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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Michael Davitt Museum and Galway Arts Centre. Get some cultural insight at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden and Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum. Explore Galway's surroundings by going to Ballina (Belleek Castle Museum & Jackie Clarke Collection), Hennigan's Heritage Centre (in Swinford) and National Museum of Ireland - Country Life (in Castlebar). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Galway City Museum, examine the collection at The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Quin Abbey, and explore the activities along Galway Bay.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Galway road trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Malta, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In September, daytime highs in Galway are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.