AVOCA TOURS

Who we are

Avoca Tours is located in one of Europe’s most beautiful locations the Avoca River Valley. With its forested valleys, flowing rivers and streams, quiet country roads and picturesque villages it has to be seen to be believed.

Avoca Tours is hosting a range of walks and other activities in Wicklow including:

• "Avoca Vale, mines and Mottee Stone Walk combining forest paths and panoramic views with one of the high points, the Mars like landscape of the long abandoned Avoca Mines, and the real possibility of spotting a Red Kite! €25 per person.

• Storytelling Nights which includes a four course meal taking place on Thursdays and Saturdays from the start of June at 7.30pm in Fitzgerald's Pub, Avoca made famous in the TV series Ballykissangel - €45 per person.

• For those more energetic, a guided ascent to Lugnaquillia, Co Wicklow is an option which takes place on Saturdays starting 21st May - €75 per person.

• May Day Walk (Labour Day!) at 12noon on Monday 2nd May. This is a two hour guided walk of the Avoca Mines remembering the working conditions of the Avoca Miners and their families, the accidents and deaths in the mines over the years. €15 pp.

To get more information on the treasure hunt and the other walks or activities or to book your place, email Avoca Tours at tours@avoca.com.


What we offer?

• Unique guided walks covering literary, mining and religious themes and historic mansions

• Traditional arts and crafts such as story telling and traditional wood work

• Films trails including locations for Hollywood blockbusters and national TV

• Activity breaks such as adventure cycling, kayaking, art, golf, cooking and more

• Coach tours and Irish country pub tours

• A wide range of accommodation to suit all pockets


Rounded off with unique Irish pub hospitality

All of this is rounded off with Fitzgerald’s Pub, which is famous throughout the British Isles, and beyond as the location of the highly popular TV soap Ballykissangel. Offering a unique blend of Irish 'craic', fine food and wonderful staff we guarantee a memorable holiday event.