Walk Dublin’s Medieval Walls Viking History and Local Stories

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This 18-stops self-guided audio tour takes you through the medieval Dublin, following the original Viking settlement and the 13th-century Norman city walls.

You’ll start at Dublin Castle and trace the footprint of the old walled city. Along the way, you’ll visit key landmarks like St. Audoen’s Church, the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin, and Christchurch Cathedral, built on the site of an earlier Viking church. Also walk through Temple Bar, discovering its history long before it became Dublin’s cultural quarter.

Highlights include:

Dublin Castle and the medieval power centre
Original sections of the Norman city walls
St. Audoen’s Church and medieval streets
Christchurch Cathedral and Viking origins
Temple Bar’s historic streets
The River Liffey and the Poddle meeting point
The Ha’penny Bridge

How it works:

Download the tour app (free, iOS and Android)
Follow the GPS map and listen as you walk
Pause, rewind, revisit anytime

No guide to wait for. No group to follow.

What's Included

Easy to use app
Ben will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the Exploro app
Compatible with both iOS and Android
Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
In-person Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
City Hall

This is the start point of your audio tour.

End point
The Ha'penny Bridge Inn

You will conclude your audio tour on this bridge. Then you are free to explore the city on your own.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    City Hall

    Its history begins with its construction between 1769 and 1779 as the Royal Exchange.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    On the wall to our right is an impression of the oldest known map of Dublin.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Find a good spot and listen to the story.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Taking a moment to stop and peer in and down, you will make out the shape that is the remnants of a stone tower.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Temple Bar

    This famous and popular district is best summarised in the three words from the Irish language; ceol, ól and craic – meaning music, drink and fun.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Ha'penny Bridge

    Well, that’s it! We have completed our tour of Medieval Dublin.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Exploro - Dublin

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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