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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Galway: National Museum of Ireland - Country Life (in Castlebar) and Burren Birds of Prey Centre (in Ballyvaughan). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Galway Bay, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Croagh Patrick, contemplate the long history of Poulnabrone Dolmen, and take an in-depth tour of Galway City Museum.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Galway trip builder app.

If you are flying in from Austria, 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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel back home.