An exciting, 70 minute, theatrical walking tour through the winding medieval streets of Galway's Latin Quarter, featuring local actors and visiting some of the city's most historic landmarks.
Fancy an exciting living history journey through the medieval heart of Galway which offers an authentic, fun and interactive insight into the city's rich cultural heritage and people? Then don't miss Tribes Alive, an enchanting 70 minute dramatic walk though the winding medieval streets of Galway's Latin Quarter.
Presented in an engaging and humorous way, this tour will take participants on an enchanting journey back in time. Featuring local actors, the tour visits nine of the city's most historic landmarks including Spanish Arch, Blake's Tower, Kirwan's lane, St Nicholas' Collegiate Church and The Hall of the Red Earl.
With two performances per day and private tours available by arrangement, this unique tour based on historical fact and humorous observation brings to life great Galway stories, larger than life Galway characters and historical Galway events.
One of Europe's fastest growing cities, Galway is a vibrant university city with its compact centre a labyrinth of winding medieval streets, squares and waterways and renowned for its cultural heritage, festivals and arts activity. The Latin Quarter is the area of Galway situated on the left bank of the River Corrib - defined by some of the city's most historic landmarks, it stretches from Spanish Arch at Long Walk to O Brien's Bridge at Bridge St to St Nicholas Church on Lombard St, back past the Kings Head Pub on High St, across via Buttermilk Lane to Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe on Middle St and down to Druid Lane near Quay St and back to the City Museum at Spanish Arch. Featuring many of the city's finest and best-known shops, pubs and restaurants The Latin Quarter has for years been the epicentre for much of Galway's renowned cultural activity. A must-see when visiting Galway!