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Dublin History Walk: 3-Hour Cultural Experience in Small Group
4.9
36 Ratings
Smock Alley Theatre, 1662
Uncover the true history of Dublin on a 3-hour cultural experience. Engaging guides will dispel stereotypes and reveal hidden stories, making this tour a must-do for curious travelers.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wood Quay Amphitheatre - Wood Quay is the site of the old Viking settlement of Dublin.\nExcavations in the 1970’s produced the discovery of hundreds of medieval dwellings and thousands of ancient objects, including pottery, weapons, coins and leatherwork.\n- Christ Church Cathedral - The cathedral was founded in the early 11th century under the Viking king Sitric Silkenbeard. It was rebuilt in stone in the late 12th century under the Norman, Richard DeClaire, known to the Irish as Strongbow.\n- Temple Bar - Though a modern, thriving centre of tourism and bars, Temple Bar has a rich cultural history dating back to medieval times.\n- Dublin Castle - Originally built in the 13th Century by King John of England, the gardens contain the place where Dublin got its’ name. The castle was also the seat of British rule in Ireland for 700 years.\n- Trinity College Dublin - Founded in 1592 on the site of the old Viking parliament (the Ting), Trinity College is the home of the Book Of kells. It’s past students include Oscar Wilde and W.B Yeats.\n- The Steine - Dedicated to the first ruler of the Kingdom of Dublin, the infamous danish Viking, Ivarr The Boneless. The Steine is a replica of the original longstone, place on the same spot in the 800’s.\n- O’Connell Bridge - Dublin’s widest bridge, dedicated to the ‘Great Liberator’, Daniel O’Connell.\n- An Post General Post Office - The General Post Office building on O’Connell Street was the starting point of the 1916 Irish Rebellion.\n- The Custom House Visitor Centre - Built in 1781, Customs House is one of the most beautiful buildings in Dublin. It bears the scars of the bloody Irish Civil War of 1922, in the form of bullet holes and shell markings.\n- The Famine Sculptures - Though usually called the ‘Great Hunger’ in Ireland, the Irish famine of the 1840’s is known the world over. Here you will learn about the reasons it happened and the long lasting effects it had on the people of Ireland.\n- The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story - Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a three masted barque ship used to take the starving from Ireland to Canada and North America, during the worst years of the Great Hunger.\n- Oscar Wilde House - Birthplace of Oscar Wilde.\n- Merrion Square - In the heart of ‘Georgian Dublin’, Meriion Square has been to home to many famous Irish people, including Oscar Wilde, Daniel O’Connell and W.B Yeats. Centred with a beautiful park, containing monuments and statues, the square is also home to the Government buildings, the National Gallery and The Natural History Museum of Ireland.\n- St Stephens Green - The largest of the five Georgian parks in Dublin City, Stephen’s Green is alive with nature and history. Facing the world famous Shelbourne Hotel, it has been at centre of Dublin’s modern history since the 18th century.
What's Included
- All applicable fees and taxes included
Additional Information
Each of our tour guides hails from Dublin, boasting an extensive knowledge in the realms of history, culture, architecture, and entertainment. Your tour is guaranteed to be captivating and interactive, encouraging inquiries and amusement. You’ll be privy to more information than what is provided in conventional guidebooks or tourist websites. Our tours are constantly updated to include newly discovered historical and genealogical information.
We’re committed to challenging stereotypes, misconceptions, and untruths about our city, its residents, and our nation.
Location
Smock Alley Theatre, 1662
Exchange Street Lower
We meet at the Viking Long Boat Sculpture on the south quays, near Temple Bar. Right by Smock Alley Theatre.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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Janelle_m
Jun 8, 2024
Entertaining and informative walking tour of Dublin history - This was a wonderful tour to learn about the history of Dublin. This tour was scheduled for a Saturday morning but two of the ten family members had a cancelled flight from the United States and arrived a day late and would have missed the tour. The company was very accommodating and rescheduled the tour for Tuesday so everyone could attend. Keith, our tour guide, was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable, personable and funny and made the entire tour very enjoyable. Three hours went by very fast. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Lindsey_m
Jun 7, 2024
Great tour, tons of info! - I had a great tour with Keith! He’s very knowledgeable and personable. I learned so many facts and tidbits about the local history as well as Irish culture and language.
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Natalie_c
Jun 5, 2024
Excellent tour! - Excellent tour! Informative and entertaining. We were lucky that another part of our group cancelled and we were treated to a “tour for two”! :)
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Pim_b
May 31, 2024
Three hours of walking in Dublin that flew by. - Keith (can't recall or spell his Irish name) did a fantastic job showing us all the important and interesting sites, his knowledge form a historic and genetic perspective was amazing. We walked a lot but it was not excessive and mos the distances between points of interest were relatively short. The group was very small which gave that much more opportunity to ask questions and for him to address more personal interests. Certainly can highly recommend.
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Gloria_c
May 21, 2024
GPC - Keith was excellent! He is entertaining, very knowledgeable and and enjoyable. Highly recommend his tour
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Patricia_w
Apr 27, 2024
Awesome Dublin City Tour - Keith was an awesome guide. So knowledgeable and engaging. He made our stay in Dublin extra special.
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Kathleen_l
Apr 26, 2024
Brilliant tour - Excellent tour guide. Highly knowledgeable about Ireland and its history. Thank you ‘Keith’. Today will remain in my memory.
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Joe
Apr 26, 2024
A “must”walking tour of Dublin - Our guide Keith was both friendly and extremely informative. Gave us a terrific insight into Irelands history and origins. Would highly recommend
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Jennifer_d
Apr 19, 2024
Wonderful insight into Dublin’s history - Keith was wonderful, 3 hours flew by and I loved learning about Dublin’s rich history from a local. The tour ended right near the EPIC museum which was my next stop! Would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you!
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Penelope_b
Apr 15, 2024
Keith is a great Guide of... - Keith is a great Guide of the city and its history . We had a very good time and enjoyed the tour. We learned many interesting New facts
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