3 days in Galway Itinerary

A major hub for visitors exploring Ireland's western regions, Galway serves as a city of art and culture, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.

Change things up with a short trip to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in Bunratty (about 1h 5 min away). Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre, take a memorable drive along Wild Atlantic Way, appreciate the extensive heritage of Salthill Promenade, and make a trip to Quay Street.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Galway travel route builder site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. March in Galway sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.