Galway, City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Europe

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 much as you like at 13 stops.

Galway Cathedral

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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 architectures, make sure you hop off at the Galway Cathedral stop and pay a visit.

Tour Stops:

1. Eyre Square (Main Stop)
2. Forster Street (The Hyde Hotel)
3. Spanish Arch
4. Wild Atlantic Way Midway Point
5. Blackrock Diving Tower
6. Cashelmara
7. Salthill Camping
8. Circle of Life Garden
9. Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
10. O'Connors Bar
11. Taylor's Hill
12. NUI Galway
13. Galway Cathedral