How to Spend One Day in Galway, Ireland - Travel Guide | Top Things to Do, See, & Eat!

How to Spend One Day in Galway, Ireland - Travel Guide | Top Things to Do, See, & Eat!
For the 4th video in our Ireland series we’re exploring one of our favorite cities in all of Ireland… Galway! For our time in Galway we explored many of the city's top sights - like Eyre Square, the Galway Cathedral, the Spanish Arch, & more -, had the best fish and chips of our lives, spent entirely too much time at the pub, and SO much more! We’re already looking forward to going back with 16 of you amazing people for our first ever group trip in June of 2024! For more info on how you can join, click here 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/2p96h9cv
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How to Spend One Day in Galway, Ireland
Filmed May 28th, 2023
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Welcome to Galway!
01:46 Breakfast at Esquires
03:08 Eyre Square
03:42 Carrolls Irish Gifts
04:16 Lynch's Castle
04:46 Eyre Square Shopping Centre
06:04 Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
07:31 Galway Market @ Shop Street
07:55 Quay Street
08:29 Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
09:41 Thomas Dillons Claddagh Ring Gold Jewelers
11:37 Lunch at McDonagh's
13:13 The Spanish Arch
13:33 The Long Walk
14:04 Riverside Walk
14:39 Salmon Weir Pedestrian & Cycle Bridge
15:19 Galway Cathedral
16:39 Taaffes Bar
18:34 Baby Guinness??
20:39 Dinner at Tummy Time
21:10 Bloopers

[@EverGreen1888]

I grew up and live in Galway. Great video! You guys know more about our small city than most Galwegians. Glad you had a great stay.

[@mkldn3k684]

Shows u how silly u galwegians are

[@marylucivero4480]

I love Galway! I spent a few days there on a backpacking trip to Ireland. Great city. Loved it.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Isn't it great?! It was one of our favorites! Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@crawdad19141]

Just found your channel, you guys are adorable and your joy is so infectious! I spent 6 days in Ireland in September, one of the most magical times in my 59 years on the planet. Watching your adventures brings me back to the joy and wonder of my time spent in Ireland with its amazing rich history and the most gracious people I have had the pleasure of spending time with. I so want to return there!

[@jenraydesign]

I smiled through the whole video! Gallway is officially on my bucket list!!! Thanks for the amazing videos guys!

[@tinamarie0701]

My Great Grandparents were from Galway...it's on my bucket list for sure!

[@tinkerbellstwin]

Great video fun to see you just explore . The pub had such a great vibe! Nothing in the video will beat Matt’s Irish pee pee dance omg cryinggggg!!! Just as funny as Nats karate kicking dance on the cruise elevator demonstrating that her shoes wouldn’t fall off. 🤣😂🤪OMG you guys are the absolute BEST

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww, Thanks so much!😊 The pub was so much fun! We definitely spent too long there! 😬😂 Hahahaha... Glad you got a kick out of the Irish Pee Pee Dance (brought to you byTaaffes Pub and Guinness😂😂)... Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@user-du3cy3op3p]

Thanks a million ❤❤ for coming Tummy time. Appreciate it.

[@stevejones6247]

thanks for the history lesson

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

The pub looked like SO much fun!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Like we said... We spent WAY too much time there! 😬😂 Thanks so much for watching! Hope y'all are well! 😊

[@user-lh6dh4rd9p]

Just watched your Galway video, for future reference Quay is pronounced key.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Ahhh thanks so much!! We’re so excited to come back next year!!

[@juniorisrael4789]

This video was so good.. thanks Matt and Nat

[@dimitarkomitov5991]

Great video and information

[@thebrentrobinsonshow2882]

Great content, my favorite top tier channel.

[@gkstanfield]

I love you guys… everything you cover is moving/ funny/ great..!! I’d love to see Ireland with you two as my guides..!! Nat- my own mother was a UAL ‘stewardess’ throughout the 1960’s…I love your natural charm! My Mom woul’ve been jealous! You both have an incredible character…stay with it- people love you and your positive energy..!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks so much! We really appreciate you watching! 😊

[@DerekTJ]

Well done a great trip

[@lisakeher5865]

I just stumbled upon this video of you guys in my home town. Ye made it look fantastic! Glad ye enjoyed yourselves in Galway 😃

[@jayhulrs1435]

Loved it!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thank you! 😊

[@reubenherrington4552]

Another amazing travel vlog! That church and the fish and chips worth the trip alone. And the riverwalk was so peaceful looking. Have fun y'all and stay safe always. 🙏✈☕🍺🍽

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks Reuben! Galway is a special place for sure! We truly enjoyed our time there! Thanks so much for watching!😊 We hope you're doing well! -Matt

[@TK-to3qh]

Thank you for the fun tour of Ireland.. So beautiful!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks for watching!😊

[@azlobster79]

The Irish Pee Pee Dance needs to come to the States. Make it happen, Matt! ☘️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

😂😂 Guinness has a way of inspiring the Irish Pee Pee Dance, but I'm sure other brands could inspire similar dances! 😂😂

[@ValentineSmithVaniz]

Hi! I went to Galway in July, and completely fell in love with it! It was so wonderful to watch your video, and revisit my trip - I did almost everything you did!! Aaah, what a magical city!

