Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Connemara, County Clare
Discover Galway's sights on an iconic open-top, double-decker bus. Explore Salthill Promenade, the Spanish Arch, and Eyre Square, and hop off as often as you like at 13 stops.
Highlights
- Explore Galway on an iconic open-top double-decker bus
- Hop-on and hop-off at any of the 13 tour stops along the route
- Enjoy on-board commentary available in English
- Visit the famous Browne Doorway at Eyre Square
- Explore O'Connell's Pub - featured in Ed Sheeran's music video 'Galway Girl'
Description
Galway is a popular city on Ireland's West Coast, attracting tens of thousands of tourists each year. This picturesque town is jam packed with traditional shops, pubs and eateries, as well as boasting an interesting historic background. There's no better way to discover it all than on this city sightseeing Galway tour.
Starting at Eyre Square, passengers will immediately be greeted by some of Galway's interesting history as the bus approaches The Browne Doorway. This feature is famous for being a doorway to the homes of some of Galway's wealthiest merchants and members of the Tribes of Galway. Other historic landmarks along the route include the Spanish Arch. Today, Galway is recognized by many for being the focal point of Ed Sheeran's Number 1 single, Galway Girl. If you're a fan, make sure you hop-off at either The Long Walk or O'Connell's Pub, which were both featured in the popular music video.
If you'd like to experience the more vibrant side of Galway, hop-off at the Salthill Village. Here, you'll find what used to be a traditional fishing village, but today is one of the city's most lively and popular tourist spots. Enjoy a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants along the promenade whilst enjoying beautiful, picturesque views. To see some of the city's most impressive architecture, make sure you hop off at the Galway Cathedral stop and pay it a visit.
Tour Stops
- Eyre Square (Main Stop)
- Forster Street (The Hyde Hotel)
- Spanish Arch
- Wild Atlantic Way Midway Point
- Blackrock Diving Tower
- Cashelmara
- Salthill Camping
- Circle of Life Garden
- Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
- O'Connors Bar
- Taylor's Hill
- NUI Galway
- Galway Cathedral
Includes
24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
On-board audio commentary in English provided through speakers
Stops near all the major sights
Excludes
Attraction entry fees
Food and drink
Tips
Important Information
- First tour from Stop 1 departs at 9:30am Last tour from Stop 1 departs at 3:30pm Buses run every 90 minutes The buses will be running every 45 minutes during the summer months Tour duration - 60 minutes Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out Audio guide in English will be available through speakers on the bus Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on this tour
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
