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

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

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

NZ$140
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$170
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

NZ$110
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$80
per adult
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
Old castle along the waters in Ireland

1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour

NZ$299
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour
Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin with Boat Cruise

Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin with Boat Cruise

NZ$178
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin with Boat Cruise
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

NZ$158
per adult
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe's Largest Stalactite

Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe's Largest Stalactite

NZ$52
per adult
Doolin Cave Tour: Experience Europe's Largest Stalactite
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$100
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey
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Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin

Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 1245 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$157 per adult
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Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon

Explore Historic Sites By the River Shannon

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$127 per adult
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From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Boat Tour/Bird of Prey & Aillwee Cave

From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Boat Tour/Bird of Prey & Aillwee Cave

Activity duration is 13 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$255 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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

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

Activity duration is 6 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 17 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$78 per adult
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Water activities

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From Galway: Aran Islands Cruise & Cliffs of Moher Boat Tour

From Galway: Aran Islands Cruise & Cliffs of Moher Boat Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 494 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$118 per adult
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What to do in County Galway

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A modern sculpture with water jets in a public square, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.

Eyre Square

8.8/10 (1,610 reviews)
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 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 Galway City Museum might round out your trip.

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.

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 Galway Bay and Lough Atalia.

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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