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Sligo's Dark Tales and Haunted Histories
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Suitable for: Groups
- Group: Max 30
Step into the shadows of the past as we guide you through Sligo’s tumultuous history, filled with the whispers of the undead, echoes of executions, and the lingering spectre of disease. Our signature experience, the Sligo Dark Tales Walking Tour, invites you to explore the town’s most intriguing secrets.
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Explore Sligo on foot with a small-group tour
- The walking tour encompasses all the main highlights and landmarks in Sligo town
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- Step into the heart of historic Sligo as we unveil chilling tales of crime and punishment, unfolding amidst the very streets and buildings where these ghastly events transpired.
- Discover tales of clandestine burials, gallows confessions, and daring jailbreaks. Every street bears witness to the darker chapters of Sligo’s past.
- Lady Erin’s Watchful Gaze: Beneath the shadows of Lady Liberty lurks the story of an illicit affair gone tragically awry, adding a poignant twist to the town’s macabre history.
- Stoker’s Legacy: Journey into Sligo’s connection with Bram Stoker, the visionary behind the Gothic masterpiece, Dracula. Delve into the eerie tales of the cholera epidemic that fuelled Stoker’s imagination, leaving an indelible mark on his literary legacy.
- Yeatsian Tragedy: Experience the haunting allure of Sligo Abbey, the thirteenth-century monastic ruins that inspired the poetic musings of W.B. Yeats.
- Riverside Revelations: A Journey Through Sligo’s Liquid Legacy – Sail through time on our tour, tracing the meandering path of the Garavogue River. Discover the heartbeat of Sligo’s maritime heritage, where tales of bustling ports, and breweries unfold with each step.
- Sligo highlights and main attractions
- Comprehensive introduction to Sligo & social history of Ireland
- Local historian with a Master’s in History
- Fully insured experienced native guide
- Umbrellas/ponchos available for inclement weather
- Food and drinks
- Pick up/Transportation
- Gratuities
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travellers can participate
- Minimum of 4 required for tour to run