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Heritage · Athlone · County Westmeath

Viking History & Celtic Mythology Walking Tour of Athlone

28 March to 31 October 2026Ticketed

Explore Athlone on foot through stories of its river crossing, history and Celtic mythology.

MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026

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When
28 March to 31 October 2026
Where
Viking Tours Ireland, Athlone
Entry
Ticketed. Listed price: €15. Check booking options and fees with the provider.
Kind
Heritage

What makes this worth a visit

The guided route uses the Shannon as a thread connecting local development with traditional tales. Mythological characters are presented as stories associated with the landscape, alongside the town’s historical role.

Sources: Viking Tours Ireland

Plan your time

This ninety-minute walk meets at Athlone Castle and requires advance arrangement. The provider specifies a minimum group of five and quotes the price on request. Contact the operator for an agreed date; the listing season is not a daily departure timetable.

Sources: Viking Tours Ireland

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Tickets and entry

Ticketed. Listed price: €15. Check booking options and fees with the provider.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

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Public transport times come from National Transport Authority. Timetables cover 2026-09-18 to 2027-09-19. These are scheduled services; check with the operator for cancellations and changes before travelling.

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Destination, access and nearby stops

Viking Tours Ireland is in Athlone, County Westmeath. Routes here end at Viking Tours Ireland, Castle St, Athlone, Westmeath, using the venue position in this listing.

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Stops near it

The nearest scheduled stop is Castle Street (554621), 80 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.

  • Castle Street 80 m
    bus A1
    Scheduled departures from this stop
  • Luan Gallery 130 m
    buses A2 and 548
    Scheduled departures from this stop
  • Pearse Street 190 m
    bus A1
    Scheduled departures from this stop
  • Northgate St 190 m
    buses A1, A2 and 548
    Scheduled departures from this stop
  • Connaught Street 330 m
    bus A1
    Scheduled departures from this stop

Getting to Athlone covers the journeys into the town itself.

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Where this comes from

Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.

  • Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
    Venue, dates, entry details and official links imported from the Events dataset under CC BY 4.0. Source descriptions are not republished.
  • Viking Tours Ireland · read 22 September 2026
    Programme and visiting details used to write the MyMap visitor guide.

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