English Language Group (ELG) tours
English Language Group (ELG) tours are designed specifically for foreign students of English language. Western Tours and Tales guides aim firstly to entertain the students, then keep their attention with fun, interactive talks. We include light historical information about Ireland and the Galway area.
ELG Tour details: Duration: typically 1 hour 30 minutes
Suitable for: Up to 25 persons
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University Student Tours
Our popular tour for university students is a lively and informative three-hour walking tour of Galway designed to help international and visiting students settle comfortably into Irish life and culture. The experience begins with an Orientation Session led by an experienced tour leader who introduces students to the city’s most important landmarks, neighbourhoods, traditions, and student areas. This practical introduction helps participants quickly become familiar with their surroundings and feel more confident exploring the city independently.
The tour is specially tailored for university students and focuses on providing valuable cultural and social insights rather than simply sightseeing. Participants are guided through Galway’s historic streets and vibrant public spaces while learning about Irish history, traditions, and contemporary student life. Students are also introduced to important locations such as cafés, shopping areas, music venues, transport links, and popular meeting places used by local students.
A major emphasis of the tour is helping participants better understand Irish people, communication styles, humour, customs, and everyday social etiquette. This gives students cultural knowledge that cannot easily be learned in classrooms or orientation guides. The relaxed and interactive atmosphere encourages students to ask questions and engage openly with the guide throughout the experience.
The tour also highlights Galway’s strong social culture, including Irish music, festivals, sports, food traditions, and the importance of social spaces within Irish society. Students gain confidence in interacting with local people and discover places where they can safely socialize and experience authentic Irish culture.
Meaningful interaction and socializing between foreign and local students is generally regarded as an elusive goal for Irish host universities!. Our tour helps address this by giving students the confidence and cultural understanding needed to integrate more naturally into university life. Informative, enjoyable, and highly practical, the tour provides students with an excellent introduction to Galway and greatly enhances their overall study-abroad experience.
University Group Tour details: Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes approx.
Suitable for: Up to 20 University students