Discover Galway’s hidden gems on a 2-hour tasting and walking tour. Savor craft beers, cocktails, and local delicacies while exploring historic sites.
Discover Galway’s hidden gems on a 2-hour tasting and walking tour. Savor craft beers, cocktails, and local delicacies while exploring historic sites.
- St. Columba’s Credit Union - Begin your journey in Eyre Square, where the guide will introduce the rich history of Galway and Ireland. Using the monuments and memorials in the Square, they will narrate the story of Galway’s founding, the Irish language, and emigration. The first stop is a modern and contemporary bar near Eyre Square, where you can…
- St. Columba’s Credit Union - Begin your journey in Eyre Square, where the guide will introduce the rich history of Galway and Ireland. Using the monuments and memorials in the Square, they will narrate the story of Galway’s founding, the Irish language, and emigration. The first stop is a modern and contemporary bar near Eyre Square, where you can unwind with a Gin & Tonic and some food. Then, stroll through the vibrant streets that have retained their historic charm for centuries.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and accommodates up to 12 participants.
- Forster Street - Stay close to Eyre Square for the second venue, a modern and contemporary bar offering a cocktail crafted with their exclusive house-distilled gin. This venue is situated across from an 18th-century church. Continue through the lively streets that have preserved their historic character for centuries.
- The Browne Doorway - The entrance to the tower house of one of Galway’s original merchant families.
- Lynch’s Castle - The only fully intact tower house of the Lynch family, one of Galway’s most influential old merchant families.
- Middle Street - Depart the main street and walk down Buttermilk Lane onto Middle Street, passing two other historical buildings in the city.
- Saint Nicholas’ Collegiate Church - Dating back to the 14th century and still in use today, this church has hosted famous visitors like Christopher Columbus. It is located next to Galway’s renowned market.
- Galway Market - This famous city market has been a staple for many centuries and takes place on Saturday mornings.
- An Taibhdhearc - Ireland’s first Irish/Gaelic speaking theatre, established in the late 1920s.
- Saint Augustine Street - The second venue is a local family-run business, just off the main street, in the shadow of a church built in the mid-1800s. Enjoy excellent Irish cheeses with meats, breads, and a glass of wine here.
- St. Augustine’s Church - One of three Catholic churches constructed in the 1850s in Galway city.
- Eyre Square - Pass through Eyre Square on the way to the final venue, passing the banners of Galway’s Tribal families. This venue is one of the city’s oldest and most beloved pubs, where you can enjoy local craft beers, including their house beer, in one of the bar’s many cozy snugs.

- Alcoholic beverages
- Tasting Plates
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tasting Plates
- Gratuities
- Additional drinks guests can order
- Gratuities
- Additional drinks guests can order
This tour offers a relaxed and leisurely pace.
The operator will guide you to some of their favorite spots in the city.
The first stop is a short stroll from Eyre Square. It’s a modern, contemporary bar where you can enjoy a Gin & Tonic crafted from their exclusive gin, along with food, and explore their impressive collection of over 530 gins.
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This tour offers a relaxed and leisurely pace.
The operator will guide you to some of their favorite spots in the city.
The first stop is a short stroll from Eyre Square. It’s a modern, contemporary bar where you can enjoy a Gin & Tonic crafted from their exclusive gin, along with food, and explore their impressive collection of over 530 gins.
The next destination is a family-run local business, situated just off the main street in the shadow of a church built in the mid-1800s. Here, you can savor a variety of Irish cheeses, meats, and breads paired with a glass of wine, while learning about Galway’s historical ties to the global wine trade.
The final stop is one of Galway’s oldest and most beloved pubs, located right on Eyre Square. Discover the intriguing history of this protected building before settling into one of the bar’s cozy snugs for a tasting of Irish craft beers from local breweries, including their own house beer, or an Irish whiskey flight.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and accommodates a maximum of 12 people.
- 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.
- By booking this tour, you have agreed to have your image used and photos or video of the tour to be uploaded onto our social media platforms or for commercial uses etc.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.