Discover Sligo’s history and geography through a guided tour from local Sligo historian Mel Ní Mhaolanfaidh. The Sligo Walking tours are a unique way to see the town of Sligo.
Choose from one of their many tours, including ‘The Dark Tales Tour’, ‘the Sligo Literary Tour’ and the ‘Port and River Tour’. Learn about the unknown stories and histoy of Sligo and visit some of its famous geographical locations. These tours are available by prior arrangement so make sure to contact Mel beforehand.
What We Offer:
- Historical Significance
- Social History
- Cultural Heritage
- Architectural Gems
- Dark Tourism Sites
- Literary Connections
- Natural Wonders
- Local Traditions
- Industrial Heritage
- Medieval Roots
- Community Life
- Interpretation of Sites
Mel Ni Mhaolanfaidh
She is a Historian and Tour Guide who researches and creates unique walking tours in Sligo in the North-West of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way.
She graduated with a Diploma in Heritage and Folklore in 2019 at St Angela’s College, a campus of the National University College, Galway. In 2022, she graduated with a Masters in Historical and Heritage Studies of the North West, in which she researched the subject of policing in Sligo in the nineteenth century for her dissertation.
Mel has a passion for Irish history, specialising in local history, dark history, literary tourism and social history.
Sligo Walking Tours is a member of the Independent Tour Guides Association (ITGA) and all walking tours are fully insured
More info…
- Admission fees: Piad tours by prior arrangement
- Open: Seasonal but contact for full info
- Suitable for younger children: Yes
- Indoor facilities: No
- Gift shop: Available after tour
- Dining/refreshments: Recommendations provided for after tour
- Guide dogs: Permitted.
- Toilets: No
- Groups: Groups are welcome with prior booking.
- Accessibility: Fully accessible.
- Parking: Free coach parking on Connaghton Road and paid car parking available widely.
About Sligo town
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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