[@mkldn3k684]

Really it’s the worst city in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@doodsanddudes]

Hmm Galway looks busier than I expected. Those lattes look delicious. We love trying the cafe cultures where we go. Just finished a series in Greece and the coffee was amazing. We are excited for Iceland coffee. How beautiful is that river! What a huge cathedral. Very pretty.. lovely day for a Guinness. That folk band was pretty fun too. Cheers!

[@Louise_C3]

Loved the video! Looks like you had an amazing time! Thank you.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!😊

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

That bookstore looked cool,I like the old school feel.of it.I also love that shop where Nat got the necklace,i'm not a jewelery person, but love those types of shops just to check out.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really was a neat place! It was a maze of books! Those are the best kinds of book stores! Yea... The jewelry store was neat as well! So many cool spots in Galway! Thanks for watching! We hope you're doing well! 😊

[@joelsimonson6896]

Hey guys!! Great video as always!! You guys always pack so much great content into your videos (great food, rich history, pee pee dances lol) and you do it with laughs and smiles the entire way. Side note, being from the PNW it was awesome to see the guy playing guitar in the Seahawks shirt!! God bless you both and safe travels ✈️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks so much Joel! Hahaha... Glad you enjoyed the Irish Pee Pee Dance! Lol... Oh, that's awesome! We didn't even catch that! Gonna have to rewatch that section now! Thanks so much for watching! Hope you're doing well! 😊

[@joelsimonson6896]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat you’re very welcome. And I’m doing good thank you so much!!

[@stacyeldridge6042]

This is absolutely one of my all time favorites!!! You both seemed to have so much fun!!!!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww... Thank you! 😊 Galway is just a great place! Can't wait to be back! 😊

[@Stephrp613]

Ive have baby guinness here in the states with Kahlua and I don't like coffee flavor either, and it's okay but last summer we were in Dublin and had a baby guinness with Tia Maria and Baileys omg YUMMMMMMM

[@thusithadesilva8858]

❤ nice country I love Ireland 🇮🇪 it my dream, come and visit sri lanka it also nice country

[@lesliebrock2128]

Love the videos! Just found your channel. Will definitely watch your video before traveling to any city!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awwww you are so sweet! 🥰💗 That makes our day to hear! So happy you found us! 🎉We appreciate you being on this adventure with us & we hope we can help you with your travels!

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO]

Looks so beautiful there!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really is! One of our favorites! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@markmcmanaman1282]

Excellent video…thanks for sharing…we were in Galway last October & had a fantastic time. Happy New Year!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks so much! Isn’t Galway great?? We loved it! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

[@grettagreen]

Just a fun vlog!! Think that bar made you both very happy 😂😂😂😂. Thanks now it’s on my list!!! 🎉🎉

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awwww thanks! 🥰 bahahaha 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️ yeah we made so many friends & they kept buying us drinks! Haha we had a ball! Lol 🤪

[@stacyeldridge6042]

Ha ha ha yes Gretta!! Ernie and I were saying that as well!!

[@user-cz9ff7kc3i]

Nice

[@irishinusa1615]

I am from Ireland. Great vlog. We say order of service lol 👍. Subscribed ❤

[@paulmcintosh32]

What an awesome video, I loved your visit to the church and the tips i will now watch your other videos Thanks for posting

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thanks so much for watching & for your kind comment! Makes our day! 🥰

[@franciscovalencia3449]

So I just found both of you and want to thank you 🙏 for this video I’ve been trying to get to Ireland for the last 3 years but it’s cool the all mighty has plans for me but I will definitely be going in march for two weeks next year. And I love the Irish pee pee dance it was hilarious 😂 😂😂 I know exactly how that feels you guys were great thank you ,very informative vlog cheers 🍻

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww... We're so glad you found us!😊 And we're excited that you're finally getting the chance to visit Ireland! We were the same... We had plans to visit in May of 2020 and... well... We all know what happened. So it was 3 years in the making for us as well! Hahaha... Glad you enjoyed the Irish Pee Pee Dance! That's what happens when you spend too long at the pub! Haha... Thanks so much for watching and safe travels! 😊

[@stevejones6247]

I love your videos and y'all

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks Steve!😊

[@briancmagill]

Another great video from one of my favorite towns in Ireland! When did ya'll go on this trip?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much, man! Isn't Galway just great?? We loved it! This video was filmed on May 28th, but we were in Ireland May 22-June 2. Already looking forward to going back next year!

[@conwaynoel3715]

Brilliant from you guys !

