Guided Tour

EBike Guided Hertiage Tour

This isn’t just a bike tour. It’s an immersive journey through one of the most storied corners of Ireland, guided by the people who know it best. Your ride begins with Brian, your eBike guide, before arriving at Westport Heritage Centre where local historian Brona takes over. Brona brings history to life through physical artefacts, original maps, and rare photographs — painting a vivid picture of how people lived, worked, suffered, and endured along the shores of Clew Bay.

Key Topics of Interest

History & Culture

Westport Quay & Heritage Centre

Arrive at the historic harbour and into the Westport Heritage Centre, where local historian Brona leads you through an exhibition of real artefacts, maps, and photographs. Here, history becomes tangible — the past comes alive in your hands.

History & Culture

Legends & Stories

Grace O’Malley — The Pirate Queen

Discover the extraordinary story of Gráinne Mhaol — Grace O’Malley — the 16th-century chieftain, seafarer, and pirate queen who ruled the waters of the west. Learn of her audacious voyage to the court of Queen Elizabeth I in London, and her enduring legacy on these very waters.

Legends & Stories

Living History

The Famine & Its Legacy

Hear the real, unvarnished story of An Gorta Mór — the Great Famine — and its devastating impact on Mayo. Brona illuminates how families in this very community faced impossible choices, and how thousands departed from this very harbour to begin new lives in North America.