Sligo tour: people, places, history, food and drinks!

2-hour tour of Sligo town starting at Sligo Abbey, the town’s oldest building, dating back to 1252.

This walking tour takes you on a journey through Sligo’s people, landmarks, restaurants, bars, galleries, and all the charm the town has to offer — from a truly local perspective.

Nestled in the northwest of Ireland, Sligo straddles the Garavogue River where it meets Sligo Bay. The town is renowned for its literary heritage and rugged countryside. Explore the ruined medieval Sligo Abbey with its carved tombs and 15th-century altar, visit the Sligo County Museum showcasing memorabilia of poet W.B. Yeats, and admire modern Irish art — including Jack B. Yeats paintings — at The Model contemporary arts centre.

This tour will be delivered in the English language unless specified when booking.

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English and Spanish

Guide: Joanna

Guiding since 2025

Tourism professor at the Atlantic Technological University offering tours to people visiting Sligo. Can do: Town tour History tour Megalithic tour Mountain tour Literary tour Food tour

5 stops

1.2 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:13 Abbey St, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, IrelandMeet you at Sligo Abbey Entrance at time specified. Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Punto de encuentroMeet at Sligo Abbey. Take a walk along Castle street and chat about shops and places of interest along this street. Walk along John St. where you can see the Catholic cathedral and protestant churches side by side. Walk down Adelaide St where you will see the soldiers houses, walk towards Wine St. where you will see the merchant and industrious part of the town. Walk towards the docks and see where people would have departed to emigrate and trade . Head towards the town hall and then to Connollys Pub.

Outside visit

Connolly's PubOne of the oldest pubs dating back to the 1700's. Now a place to taste Irish Whiskey.

Outside visit

Punto de encuentro

5 stops

1.2 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:13 Abbey St, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, IrelandMeet you at Sligo Abbey Entrance at time specified. Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Connolly's PubOne of the oldest pubs dating back to the 1700's. Now a place to taste Irish Whiskey.

Outside visit

Punto de encuentro

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 9 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.