Our walking tour was with Fiona on St. Paddy's Day, so the streets were very busy and noisy…read more Nevertheless, Fiona took us down some of the less traveled streets and told us about the history of the "city of tribes". She also had a lot interesting and funny stories. Pointed out features in the buildings that normally you would not notice and what the story was behind them. The tour was just the right amount of time and distance covered.

From the owner: Galway Tours provide friendly walking tours of the heart of Galway City. Our guides are all highly…read moreexperienced and can advise on great places to eat and drink while in Galway

Yes! Best tour we have been on. Just the right blend of information, fun and beautiful scenery…read more Steven was fantastic. Would highly recommend. Thinking of just breezing through Westport? Think again. So beautiful. Make sure you book with Westport walking tours. You will be glad you did.

Steve was our guide. Very knowledgeable and good sense of humor. Enjoyed it thoroughly.read more

We took the day tour to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. Our guide was Patrick. It was the…read moreonly day tour we took while in Ireland and it did not disappoint! Patrick took the scenic coastal route and through the Burren to Doolin, there and back, so everyone had the opportunity to experience the views. Every step of the way was timely and well-organized. We never felt rushed and had just the right amount of time at each stop.

I booked the Cliffs of Moher & The Burren half day tour through Galway Tour Company this past…read moreNovember. The value of the tour was great, only costing around $45 (42.50 euros) for an eight hour tour. I was able to select the pickup point at a nearby hotel. The bus was prompt and we headed on our way shortly after 10am. The tour bus driver was an absolute delight. Incredibly friendly and full of knowledge and funny stories. We stopped at a couple spots along the way including a castle, a very old cemetery, and a pub in Doolin. We drove through the Burren on our way which was a really interesting sight to see. I enjoyed learning about the geology of such a unique place. We had adequate time to explore the Cliffs of Moher once we arrive - almost 2 hours to roam around, take pictures, and check out the gift shop. Then we made our way back to Galway and arrived around 6pm. The timing was perfect and I really feel like it was a valuable experience. So glad I booked a group tour instead of renting a car and trying to navigate to the cliffs myself - the roads to get there were really wild and I'm not sure I could've handled it on my own (plus, it would've been way more expensive). I'll also note that the tour company reached out the day before my scheduled tour to let me know they had to reschedule due to the snow and ice that rolled through that night. They put me onto the tour the following day and communication was seamless throughout. I highly recommend booking your tour through Galway Tour Company!

Michelle was great, welcoming, knowledgeable , and really seems to enjoy her job. The food and…read moredrinks were really delicious and everything had incredible flavors and so much variety. If only we didn't have a dinner reservation that night, I could have likely eaten and drank even more! It was more than just a tasting at each stop, a lot of food was served, and everything was good.

We did the Mystery Food Tour on Halloween with Michelle! It was a wonderful time and one of the…read morehighlights of our time in Galway. We got to try 5 different spots, all within walking distance. Everything was delicious! We loved learning about the local spots and learning a bit about Galway's history. Michelle was a wonderful guide and great storyteller! The company asked for any food allergies over email a few days before and those with allergies were accommodated so no one felt left out. Highly recommend and hope you'll keep doing the Mystery Food Tour for Halloween!

Located about 15 miles east of Galway off the M6, the Athenry Castle dates back to the 13th…read morecentury. Stone walls, a keep and the restored hall are impressive and a fabulous opportunity to look back into medieval life. Check the doorways and arches and battlements and enjoy the castle's impressive artistry. The structure stands at a ford on the Clareen River. After the castle, walk the grounds. Impeccably maintained and there is free parking. Lots of opportunity for photo ops. The Priory down the street is also impressive. If you stop and listen carefully, maybe you can hear the voices of those who were here before? [Review 1966 of 2024 - 147 in Republic of Ireland - 22988 overall]

I could not get enough of Athenry Castle. I am from Chicago, where we have 150ish years of history…read more Ireland has thousands of years of history. Athenry Castle brought history classes to life for me. When I talked with locals, they said the castle has always been there for them so they take it for granted. I walked the grounds on more than one occasion and simply could not get enough of this seemingly ancient building with so much history and energy surrounding it. Athenry Castle is worth a stop, not just for the castle, but the town arch and fences which were all part of the original layout. You can also walk the grounds, check out the cemetery and let the kids burn off any energy in the playlot that is right there.

This past June was my fourth trip and it was fantastic as always. The B&Bs are always top notch and…read morethe walks are always unforgettable. But the best part of Hillwalk Yours are the people that work there. Their support is incredible. One this particular trip there was a mix up on our lodging which was not Hillwalk's fault at all. I called the emergency number and Nieve was a rockstar in helping us secure new lodging and transportation. My trip coordinator Niamh followed up the next morning even though the offices were closed. That kind of support is incredible on these kinds of trips and why I will continue to use and recommend them.

From the owner: An award-winning walking tour operator, Hillwalk Tours specialise in self-guided walking holidays…read morein Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales.

This was an amazing adventure to the cliffs and moher! Get it?…read more Anyway, our tour guide was Jerry Sweeny, full of knowledge, funny and extremely nice. Well worth it!!

Thanks to John B for an amazing tour day to amongst many places including the Cliffs of Moher…read more Amongst the amazing things he taught our group was the history of Irish famine and unfair taxation, the emigration of many Irish to other parts of the world, the famine cottages and walls, the