Explore Westport’s rich history and stunning landscapes on an e-bike tour. Uncover local legends, visit heritage sites, and capture breathtaking views.
Explore Westport’s rich history and stunning landscapes on an e-bike tour. Uncover local legends, visit heritage sites, and capture breathtaking views.
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Heritage Centre, Westport, Co. Mayo - Enjoy a guided tour with local expert Brian, who will take you to significant historical sites. He will share insights about the Browne family (Lord Sligo), the owners of Westport House Estate, who designed and established the purpose-built town of Westport in the 18th century.
Visit the Heritage Centre, where…
- Heritage Centre, Westport, Co. Mayo - Enjoy a guided tour with local expert Brian, who will take you to significant historical sites. He will share insights about the Browne family (Lord Sligo), the owners of Westport House Estate, who designed and established the purpose-built town of Westport in the 18th century.
Visit the Heritage Centre, where you’ll be transported back to the famine era and hear captivating stories and legends from the 16th century about Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen, and her maritime adventures along the West Coast of Ireland. Learn about her marriages to three men and her daring voyage to London to meet Queen Elizabeth I, seeking the release of her family captives and prisoners in the Tower of London. Discover the tale of Major John McBride, his marriage to Maud Gonne, and his involvement in the 1916 Rising and subsequent execution.
This incredible 3-hour cycling adventure will take you from the town to the Quay, the old Workhouse site, and the famine grave site.
- In-person English Guide
- Bicycle use
- In-person English Guide
- Bicycle use
- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
WESTPORT No 1 Bike Tour
Explore Westport by Ebike
Join this delightful guided tour with Brian for a leisurely cycle to the harbor and Westport Heritage Center. Here, participants will enjoy captivating local legends and stories, as well as the history of notable figures from the past, shared by Brona, the local historian. Brona will showcase…
WESTPORT No 1 Bike Tour
Explore Westport by Ebike
Join this delightful guided tour with Brian for a leisurely cycle to the harbor and Westport Heritage Center. Here, participants will enjoy captivating local legends and stories, as well as the history of notable figures from the past, shared by Brona, the local historian. Brona will showcase various physical artifacts, along with maps and photos, offering insights into the rich local history, how people lived and worked, and the true story of the famine and its impact on Mayo. Learn about the renowned Grace O’Malley, the 16th-century chieftain known as the Pirate Queen, and her daring adventures on the seas of western Ireland, including her bold visit to Queen Elizabeth of England in London.
The tour includes a short ride to the headland known as the POINT, where participants can capture stunning photos with Croagh Patrick Mountain and the Clew Bay islands as a backdrop. Gain an understanding of the emigration from the bay to North America. Overall, this is an excellent and informative guided tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
