# Galway > Things to do in Galway: walking and food tours, Galway Bay cruises, Connemara, Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher trips, plus Dublin day tours and hotels. - URL: https://dublin-360.com/galway - Published: 2025-05-15 - Updated: 2026-10-19 - Author: Dermot --- # Things to Do in Galway: Tours, Day Trips & Hotels Galway, where tradition meets the Atlantic. Buskers in the Latin Quarter, trad music in the pubs, and Connemara, the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher on your doorstep. - Local tours - Day trips from Dublin - Book online Things to doConnemara, Aran & CliffsFrom DublinGetting thereHotelsFAQs Photo [@mch1565](https://unsplash.com/@mch1565) ## Top things to do in Galway city Ireland's cultural capital is small enough to walk end to end, from Eyre Square through the Latin Quarter to the Spanish Arch and the Claddagh. It's best explored with a local. [Walking tour**The Legendary Tour of Galway**The Spanish Arch, Eyre Square and the stories behind them with Great Guides of Galway.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/the-legendary-tour-of-galway) [Walking tour**Galway Highlights & Claddagh**The city's top sights and the Claddagh village on a 2-hour walk.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/galway-top-highlights-claddagh-village-walking-tour) [Walking tour**Galway's Westend Walking Tour**The culture and history of Galway's lively West End.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/galways-westend-walking-tour) [Food & drink**Galway Craft Beer Tour**Ireland's craft beer scene with Galway Food Tours.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/galway-craft-beer-tour) [Boat trip**Galway Bay Tour**See Galway Bay and the coastline from the water with Galway Bay Boat Tours.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/galway-bay-tour) [Cruise**Aran Islands & Cliffs Cruise**A 2.5-hour cruise out towards the Aran Islands and the cliffs.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/the-aran-islands-the-cliffs-cruise) [Private Galway Bay tour](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/private-galway-bay-tour)[Beekeeping on a family farm](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/hands-on-beekeeping-tour-of-family-farm-galway)[The Big Escape Galway](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/the-big-escape-galway) ## Book Galway tours Live availability from Galway tour companies. ## Connemara, the Aran Islands & the Cliffs of Moher Galway is the gateway to the west: Connemara's mountains and Kylemore Abbey to the north, the Aran Islands out in the bay, and the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren to the south. [From Galway**Connemara, Cong & Kylemore Abbey**Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Cong, where "The Quiet Man" was filmed.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/connemara-cong-kylemore-abbey) [From Galway**Cliffs of Moher Tour from Galway**A full day to the Cliffs of Moher and Ireland's west coast with Ollie's Tours.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/cliffs-of-moher-tour-from-galway) [From Galway**Aran Islands Day Trip with Bike Tour**A day on the Aran Islands with a guided bike tour and tea.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/aran-island-day-trip-from-galway-with-bike-tour-tea-experience) [Hiking**Connemara National Park Hike**A full-day private hike through Connemara National Park with Fat Bike Galway.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/hike-in-connemara-national-park-full-day-private-tour) [Private tour**Taste of Connemara**A half-day private tour of Connemara's landscapes and villages.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/taste-of-connemara-half-day-private-tour) [From Galway**Castles of Connemara**The castles and ruins of Connemara with Colleen Irish Travel.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/castles-of-connemara-tour) [Best of Connemara & Kylemore](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/best-of-connemara-kylemore-abbey-lake-gardens-tour)[Burren sea kayaking](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/wild-burren-ballyvaughan-galway-bay)[Aran Islands heritage & cheesemaking](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/aran-island-heritage-cheesemaking-tour-inis-mor)[Wild Atlantic Way: Galway to Dingle](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/wild-atlantic-way-featuring-the-cliffs-of-moher-tour-galway-to-dingle) ## Galway day trips from Dublin No car? These guided tours leave from Dublin and handle the transport for you. [From Dublin**Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway**The classic west coast day trip from Dublin with Finn McCool Tours.