Day Trips~£40
Aran Islands Day Trip
Inis Mór (ferry)
A ferry to the Atlantic’s stone-walled islands, with Iron Age forts and cycling.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers
Ferries run daily in season
Galway
4 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
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4 places in Galway
Shopping & MarketsFree
Galway Market
St Nicholas’ Church
A busy weekend market of food, crafts and street food beside a medieval church.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Saturdays and Sundays
Hidden GemsFree
The Claddagh
Claddagh
A historic fishing quarter at the mouth of the river Corrib, the origin of the Claddagh ring, with views over the bay.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open all day
Hidden Gems~£8
Dunguaire Castle
Kinvara
A 16th-century tower house on the edge of Galway Bay, a short drive south of the city, with medieval banquets in summer.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Seasonal
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.