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The “Dublin Shortest and Funniest History of Ireland Tour” combines compelling storytelling, humour, and Dublin’s most important landmarks to showcase both the serious and not-so-serious side of Irish history.
This immersive 2.5-hour guided walking tour offers one of the most entertaining and accessible introductions to Ireland’s fascinating past. Beginning at Christ Church Cathedral, guests are introduced to ancient Celtic Ireland, early Christianity, and medieval Dublin.
The journey continues through Viking Dublin along the River Liffey before exploring British rule, rebellion, and political power at Dublin Castle. Crossing to O’Connell Street, the tour reaches its emotional high point at the GPO, where the Easter Rising and the birth of modern Ireland are brought to life in clear and engaging historical context.
The tour concludes at Trinity College and the National Museum of Ireland, exploring Irish culture, education, identity, and unforgettable characters along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. MEETING PLACE: Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch, Christchurch Pl, Dublin, D08 REK7, Ireland. MEETING POINT: Meet our first-class Dublin guide outside to the right of the Hotel main entrance. Please do not block the entrance.
Itinerary
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1Christ Church Cathedral
Introduction to ancient Ireland, early Christianity, and the foundations of Irish society. Discover the story of Dublin’s oldest cathedral, located in the heart of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Learn about Viking settlement, trade, and the founding of Dublin as a Norse city. Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings and uncover Dublin’s rich history with your expert guide.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Dublin Castle
Explore the chapter of the Anglo-Norman invasion, medieval Ireland, and centuries of English rule. Originally built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland for 700 years. On this fully guided exterior tour, see the original 13th century Record & Octagonal Towers, the Upper & Lower State Yards and their architectural highlights. Led by an expert local English-speaking guide who will unveil incredible secrets including tales of intrigue and mystery, this tour is a ""must do"" for anyone interested in the history of Ireland. Enjoy and added bonus on this magnificent tour of the 13th century Castle to visit the Castle Gardens, which is the very location where the first Vikings landed in Dublin in 795 AD. Today it is a magnificent Celtic inspired landscaped lawn. (This tour does not visit the Castle Apartments)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4College Green
The story of Irish Parliament, limited self-rule, and the Act of Union. Continue your journey through Dublin’s beating heart, College Green—once home to Parliament and still home to Trinity College.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5GPO Museum
Hear stories of the Great Famine, Irish nationalism, the Easter Rising, and the struggle for independence. Visit the General Post Office, the headquarters of the 1916 Easter Rising, and learn about the events that changed Irish history.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Trinity College Dublin
Learn about the Protestant Ascendancy, education, class, and cultural identity. Stop at Trinity College to hear your guide share stories of its significance and rich history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your guide will point out the museum’s main highlights before you explore at your own pace. Complete your History of Ireland tour with the exhibits of the National Museum.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths or sidewalks or curbs will have suitable ramps.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths or sidewalks or curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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