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Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.7(9)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

About this activity

Galway is a quaint medieval city with a big heart, as you’ll soon discover on this self-guided audio tour. Just download the VoiceMap app, click on Galway and choose "A meander through the medieval Quarter to the River Corrib".

We will visit the key sites on this walking tour, with insights into modern Galway along the way. In the medieval quarter, you’ll hear about events both surprising and some gruesome. Then we’ll visit some of the famous and lesser known sites. The tour is narrated by a qualified Failte Ireland Tour Guide, Derek Spillane.

Some of the highlights include:

• Saint Nicholas Church and its 1651 map of Galway

• The Spanish Arch and the City Walls

• Wild swans on the Claddagh shore

• Learn where the word “lynched” comes from

• Discover who the Tribes of Galway were

• Hear how Richard Martin founded the R.S.P.C.A and delve into the darker side to his character

• Tips on how to spot the famous Claddagh ring

What's included

  • ✓VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • ✓Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • ✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

  • ✕Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • ✕Smartphone and headphones
  • ✕Transportation
  • ✕Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

  • This self-guided audio tour starts at Failte Ireland Tourist Office. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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