Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Service animals welcome
On the tour see the highlights of Sligo town and discover Sligo’s connection to Bram Stoker,
the Irish author, best known for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula.
Hear how stories of the cholera epidemic inspired Stoker in his writing.
The tragic history of Sligo Abbey that inspired W.B. Yeats.
Grim tales of crime and punishment in the nineteenth century.
What's included
- Private guided tour (your group only)
- 120 minute guided walk
- Sligo native with local knowledge
- Umbrellas/Ponchos available
What's not included
What's not included
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entry/admission to buildings
Languages spoken by guide
English
Additional information
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
Itinerary information
Location
Departure point
John Fallon Footbridge, Riverside, Sligo
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.
End point
Stephen Street, Stephen St, Rathquarter, Sligo
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.
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