Is 1 day enough in Galway?

I urge you to spend at least one day in Galway, if not longer. While I only spent 24 hours in Galway, my departure was bittersweet. It was exciting to explore more areas of Ireland, but I also wished I could stay. Here are some of the best things to do in Galway for one memorable day in this Irish town.



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It offers a great traditional music scene, a beautiful setting, fantastic food, cozy pubs and great places to stay. We have stayed in Galway for several days nearly every time we visited Ireland, and it yields new riches every single time.

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  1. Breakfast or Lunch at The Lighthouse Cafe.
  2. Free Things to Do in Galway: Visit Charlie Byrne's Bookshop.
  3. One Day in Galway: Wander Around the Latin Quarter.
  4. Afternoon Tea At Cupan Tae.
  5. Eyre Square And #WhatLiftsYou Mural.
  6. Lunch At TGO Falafel Bar.
  7. What to Do in Galway: Walk on the River Corrib.


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Galway might be Ireland's most charming city: compact, walkable and filled to the brim with independent shops and restaurants that walk the fine line between cool and kitsch.

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Galway is widely regarded as Ireland's most bohemian city. It has a long-standing reputation as a cultural hub that attracts musicians, painters, and all manner of other artists. There's something in the air here that compels creative people to, well, create.

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Galway is famous for being the festival capital of Ireland, hosting on average 122 festivals and events per year. Although Galway is often cited as being the fastest growing urban area in Europe, it was relatively slow to develop.

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Cork vs Galway: Which City Is Better To Visit? If you can only squeeze a daylong visit to Cork or Galway in your itinerary, I'd suggest that most travelers choose Galway. I like to think of Galway as the Nashville of Ireland; known for its fabulous nightlife, live music, and wonderful pubs.

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For those of you who don't know, Dublin may be the capital of Ireland, but Galway is the Cultural Capital. That's right, Galway city is absolutely buzzing with everything that makes Ireland, Ireland! You'll find allllll the craic, the Irish language, Irish festivals and folklore.

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Head out on this 1.4-mile loop trail near Galway, County Galway. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

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The best way to get around Galway is by foot. There are lots of tiny streets and pedestrian-only areas, so it's easy to get anywhere within the central business district on your own two feet. Another convenient, inexpensive option is the city's bike-share program.

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Most of the main towns and cities in Ireland, like Dublin, Limerick and Galway, are, for the most part, wonderfully walkable. You will, at times, need to use public transport, but a car is by no means necessary.

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With it's charming streets, shopping and nightlife mixed with culture, traditional Irish music and activities for all the family, look no further for the perfect escape.

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The heart of Galway is Quay Street, pumping out a rich blend of ambience, music, food, history, people, and more. Just how cool is Quay Street?

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While Galway city is undoubtedly a gem, filled with colour, gorgeous buildings, culture, friendly people and lots of “craic agus ceol”, the county of the same name has much to offer.

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