|| WICKLOW STORIES DAY TO NIGHT TOUR - ONLY €45
|| More about Wicklow Stories Day to Night Tour...
Visit some of Co. Wicklow's most famous & interesting sites on our "Wicklow Stories" Day to Night Tour. Avoca Tours have tailored this package to appeal to a wide variety of people. With a little history, culture, site-seeing and some excellent traditional storytelling thrown in for good measure this is an immensely enjoyable day out!
You will visit Wicklow's Historic Gaol where you will be transported back in time to experience the compelling story of life in Wicklow Gaol since the 1700s - from the stories of its prisoner to those who worked there, this is an enthralling experience not to be missed. It is also reputed to be Ireland's leading paranormal location!
We will also stop off at The Meetings of the Waters. Made famous by Thomas Moore's melody, this area, renowned for its scenic beauty was the inspiration for the song.
This tour is available for groups of 40 people or more. To book for 40+ people please email us at tours@avoca.com
If you are an individual or have a smaller group and would like to register your interest in this tour please click here & fill out the form...
|| More about Wicklow Stories Day to Night Tour...
Visit some of Co. Wicklow's most famous & interesting sites on our "Wicklow Stories" Day to Night Tour. Avoca Tours have tailored this package to appeal to a wide variety of people. With a little history, culture, site-seeing and some excellent traditional storytelling thrown in for good measure this is an immensely enjoyable day out!
You will visit Wicklow's Historic Gaol where you will be transported back in time to experience the compelling story of life in Wicklow Gaol since the 1700s - from the stories of its prisoner to those who worked there, this is an enthralling experience not to be missed. It is also reputed to be Ireland's leading paranormal location!
We will also stop off at The Meetings of the Waters. Made famous by Thomas Moore's melody, this area, renowned for its scenic beauty was the inspiration for the song.
"There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet As that vale in whose bosom the bright waters meet; Oh! the last rays of feeling and life must depart, Ere the bloom of that valley shall fade from my heart..."At the close of our day will stop off at Fitzgerald's Pub in Avoca, "The Most Famous Pub in Ireland". Here, we will partake of a 3 course meal accompanied by some traditional storytelling and music! A wonderful way to end a wonderful day!
This tour is available for groups of 40 people or more. To book for 40+ people please email us at tours@avoca.com
If you are an individual or have a smaller group and would like to register your interest in this tour please click here & fill out the form...
Group Activities
Avoca Tours specialise in group tours & activities in the Avoca & Co. Wicklow areas. If your active retirement group would like an excursion or short-break specially organised just for you why not give us a call and we'll see what we can do. Call +353 86 736 4194 or email tours@avoca.com ...
History
The history of Avoca & Co. Wicklow is vast & interesting while the beauty & splendour of the location provides a perfect backdrop for bringing that history to life! From the workplace of Bram Stoker to the location that inspired the famous melody "The Meetings of the Water" Avoca has something for everyone!
Avoca Craft
Craft & industry have formed the backbone of the community in Avoca for hundreds of years with Avoca Handweavers still a thriving business today. A trip to this famous & historical center of Irish craft & weaving is a must on your trip to Avoca while the old Avoca copper mine holds an intriguing history too!