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/finn-mccool-tours-cliffs-of-moher-burren-galway-day-tour) [From Dublin**Cliffs, Burren & Galway City**The Wild Atlantic Way, the Burren and Galway city with Wild Rover Day Tours.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/cliffs-of-moher-burren-galway-city-tour) [By train**Connemara & Galway Bay by Train**By train to Galway, then on to Connemara and Galway Bay.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/connemara-galway-bay-day-tour-by-train) [By train**Aran Islands by Train**By train to the west, then over to the Aran Islands off the Galway coast.See tour →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/aran-islands-day-tour-by-train) Comparing options? Read [Cliffs of Moher tours from Dublin compared](https://dublin-360.com/guide/cliffs-of-moher-tours-from-dublin-compared) or see all [day tours from Dublin](https://dublin-360.com/guide/day-tours-from-dublin). ## More Galway tours and activities Powered by [GetYourGuide](https://www.getyourguide.com/galway-l804/) ### Free walking tours in Galway ## Getting to Galway from Dublin ### By bus Express coaches run between Dublin and Galway. Book ahead for the best fares. [Grab your ticket](https://busbud.tpx.lt/D4YQsDLo) ### By train Trains run from Dublin Heuston to Galway Ceannt several times a day and take about 2.5 hours. ### By car Head west on the M4, then the M6. Need wheels? [Compare car hire in Dublin](https://dublin-360.com/rent-a-car). ## Hotels in Galway Stay a night or two for the music, then head out to Connemara or the Cliffs. These are some of the best-rated hotels in our Galway listings. [Hotel**Park House Hotel**Rated 4.6 on Google · 99 rooms.View hotel →](https://dublin-360.com/accommodation/park-house-hotel) [Hotel**Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate**Rated 4.5 on Google · 102 rooms.View hotel →](https://dublin-360.com/accommodation/glenlo-abbey-hotel-estate) [Hotel**Hyde Hotel**Rated 4.5 on Google · 69 rooms.View hotel →](https://dublin-360.com/accommodation/hyde-hotel) [Hotel**Ardilaun Hotel and Leisure Club**Rated 4.5 on Google · 123 rooms.View hotel →](https://dublin-360.com/accommodation/ardilaun-hotel-and-leisure-club) [Hotel**Galway Bay Hotel Conference and Leisure Centre**Rated 4.5 on Google · 153 rooms.View hotel →](https://dublin-360.com/accommodation/galway-bay-hotel-conference-and-leisure-centre) [Hotel**Harbour Hotel**Rated 4.4 on Google · 96 rooms.View hotel →](https://dublin-360.com/accommodation/harbour-hotel) [See all places to stay in County Galway →](https://dublin-360.com/guide/county/galway) ## Galway FAQs How do I get to Galway from Dublin? Trains run from Dublin Heuston to Galway Ceannt several times a day and take about 2.5 hours. Express coaches also run between the cities, or you can drive west on the M4 and M6. Can I visit Galway as a day trip from Dublin? Yes. Popular day tours from Dublin combine Galway city with the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, and there are train day tours to Connemara and the Aran Islands. What are the best things to do in Galway? Walk the Latin Quarter, the Spanish Arch and the Claddagh, hear trad music in the pubs, take a food or craft beer tour, and get out on Galway Bay. Can I visit the Cliffs of Moher from Galway? Yes. Day tours from Galway visit the Cliffs of Moher, usually with the Burren. There are also cruises that sail beneath the cliffs and out towards the Aran Islands. How do I get to the Aran Islands from Galway? Day trips from Galway include the crossing to the islands, and some add a guided bike tour on the island. The Aran Islands can also be reached from Doolin in County Clare. Is Connemara worth visiting from Galway? Yes. Connemara's mountains, lakes and Kylemore Abbey are an easy day out from Galway, on a coach tour, a private tour or a guided hike in Connemara National Park. ## Plan your Galway trip Trad music, the Latin Quarter and the wild west coast, about 2.5 hours from Dublin. See things to do --- Site index for agents: https://dublin-360.com/llms.txt