About Westport Walking Tours

Westport Walking Tours strives to make every visit to Westport that bit more enjoyable. We provide fun enjoyable light hearted tours of one of Ireland’s most beautiful Georgian towns, all while offering excellent value for money.

Our Story

Westport Walking Tours was set up by brothers Stephen and Alan Clarke, whose father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather all came from Westport. Their Great Grandfather Edward O’Malley received a gold medal for rescuing 94 Achill islanders during the Clew Bay Disaster in 1894. Their grandfather, PJ. Verdon Clarke, showed Princess Grace of Monaco around Clew bay in 1961, which marked the start of commercial tourism in Westport. 

Shortly after Princess Graces visit, he and a few other local businessmen set up the WTO (Westport Tourism Organization), a voluntary body with the aim of promoting tourism in Westport. Stephen is the 3rd generation of the Clarke family involved in the WTO today. 

Stephen and Alan grew up hearing all the wonderful stories about their ancestors and always had an interest in the history of Westport. Stephen is certified in Tour Guiding and Heritage and loves showing people around beautiful Westport. Alan looks after their sales, marketing and media advertising. 

He is an ambassador for Mayo tourism with his wonderful videos of the area, not only for Westport Walking Tours, but for County Mayo in general. The boys get their inspiration from their uncle, Martin Macrossan, the legend of Derry. 

Martin set up Derry City Tours in the 1990s, and in 2013 while wearing his famous yellow jacket, he received the “Tourism Hero Award” from the Northern Ireland Tourism Board. Sadly, Martin passed away suddenly in 2015. His legacy lives on everyday with the yellow jacket tours around Westport Town. Stephen set up Westport Walking Tours in 2015 offering only walking tours around historic Westport. 

Since then, the Westport Tours brand has grown in size year in year out and now offers tours of all shapes and sizes. In 2019 and again in 2022 Westport Walking Tours won the Gold award from CIE Tours being voted the best walking tour on the island of Ireland in a survey of over 25,000 CIE guests. Our tours are now the NO.1 Tour and Activity in Westport on Trip Advisor.

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Meet Our Team

A team of passionate local guides dedicated to sharing the history, culture, and hidden stories of Westport with fun and unforgettable tours.

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Stephen Clarke

Stephen started Westport Tours in 2015 to share his love for Westport through fun, light-hearted tours that capture the town’s history and charm.

Darren Cawley

Darren Cawley

Stephen started Westport Tours in 2015 to share his love for Westport through fun, light-hearted tours that capture the town’s history and charm.

Deirdre McGuirk

Deirdre McGuirk

Stephen started Westport Tours in 2015 to share his love for Westport through fun, light-hearted tours that capture the town’s history and charm.

Martin Hughes

Martin Hughes

Stephen started Westport Tours in 2015 to share his love for Westport through fun, light-hearted tours that capture the town’s history and charm.

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Tours Completed

5000+

Happy Customers

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Awards Received

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Years In Service

What Our Guests Say

Take a look at what people say about Westport Walking Tour.

  • star ratingDarren was a superb guide, full of knowledge and he has a lovely friendly way and sense of humour!
    The food was wonderful as was the company and, of course,... read more

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    November 27, 2022

    star ratingWalk, Talk, Eat Repeat - A walking tour with a diffrence. The perfect opportunity to explore Westport with some history and a lot of laughs thrown in . The passion of all the cafe/restaurants/tour guide... read more

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    November 27, 2022

    star ratingWalking and Food Tour, just do it! - Everything, Darren our guide was really informative and a lot of fun! We did the food tour and every stop was a feast for the sense’s and a reason to... read more

    Fiona Q
    November 27, 2022
  • star ratingBest way to see and learn about the beautiful town of Westport. - Our guide Darren was fabulous. Born and raised in the town he seemed to know everyone and everything about this lovely place. We spent a lovely leisurely hour... read more

    129luannc
    October 12, 2022

    star ratingWestport Food Trail - The whole experience was wonderful the food trail plus the historical information of the town
    Our guide Deirdre had a wealth of knowledge which she shared with us in... read more

    333carmelk
    September 29, 2022

    star ratingStart out hungry! - We did the Westport walking food tour on a beautiful summers day in August. It was a fun thing to do as a bunch of friends. We valued the ... read more

    Mairead S
    September 7, 2022
  • star ratingI would highly recommend you put the food tour as first on your list once in town! It gives great insight into local favourites, not only is the food brilliant... read more

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    August 4, 2022

    star ratingGreat tour - Great food tour to experienced hidden gem and find great local food, Martin tour guide was keep us entertain with his knowledges about history of Mayo Westport town

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    July 28, 2022

    star ratingGreat way to see westport town - Really enjoyable and informative tour. Martin our guide was really knowledge and very personable which made this a very enjoyable walk. Great local tips and really nice way to see... read more

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    July 26, 2022
  • star ratingA great introduction to. Westport - My wife and I did a walking tour with Deirdre last week. It is a great way to get to know the town and its history. Deirdre was a very... read more

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    July 17, 2022

    star ratingGreat one hour walking tour of Westport! - Great way to familiarise yourself with the history and layout of the town of Westport. Our guide Deirdre was friendly, knowledgeable, interesting and very easy to understand. Good advice re... read more

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    July 7, 2022

    star ratingReally worth your time to take this tour - Deidre led us through the fascinating streets of Westport and recommended many business led by locals that our group took to heart.

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    June 3, 2022

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