Sligo Dark Tales: Private History Walking Tour
4.9 · 55 Reviews
Overview
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
Private guided tour (your group only)
Tour personally led by local historian and guide Mel Ní Mhaolanfaidh
Central town meeting points or selected hotel meet-up by arrangement
Personal audio headsets provided for clear commentary throughout the tour
Umbrellas and ponchos available in wet weather
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
Reviews
4.9
based on 55 reviews