Top rated Things to dos in Galway

Experience the best that Galway has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.

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Tribe Gin School
Tourist attraction
5.00 (223 reviews)
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The Irish Dance Experience
Dance company
5.00 (50 reviews)
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Lally Tours - Day Tours, City Tours and Extended Tours along the West Coast of Ireland
Tour agency
👍👍 I recently went on the Kylemore Abbey/Connemara Tour with Lally Tours. I was most impressed with the knowledge and wit of our driver/guide, Michael. Though I'm American, I've lived in Ireland for several years now and have visited many parts of Ireland. I'm very interested in and am quite familiar w...
4.90 (1.5K reviews)
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Galway Bay Boat Tours
Boat tour agency
👍👍 A great hour spent in the company of the skipper. Very knowledgeable of the area and history as he was brought up in it. Intimate tour of the bay and dropped us of on the river Corrib. Would highly recommend using this tour.
4.90 (62 reviews)
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Salthill Galway
Public beach
👍👍 Nice place to walk if the weather is good.
4.80 (599 reviews)
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Quadrangle
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Quadrangle is the heart of the University of Galway, a 175 years old limestone building with a Tudor Gothic architecture based on Oxford's Christ Church. A big part of its walls are covered with ivy, which turns into a deep red colour, truly mesmerising and beautiful. It's open to the public and a m...
4.80 (217 reviews)
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Circle of Life Commemorative Garden
Park
👍👍 Amazing garden soothing all senses. Lovely for walks and photos. Well dedigned and beautifully maintained.
4.80 (100 reviews)
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South Park Beach
Public beach
👍👍 Nice place for walking around near the beach.
4.80 (80 reviews)
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Quincentennial Park
Park
👍👍 Across from the prom between the Salthill and Galway Bay Hotel is a beautiful space surrounded by trees- making it hidden from view! Beautiful plants/ trees, carvings, pond….walks in memory to Organ Donors - well worth seeing!
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Barna Woods
National forest
Public parkland with walking paths & archaeological features, plus wildlife, plants & mushrooms.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Silverstrand Beach
Beach
👍👍 It is an amazing beach, fewer people than in salthill and such a beautiful landscape. A parking just in front of the beach, perfect for a late date night or just to enjoy your road trip break with a great view.
4.70 (863 reviews)
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Coffeewerk + Press
Coffee shop
👍 Beautiful quaint vibes filled with positivity. You can order different varieties of coffee or go for tea and go up the stairs and sit in peace. They have soothing music to go with your mood and also have a gallery upstairs. Additional seating out front for those sunny days. Definitely recommend.
4.70 (790 reviews)
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Ladies Beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful beach in galway
4.70 (170 reviews)
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Galway Cathedral
Cathedral
Modern and airy, green-domed, renaissance-style Catholic cathedral, with a mosaic of JF Kennedy.
4.60 (5K reviews)
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Blackrock Beach
Beach pavillion
👍👍 Amazing time out at blackrock ... Always been great 👍
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
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The Latin Quarter
Tourist attraction
👍👍 There are few streets full of restaurants and bar with nice looking stile and good fish and beer! The area is also full of musicians that play on the street, creating a magical vibe! The area is quite small and gets very crowded! Definitely worth a visit
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Cappagh Park
Park
Park featuring a playground, gardens, woodland paths, Gaelic & soccer pitches, picnic areas & more.
4.60 (486 reviews)
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Eamon Deacy Park
Stadium
👍👍 What's not to like about the home of Galway football. A lovely compact stadium which is very kid friendly. Very walkable from the city centre circa 20-25 mins from Eyre Sq. A great value family evening out if your into a Friday night match. Just make sure you bring a warm coat 😉. Good views from th...
4.60 (382 reviews)
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Grattan Beach
Beach
👍👍 Beautiful place for a sunset and a short walk. Very nice beach.
4.60 (265 reviews)
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Salmon Weir Bridge
Bridge
😐 Inaugurated on the 26th of May 2023 A new bridge for pedestrians only, parallel to the Salmon Weir bridge in Galway right in front if the Galway Cathedral. The location is great but seems to be a functional bridge alone, with no decorations. Lovely place to sit down and enjoy the view of the Cathedr...
4.60 (225 reviews)
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