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Welcome to the Historic Dublin Tour, an experience that’s more than just a walk. It’s a step back in time and a dive into the essence of this incredible city. Every street we stroll down, every building we pass, holds a piece of the puzzle that has been coming together for centuries. As we walk together, you’ll hear about the legends that shaped this city, meet characters who’ve left their mark on its history, and uncover secrets hidden in plain sight. You’ll see this city through the eyes of those who lived here centuries ago and those who call it home today. Go at your own pace. The tour is smartphone guided, using GPS, and plays as you walk.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts next to the James Joyce Statue at the Dublin Portal. You'll hear the story of James Joyce, his stories and history. You'll then be guided step by step through Dublin discovering it's history.
The tour ends at this historic City Hall where you'll not only see the site you'll hear about the history and revolutions that happened on it's steps.
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The tour ends at this historic City Hall where you'll not only see the site you'll hear about the history and revolutions that happened on it's steps.
Admission ticket free -
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The tour starts next to the James Joyce Statue at the Dublin Portal. You'll hear the story of James Joyce, his stories and history. You'll then be guided step by step through Dublin discovering it's history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The statue is a tribute to his crucial role in the nineteen thirteen Dublin Lockout, where he fought for the rights of unskilled workers to join unions.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
He was an Irish physician, journalist, and politician who made a huge difference in Dublin’s history. The statue was erected in eighteen seventy-nine, just a few years after his passing.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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His efforts of fighting for Ireland’s Catholic majority led to the Catholic Emancipation Act of eighteen twenty-nine, a major win for religious freedom.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Palace Bar, a Victorian pub, has been a Dublin gem since eighteen twenty-three. Over the years, it has become a beloved spot for writers, journalists, and intellectuals. In the nineteen forties and fifties, it was the go-to place for staff from the Irish Times, including its editor, R.M. Smyllie.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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What historic events happened here? Take the tour to find out
Admission ticket free -
6Trinity College Dublin
You'll stop outside the historic university and learn it's story and what's the deal with the statue.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Molly Malone Statue
Who was Molly? Well, she has quite the story and statue. Take the tour to see it and learn more.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8College Green
You'll walk down college green and see a few sites along the way and learn their story. Look at you! You'll be so smart
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Temple Bar
Famous? yes it is, and you don't want to miss it and it's story. So come on, take the tour and let's discover Dublin
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Wooo Hooo, love lane, why is it called love lane? What will you find here? You better take the tour to find out.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Vikings in Dublin? Yes, they have a long history here, find out more on the tour. Or don't, and forever be regretful you didn't.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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What's four courts? YOu'll know all about it after the tour
Admission ticket free -
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Historic and you might want to stop by here for a meal some time.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13St. Audoen's Church
As the oldest surviving medieval church in Dublin, the church’s very foundations may rest on an even older church, as evidenced by the "Lucky Stone," a ninth-century grave-slab housed in its porch, believed to have been part of a previous parish dedicated to Saint Columcille, the patron saint of poets and scholars.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Dublin
The tour will guide you through the streets of Dublin step by step, sharing it's history, pointing out it's sites and uncovering it's stories.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15The Spire
What's the story of The Spire? How did it get here? What was here before it? Learn all about it on the tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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