We have picked 13 best Galway Hen Party Ideas for your group that are super popular and heaps of fun! Hen parties should be an unforgettable experience for the Bride and for the whole hen group, so choosing the right hen activities and experiences is super important. We know finding the perfect options can be stressful but our expert team are on hand to help you choose and have hand-picked these items to get your planning juices flowing!
When in doubt, head west and to our Galway destination page to see everything on offer in Ireland’s West Coast gem.
The Top Galway Hen Party Ideas & Activities
1. Drag Cabaret Show
Get your ladies to Galway for a fabulous Drag Cabaret Show filled with games, challenges and laughs! This is one of the most popular hen party activities in the City Of Tribes and guarantees your group unforgettable memories to take home.
2. Draw A Nude
Sketch pads at the ready, now all you need is your pencil and you’re set to meet your foxy, hunky subject! He’ll model for you whilst the professional teacher guides you through the class and plays games to keep the mood fun.
A Draw A Nude class is a superbly cheeky hen party activity, promising lots of giggles. And the best part is the hen gets to keep the most artistic portrait as a memento!
Draw A Nude is available in all of our Irish destinations but you can find it on the Galway hen party ideas page if you’d like to include it in your package.
3. Lip Sync Battle
This incredible hen party activity is based on the popular and hilarious Lip Sync Battle show and will put your ladies’ fake singing to the absolute test.
Silently belt out some of the latest tunes and compete to see who sells it best.
4. Party River Cruise
If it’s dancing on the decks you’re after, well why not try a river cruise in Galway along the Corrib?
This treat includes a glass of prosecco for the girls to enjoy and a DJ to play all your favourite sounds for the riverside fun! Just please note that this cruise is an afternoon activity and is a public cruise with other party groups.
5. Mrs Doyle’s Hen Party
Mrs Doyle’s Hen Party is the perfect activity choice for Brides or groups who love their Father Ted. Solve the clues around Galway City and see if the hen and her girls can find the groom in this fun, mystery trip that will take you around the streets and some of the top spots in the city centre.
Encourage everyone to dress as Mrs Doyle or one of her granny friends and there promises to be plenty of photo ops that can be used later.
6. Tasty Cocktail Making Class
If the Bride loves a bit of gin or tequila, then why not book in a cocktail class in Galway? You’ll be guided by an expert mixologist, make your own tasty drinks and sample them as you go.
There will even be mocktail options for any girls who don’t or can’t drink.
7. Surfing
Getting to Ireland’s West Coast means you’re within a quick drive of some of the best surfing conditions in the country. If the Bride is a bit of a water baby or just loves an outdoorsy hen activity, then book your group in for a surfing lesson out on the waves.
It’s great for all abilities and you’ll come away with new skills and memories.
8. Connemara Pub Tour
If your hen do group are basing yourselves in Galway for your hen weekend but you’d like to get out of town to see some of the beautiful surrounding sites, then why not book a Connemara Pub Tour? It’s a great choice if the Bride loves a good pub and a pint or three!
You’ll see some of the most beautiful sights in the Connemara region and sample a few local pubs along the way. Of all the Galway hen party ideas on this list, this one is the most relaxed and will suit everyone’s tastes.
9. Mobile Flower Crown Workshop
A crafty hen party activity is a great choice for a group who wants to try their hand at a new skill and who wants a beautiful keepsake of the whole hen experience.
Booking your group in for a Mobile Flower Crown Workshop guarantees a great experience but also will give you gorgeous crowns to wear for the rest of the hen weekend. Those photo ops will be second to none!
Just note that this activity comes to you in a venue you organise – this could be your home, private accommodation or a room in a venue somewhere.
Conclusion
We hope these Galway hen party ideas have helped you plan an incredible experience for the Bride and the whole hen group! If you have any questions or you’d like to chat about options, contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
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