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Activity Latin Quarter, Galway

Latin Quarter and Quay Street

An activity in Latin Quarter, Galway, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Latin Quarter and Quay Street in Latin Quarter, Galway
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Why go

Pedestrian streets of buskers, pubs and shops running down to the river.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Galway, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with McDonagh's and Tigh Neachtain.

Type
Activity · Culture
Neighborhood
Latin Quarter
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Galway, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    McDonagh's

    Family-run fish and chip bar and seafood restaurant on Quay Street.

    Food · 0.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Tigh Neachtain

    Corner pub with snugs and a painted front, known for music and conversation.

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Spanish Arch and Galway City Museum

    16th-century arch on the Corrib with a free museum beside it.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Ard Bia at Nimmos

    Café and restaurant in an old stone customs house by the Spanish Arch.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Galway Market

    Weekend market beside St Nicholas Church with crafts and street food.

    Shopping · 0.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    The Crane Bar

    West End pub with trad sessions in the upstairs room.

    Drinks · 0.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Latin Quarter and Quay Street is a stop on our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Galway run from 8°C in January to 20°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Latin Quarter and Quay Street itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Galway from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Galway weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Quay St, Galway, Ireland
Coordinates
53.27086, -9.05434
Destination
Galway, Ireland

Latin Quarter and Quay Street: quick answers

How much time do you need at Latin Quarter and Quay Street?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Latin Quarter and Quay Street. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Latin Quarter and Quay Street?

Our pick: Evening.

Is Latin Quarter and Quay Street free?

Yes, we list Latin Quarter and Quay Street as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Latin Quarter and Quay Street?

Latin Quarter and Quay Street is at Quay St, Galway, Ireland, in Latin Quarter. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Latin Quarter and Quay Street?

Latin Quarter and Quay Street appears on Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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