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Limericks Lost Whiskey Walking Tour
See hidden but very unique culture and sights
A stop along the way with limericks river side views
Limerick is known as the Treaty City, a few moments to discuss the significance of the Treaty Stone
The medieval quarter of limerick city

Limericks Lost Whisky Walking Tour

By Limerick Whiskey Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is £15 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 31m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Limerick isn’t a county mentioned in modern-day whisky 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 whisky 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 historic hinterland.

Activity location

  • River Shannon
    • County Limerick, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mother Macs
    • 9 High Street
    • V94 W8XF, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

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Limericks Lost Whisky Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 31 minutes1h 31m1h 31m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£15.01 x 1 Adult£15.01
Total
Price is £15.01
Until Fri, 3 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedQualified Guide

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

River Shannon
  • 1h 25m
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 Whisky Production including docking, grain storage/malting, whisky 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
Hunt Museum (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
There will be an opportunity to take some photos as the group passes St. Mary's Cathedral.
King John's Castle (Pass by)
The tour proceeds along the old walls of King Johns Castle and there is ample opportunity for photographs of the exterior.
The Treaty Stone
  • 4m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRiver Shannon
    • County Limerick, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMother Macs
    • 9 High Street
    • V94 W8XF, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

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