Private tour in Galway Jim W

Galway James Joyce Walking Tour

-
Hours icon 2 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size

1

Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
-
Hours icon 2 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size

1

View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later

Jim W.

4.5

Guide rating

13

Reviews

Tours delivered

1 hrs

Avg. response time

Tour Guide for Galway and the West of Ireland. Published writer & poet, Artist, Irish speaker, Storyteller. I am an experienced, qualified Fáilte Ireland - Irish Tourist Board, Regional Tour Guide. I also served on the Committee of Galway Tour Guides Association as its Social Media Officer. In April, 2021, during the Covid lockdown I gave the online tour of Galway City for Flockeo, the French eco-tourism company offering online city tours globally. This tour is available on YouTube. In May, 2022, I offered two successful FREE Walking Tours of Galway City to groups of Ukrainian refugees, to orientate them to their new surrounds. I am published in Irish and English for poetry and stories, and I'm an award-winning playwright, published cartoonist and visual artist. I'm a native of Salthill (The Village), just west of Galway. I have an intimate knowledge of Galway through family, personal involvement and a keen interest in history and culture. I am fluent in Irish and speak some French and Spanish. My motto for my tours is the same as the BBC's for broadcasting - 'to inform, to educate, to entertain. ' 2019, Fáilte Ireland/Irish Tourist Board Badge in Regional Tour Guiding (Accredited Tour Guide). 2019, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), Certificate in Regional Tour Guiding (Distinction achieved). Galway Tour Guides' Association Committee Member (Social Media Officer). Member of the Approved Tour Guides of Ireland (ATGI). I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car/bus and driver.

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Jim W.

Overview of your Galway tour

Although the famous writer James Joyce was from Dublin and wrote incessantly about his native city, Galway was home to his wife, Nora Barnacle, and Joyce's second favourite Irish town. Galway crops up again and again in Joyce's works. Find out why with Tour Guide and Joycean, Jim Ward.

Your Galway tour itinerary

Galway City Centre - Eyre Square's Joyce connection, Whitehall and the Joyce-Nora mural, Bowling Green - Nora's home, Nun's Island, Dominick Street and Lady Gregory and more...

Want to customize this tour?

Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.

Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Tickets: Nora Barnacle House-Museum
Meeting location

Eyre Square, Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Eyre Square is in Galway City Centre - meet at the fountain.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
History
Tour reference number
1413975
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Galway best suited for?

This private tour in Galway is perfect for literature enthusiasts, especially those interested in James Joyce and his connections to Galway. It's also ideal for travellers who want to explore the city with a knowledgeable local guide like Jim W., who can provide deeper insights into the area's history and culture.

What should I bring or wear?

Can this private tour in Galway be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?

Where does the tour start and end?

How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for kids, seniors, or travellers with mobility concerns?

What languages is this tour offered in?

What's included in this private tour, and what should I budget for separately?

Is this a private tour? What is the maximum group size and the starting price?

AI-generated. Please confirm details with your guide

-
Hours icon 2 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size

1

Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
-
Hours icon 2 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size

1

Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
Explore more of Galway
Private Tour of The Cliffs of Moher and The Burren ☘️Connemara & Cong Tour with Kylemore AbbeyCliffs of Moher from GalwayCliffs of Moher & Burren Day TourCliffs of Moher Day Tour - See the magical beauty of the CliffsCaptivating Connemara - Your Private Guided TourTrue local tour of Galway, my hometownDay Trip from Galway to Doolin & Cliffs of MoherThe Burren & The Cliffs of Moher - Full Day Shore Excursion from GalwayCastles of Connemara Full-Day TourLegends & Landscapes: A Private Journey to the Burren & Cliffs of MoherWalking the medieval city of Galway - The long tourThe Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park, Private Day TourWalking the medieval city of Galway -the short tourGalway & Spectacular Coastal Atlantic Way Drive to KillarneySynge, Sea and Pampooties: A Private Guided Tour of the Aran IslandsDiamond Hill Hike and Kylemore AbbeyFull Day Connemara Shore Excursion from GalwayWalking Tour Of Inis MeáinHike the Cliffs of Moher from Hags Head to DoolinKylemore Abbey on The Ring of Connemara and South MayoWalking in the Connemara National ParkConnemara, Sheep Farm and Kylemore Abbey Private Day TourA Galway WalkaboutGalway City Half Day TourPrivate Walking Full-Day TourPrivate Galway Food TourPrivate Walking Tour of Galway CityGalway Whiskey TourEvening exploration of the medieval city of Galway with your Local GuideDublin City or Airport to/from Gorgeous Galway, Touring en Route ☘️Galway to Killarney including The Cliffs of MoherGalway to Dublin transfer day tourTwo Day West of Ireland tour, Connemara/Kylemore Abbey, & The Burren/Cliffs of Moher ☘️Galway City Tour, Kylemore Abbey and Connemara Private Day TourGalway to Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Tour - Full Day from GalwayA Taste of Ireland Food TourGalway City Private Walking TourPrivate Galway to Cork transfer including The Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle.Half Day Galway 1916 Rising Tour