Tours, Guides & Storytellers

Take a fascinating tour from one of our proud local guides who will immerse you in unique stories at our visitor attractions.

Athlone Guided Tours

Athlone Guided Tours

Athlone

The tour encompasses oral history, folklore, memories, famous residents, landmarks and place-names throughout the history of Athlone.

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Ruth Illingworth Mullingar Tours

Ruth Illingworth Mullingar Tours

Book a tour with this local historian and learn the real stories of our famous local characters, renowned Irish legends and fascinating heritage.

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Belvedere House, Gardens and Park

Belvedere House, Gardens and Park

Mullingar

This magnificent 160 acre estate on the shores of Lough Ennell features a fully restored Georgian villa, Victorian Walled Garden, 18th Century parkland and woodland walking trails. But most intriguing are the various romantic follies and each of these impressive structures has a captivating story to tell. 

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Athlone Castle

Athlone Castle

Athlone

Experience a magnificent immersive journey through history at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre on the River Shannon banks in the heart of Athlone.

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The Hill of Uisneach

The Hill of Uisneach

Loughnavalley

The Mythological Centre of Ireland, this ancient ceremonial site is one of the most sacred and historical sanctuaries in the world.

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Tullynally Castle and Gardens

Tullynally Castle and Gardens

Castlepollard

Tullynally Castle’s majestic presence dominates a breathtaking landscape, with 12 acres of beautifully restored 18th Century gardens, terraced lawns, remarkable mature trees, walled flower gardens and ornamental lakes.

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Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park

Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park

Moate

Heritage tours at Dún na Sí are delivered by proud local guides who will immerse you in the unique stories Ireland’s past from ancient ring forts to traditional crafts, music and dance.

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Kilbeggan Distillery

Kilbeggan Distillery

Kilbeggan

Kilbeggan Distillery is the world's oldest whiskey distillery, established in 1757 and still makes one of Ireland’s finest whiskeys. From the creaking timber water wheel, to the giant steam engine, a guided tour of the world's oldest whiskey distillery will transport you back two centuries and captivate your senses.

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Johnsfort Ireland at Your Leisure Guided Tours

Johnsfort Ireland at Your Leisure Guided Tours

Clonmellon

Johnsfort - Ireland at Your Leisure is a small family run business offering guided tours of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands and much more.

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Jason McKevitt

Jason McKevitt

Mullingar

The town of Mullingar has a vast and interesting military history. Book at tour with Jason for an immersive journey through Mullingar's military and social history.

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