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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate The Irish Workhouse Centre and Riverside Walk. Get outdoors at Lahinch Beach and Dromoland Castle. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Liscannor (Hag's Head & Cliffs of Moher), Aughnanure Castle (in Oughterard) and Royal Abbey of Cong (in Cong). There's more to do: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Galway trip planning website .

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In October, daytime highs in Galway are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can travel back home.