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Olde Galway Medieval Tour - Walking
Oct 31 2011 08:49 AM | Bhushan in Walking Tours
Olde Galway Medieval Tour
www.legendtours.ie
Stroll down ancient city streets and narrow winding lanes through the heart of Galway’s old medieval town. Learn of Royal Gaelic origins, Norman conquest and the power and prestige of fourteen merchant families. Gain exclusive access to the Hall of the Red Earl, the city’s earliest preserved archaeological site. Visit the ancient but hidden harbour, remains of the old town wall and intact medieval houses including Lynches Castle and the now famous Kings Head Pub. Explore the ancient Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas and discover how Galway became one of the richest and most powerful city states in medieval Europe.
For further information, contact Conor Riordan (Dip. Archgy, Dip. LRS, BA Hons. MA).
Cost: : Adult: €12; Student/Senior: €10; Group rates available - please contact us. Minimum of two persons per tour.
Time: : 11.00 and 15.00 - Monday-Saturday - from the Office of Fáilte Ireland West, Forster Street, Galway City. Duration of tour is 1 + half hours. There will be no Medieval Tour for the week beginning18th August, but Tours will resume again on the 26th August.
Direction : The Olde Galway Medieval Tour begins at the Office of Fáilte Ireland West, Forster Street, Galway City centre.
www.legendtours.ie
Stroll down ancient city streets and narrow winding lanes through the heart of Galway’s old medieval town. Learn of Royal Gaelic origins, Norman conquest and the power and prestige of fourteen merchant families. Gain exclusive access to the Hall of the Red Earl, the city’s earliest preserved archaeological site. Visit the ancient but hidden harbour, remains of the old town wall and intact medieval houses including Lynches Castle and the now famous Kings Head Pub. Explore the ancient Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas and discover how Galway became one of the richest and most powerful city states in medieval Europe.
For further information, contact Conor Riordan (Dip. Archgy, Dip. LRS, BA Hons. MA).
Cost: : Adult: €12; Student/Senior: €10; Group rates available - please contact us. Minimum of two persons per tour.
Time: : 11.00 and 15.00 - Monday-Saturday - from the Office of Fáilte Ireland West, Forster Street, Galway City. Duration of tour is 1 + half hours. There will be no Medieval Tour for the week beginning18th August, but Tours will resume again on the 26th August.
Direction : The Olde Galway Medieval Tour begins at the Office of Fáilte Ireland West, Forster Street, Galway City centre.
