Angela's Ashes 1.5hrs Walking Tour
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Limerick, Ireland
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Irish-American author Frank McCourt's life in Limerick, known for his memoir, Angela’s Ashes, on this walking tour. With a local historian, visit McCourt’s former school and explore sites from the movie adaptation of the book. This tour is ideal for those who are interested in literature and academia, as well as those wanting to learn more about Limerick.
- Learn about Frank McCourt, his background, and family
- Explore Limerick with a local historian guide
- This tour is ideal for both new and returning visitors to Limerick
- Literature enthusiasts will enjoy this closer look at the famous memoir
What's Included
- Escorted Guide
- LunchFood & Drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Limerick City Gallery of ArtCarnegie Building, Pery Square, Prior's-Land, Limerick, V94 E67F, Ireland
Your Guide will be standing in front the Entrance to the Art Gallery on the footpath.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Limerick
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Limerick
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Limerick
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Limerick
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Limerick
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Limerick
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Limerick
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 20 reviews
Terry_V, Oct 2025
We came to Limerick to learn more about Frank McCourt. Frank is a distant relative whom we had the opportunity to meet in 2006. We wanted to have more of a sense of where he grew up. While enjoying the beauty of contemporary Limerick, we were also able to move back in time with the help of our guide, Joe Coleman. He brought to life the places and times experienced by Frank. His depth of knowledge, the result of diligent personal research, brought the Limerick of Frank's day into focus. He made the tour an exceptional and worthwhile experience! We look forward to learning more about Limerick and Ireland through a book he has written, Down by the Bare Place.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Terry
Kelly_M, Aug 2024
Angela Ashes been one of my favourite film. It was only right to attend the tour when in Limerick. The tour was hands done one of the best i have attended. Joe was fantastic, his knowledge and reference to the film & book was great, he was so lovely & evem enjoyed a wee refreshment with us.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
So delighted to read this review, Joe will be thrilled too!
Thank you
Mary_D, Aug 2024
Our guide John was absolutely terrific! Having grown up in the area, John knew the place of each detail in the memoir. He also knew the history of Limerick and understood the people who make Angela’s Ashes a masterpiece of storytelling literature. John retold parts of the story with humility and respect. It was a pleasure to walk back through the streets once walked by the McCourt family as they went about their days and lived through their sufferings and their triumphs.
Alexandra_F, Jul 2024
What an incredible tour! Our guide, Joe Coleman, was fantastic and offered us an insight into the book which I couldn’t have imagined. We traced the steps of Frank and his family, making us feel as if we were back in time. Besides the important sites from the book, we also explored parts of the city which were featured in the film, and other important historical sites of Limerick. Joe was knowledgeable and entertaining, and we couldn’t imagine a better guide. Would definitely recommend this tour for those who have read the book or watched the film.
Stephanie_S, Jul 2024
If you’re an Angele’s Ashes and/or Frank McCourt fan you should definitely do this tour. Joe, our tour guide, was great. He was entertaining, accommodating and knowledgeable. In fact, even if you just happen to be in Limerick and you’re looking for some rich history- go on this tour.
Tricia_O, Jun 2023
1 on 1 attention
Such a great tour guide
Very knowledgeable
Knew his history of both Angela’s Ashes and Limerick city
burnettkatie, Nov 2022
Fantastic tour. Our guide Katelyn was SO well-read and knowledgeable and it felt like we were walking around Limerick with a friend. We will be taking more family members on this trip when we return.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you for this amazing review, I know Kathlyn will be thrilled to hear your thoughts! Can't wait to welcome your family next time!
Dustin_D, Nov 2022
The guide never shower. This is my wife's favourite Author and we made a special one night trip to Limerick to see to this tour and nobody showed up. Viator has never responded to our emails either.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Hi Dustin. I am very disappointed with your review as you were met by out guide Damian & the tour did operate. You messaged me on the day to say you were a few minutes late & I sent you Damians number to help. I can only assume you forgot this since your tour was on October 12th which was some time ago? I am disappointed you have forgotten this tour already considering it was your wife's favourite author.
Monika_S, Aug 2021
It had long been my dream to see the places that Frank McCourt described and it was all the better for having a knowledgeable guide to help me do just that. Tadhg O'Brien was excellent, very kind to phone beforehand to make sure I could find the meeting point, he even had a spare umbrella for me! He is a great storyteller, he knows what he is talking about, a very good choice it was. Really recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you so much, it was my pleasure to show you Limerick!
Thomas_A, May 2024
Guiden var fantastiskt kunnig och lätt att förstå även med våra bristande språkkunskaper. Toppbetyg till guiden. Tyvärr mins vi inte hans namn.
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