Elevated area providing views over Galway city and surrounding landscapes.

12

NUI Galway

University located in Galway, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

13

Galway Cathedral

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Stop 14

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Stop 15

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Stop 16

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Stop 17

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Stop 18

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Stop 19

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Stop 20

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Stop 21

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Stop 24

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Drive-by Stop

This stop is a drive-by only with no designated boarding or alighting point.

+ 2 more places this tour can include

Languages

English (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Tour operates March to October with varying dates each year
The first tour leaves Stop 1 at 9.30 AM, and the last tour leaves Stop 1 at 3:30 PM.
Each full circuit of the tour lasts about 1 hour
Buses run every 90 minutes outside summer months
During summer months, buses run every 45 minutes
Vouchers are valid for up to 12 months from the selected travel date
Both mobile and printed vouchers are accepted for boarding
Service was suspended on Friday 3rd October due to poor weather
Total
€37.80Save 10% vs Viator