Things To Do in Galway & Galway Airport Layover Ideas
Things to do in Galway if you have a Galway Airport Layover or Extended Galway Airport Stopover
If you have an extended layover at the Galway Airport or staying in town, why not consider getting out with some fun activities? We list a few here and there are many more on Galway.LayoverIdeas.com.
Tour of Elegant Regency House Arboretum and Gardens Suitable For Families

Duration: 1 to 2 hrs
Priced From: USD 10.41
Your tour of Fota House will begin in our main hall. From here your volunteer guide will take you on the 45 minute tour of the Regency property. Our guides will show you the grand decor of the principle rooms and take you behind the scenes of the exquisite boudoir and charming Victorian nursery. A special feature is our service wing, where the original kitchen will allow you to experience what life was like for the cooks, butlers, footmen and all the maids who supported the lavish lifestyle of the gentry. Children's tours are also available. They can be taken alongside the adult tour or on prearranged children tours.... Read More
Priced From: USD 10.41
Your tour of Fota House will begin in our main hall. From here your volunteer guide will take you on the 45 minute tour of the Regency property. Our guides will show you the grand decor of the principle rooms and take you behind the scenes of the exquisite boudoir and charming Victorian nursery. A special feature is our service wing, where the original kitchen will allow you to experience what life was like for the cooks, butlers, footmen and all the maids who supported the lavish lifestyle of the gentry. Children's tours are also available. They can be taken alongside the adult tour or on prearranged children tours.... Read More
Strokestown Park - House, Gardens & National Famine Museum

Duration: 50 to 240 minutes
Priced From: USD 16.20
Strokestown Park House is an 18th century mansion which has been faithfully restored. It is unique in that it retains its original furnishings and professionally guided tours allow visitors to experience Georgian Ireland in its purist form. Visitors can do a tour of the House alone or visit all three attractions: House, National Famine Museum and the Walled Gardens and Woodland Walk.<br>The National Famine museum is located in the stable yards of Strokestown Park. When the original property was purchased an archive of papers relating to the management of the estate came to light. This collection is now regarded as the single best, private archive on the Great Irish Famine in the World... Read More
Priced From: USD 16.20
Strokestown Park House is an 18th century mansion which has been faithfully restored. It is unique in that it retains its original furnishings and professionally guided tours allow visitors to experience Georgian Ireland in its purist form. Visitors can do a tour of the House alone or visit all three attractions: House, National Famine Museum and the Walled Gardens and Woodland Walk.<br>The National Famine museum is located in the stable yards of Strokestown Park. When the original property was purchased an archive of papers relating to the management of the estate came to light. This collection is now regarded as the single best, private archive on the Great Irish Famine in the World... Read More
Micil Distillery

Duration: 1 hour
Priced From: USD 18.51
The tour focuses on the story of how Micil Distillery came to be, from the original founder Micil Chearra who started with a small stillhouse in the hills of South Connemara to the current head distiller, his great-great-great-grandson Pádraic. <br>You'll learn the real history of poitín and gin, how they're made, and what makes our own products so unique. You'll experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a working distillery, hear some interesting, funny and daring stories, and get to taste for yourself the products we continue to make in a time-honoured tradition: spirits steeped in heritage, yet of their time.... Read More
Priced From: USD 18.51
The tour focuses on the story of how Micil Distillery came to be, from the original founder Micil Chearra who started with a small stillhouse in the hills of South Connemara to the current head distiller, his great-great-great-grandson Pádraic. <br>You'll learn the real history of poitín and gin, how they're made, and what makes our own products so unique. You'll experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a working distillery, hear some interesting, funny and daring stories, and get to taste for yourself the products we continue to make in a time-honoured tradition: spirits steeped in heritage, yet of their time.... Read More
Killary Fjord Boat Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Priced From: USD 23.14
Set off on a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on Killary Fjord through the heart of rugged Connemara. Relax inside the comfortable catamaran or out on the open-air deck as you glide along the sheltered waters of Ireland's only fjord. Take in views of the dramatic Twelve Bens, Maumturk and Mweelrea mountains, whose craggy slopes rise to the north and south. Listen to live commentary from an onboard guide and look out for dolphins swimming alongside the boat.
Priced From: USD 23.14
Set off on a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on Killary Fjord through the heart of rugged Connemara. Relax inside the comfortable catamaran or out on the open-air deck as you glide along the sheltered waters of Ireland's only fjord. Take in views of the dramatic Twelve Bens, Maumturk and Mweelrea mountains, whose craggy slopes rise to the north and south. Listen to live commentary from an onboard guide and look out for dolphins swimming alongside the boat.
Cliffs Of Moher Tour from Galway including Doolin Village and Galway Bay Coastal Drive

Duration: 7 hours
Priced From: USD 28.93
This trip will allow you to enjoy the Cliffs of Moher for up to 2 hours and the delightful Doolin Village before travelling along one of the most beautiful coastlines in Ireland, returning to Galway via the Wild Atlantic Way. One of the best ways to visit Ireland's number one natural site.
Priced From: USD 28.93
This trip will allow you to enjoy the Cliffs of Moher for up to 2 hours and the delightful Doolin Village before travelling along one of the most beautiful coastlines in Ireland, returning to Galway via the Wild Atlantic Way. One of the best ways to visit Ireland's number one natural site.
Cliffs of Moher Express service

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Priced From: USD 28.93
ITINERARY:<br>10:50 Check in & board coach at Galway Coach Station<br>11:00 Cliffs of Moher Express departs Galway Coach Station<br>12:45 Arrive at Cliffs of Moher<br>15:45 Depart Cliffs of Moher<br>17:30 Arrive back in Galway<br>
Priced From: USD 28.93
ITINERARY:<br>10:50 Check in & board coach at Galway Coach Station<br>11:00 Cliffs of Moher Express departs Galway Coach Station<br>12:45 Arrive at Cliffs of Moher<br>15:45 Depart Cliffs of Moher<br>17:30 Arrive back in Galway<br>
Connemara National Park Nature Trails Self-Guided Day Tour including Lunch

Duration: 1 day
Priced From: USD 33.56
This self-guided 1-day tour gives you an opportunity to explore a variety of nature walks in Connemara National Park located on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way route. The park covers some 2.957 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. The Park's mountain's, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous 12 Bens mountain range. The Park offers safe and easy trails that allow the whole family to participate, to the challenging tracks and trails specifically for those who enjoy their walking.... Read More
Priced From: USD 33.56
This self-guided 1-day tour gives you an opportunity to explore a variety of nature walks in Connemara National Park located on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way route. The park covers some 2.957 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. The Park's mountain's, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous 12 Bens mountain range. The Park offers safe and easy trails that allow the whole family to participate, to the challenging tracks and trails specifically for those who enjoy their walking.... Read More
Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara National Park Self-Guided Tour from Galway

Duration: 1 day
Priced From: USD 33.56
This self-guided 1-day tour gives you an opportunity to explore a variety of nature walks in Connemara National Park located on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way route. The park covers some 2.957 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. The Park's mountain's, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous 12 Bens mountain range. The Park offers safe and easy trails that allow the whole family to participate, to the challenging tracks and trails specifically for those who enjoy their walking.... Read More
Priced From: USD 33.56
This self-guided 1-day tour gives you an opportunity to explore a variety of nature walks in Connemara National Park located on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way route. The park covers some 2.957 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. The Park's mountain's, namely Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght, are part of the famous 12 Bens mountain range. The Park offers safe and easy trails that allow the whole family to participate, to the challenging tracks and trails specifically for those who enjoy their walking.... Read More
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