Joint 3-hour Riverboat Cruise plus Historic Galway city tour

Description

As one of Ireland's oldest cities, Galway is rich in history and sightseeing and we like to give our guests a West of Ireland welcome. . These shared tours take place between mid-May to end of September and contain enjoyable mix of the History and Culture of Galway as well as sightseeing onboard the riverboat, the Corrib Princess.

This in-person combined tour is a great way to spend an afternoon exploring the city and the adjacent Corrib Lake. It's presented by an Irish Tourism professional with on-board commentary on the river boat route.

We start with the walking tour and visit top city landmarks including the new Galway Cathedral, the medieval Lynch's Castle, St. Nicholas' Church, the Latin Quarter and the Spanish Parade. where you get an understanding of local culture.

The River cruise segment takes 1.5 hours and allows you explore the region's Corrib waterways. Guests will have 'free time' to take photos on-board and enjoy beverages including a supreme Irish Coffee!

Included / Excluded
  • We meet your group at Browne Doorway monument in Eyre Square or at lobby of your Galway hotel.
  • Admission Ticket for Corrib Princess River Cruise
  • As it's a shared Sightseeing cruise & Walking Tour, visitors from another group may join.
  • Photography
  • Combined tour experience and entertaining stories of Galway's history.
  • Irish Professional Tourist guides provide commentary
  • . . but Irish Coffee can be purchased at nominal fee
  • Tea/Coffees Snacks not included but buy on-board Cruise boat for small fee.
  • Hourly Charge if you wish to extend tour over 3.5 hours
Start / End Locations

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Accessibility
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 1 days

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Additional Information

Most travellers can participate and this combined Tour is child and animal-friendly

This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled by the Supplier due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

Operated by:

Western Tours and Tales

About operator:

Western Tours and Tales is a Galway-based tour guiding service led by Ger Considine with a team of regional guides. Based in Renmore, they offer city walking tours, historical and themed experiences across Ireland's mid-West, including private and small-group itineraries for both visitors and locals. Their repertoire covers Galway's compact streets, Ennis, Burren National Park, Connemara and coastal towns, with on-coach guiding and bespoke experiences. The company emphasizes local expertise, storytelling, and flexible booking options through major platforms to ensure accessible, immersive and authentic Irish experiences for curious travelers and culture lovers alike. Booking is easy, friendly, guided by locals.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 190 minutes
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
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