Things 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.

Things to do

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

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

RM325
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

RM395
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

RM325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr

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

RM186
per adult
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

RM256
per adult
Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour
Old castle along the waters in Ireland

1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour

RM693
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour
The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway

The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway

RM67
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway
Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

RM41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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A modern sculpture with water jets in a public square, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.

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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Where to stay in County Galway

Find the best County Galway areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Spanish Arch might round out your trip.

A row of colorful houses by a calm body of water under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Roberto Cruz
Open Photo by Roberto Cruz

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.

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

Oughterard

A small blue boat tied to a rock near a body of water with mountains in the background.

Roundstone

A snow-covered stone bridge over a river, a snow-laden tree, and a picnic table.

Birr

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

A lake surrounded by mountains and sparse vegetation.

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