4 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 find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (in Bunratty), Aillwee Cave (in Ballyvaughan) and Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor). Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre, get to know the fascinating history of Salthill Promenade, explore the landscape on two wheels at The Great Western Greenway, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Galway Cathedral.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Galway travel route tool.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In May, daytime highs in Galway are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.