Location: Athlone
Top Things to do in Athlone
What to do and see in Athlone, Province of Leinster: The Best Tours
Athlone (/æθˈloʊn/; Irish: Baile Átha Luain, meaning "town of Luan's ford") is a town on the River Shannon near the southern shore of Lough Ree in Ireland. It is the second most populous town in the Midlands Region with a population of 21,349 in the 2016 census, and is considered the commercial capital of the Midlands.
Restaurants in Athlone
1. Private Luxury Whiskey Trail: Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin City for one day as we take you on a private whiskey adventure to the midlands of Ireland, to the real Irish countryside. As you cruise through rural Ireland, enjoy lively conversation with your Whiskey Specialist Host before arriving at Kilbeggan Distillery, one of Ireland’s oldest distilleries which is still producing their world famous Kilbeggan whiskey. We stop in a great little town after our tour and tasting at Kilbeggan called Athlone, home to Ireland's oldest pub - Sean's. They love whiskey so much at Sean's that they have 2 of their own brands! We'll try them after you've had a bit of free time in Athlone to explore / grab some lunch. Then onto Tullamore Distillery for tour of the working distillery and tasting. We'll have you back in Dublin in the early evening.
Inclusions: A wide variety of Irish whiskey sampled on tour, Admissions to the whiskey stops, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Admissions to distilleries with tastings
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By kevincX4472FA
I organized a virtual whiskey tasting for our key customers. John Callely was an incredible host and storyteller - not too mention that he knows everything there is to know about whiskey. I'd highly recommend him for your next corporate event.
2. Athlone Whiskey Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
On the Athlone Whiskey Walking Tour, you will fully discover the centuries-old tradition of whiskey production in Athlone that encapsulates over 270 years of whiskey heritage and enjoy a few local tipples along the way! Athlone was once a bustling hub of distilleries and brewery's. The earliest record of distilling in Athlone can be traced back as far as 1740 and brewing can be traced back to the 1730's! On this walking tour, we will delve into the fascinating history associated with the distilling industry in Athlone that dates back as far as 1740! We will journey through a range of Irish whiskeys along the way and discover what makes them so unique.
Inclusions: 3 Whiskey Tastings and handmade chocolate samples., Local Knowledgeable Tour Guide
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Reviewed By DrLeeW
Dierdre is awesome, we so enjoyed this tour. My wife and I and her parents arranged a private tour- it was well worth it.
3. Cliffs of Moher Private Day Tour - A Little Gem Experience (Prices per group)
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Little Gem Tours specialise in creating unique, private experiences of Ireland. Our Cliffs of Moher & Burren tour takes in the main highlights along with off the beaten path travel along the journey. From the majestic Cliffs of Moher to the hidden gems such as Rock of Dunamase or Corcmore Abbey this private day tour takes you to the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional Driver Guide, All tolls & taxes.
Exclusions: Lunch, Activity Entrance Fees
Reviewed By pauladwyer
We took a 12 day private tour of Ireland with Little Gem back in 2019 and it was the best travel experience of our lives. We were an extended family of 12 and had all generations of travellers. Little Gem provided a perfect experience from the start. Private tour planner Rosie worked with us on every detail of our travels and customized the perfect tour for us. Our driver guide was incredible and knew all the best spots to take us away from the tour coaches. Each night we stayed in amazing local accommodations including some very swanky 5* castles as well as a lovely farm stay and B&B's. We would highly recommend Little Gem Private Tours of Ireland!!
4. Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay Experience - History music & Ireland's oldest pub
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
'Cliffs of Moher & Galway bay Experience' by ChaperoneVIP Private Tours is a comprehensive day out of Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way where not only will you experience Galway bay and the rugged beauty of the famous Liscannor Cliffs and dramatic coastlines but you will also learn of many key events in Irish history as we do not waste any time during our full day. My Tour motto is: History - Music - The Craic (fun) - Guinness! Before we part ways you'll have - - a locals insights into Ireland and what makes us unique. - a good understanding of Irish history from the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish famine, Irish life & culture and what makes a PERFECT Guinness!! - you will learn the basics of the Irish language and a cúpla focal. - a collection of high quality digital photos as I am your personal candid photographer for the day! Tours are conducted in a highly personal and professional manner by myself unless explicitly stated. See you in Ireland, Éamonn ChaperoneVIP Private Tours.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Still or sparkling, cool or ambient., Chocolate is provided for my guests., Cliffs of Moher admission, Glass of Guinness or Tea/coffee, Irish music history lesson - learn about local Irish history via Irish traditional song.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By Kwumphred
Unfortunately due to COVID, our trip to IRELAND was canceled. However, I still wanted to leave a review to give praise to Eamonn. He was so incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind during all of our correspondence. I would recommend him just based on his honesty and integrity, he returned our deposit plus supplied me with websites to gain more information for our trip. I can't wait to get to Dublin to meet him and rely on his expertise to see the country. He made the trip planning seamless and stress-free! 5 stars well deserved.
5. Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Whiskey Distillery Excursion
Spend a day sampling some of the finest whisky on this distillery tour! Drive to the Hidden Heartlands of Ireland and to the river Shannon. Travelling into the centre of Ireland, your first stop will be to Kilbeggan Distillery for a guided tour. Kilbeggan Distillery produces Lockes Whiskey which has been on this site for a few centuries and boasts old machinery and traditions as you see the whiskey making process in full. Your route takes you a little further west to Lough Ree and a nice pub lunch in the sleepy little village of Glasson. After lunch, you will be brought into the historical town of Athlone where you can drop into Ireland's and possibly the oldest working pub in the world, 'Sean's Bar'. Sean's Bar now boasts its own whiskey and you will learn a little about Lough Ree and its connection to the origins of whiskey making. Passing by Athlone Castle and the River Shannon, you will finish up enjoying a tour at the Tullamore Dew Whiskey Distillery.
Inclusions: A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places, Private transport throughout the tour, Hotel pick-up, Bottled Water, Time for lunch
Exclusions: Price of lunch is paid on the day, Gratuities (optional)
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