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Sligo Dark Tales: Discover Bram Stoker's Dracula Inspiration and Cholera Epidemic Stories
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47 Ratings
Sligo
Uncover the dark tales of Sligo, Ireland, including Bram Stoker’s Dracula inspiration and the cholera epidemic stories. Explore the connection between Sligo Abbey and W.B. Yeats, and delve into the grim tales of crime and punishment in the nineteenth century.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sligo Gaol - Victorian jail
What's Included
- 120 minute guided walk
- Sligo native with local knowledge
- Umbrellas/Ponchos available
What's Not Included
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entry/admission to buildings
Additional Information
On the tour see the highlights of Sligo town and discover Sligo’s connection to Bram Stoker,
the Irish author, best known for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula.
Hear how stories of the cholera epidemic inspired Stoker in his writing.
The tragic history of Sligo Abbey that inspired W.B. Yeats.
Grim tales of crime and punishment in the nineteenth century.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Location
John Fallon Footbridge
Walk 10 mins from the town centre, keeping the river on your left. Pass the Riverside Hotel (20 metres). The tour guide will meet you outside by the river promenade wall near the hotel building, in front of the John Fallon blue curved footbridge, with a church and house visible across the river.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(47 Ratings)
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Greg_a
Aug 22, 2024
Great walking tour of Sligo. - Enjoyed the history! Enjoyed adopting a person who lived in Sligo and finding out the story behind that person.
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Matthew_h
Jun 25, 2024
An excellent tour - This tour was packed full of so much history and a real unexpected highlight of our trip to Sligo. We couldn't believe the interconnected history of the area with the Americas, especially as my wife is from the US which made the tour even more special for us.
Our tour guide really knew her stuff and was able to answer any questions we or the group asked.
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Suzana_h
Jun 10, 2024
Informative and Interesting! - Melissa , our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. My son and I had an excellent tour of Sligo - highly recommend!
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Glenn_m
May 19, 2024
Well worth your time - Quinn suffered a great deal, Dorthy was a hero, and Angelo was weak.
Micheal told wonderful stories of the people of Asiago to keep the tour moving forward and to keep it interesting and exciting.
Loved loved loved the waking, the stories, and the characters of Sligo, to creat memories to last a good long time.
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X2292xokennethm
May 8, 2024
Sligo by night - We had a great time learning the history of Sligo. Melissa was our guide. She is very knowledgeable and fun. I highly recommend this tour.
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Bethany_m
Mar 14, 2024
Dedicated and Funny Tour Guide - We had a great tour, though it rained the entire time. Our guide was kind enough to have shown up with umbrellas. We learned the town’s history and about its famous residents. It was quite funny and charming.
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Douglas_e
Mar 5, 2024
Great experience and fascinating stories - Alissa was great. She was really knowledgeable about Sligo and the history behind everything she shared with us. She came well prepared and very helpful with tips for the area after our tour.
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Mary_r
Sep 16, 2023
Highly Recommend Dark Tales Walking Tour - The visit to the cemetery where Bram Stoker’s family was buried was interesting. Also the stories of murder and ghosts!
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Gini_n
Sep 15, 2023
Melissa has a wealth of... - Melissa has a wealth of information of the area and is an enthusiastic storyteller which enabled us to feel connected to the local area. She was very patient with all of our questions and we enjoyed every minute of this tour. I would highly recommend to anyone.
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Dawn_m
Sep 17, 2023
We had a great evening... - We had a great evening exploring the town with our guide. It was a full 2 hrs and covered buildings we were curious about. It is worth letting a local person tell you historical facts and stories, as well as plans for restoration projects.
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