Irish History and Heritage: National Museum and National Gallery

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Ireland’s cultural and historical legacy on a privately guided visit to the National Gallery of Ireland and the National Museum of Ireland.

Your experience begins in the gallery, where a carefully curated selection of paintings offers nuanced perspectives on Ireland’s shifting political, social, and economic identity. Moving on to the museum, we'll examine the origins of human settlement on the island and encounter exceptional artefacts from its pre-Celtic and Celtic eras, including the Bronze Age gold (the most important collection in Europe) and Irish Insular art.

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
National Gallery of Ireland

Meet inside the internal courtyard of the museum.

End point
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    In the National Gallery we will discover paintings reflecting insights into Ireland’s evolving political, social and economic landscape: Ireland, not just through the lens of history, but through the eyes of those who lived it. We will stop for coffee before heading onto the National Museum.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    In the National Museum we will follow the emergence of habitation in Ireland, and discover early treasures from the pre-Celtic and Celtic past, including the Bronze Age gold and Christian artefacts from Irish monasteries.

    1 hour 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Dublin Bespoke Tours
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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