Eyre Square, the heart of Galway, is where you will begin your tour of this wonderful city. If you have any questions before the tour or want to book more tours and activities while you are here, don't hesitate to visit The Explore Galway Kiosk to have a chat with our Travel Coordinators. Before climbing aboard, check out all the shops and storefronts in and around Eyre Square. Also, be sure to grab a coffee from Esquire's, Coco's To Go, or Rooster's Cafe before climbing aboard the bus. Finally, step on up for your tour through all the different sections of Galway.

This is the Foster Street stop with even more great coffee shops such as Scón, and WYLDE. This stop is also the closest to the main train station and Galway Coach Station in Galway City.

Besides seeing the medieval piece of history, step off for a while to stretch your legs wandering around the Galway City Museum or having a quick stroll down the “Long Walk” mentioned in the infamous Galway Girl song by Steve Earle. There are also some shops and restaurants in Claddagh Village including jewellery stores to purchase an Irish staple, the Claddagh Ring.

Now we are stopping on the Wild Atlantic Way which is a scenic drive along the west coast of Ireland stretching over 2,500 km or 1,553 miles! This is one of the longest-defined coastal routes in the world, showcasing the amazing variety of nature. You can hop off here to explore Leisureland and the FunFair or dive into the ocean’s mysteries at Galway Atlantaquaria with the kids. Another must-do is walking the Salthill Promenade, “The Prom”, and walking around and enjoying the Salthill area. There are some places to grab a coffee or satisfy your sweet tooth, such as Ground and Co. and The Creamery Cafe. This is a very popular stop and we highly recommend getting off here. When you are done exploring Salthill, hop back on with us in 45 or 90 minutes to continue seeing our favourite city of Galway!

There is plenty of history behind this signature Galway landmark dating back to 1885 when it started as a single diving board, evolving throughout the years in structure and switching from a men’s only area to mixed as late as the 1970s. The diving tower is open to everyone all year round and we encourage any of you to jump off it for yourself if you’re brave enough. If not, still feel free to get off because by this time you might need a little pick me up, after admiring the view, walking up and down the Prom, and watching daredevils jump off the diving tower with three different levels! Head inside the Blackrock Cottage for a nice breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or Álainn for coffee or a quick bite.

This part of the tour allows you to get a great view of the residential area and admire the architecture with the water in the background. We recommend staying on board as we pass this stop and taking in the sights. This is your chance to see how local Galwegians live.

If you are in need of a little relaxation, take some time for yourself at Fad Saoil Saunas before rejoining the hustle and bustle of the bus tour. There is also the Galway Golf Club where you can almost always see people playing or you could stop in yourself to play a few rounds on “One of the Top 50 Best Hidden Gems Golf Courses in Europe”.

This stop at the Circle of Life Commemorative Garden is a calm space to sit in reflection or remembrance. This is because it is a memorial garden dedicated to organ donors and their families in gratitude for their gift of life to others. This place is truly beautiful and definitely deserves a visit! You can also take a short walk to Pearse Stadium, home to the Galway (GAA) Gaelic football and hurling teams’ games.

If you didn’t get off at the Wild Atlantic Way mid-point, don’t worry you can get off at this stop to grab a coffee or ice cream at Ground and Co. and The Creamery Cafe or Coco Café. Also, be sure to check out Quinn's Bon Bon Shop as it is run by a lovely local family.

At this stop, you can see the famous O’Connors bar that shot to stardom by being a film location for Ed Sheeran’s music video. Inside you can step right into Irish culture by grabbing a pint and listening to some live traditional music. At this stop, you could also take your chances at Caesar’s Palace Casino.

Around the corner from this stop are a few good bars to check out including The Crane Bar where you can go here the Celtic Tales Storytelling every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm! Grab a pint and lend an ear to hear some bizarre stories and have some good craic!

Formerly known by many different names over the years, it was recently changed from the National University of Ireland Galway to its current name University of Galway in 2022! The Quadrangle Building was built in limestone and takes you back in time to the beauty like it all began in 1849. You can stop here to stroll through the campus and experience the student life. With approximately 15,000 undergraduate students and over 90 buildings on over 105 hectares of land, this is definitely a must-see and a great photo opportunity!

At this stop, you can explore the youngest cathedral in Europe with construction wrapping up in 1965! A local touch about this cathedral is that it is made almost entirely with Galway limestone! Fascinatingly, the land the Galway Cathedral was built on was the site of the old city jail and there are rumours there are underground tunnels connecting the jail with the courthouse. There is free entry, but they kindly ask you for a €3 donation to help with the upkeep of the marvelous cathedral.