Our knowledgeable guides provide an engaging experience, ensuring every visitor leaves with a deeper understanding of Youghal's rich history.

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Highlights of the tour include:

 

St. Mary’s Collegiate Church (c. 1220) – one of the oldest churches in Ireland still in continuous use, filled with medieval carvings and centuries of history.

 

Clock Gate Tower – Youghal’s iconic landmark, once a prison and now a fascinating museum with stunning views across the town and harbour.

 

The Raleigh Quarter – discover the legacy of Sir Walter Raleigh, who lived here and served as mayor, and hear tales of Elizabethan intrigue.

 

The Red House – an elegant Dutch-style merchant’s home showcasing Youghal’s 18th-century prosperity.

 

Tynte’s Castle – a rare surviving urban tower house dating back to the 15th century.

 

Medieval Town Walls – walk along surviving sections of the stone defences that once protected this bustling port.

 

Myrtle Grove – Raleigh’s former residence, where legend has it Ireland’s first potatoes were planted and tobacco was first smoked.

 

The Waterfront & Quays – stroll along the harbour where merchants, sailors, and adventurers set sail for centuries.

 

 

Blending dramatic stories of conquest, trade, and everyday life with breathtaking architecture and riverside views, this tour is the perfect way to experience Youghal’s rich heritage.