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.

Get some cultural insight at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Michael Davitt Museum. Take a break from the city and head to Cliffs of Moher and Wild Atlantic Way. Explore Galway's surroundings by going to Aillwee Cave (in Ballyvaughan), National Museum of Ireland - Country Life (in Castlebar) and Craggaunowen (in Sixmilebridge). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Salthill Promenade, explore the striking landscape of Burren National Park, admire the landmark architecture of Galway Cathedral, and appreciate the history behind Galway City Museum.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Galway trip itinerary tool.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. July in Galway sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.