Sligo Dark Tales: Private History Walking Tour
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Discover the captivating story of Sligo Abbey, a stunning 13th-century Dominican friary in the heart of Sligo Town.
What’s included
- Private guided tour (your group only)
- Tour personally led by local historian and guide Mel Ní Mhaolanfaidh
- Walking meet-up at Sligo City Hall or selected town-centre hotels
- Personal audio headsets provided for larger groups when required
Not included
- Food
- Transport to and from the tour
- Entry/admission to buildings
Meeting and pickup
Meet outside the main entrance to Sligo City Hall on Quay Street. Your guide will be wearing a green lanyard.
Before you go
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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