Galway’s Living Link to the Past

St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church is a gentle giant in the heart of the city and has always held the people in its heart.

Opening Hours

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat
10 am – 5.30 pm

Wed 11 am – 5.30 pm
Sun 1pm – 5.30pm

Last entry 30 mins before closing

St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church

A Place of Worship

This ancient site has been a place of worship even before our current church was completed in 1320. For millennia, the people of Galway have met here for spiritual sustenance and guidance.

Our Most Popular Tours

Take a tour of the church and walk through the ancient aisles with a historian, or climb the famous bell tower and ring the ancient bells for all of Galway to hear.

Story of Galway Tour

Self-Guided Entry

Story of Galway Guided Tour

Guided Tour

Bell Ringing Experience

Guided Tour

A Place of Music

St Nicholas’ Schola Cantorum is a modern reimagining of the original college of singers, established here in 1486 to serve the medieval establishment.

Explore Galway

From the sights & sounds to the many smiling faces

With so much to experience, planning a getaway to the City of the Tribes has never been more appealing. From the sights and sounds to the many smiling faces, you’ll feel at home in no time

what our visitors say

A gem of a venue...you get a real sense of the history and heritage surrounding you, playing in the church...

We did the bell ringing tour and it was an absolute privilege! Jessica did an amazing job of educating us on all this church had to endure to continue providing spiritual refuge. I would highly recommend booking a private tour if you would like to learn more about the history of Galway and the fantastic architectural features of St. Nicholas! Thank you Jessica for going above and beyond in educating us on the history of St. Nicholas and Galway!

This church is where Christopher Columbus went to pray. It’s a very old and beautiful church. Don’t forget to look up and see the blue dome on top! It’s amazing!! Old cemetery in the back that is worth checking out. The great thing is that it’s in the centre of town, where you can go any time.

A stunning historic church in the centre of Galway. Full of character, history, and beautiful architecture. Peaceful inside and well worth a visit if you’re exploring the city. Five stars.