Explore the main streets and landmarks of Sligo town on a walking tour personally led by local historian and guide Mel Ní Mhaolanfaidh of Sligo Walking Tours. This tour combines social history, local history, Irish history and macabre tales to tell the story of Sligo and the people who lived here. Discover Sligo's connections to Bram Stoker, the Irish author best known for his 1897 Gothic novel Dracula, and hear how stories of the cholera epidemic may have influenced his writing. Visit the thirteenth-century ruins of Sligo Abbey and learn about the events and history that inspired the poetry of W.B. Yeats. Along the way, hear stories of crime and punishment, local scandals, executions, prison escapes and tragic events that reveal the darker side of nineteenth-century Sligo.

Join a friendly local guide in Sligo for a private walking tour starting at the iconic Statue of W. B. Yeats and meandering through riverside paths, historic alleys, abbey ruins and open public spaces. You’ll capture the spirit of the town and its link to one of Ireland’s greatest poets, while enjoying a mix of culture, nature and local life. Whether you go for an hour or up to six hours, this tour gives an authentic and relaxed glimpse of Sligo’s heart.