6 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Galway City Museum, O'Connor's Famous Pub, Ashford Castle, and other attractions you added. Your inner history buff will appreciate Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre. Get a sense of the local culture at Riverside Walk and Royal Abbey of Cong. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Joyce Country Sheepdogs (in Shanafaraghaun), Coole Park Nature Reserve (in Gort) and Aughnanure Castle (in Oughterard). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, admire the landmark architecture of Galway Cathedral, and delve into the distant past at Tyrone House.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Galway day trip website.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Galway can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. On the 23rd (Thu), you'll travel back home.