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Limericks Lost Whiskey Walking Tour

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Limerick isn’t a county mentioned in modern-day whiskey production but the city was once home to the most modern Distillery of its time. Gain greater insight into the historical origins of whiskey’s development in Limerick; its introduction, developments through the 1600s-1700s, and how events such as the War of Independence and the Anglo-Irish Trade War Impacted the production of whiskey in Limerick. Discover the lost distilleries of Limerick, their establishment, global economic impact, and eventual decline. During the walking tour listen to stories of Limerick as a Viking settlement, a medieval walled town, a Georgian city, and now a modern, vibrant metropolitan area with a rich and histo...

Highlights

1 hour and 31 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

1 hour and 31 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Qualified Guide

Meeting Points

Departure

Mother Macs

Go to High Street and look for the only Round House. It is architecturally unique and stands prominently on the streetscape.

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Itinerary

River Shannon

Our guided tour follows the route of grain arrival to distillation along the banks of the River Shannon. Participants will be taken on a tour of the many sights but more importantly they will discover the lost heritage of Limericks Whiskey Production including docking, grain storage/malting, whiskey production and shipping. Key sights along the tours include: - River Shannon - Dockers monument - Terry Wogan Monument - St. Marys Cathedral - Wild Geese Fountain - Limericks Potatoe Market - King Johns Castle - Treaty Stone

1 hour and 25 minutes

Hunt Museum

The tour will move through the grounds of the Hunt Museum and the visitors will see some of the beautiful sculptures and artwork.

Saint Mary's Cathedral

There will be an opportunity to take some photos as the group passes St. Mary's Cathedral.

King John's Castle

The tour proceeds along the old walls of King Johns Castle and there is ample opportunity for photographs of the exterior.

The Treaty Stone

The treaty stone is one of Limericks most significant sights and at this point we will take a few moments to capture some unique photographs of limerick.

4 minutes

Important Information

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Service animals allowed

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Public transportation options are available nearby

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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

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Itinerary

River Shannon

1 hour and 25 minutes

Hunt Museum

The tour will move through the grounds of the Hunt Museum and the visitors will see some of the beautiful sculptures and artwork.

Saint Mary's Cathedral

There will be an opportunity to take some photos as the group passes St. Mary's Cathedral.

King John's Castle

The tour proceeds along the old walls of King Johns Castle and there is ample opportunity for photographs of the exterior.

The Treaty Stone

The treaty stone is one of Limericks most significant sights and at this point we will take a few moments to capture some unique photographs of limerick.

4 minutes