Sligo Dark Tales Private Tour
4.9
Sligo Dark Tales Private Tour
By Sligo Walking Tours
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Ages 10-100
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Sligo native with local knowledge
- 120 minute guided walk
- Umbrellas/Ponchos available
- Private guided tour (your group only)
What's not included- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entry/admission to buildings
- Start:
- John Fallon Footbridge, Garavogue River, Riverside, Sligo, IrelandThe meeting point is a 10-min walk from the town centre. Pass the Riverside Hotel (20 mtrs), Eircode F91X92V. Meet by the river wall near the hotel, in front of the John Fallon blue footbridge, with a church and house visible across the river. No need to stand on the bridge; the pin is slightly off.
End:- Stephen Street, Stephen St, Rathquarter, Sligo, IrelandThe tour finishes on Stephen Street in the town centre. If driving, you may like to park on Connaughton Road, John. F. Kennedy Parade or the Abbey Street car parks, all are located close to the start and end points.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 121769P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 121769P1
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- Garavogue River, Riverside, Sligo, IrelandThe meeting point is a 10-min walk from the town centre. Pass the Riverside Hotel (20 mtrs), Eircode F91X92V. Meet by the river wall near the hotel, in front of the John Fallon blue footbridge, with a church and house visible across the river. No need to stand on the bridge; the pin is slightly off.
- Pass bySligo Abbey
- Stephen St, Rathquarter, Sligo, IrelandThe tour finishes on Stephen Street in the town centre. If driving, you may like to park on Connaughton Road, John. F. Kennedy Parade or the Abbey Street car parks, all are located close to the start and end points.
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Keresse T
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
Highly recommend for anyone, wanting to learn more history about Sligo, I had no idea how much history was here, even some of the battles that went down. And the ties to Dracula. The tour guide was absolutely incredibly knowledgeable, I would also recommend this for anyone who lives in Sligo. As even my bed-and-breakfast host did not know about all of the history, and said she herself wanted to go. I will say that you have to be able to stand on your feet and walk a little bit of distance, so this probably wouldn’t be good for someone elderly and less they were in a wheelchair. But either way, I am more than confident that they could be accommodated in someway.
Written 31 July 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a detailed review, I really appreciate it.
Written 18 August 2023
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Fred Byrne
County Carlow, Ireland256 contributions
Jun 2021
Went on the Dark Stories tour Saturday June 5th for a little somrthing different. Very enjoyable tour & plenty of local knowledge shared.
We were brought to Sligo Jail, Sligo Abbey, The Courthouse & then on to the resting places of the Stoker family with lots of little snippets along the way. Our group had the privalege of an inside tour of the Sligo Courthaouse which was an added bonus to a very, very good experience.
Would definetely recommend if your in the area.
We were brought to Sligo Jail, Sligo Abbey, The Courthouse & then on to the resting places of the Stoker family with lots of little snippets along the way. Our group had the privalege of an inside tour of the Sligo Courthaouse which was an added bonus to a very, very good experience.
Would definetely recommend if your in the area.
Written 8 June 2021
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Thanks so much for leaving a review, I really appreciate you taking the time to do so.
Written 27 February 2023
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Heloise L
8 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
There is not enough stars on this app to rate the excellence of this tour. I never experienced such an amazing guided tour of Sligo. Melissa is such a passionate guide and a wonderful human being, she gave me a private tour for almost 3 hours ! And time just flew quickly as all her stories were so deeply fascinating.
This tour was the most amazing I had in my whole life, I can’t recommend this enough. Melissa definitely knows how to bring the past back to life ! Just brilliant thank you so much ❤️💫
This tour was the most amazing I had in my whole life, I can’t recommend this enough. Melissa definitely knows how to bring the past back to life ! Just brilliant thank you so much ❤️💫
Written 30 July 2023
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Thanks so much for leaving a wonderful review, it was great chatting with you, and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.
Written 18 August 2023
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Colettep
5 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
Meliissa is a wonderful guide - passionate & informative. A great walk through the town - filled with lively stories about rogues, struggles, old landmarks. We ended up in the old graveyard at St Johns Church , full of atmosphere ! I definitely recommend this tour !
Written 2 August 2021
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Thanks so much for leaving a review, I really appreciate you taking the time to do so.
Written 27 February 2023
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Sightsee55330666769
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • Family
Melissa provided a wealth of knowledge on Sligo and world history. She tailored the tour to my wife and I with personal connections and stories to Sligo. She really went above and beyond with our tour and it was extremely fascinating! She is a wonderful historian and a true professional! Doing a tour with her is a must!
Written 20 March 2025
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MsMitford
Dublin, Ireland141 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
We were all assigned a character from the "dark" history of Sligo that was being presented on our tour which made the tour even more engaging for everyone present. Most of the tour group happened to be from in and around Sligo and we all learned something new about our town from our guide Mel! I'd never been up to see Sligo Gaol before! It was a very interesting way to spend a sunny Saturday evening and I'd certainly recommend it to both locals and visitors.
Written 23 April 2019
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Thank you for leaving a great review, glad you and your Dad enjoyed it.
Written 13 July 2019
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Liz S
Sligo, Ireland28 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Excellent tour guide, very fluent and knowledgeable, nicely paced and engaging. Would sign up for other tours based on this experience.
Written 31 October 2021
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Thanks so much for leaving a positive review, I really appreciate you taking the time to do so.
Written 27 February 2023
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Suzanne S
Maynooth, Ireland1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Friends
It was a fun and informative nights entertainment. She really knew her information and told it in and interesting and enjoyable way. Great tour.
Written 31 October 2021
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Thanks so much for leaving a review, I really appreciate you taking the time to do so, glad you enjoyed the tour.
Written 27 February 2023
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Enda K
5 contributions
Sept 2021
Our group of 20 had a fabulous time on the Dark Tales walking tour with the delightful Melissa. A really insightful tour of the history of Sligo and it's association with Bram Stoker.
Written 13 September 2021
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Thanks so much for leaving a review, I really appreciate you taking the time to do so, glad you enjoyed the tour of olde Sligo.
Written 27 February 2023
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John D
1 contribution
Oct 2019 • Family
We're from Sligo and we found that we knew very little about the dark history of Sligo. Melissa was informed and delivered the information with passion. The weather on the night was perfect and added to the atmosphere for the tour. Would recommend.
Written 30 October 2019
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Thank you so much for coming on the tour.
Written 10 November 2019
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Hi, I would like to book for three people to join a tour on 15th September. Please could you let me know how to do this? Thank you. Angela
Written 29 August 2021
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