Guided Tours

People come to Lough Gur for its beauty and tranquillity but many more want to find out more about this magical place.  In response to this demand, local historian Michael Quinlan established the Lough Gur Guides to allow others access to the wonderful history, folkore and archaelogy of the place.

There is now a core team of approximately 10 trained guides who can show you the most historical sites in the area and who will

pass on their knowledge to you in a friendly and informative manner.  Questions are always welcome to help further your understanding.

A wide variety of tours are available from general group tours held from mid June to mid August to more personalised tours depending on your own requirements. 

Lough Gur Tour with Red Vikings Tours
Departs every Sunday at 10.15am ( from the Bank centre in Limerick city) returning at approximately 2pm.

Your guided tour begins with a trip through the countryside passing by Ballyneety, Rockstown Castle and Herberstown.  Enjoy a guided walking tour of Lough Gur and see the wonderful sites such as ‘The Spectacles’, Carrigcrothera, Bourchiers castle, Bolin Island, Crannóg, the Wishing Seat and the Lime Kiln. Take time to wander through the visitor center with their many wonderful exhibits.  Depart and move towards Grange to stop and see the Giants Grave and the famous Grange Stone Circle. 

Our final stop is at a traditional Irish pub called Reardon’s for refreshments or perhaps some light lunch before our journey home. For more details and bookings contact Viking tours 061 353 033 or click here

For further information or to book a tour please contact Michael Quinlan on 087 2739199 or  087 2852022 and prepare to be enchanted by the magic and history surrounding Lough Gur.

Guided walks will commence on Sunday mornings from Sunday August 7th. Meet your qualified guide at 11am at the Heritage centre at Lough Gur 061 385186.