Photos: Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Herbert Ortner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Photos: Herman Moll, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Herbert Ortner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Galway city: the Latin Quarter and the Claddagh
Your local guide
Siobhán Ní Fhlatharta
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Highlights
- Lynch's Castle, a fifteenth-century townhouse turned bank
- The Spanish Arch and the last of the city walls
- The Claddagh, once its own fishing village
- The story behind the Claddagh ring
- St Nicholas' Church and its Columbus claim
About this tour
This session walks through Galway city, from Shop Street to the old fishing village of the Claddagh. The camera moves past Lynch's Castle, through the Spanish Arch and the last stretch of the medieval walls, and across the river into the Claddagh, where the story of its famous ring comes from. It ends at St Nicholas' Church and a claim tied to Columbus.
After a sound check, the walk moves through the city in the order above, with the guide taking questions about the buildings and the stories attached to them throughout. A short note on the Claddagh ring's meaning goes out once the call ends.
This suits anyone planning a first visit to Galway who wants the layout and the stories before arriving. It also suits anyone who already knows the city and enjoys hearing its older stories told again.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 10 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Galway before heading out.
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Shop Street and Lynch's Castle 21 min
The camera moves down Shop Street to Lynch's Castle, a fifteenth-century townhouse now housing a bank, and the guide points out the carved stonework still visible on its facade.
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Spanish Arch 21 min
At the Spanish Arch, the camera takes in the last stretch of the medieval city walls still standing, right where the old town once met the harbour.
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The Claddagh 21 min
Across the river in the Claddagh, once an Irish-speaking fishing village of its own, the camera follows the quieter streets while the guide tells the story behind the Claddagh ring.
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St Nicholas' Church 21 min
The walk ends at St Nicholas' Church, where the guide points out the spot Columbus is said to have prayed before setting out, a claim the city has never quite let go of.
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Your questions 18 min
Time to ask anything about Galway: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 8 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Galway Bay oysters and Latin Quarter, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Galway, showing you Latin Quarter and Galway Cathedral live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Galway live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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