Private Walking Tour of Limerick
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About the Activity
As one of Ireland's oldest cities Limerick has a lot of history and a lot of stories to tell. I usually contact visitors in advance so they can express their wishes and if they wish to do so I can amend the tour or book attractions in Limerick they would like to visit, subject to availability. A guided walk of Ireland's best city by a fully insured and fully qualified, professional tourist guide. During the tour, you will hear about the history of Limerick, from its Viking past to the present, and you'll see some lovely sites along the way. You will see St. Mary's Cathedral, the Treaty Stone, King John's Castle, and the Hunt Museum. Your guide is fully certified, has completed the Fáilte Ireland safety charter, is a full ATGI and ITGA member, and has over 20 years of experience. The tour is child-friendly and animal friendly, but I do ask people to let me know if they are bringing children or service animals.3 hours to 4 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Professional guide
Discount for the Hunt Museum
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Saint Mary’s Cathedral was founded in 1168 AD and stands majestically over the City of Limerick on the banks of the River Shannon. It is one of the most important medieval buildings to survive intact in Ireland, which is still performing its original function.
It is believed to have been built on the site of a Viking thingmote (meeting place), and later the palace of the O’Brien kings of Thomond. It is an extraordinary building that has been ever-present during invasions, sieges, battles, wars, famines, and times of peace. It is also a treasure of Irish religious art.5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Established in 1877 on the original site of the South Tower, Curraghgour Boat Club boasts a rich tradition of fishing and boat building across the generations in Limerick City.
Situated on a site dating back to the earliest Viking settlements. It is here that the Viking warships landed as they commenced the invasion of Limerick City.
The site was later used as the ancient port of Limerick "Luimneach na Loinge" - Limerick of the Ships.
With lineage dating back to The Siege of Limerick, Curraghgour Boat Club members are proud to continue the traditions and heritage forged by their ancestors along the broad majestic Shannon River.
Members continue to practice the old traditions of boat building and fishing as they strive to preserve the skills and knowledge of an ancient and traditional lifestyle.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Treaty City Brewery started in a small two bedroomed apartment in East Vancouver Canada. After a long night of general debauchery, plenty of merriment and many bottles of bland tasteless beer, they decided enough was enough. Something had to be done. Life was too short to drink bad beer. The next morning, while nursing a spectacular hangover they headed for the local homebrew store and purchased their very first brewing equipment.
When offered some advice by the owner Stephen duly recited the rich brewing history in Ireland and how it was engrained in our DNA. No instructions needed they declared and headed off with their new gear. The spare bedroom was quickly converted into a working brewery and they set about creating their very first beer. Harris Pale Ale was born after many exploding fermenters, boil overs, leaking mash tuns. The recipe is still very similar today but they don’t brew on a hob in the kitchen anymore and instead of 20 litres they brew 3000 litres each batch!5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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King John's Castle
Nicholas Street, King's Island, Limerick, IrelandKing John's Castle also known as Limerick Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to 922 when the Vikings lived on the Island, the castle itself was built on the orders of King John in 1200. One of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe, the walls, towers, and fortifications remain today and are visitor attractions. The remains of a Viking settlement were uncovered during archaeological excavations at the site in 1900.5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location5
The Exchange
Nicholas Street, Limerick, IrelandWhat remains of this impressive architectural composition is an important and enriching palimpsest to the site and complex of Saint Mary's Cathedral. The secular use shows the economic importance of the building given its proximity to the cathedral. Henry Denmead was responsible for the reworking in 1777-78. James Pain was paid £432.17s 5d for repairs and alterations in April 1815, while George Richard Pain carried out further repairs in June 1819 to the cost of £182.1s 2½ d. On the 1872 Ordnance Survey, the building was in use as a national school, and the floor plan represented was of a single unified space opening onto Nicholas Street and three small secondary rooms to the rear. A passage or corridor to the west appears to have given access to the Church grounds, and the building to the rear looked onto a walled graveyard. A lane, now gone, called Grid Iron Lane, ran along the east side elevation of the structure, returning at right angles to meet Bridge Street.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationKatie Daly's Heritage Pub & Kitchen is situated just a stone throw away from King Johns Castle. View Location
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Thomond Bridge
Castle Street, High Road, King John's Castle, Limerick, IrelandThomond Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Shannon in Limerick, Ireland. The bridge is named for the Kingdom of Thomond.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
George Clancy (1881 – 7 March 1921), also known as Seoirse Mac Fhlannchadha, Seoirse Mic Ḟlannċaḋa, and Seoirse Clancy, was an Irish nationalist politician and Mayor of Limerick. He was shot dead in Limerick by Royal Irish Constabulary Auxiliaries in 1921 during the Irish War of Independence. The previous Mayor, Michael O'Callaghan, was murdered on the same night by the same group5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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I’m meeting tourists interested in the tour in front of the Hunt Museum.
If anyone fails to meet me there, for whatever reason at all, they can contact me directly.
Alternatively, I can arrange to meet you at your hotelView Location
End point
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I’m meeting tourists interested in the tour in front of the Hunt Museum.
If anyone fails to meet me there, for whatever reason at all, they can contact me directly.
Alternatively, I can arrange to meet you at your hotelView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tours are also child friendly
- Tours can be made animal friendly
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- English
- Dutch
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Dublin time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Adare WalksCreated on 09 Nov 2023Created on 29 May 2025
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