Galway Tasting and Walking Tour

Galway’s vibrant food and drink scene comes alive on the Tasting and Walking Tour. For just over $100 per person, this 3-hour experience showcases the city’s craft beverages and local delicacies. Guests gather in Eyre Square, then embark on a delightful exploration, savoring pairings of beer, gin, and wine with artisanal cheese and charcuterie. With a maximum of 12 participants, the intimate setting allows for an immersive taste of Galway’s renowned culinary culture. What makes this tour stand out, however, is its thoughtful attention to accessibility and dietary needs.

Key Points

• A 3-hour tour in Galway that includes sampling craft beer, gin, and wine, along with tasting plates of local cheese, charcuterie, and small bites.
• Maximum group size of 12 travelers for an intimate experience, with the tour meeting at St. Columbas Credit Union in Eyre Square.
• Wheelchair accessible and near public transportation, with a comprehensive culinary experience catering to various tastes.
• Inclusions cover alcoholic beverage samplings, a house gin cocktail, and tasting plates, with gratuities included in the tour price.
• Free cancellation policy up to 24 hours before the tour, and the tour operates in all weather except during official orange or red warnings.

Tour Overview

The Galway Tasting and Walking Tour offers visitors a comprehensive exploration of Galway’s culinary and cultural heritage.

The tour, priced from $103.70 per person, takes guests on a journey through the city, highlighting its vibrant food and drink scene. Participants can expect to sample craft beer, gin, and wine, as well as indulge in tasting plates featuring local cheese, charcuterie meats, and small bites.

The tour meets at St. Columbas Credit Union in Eyre Square and concludes in the same location, lasting approximately 3 hours.

With a maximum of 12 travelers, the tour is wheelchair accessible and near public transportation.

Inclusions

As part of the Galway Tasting and Walking Tour, participants can expect to sample an array of alcoholic beverages, including craft beer, gin, and wine.

The tour also includes tasting plates featuring cheese, charcuterie meats, and a small tasting plate. Guests will also receive a house gin cocktail.

Tasting plates featuring cheese, charcuterie meats, and a small tasting plate, with a house gin cocktail served to guests.

Gratuities are included in the tour price, and additional drinks are available for purchase.

The tour give you a comprehensive culinary and beverage experience, catering to a range of tastes and preferences.

Meeting and Pickup

Participants meet at the St. Columbas Credit Union, located at 24 Eyre Square in Galway, Ireland.

The tour starts promptly, so it’s important to arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. The tour ends at Eyre Square, the same location as the meeting point.

The tour is accessible, with wheelchair access and allowing service animals. It’s also near public transportation.

Most travelers can participate, though vegetarian options are limited, and vegan options aren’t available. Guests with dietary requirements should advise the tour operator when booking.

Accessibility and Participation

The tour is wheelchair accessible and allows service animals.

It’s also located near public transportation, making it easy for most travelers to participate.

While vegetarian options are limited, guests can advise of specific dietary requirements like coeliac, lactose, or nut allergies when booking.

The tour operates in all weather, except during official orange or red weather warnings.

However, it may be canceled if there aren’t enough participants.

Each tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers, ensuring an intimate experience.

Guests can take advantage of the free cancellation policy up to 24 hours before the tour starts.

Tour Conditions

While the Galway Tasting and Walking Tour operates in all weather conditions, except during official orange or red weather warnings, it may be canceled for lack of tour numbers.

The tour has a maximum of 12 travelers per group. Guests can receive a full refund if they cancel up to 24 hours before the tour starts. Confirmation is provided at the time of booking.

The tour has a 12-person limit, and cancellations up to 24 hours prior receive a full refund. Booking confirmation is provided.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed. It’s also located near public transportation, though most travelers can participate.

Dietary requirements can be accommodated if specified at the time of booking.

Craft Beer Tasting

One of the highlights of the Galway Tasting and Walking Tour is the craft beer tasting. Guests sample a selection of locally brewed craft beers, each with its unique flavor profile.

The knowledgeable guide shares insights into the brewing process and the history of Irish beer culture. Participants learn to appreciate the nuances of each brew, from the hoppy bitterness of an IPA to the smooth, malty notes of a stout.

The tasting provides a delightful introduction to Galway’s vibrant craft beer scene, complementing the other culinary and historical experiences on the tour.

Gin and Wine Tasting

Along With the craft beer tasting, the Galway Tasting and Walking Tour also features a sampling of locally distilled gins and regional wines.

Participants will have the opportunity to taste an artisanal house gin cocktail. The tour also includes tastings of various wines from the surrounding region.

Participants can savor an artisanal house gin cocktail and sample diverse regional wines during the tour.

These tastings are accompanied by small plates of cheese and charcuterie meats to complement the flavors.

The gin and wine portion of the tour provides an opportunity to explore Galway’s vibrant drinking culture and appreciate the high-quality local spirits and wines the region has to offer.

Culinary Delights

The Galway Tasting and Walking Tour not only showcases the city’s vibrant drinking culture but also treats participants to a variety of local culinary delights.

The tour includes:

• A selection of artisanal cheeses

• Charcuterie meats from local producers

• A small tasting plate featuring seasonal ingredients

• Gratuities, ensuring a hassle-free dining experience

These culinary offerings complement the alcoholic beverages, providing a well-rounded gastronomic journey.

Whether you’re a foodie or simply looking to explore Galway’s vibrant flavors, the tasting tour is sure to satisfy your palate.