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.

Royal Abbey of Cong and Ashford Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Kayaking & Canoeing and Galway Bay. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Killary Fjord (in Leenane), Burren National Park (in Corofin) and Burren Birds of Prey Centre (in Ballyvaughan). There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Croagh Patrick and contemplate the long history of Poulnabrone Dolmen.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Galway tour builder tool.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In August in Galway, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.