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.

National Museum of Ireland - Country Life and Michael Davitt Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Your inner history buff will appreciate Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John's Castle. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Burren National Park (in Corofin) and Ballyvaughan (Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of Prey Centre). Spend the 22nd (Sat) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Salthill Promenade and get engrossed in the history at Galway City Museum.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Galway trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In July in Galway, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.