Join this free walking tour of Sligo and discover Sligo’s historical, musical, sporting and cultural gems.
Your experienced and professional guide will entertain you on this two hour tour which departs every day at 3.00pm between July and September. The tour departs from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Centre at the top of O’Connell Street.
There is no charge for this tour and it is brought to you courtesy of Sligo Tourist Development Association.
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- Admission fees: Free tour
- Open: July to September at 3.00pm daily
- Suitable for younger children: Yes
- Indoor facilities: No
- Gift shop: Available in Sligo
- Dining/refreshments: Available throughout Sligo
- Guide dogs: Permitted.
- Groups: Groups are welcome with prior booking.
- Accessibility: Fully accessible.
- Parking: Paid car park and free coach parking available nearby.
About Sligo
Sligo town is the hub of the county and you will experience everything great in life while visiting – great food and drink, the very best festivals and live music and a cultural rhythm that is totally unique. It’s name in Irish is Sligeach which means ‘Shelly Place’, giving a great indication to our coastal and food heritage.
You will stroll along the banks of the beautiful Garavogue River and enjoy the natural beauty of Doorly Park and Lough Gill. The towering Benbulben Mountain is always in your frame and historic Knocknarea mountain with Queen Maeve’s burial cairn on the summit regularly pops in to view.
You will meet the friendliest people in the world and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You can easily get around Sligo town and the nearby coastal seaside villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point by public transport too;
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