What to do in County Galway

Activities, attractions and tours

A museum exhibit with glass display cases containing historical artifacts and black-and-white photographs.
A rural landscape with rolling green fields, a winding road, and a large cloud formation over the sea.
A crowded street with various shops and restaurants, including McDonald's and Gemelle's restaurant.
A calm river with boats, a beer tent, and a historic church with a green dome.
A bustling street with people walking, various shops, and signs for The Front Door and Guinness.

Activities

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

NZ$137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$166
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

NZ$137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour
Horse riding - Burren Trail. Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare. Guided. 3 hours.

Horse riding - Burren Trail. Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare. Guided. 3 hours.

NZ$395
per adult
Horse riding - Burren Trail. Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare. Guided. 3 hours.
Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

NZ$107
per adult
Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr

Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

NZ$78
per adult
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

NZ$154
per adult
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey

From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey

NZ$98
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey
Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe's Largest Stalactite

Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe's Largest Stalactite

NZ$51
per adult
Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe's Largest Stalactite
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Eyre Square

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Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.
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A calm river with boats, a beer tent, and a historic church with a green dome.

Galway City Centre

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Galway City Centre. Make a stop by Galway Shopping Center or Eyre Square while you're exploring the area.

A row of colorful houses by a calm body of water under a partly cloudy sky.
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Claddagh

Claddagh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grattan Beach and Galway Bay.

A bustling street with people walking, various shops, and signs for The Front Door and Guinness.

Latin Quarter

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Latin Quarter. A stop by Quay Street or Spanish Arch might round out your trip.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a large body of water, green fields, and residential areas.

Renmore

While visiting Renmore, you might make a stop by sights like Lough Atalia and Galway Bay.

A coastal cityscape at dusk with a large body of water in the foreground and a densely populated urban area in the background.

Salthill

If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Galway Bay are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from County Galway

A castle on a grassy hill overlooking a calm lake.

Galway

A coastal road winding through grassy hills with a view of the sea and distant land.

Clifden

A church with a tall spire, surrounded by residential houses and a green park.

Ballinasloe

A stone archway with a circular window, surrounded by ruins and greenery.

Cong

A calm lake with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by green hills and a partly cloudy sky.

Loughrea

A historic stone tower by a calm river with a cloudy sky.

Oranmore

An ancient stone ruin with a tall, narrow tower, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and green grass.

Gort

A coastal landscape with a prominent mountain, a sandy beach, and a small island with greenery.

Carna

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