Galway Food Tours hosts a variety of exciting events throughout the year, offering unique experiences for food lovers. Some of the events we run include:
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- Valentine’s Day Tour: Celebrate love with a special food tour featuring romantic treats and local delicacies.
- Mother’s Day Tour: A perfect way to treat the special women in your life, with a tour that combines delicious food and a memorable experience.
- Meet the Maker Events: These events give guests a chance to meet local producers and artisans, learning about the craft behind Galway’s best food and drink.
- Halloween Mystery Tour: A spooky, fun-filled food adventure where guests solve clues and enjoy seasonal treats on a thrilling Halloween-themed tour.… to name just a few! Keep an eye out for more seasonal and themed events throughout the year, offering something for everyone.
25th, 26th & 27th September
Galway International Oyster Festival Food Tour
This September, Galway Food Tours is teaming up with the legendary Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival to bring you a deliciously unique culinary experience celebrating the humble Galway oyster.
Galway Food Tours is a 3-hour culinary walking tour of the city, offering a wonderful insight into the passionate people and exceptional produce that make Galway one of Ireland’s true gourmet jewels.
Along the way, guests experience tastings from artisan producers, cheese makers, creative beer projects, artisan chocolatiers, traditional family-run businesses, and young entrepreneurs dedicated to showcasing the very best of Irish food and drink.
For this special festival collaboration, guests will also enjoy an exclusive oyster tasting featuring both native and Pacific oysters, perfectly paired with Dilisk Gin or creamy buttermilk for a true taste of the west of Ireland.
Discover Galway’s rich oyster heritage while soaking up the atmosphere of one of the world’s longest-running seafood celebration.
Dates & Times
11:00 AM : September 25th, 26th & 27th
3:00 PM : September 25th
October 31st
Halloween Tour
Step into the shadows of Galway this Halloween as Galway Food Tours invites you on a spine-tingling mystery food trail through the city’s cobbled streets. Follow your guide into hidden corners, haunted histories, and candlelit stops where ghoulishly good bites and devilish drinks await.
From secret tastings in mysterious locations to eerie tales whispered along the way, this after-dark adventure will feed both your appetite and your imagination. Expect tricks, treats, and plenty of surprises as Galway’s food scene takes on a deliciously dark twist for the spookiest season of the year.
Meeting point:
In front of McCambridges, 38 Shop Street, Galway H91 T2N7
Duration:
approx 2.5 hours
Includes:
6 Food/Drink Stops + Goodie bag
Minimum group size: 4
Maximum group size: 12
Weather conditions:
Tours will be running in all weather conditions except red weather warnings.
Other info:
– Please specify dietary requirements and allergens upon booking your tour (vegetarian and vegan friendly)
– Pre-booking is essential.
If low demand on the day, the tour maybe be cancelled 24h before the scheduled departure. Min of 4 people is required to run the tour.
15/03/2026
Mother’s Day Tour
Mumosa- spend Mother’s Day brunching with your mum and Galway Food Tours
Raise a glass and toast to the mighty mum in your life on Sunday 15th March at 11:30am with Galway Food Tours.
For all the advice, care, love, time, laundry, dinners, hugs, laughter and of course tears she’s wiped its time to say thanks! Galway Food Tours have planned a very special brunch and bubbles food tour at some of Galway’s favourite spots including Truffle Bakery, McCambridges, Tigh Neachtains, Little Lane and Hyde.
A few special Mumosa cocktails will be served as well as sweet and savoury bites. You will enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour tour, plenty of great food and a tipple or three!
The Mother’s Day food tour doesn’t have to mean a mom in the traditional sense so you can of course bring a friend, bring a girlfriend, treat your partner/wife or someone who needs a day out!
Saturday, March 21st
Grá Fest Galway Food Tour
Join us for an unforgettable walking food tour that celebrates the city’s flavours, stories, and the spirit of “grá” at the center of this year’s festival.
This 2.5‑hour experience leads locals and visitors through Galway’s lively streets while connecting them with the people and plates that shape its food culture.
Guests enjoy a range of tastes, from traditional Irish favourites to creative, modern bites.
Each stop highlights the region’s culinary roots and the talent that keeps Galway’s food scene evolving, making this a must‑try experience during Grá Fest.
Meeting point:
In front of McCambridges, 38 Shop Street, Galway H91 T2N7
Duration:
approx 2.5 hours
Includes:
6 Food/Drink Stops + Goodie bag
Minimum group size: 4
Maximum group size: 12
Weather conditions:
Tours will be running in all weather conditions except red weather warnings.
Other info:
– Please specify dietary requirements and allergens upon booking your tour (vegetarian and vegan friendly)
– Pre-booking is essential.
If low demand on the day, the tour maybe be cancelled 24h before the scheduled departure. Min of 4 people is required to run the tour.
May 1st to May 31st
Apéritif Tour with Blas na Bealtaine Festival
Join us for an evening inspired by the Blas na Bealtaine Festival, which celebrates the spirit of Galway.
We’ll explore some of the city’s neighbourhoods, enjoying Irish cheeses paired with Irish spirits, a specially created festival cocktail, and seasonal small plates made with locally sourced ingredients.
This experience offers a fresh take on the classic aperitif, centred around quality ingredients, balanced pairings, and a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Perfect for an early evening outing !
Meeting point:
In front of McCambridges, 38 Shop Street, Galway H91 T2N7
Duration:
approx 2 hours
Includes:
3 Food/Drink Stops + Goodie bag
Minimum group size: 4
Maximum group size: 12
Weather conditions:
Tours will be running in all weather conditions except red weather warnings.
Other info:
– Please specify dietary requirements and allergens upon booking your tour (vegetarian and vegan friendly)
– Pre-booking is essential.
If low demand on the day, the tour maybe be cancelled 24h before the scheduled departure. Min of 4 people is required to run the tour.