3 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre and Room Escape Games. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum (in Athlone), Dromoland Castle (in Newmarket-on-Fergus) and Royal Abbey of Cong (in Cong). It doesn't end there: get great views at Cliffs of Moher.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Galway trip planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in October, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.