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Explore the main streets and landmarks of Sligo town on a walking tour personally led by local historian and guide Mel Ní Mhaolanfaidh of Sligo Walking Tours.
This tour combines social history, local history, Irish history and macabre tales to tell the story of Sligo and the people who lived here.
Discover Sligo's connections to Bram Stoker, the Irish author best known for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula, and hear how stories of the cholera epidemic may have influenced his writing.
Visit the thirteenth-century ruins of Sligo Abbey and learn about the events and history that inspired the poetry of W.B. Yeats.
Along the way, hear stories of crime and punishment, local scandals, executions, prison escapes and tragic events that reveal the darker side of nineteenth-century Sligo.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is a 10-min walk from the town centre. Pass the Riverside Hotel (20 mtrs), Eircode F91X92V. Meet by the river wall near the hotel, in front of the John Fallon blue footbridge, with a church and house visible across the river. No need to stand on the bridge; the pin is slightly off.
The tour finishes on Stephen Street in the town centre. If driving, you may like to park on Connaughton Road, John. F. Kennedy Parade or the Abbey Street car parks, all are located close to the start and end points.
Itinerary
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Sligo Abbey (Pass by)
Discover the captivating story of Sligo Abbey, a stunning 13th-century Dominican friary in the heart of Sligo Town.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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