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thanks so much!! We appreciate you taking the time to watch & leave such a kind comment! 💗🥰

[@chriswhamilton]

There is a supermarket in Dublin which has a glass floor, under which you can see an 11th century Viking settlement while you buy your groceries.

[@maize97]

Hi! Stumbled onto your channel while trying to plan our Italy trip, and I love both of your energy and your ability "story-tell" well. One thing I couldn't help but notice was how stunning Nat looks in each and every video, and would be very interested in learning about Nat's makeup (+skincare) routine when traveling. I know this is not the purpose of this channel, but I'm very curious =)

[@adriennefinney521]

Your video makes me want to go back to Ireland so bad!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thanks!! We LOVED Galway so much!! 💗 Ireland is so great right?! 🥰🍀

[@bygeorgegraphics]

Great tour of Galway! I see you have several drone shots, I have my US Part 107 license, any special requirements in Ireland for Americans?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much! As far as drone laws… Nothing out of the ordinary that you don’t already know/follow as a Part 107 certified pilot. But you can check out the UAV website coach for the specifics… uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-ireland/ Hope that helps! Safe travels!

[@tishadougherty269]

Love your videos! We’re going to Ireland the first week in May. Can I ask what time of the year did you go?

[@GGBSystems]

Hey Matt - don't let anyone give you shit about your black skinny jeans. You keep rockin'em!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha… Thanks!🤘🏻

[@stevejones6247]

that was a pretty neat castle in the mall

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Right? So much history spread throughout the city!

[@Flyingpenthouse]

Not a castle, but a remake of the walls that once stood around the city.

[@shelltomlin86]

Love it ❤❤❤

[@thriving.life48]

Love your adventures!! Question ❓❓ What does non-remote mean?

[@angelazuspan6302]

Love your lipstick. For all your aerial shots, do you fly your own drone?

[@Flyingpenthouse]

Nice vid, but the walls in Eyre Square Shopping Centre are not the original walls, they were indeed torn down, they are just replicas. Spanish Arch is the only part of the wall left even tho it was built long after the walls of the city to protect ships docked along the river, Spanish Arch was partially destroyed by the Lisbon Tsunami of 1755. And that market at Spanish Arch (Fish Market) was Tinny Trader's and also where the woman of Claddagh Village, the name sake of the ring, right across River Corrib from Spanis Arch, came over to sell their fish, mostly salmon and Claddagh is pronounced with a A not O at the end. And Quay St is pronounced Key and that is in the Latin Quarter. The Galway Cathedral was the last stone Gothic style Cathedral built in Europe and it was built where the Galway Prison once stood. Former Bishop of Galway Eamonn Casey is interred there. Sláinte! (pronounced with an A at the end).

[@lescreationsdestephanie3639]

Next time in Galway, you should try pizza at Dough Bro. 🤤

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We wanted to try them! We actually tried to go but they closed early due to a employee appreciation party! So next year when we are back we will definitely be checking it out! 🥰💗 Thanks for the recommendation!

[@lescreationsdestephanie3639]

​@@AdventuresofMattandNat👌

[@BristolLeathered2010]

When does your main videos come out ... UK time ?.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Our upload times vary from week to week, but we typically try to have new videos go live on Sunday afternoons between 1pm and 5pm Central Standard time US (which is 6 hours behind UK time I believe). Hope that helps! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@jimmyryan5880]

I see so many people try Irish or British food designed to work with tea, refuse to have the tea and complain that it's dry. If you think scones are dry it's because you are missing half the meal.

[@janhencely5671]

What time of year did you go?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

This video was filmed on May 29th, 2023! Hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@kimberlyrobinson1751]

Did you drive here? If so, how was parking?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We did! We drove into the city, parked our car at a garage recommended by our hotel, and didn’t move it until we left! Lol… Parking was pretty terrible in the city center. We just walked everywhere within the city once we were there. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!😊

[@fergallawlor5829]

Cromwell soldiers destroyed that Protestant Church and the market is just outside

[@Flyingpenthouse]

And used it for their horses, amo, and prostitutes.

[@ec3076]

Galway people are hilarious. They hate The Travellers but they act exactly the same as them. 😂

[@alanchoke]

quay street pronounced "Key" street..

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing!!! We’ll know next time for when we are there again in June! 🥰🎉

[@gallowglass2630]

Thats a protestant church you went to which is why they were so friendly .Most people in ireland are catholic with Church of Ireland protestants making up a small community so they are usually delighted to see knew people visit there church.

[@fergallawlor5829]

Gobshite

[@sallypolzin2054]

I’ve been to Ireland a few times. One - I presume you mean new not knew; two - very dated information; three - most Irish are friendly no matter what their religion.

[@thijnpiera1225]

They wouldve been friendly regardless religion

[@edwardreilly1400]

Suposeably.... in the first 30 seconds she says "suposeably". FFS 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m not the best with words. Sorry! I’m working on it!