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Galway Tasting and Walking Tour

Location Galway, Western Ireland, Ireland, Europe
$113.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This is an easy going and steady paced tour.
I will take you to some of my favourite places in the city.

Our first stop is a short walk from Eyre Sq. It is a modern contemporary bar, there you will have a Gin & Tonic made from their own exclusively made Gin with food and check out their selection of over 530 gins.
Our next venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s, here you will taste a range of Irish made cheeses, meats, breads with a glass of wine, hear about Galway's historical connection to the world wine trade.
Our last venue is one of Galway`s oldest and most favourite pubs, located just on Eyre Square, find out the fascinating history of this protected building before settling into one of the bars quiet snugs for a tasting of Irish craft beers from local breweries including their own house beer or an Irish whiskey flight.

The tour lasts over 2 hours approx. max of 12 people on tour.
Galway Tasting and Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Tasting Plates
  • Tasting of Craft Beer, Gin and Wine
  • Additional drinks guests can order
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
The meeting point is outside St. Columba's credit union office on the edge of Eyre Square (the pedestrian side) beside Gatto Rosso restaurant. Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes prior to the start time of the tour.

  • Meet your guide in Eyre Square. Where they will introduce you to the history of Galway and Ireland the using the monuments and memorials in the Square to tell the story of the founding of Galway, Irish language and emigration. Then we head to the first of 3 venues, the first venue is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a Gin & Tonic and some food. This venue is located just off Eyre Square. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries. The tour lasts 2 hours approx. with 12 people being the maximum number on the tour.
  • We stay close to Eyre Square, just around the corner for our second venue, which is a modern and contemporary bar, there you can relax with a cocktail made with their own exclusively distilled house gin. The venue is located across the street from an 18th century church. Then we will head down the bustling streets where the streetscape has remained the same for centuries.
  • The Browne Doorway
    Doorway of the tower house belonging to one of original merchant families of Galway.
  • Lynch's Castle
    Only fully intact tower house belonging to the Lynch family, one of Galway`s most powerful old merchant families
  • Middle Street
    We leave the main street and walk down Buttermilk Lane onto Middle Street. Passing 2 other historical buildings in the city.
  • This church dates back to the 14th century and still in use today, famous visitors include Christopher Columbus. Located beside Galway`s famous market. (pass by)
  • Galway Market
    Galway's famous city market has been in existence for many centuries and takes place on Saturday mornings.
  • Irelands first Irish/Gaelic speaking theatre founded in late 1920`s. (pass by)
  • Our second venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s. Here we will enjoy excellent Irish produced cheese`s with meats, breads and a glass of wine.
  • This is one of 3 Catholic churches built from the 1850`s in Galway city. (pass by)
  • We will pass through Eyre Square on our way to our final venue, pass the banners of the Tribal families of Galway. this venue is one of oldest and favorite pubs in the city. Where you will enjoy some local craft beers including their own house beer in one of the bars many snugs. (pass by)

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking e.g. Coeliac, Lactose, Nut Allergy etc. etc. -
  • Limited Vegetarian options are available - Vegan options are not available.
  • Operates in all weather, unless there is an official orange or red weather warning in place.
  • Tours can be cancelled for lack of tour numbers.
  • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
  • Venues can change or become unavailable and these are circumstances beyond my control.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Galway Tasting and Walking Tour

    Location Galway, Western Ireland, Ireland, Europe
    $113.31
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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