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Discover Sligo town with a local guide on this short private walking tour. You’ll cover the main streets and riverside areas while hearing the story of how Sligo developed — from medieval beginnings and town trade, to famine, emigration, and social change. Along the way you’ll stop at key landmarks including O’Connell Street, Queen Maeve Square, the River Garavogue, Sligo Abbey, and the Yeats statue, with a few literary connections and stories along the way. You’ll finish with practical tips on places to eat, drink, and explore after the walk.
Private tour (your group only) with a local Sligo guide
See Sligo’s main streets and landmark highlights
Includes Sligo Abbey, the River Garavogue, and the Yeats statue
Local recommendations for pubs, cafés, restaurants, and what to do next
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet outside the Sligo Tourist Office (Old Bank Building), O’Connell Street, Sligo (F91 VAK2), beside the Yeats Memorial Building and opposite the General Post Office. Guide will be wearing a Green Sligo Walking Tours lanyard.
Itinerary
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1Sligo Abbey
Impressive Medieval monastic 13th century ruins
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
19th century French gothic courthouse
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
18th century church and graveyard
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Last call before America, Sligo's Old port and Townhall
Admission ticket free -
4
Arts and Craft style old redbrick bank building, now building dedicated to Yeats poetry.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Garavogue River
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Market Square
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Garavogue River and Hyde Bridge
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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