Sligo Dark Tales: Discover Bram Stoker's Dracula Inspiration and Cholera Epidemic Stories
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Sligo
Explore Sligo’s link to Bram Stoker, the esteemed Irish writer, renowned for his 1897 Gothic book Dracula, on this journey. Listen to tales about how the cholera outbreak provided inspiration for Stoker’s works. Learn about the sorrowful past of Sligo Abbey that motivated W.B. Yeats. Hear spine-chilling accounts of crime and punishment from the 1800s.
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
What's Not Included
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entry/admission to buildings
Location
Riverside Hotel
Located 10 minutes walk from the town centre. Walking away from the town centre, keep the river on your left-hand side. The tour guide will meet you along the river wall next to the hotel, you will see a blue curved pedestrian John Fallon footbridge and a church on the opposite side of the river.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(41 Ratings)
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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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Brianbs3121ry
Sep 7, 2023
Interesting tour of the town - A very interesting time listening to stories about the city and its history while seeing the actual locations and buildings. A worthwhile experience.
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Brian_b
Sep 1, 2023
Interesting stories of Sligo history - What an interesting time exploring Sligo while hearing stories about the past and how that affected current times throughout Ireland and the UK. Well worth it. The time went by so quickly.
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Joe_cronin_jr
Aug 10, 2023
Family Tour of Sligo - Melissa took us on a grand tour of Sligo. She was very knowledgeable and engaging, allowing us to ask many questions. We saw it all in just a few hours.
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Daniel_j
Aug 9, 2023
Fun and Informative! - Melissa was a fun and knowledgeable guide as we wandered through the streets of Sligo, hearing some great dark tales in the history of this charming town. She took a great interest in my ancestors’ Sligo history and even sent us some pages mentioning our family name!
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Companion447763
Aug 9, 2023
Great Experience - Melissa led a very interesting historical tour with some local lore added in. We enjoyed it very much as first-time visitors to Sligo.
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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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