Feel the beat of the city
Corrib Princess
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a cruise on-board the luxurious all-weather 157 passenger boat, the Corrib Princess. The Corrib Princess sails from Woodquay in the heart of Galway city. The journey takes passengers along the majestic River Corrib and onto Lough Corrib, the Republic of Ireland's largest lake.
Galway Food Tours
Galway Food Tour (GFT) is an exciting alternative for a corporate evening or a team building activity. GFT showcase the best and most interesting food gems of various neighbourhoods of Galway city.
Galway Alantaquaria
Our Aquarium offers visitors a unique, cultural, educational, and fun insight into the marine life in our rivers, lakes, and ocean.
Against the backdrop of beautiful Galway Bay in Salthill Galway City, we reveal the diversity of life hidden under the waves. We are an all-weather attraction with over 25 years of experience presenting the story of the sea to people of all ages.
Our Aquarium & Cultural exhibits enable people to explore and learn about the Aquatic Life in biozones, waterfalls, rivers, ocean, and rare heritage exhibits with guided and self-guided tours and walks. This means that our visitors leave the Aquarium with many fun memories of the experience and a deeper understanding and connection to the natural world.
Our aquarium features a variety of exhibits, including experiences where visitors can interact with our engagement team who give talks about our marine creatures, freshwater fish displays, and conservation themes.
Notable highlights include the Fin Whale Skeleton, Bearna Log Boat, and HY-Brasil Galway Bay Hooker.
Lally Tours
Lally Tours is an award-winning, second-generation, family-run tour company who operate award winning day tours, city tours & extended tours throughout the West Coast of Ireland.
A one stop shop for all tours, activities and experiences in Galway.
Whether you’re looking for a full day tour to the beautiful Connemara region, or a walking tour of medieval Galway City, or maybe an electric bike tour along the Salthill Prom, Lally Tours is your key to The City of The Tribes!
Get in touch to find out about all tour options.
Micil Distillery
Micil Distillery is located on the Wild Atlantic Way in Salthill village. The doors opened in 2016, becoming Galway’s first legal distillery in over 100 years. They produce a range of extraordinary Irish spirits, carefully handcrafted using local botanicals, unique family recipes, and six generations of distilling knowhow.
Micil Distillery is open seven days a week for pre-booked tours, tastings and distillery experiences, offering fully guided, up-close and personal insights into the world of Micil.
Galway Bay Boat Tours
Galway Bay Boat Tours invites you to embark on a thrilling adventure exploring the stunning Galway Bay. Discover the captivating beauty of the bay, encounter and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Galway.
Witness dolphins in their natural habitat, step into their Galway Hooker workshop and delve into the history and craftsmanship of the iconic Galway Hooker boats or have an authentic fishing experience.
Galway Bay Boat Tours provides an opportunity to haul a lobster pot and gain insight into the local fishing industry. Discover the time-honoured traditions of the Claddagh, once a thriving fishing village and connect with its storied past. Engage with the friendly fishermen and hear their tales, passed down through generations.
For more information and to book your Galway Bay Boat Tour, visit the website or contact the friendly team directly.
Tribe Irish Gin School
Located in Salthill in Galway City, the 1,400 sq ft premises can seat 22 people at a time for gin classes and features an apothecary-style botanical pick 'n' mix area for pupils to choose their own flavour combinations.
Over two-and-a-half hours, guests will learn how gin is made, flavoured and get to distil their own unique 70cl bottles of gin with personalised labels, enjoy complimentary gins, cheese and nibbles throughout the class.
”The perfect group activity in Galway - fun, informative, casual, interactive, and delicious!! We recently went with work and had a really enjoyable experience plus we got to enjoy our own bespoke bottle of gin back at the office!” - Google Review
An Púcán
If you are looking for an authentic Irish Pub in Galway for a get-together, the ‘Front Bar’ is ideal for intimate groups and casual get-togethers. With daily sessions of live music, coupled with our reputation for great food and great craic, you’d be mad not to visit!
Visit the hidden county
Cnoc Suain
Nestled into a secluded quarter of Cnoc Suain, lies a cluster of restored centuries-old thatch and slate roofed stone cottages. Linking our past, present & future, Cnoc Suain offers a rooted experience, where meaning and connection run deep within the environment.
Kylemore Abbey
Learn about its history of tragedy, romance, and spirituality. Explore the 6-acre Victorian Walled Garden, woodlands and lakeshore walks that will take you on a beautiful journey through our 1,000-acre estate.
Standún
Standún reflects all that is best in Irish and International produce marrying the traditional and contemporary to stunning effect. Standún continues to employ knitters all around the country, assembling the pieces in-store.
Brigit’s Garden
Take a journey into the heart of Celtic heritage and mythology, exploring 11 acres of wildflower meadows and ancient woodland and four unique Gardens themed on the Celtic seasons and the cycle of life. Slow down and connect with nature on one of their Forest Bathing Walks or meander at leisure along the sun trail, an ancient ring fort (fairy fort), thatched roundhouse and crannóg, and the calendar sundial, the largest in Ireland.
The Galway Food Tours Guide Book
This delightful pocketbook brings together over 40 small, local businesses and reveals what to love about Galway, its people and their great places to eat, drink superb wines and creamy pints; attend small, independent cultural events and share the simple pleasures in life!
There are vouchers and reductions to use all over the city in venues like Tartare, Kai, McCambridges, The Tweed Project, Marmalade Bakery, Little Lane Coffee Company to name a few.