Meeting Point: University Clock Tower
University of Galway Tour
Take the University of Galway campus tour and explore all of the historic buildings and landmarks the city of Galway highlights along the way.
Take the University of Galway campus tour and explore all of the historic buildings and landmarks the city of Galway highlights along the way.
What to Expect
- Tour of the campus
- Uncover rare manuscripts
- Visit historic buildings - Zoology Museum, Geology Museum, etc
Full Description
Be a student for the day and explore the University of Galway - true student style!
Start your day by touring the college grounds and discover the biggest and oldest campus on the West of Ireland. The University was opened back in 1845 with only 68 students to begin with. With currently 19,000 the University has excelled academic expectations.
Learn about the 68 oak saplings dotted around the campus - each one representing an original student!
The Tour includes a tour of the Library which is homed to rare manuscripts alongside a collection of photos of students and the campus from previous years.
Unlock beautiful scenery as you pass through the riverside campus and cross the famous O'Shaughnessy Bridge.
For art lovers and history enthusiasts, stroll along the Quadrangle and visit the Máirín De Valera Garden and The Old Imperial Lion & Unicorn piece.
The Campus tour also includes the Zoology and Geology Museum.
Location
Tour Details
- Tour of the University Grounds
- Visit significant and historic surrounding buildings
- References to the Museum of Computers and Communications in Dangan Campus
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