Free cancellation available
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
- 120 minute guided walk
- Sligo native with local knowledge
What's Not Included
What's not included
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entry/admission to buildings
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Itinerary information
Location
Departure point
Riverside Hotel, Riverside Hotel, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, F91 X92V
Located 10 minutes walk from the town centre. Walking away from the town centre, keep the river on your left-hand side. The tour guide will meet you along the river wall next to the hotel, you will see a blue curved pedestrian John Fallon footbridge and a church on the opposite side of the river.
End point
O'Connell Street, O'Connell St, Knappagh Beg, Sligo
The tour finishes close to the main street O'Connell Street. If driving, you may like to park on John. F. Kennedy Parade or the Abbey Street car park, both are located close to the start and end points.
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