At The Heart of The River Shannon

Exploring the Lanesborough area offers a variety of tours. The 4km Woodland Walking Trail provides a peaceful, sheltered experience beside Lough Ree, highlighting local flora and fauna. Alternatively, a combined walking and boat tour includes a short river cruise to Kilnacarrow bog, revealing the region’s industrial heritage. Private Tours are also available, with dining options at local pubs and restaurants.

John Sorohan Tour Guide
Lough Ree Boat Tour
1hr 30m From €20pp

North of Lanesborough Electric Boat Tour

Glide across the Shannon on our electric boat, then step back in time with a visit to a traditional and commercial bog.

Lanesborough Marina
1hr From €15pp

South of Lanesborough Electric Boat Tour

Set off from Lanesborough harbour and cross the wide basin that leads into the southern reaches of Lough Ree.

Woodland Walk
1hr From €10pp

Commons Woodland Walking Tour

Slow down and soak in the peace of our semi-native woodland on this gentle guided walk.

Lanesborough Walking Tour
1hr From €10pp

Lanesborough Town Walking Tour

This guided walking tour of Lanesborough uncovers history, industry, architecture and community.

Tour Group in Lanesborough
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What Happy Visitors Say

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Friedrich Schneider, Germany

“We had a truly perfect day, touring Lanesborough by boat and on foot with John. He is very professional and friendly. The tour gave us the most spectacular views of area’s natural beauty, and we learned interesting historical details and local contemporary stories.”

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Nigel Williamson, UK

“Great day out, we took the Electric Boat Tour, South with John and it was brilliant. He is a knowledgeable and charismatic guide, so informative and fun. There were great views of the surrounding scenery and he provided loads of history and local stories.”

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Michael Jones, Wales

“What a fantastic experience! We booked the Electric Boat Tour with John and he made the trip great! He is an excellent host, engaging and genuinely funny. The stunning scenery was perfectly complemented by his depth of knowledge regarding the local ecology and legends.”

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Lisa Rodrigues, USA

“Highly recommended! We went on a Boat Tour with John, and everything exceeded our expectations. He possesses great energy as a guide, making the info accessible and lively. We enjoyed breathtaking sights of the coastline along with captivating historical anecdotes and unique local facts.”

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Daniel Kelly, Galway

“Brilliant afternoon! We chose the Woodland Walking Tour, guided by John. It was a pleasure from start to finish. John has a real passion for the area, delivering facts that are both educational and entertaining. The town’s landmarks came to life as he shared fascinating local context and folklore.”

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Sam McGrath, Dublin

“We combined Boat and Walking tours with John. He is personable and charismatic and bridges the information between the two tours. We got spectacular perspectives of Lanesborough from both the water and land, filled with deep historical references and charming stories.”

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