Athlone Guided Tours: Town Heritage Walk

About

Athlone Guided Tours runs a walking tour of the town's heritage, meeting outside Athlone Castle beside the Market Square on Thursdays and Saturdays. The route, around 2.3 km and 3,000 steps, takes in Sean's Bar and its claim to be Europe's oldest pub, the castle's 800-year history, the Strand, the Civic Square and the Left Bank's Latin Quarter, woven together with local folklore and stories of famous residents. It is a genuinely Athlone-anchored, locally led tour, a good way to get oriented on a first visit, and private tours can be arranged most days by request.

Highlights

• ✓A locally led walking tour covering Sean's Bar and Athlone Castle
• ✓The Strand, Civic Square and the Left Bank's Latin Quarter
• ✓Local folklore and stories of famous Athlone residents
• ✓Private tours available most days by request

Tips

• →Runs Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am; pre-book online to secure a place.
• →Walk-ups are welcome subject to availability.
• →Children go free; a good first activity to orient a stay in the town.

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