11 days in Galway Itinerary

A major hub for visitors exploring Ireland's western regions, Galway serves as a city of art and culture, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.

Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (in Bunratty), Michael Davitt Museum (in Foxford) and The Great Western Greenway (in Westport). Spend the 6th (Fri) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. On the 4th (Wed), spend a cool day on the water with Charter Ireland. The adventure continues: get outside with Wild Atlantic Way, stroll around Eyre Square, explore the striking landscape of Burren National Park, and make a trip to Quay Street.

To see ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Galway trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In April in Galway, expect temperatures between 51°F during the day and 38°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.