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Overview

We love Dublin and we love showing people around Dublin; the city who's long and illustrious story we are proud to be part of. Each of us is an actor, a writer, a musician or an artist of some description, offering a unique account of our beloved city, its people, its history and its stories. We will show you some of the absolute ‘must sees’ in Dublin, like Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral and Trinity College, and also some of the city’s forgotten corners and hidden gems; always from our own unique perspective, with an insight and knowledge we feel we’re uniquely placed to give you.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We meet outside The Old Storehouse Pub on Crown Alley, which is on Crown Alley, in the heart of Temple Bar: between the Ha'Penny Bridge and Central Plaza

End Point

End point

We finish up our tour directly outside the front gate of Ireland's oldest and most famous college; Trinity College.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Temple Bar
We start off in the centre of Temple Bar and also loop back through another part, a bit later on in the tour. We'll give you a bit of history about one of Dublin's famous cultural centres, as well as a few of our favourite places to visit in your time here.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Dublin Castle
From Viking origins, through conquest and occupation, all the way to Ireland's hard-fought for independence, Dublin Castle has always been close to the centre of it all. We'll explore the grounds of this famous old complex, bringing you through the role it has played in Irish History, some of the famous characters who have frequented the place over the centuries and also point out some of its lesser-spotted curiosities
Duration: 20 mins
3. Christ Church Cathedral
Right at the heart of Dublin for 1,000 years, Christ Church Cathedral is teeming with history and wonder. The tomb of Strongbow, the heart of Lorcan O'Toole, The Cat & The Rat, we'll tell you all about this famous old building and give you some of our favourite ways it has found a place in Dublins canon of lore
Duration: 10 mins
4. Smock Alley Theatre 1662
Ireland's oldest theatre has stood in Temple Bar since 1662, its long and storied life has seen it go from Theatre Royal to Catholic Church and back to theatre again. Great patron of some of Irelands finest writers, directors and actors (including a number of our own guides) we will explore the role this fascinating building has played in the areas history.
Duration: 10 mins
5. The Temple Bar Pub
Ireland's most famous and photographed pub, an instagram must. We'll walk you past Dublin's most widely-known watering hole and who knows, we might even give you the names of a few other places to check out while you're here.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Ha'penny Bridge
Star of a million postcards (and instagram posts, for that matter), Dublin's famous Georgian gem of a footbridge has been straddling the River Liffey since 1816. We'll tell you all about its history, from its connection to the battle of Waterloo, all the way to fender guitars and everything in between.
Duration: 10 mins
7. O'Connell Bridge
A bridge wider than it is long, we'll cover some of the historic things that it has bore witness to, some of the nation-defining events that happen only yards away, as well as the great man that it was named after
Duration: 10 mins
8. College Green
The old centre of Georgian Dublin, flanked on either side by beautiful buildings, we'll point out some of the lesser-mentioned oddities of this famous old thoroughfare.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Trinity College Dublin
Ireland's oldest and most famous college, renowned for its beautiful library which houses (amongst other things) the Book Of Kells and the Brian Boru Harp. We'll finish up directly outside this revered and storied old campus.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

A comprehensive introduction to Dublin & Irish History with a fully accredited guide

Expert Guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Original Dublin

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