2 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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): get outside with Wild Atlantic Way, get to know the fascinating history of Salthill Promenade, and then make a trip to Quay Street. Keep things going the next day: walk around Burren National Park, then walk around Eyre Square, then admire the striking features of Galway Cathedral, and finally get engrossed in the history at Galway City Museum.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Galway trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In March, daytime highs in Galway are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can travel back home.