Dublin Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour

2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: WalknTours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Go at your own pace. The tour never expires. Go anytime, it's all outside.
Included: Location Aware, GPS Navigated, Hands Free Experience.
Included: Smartphone Guided Walking Tour on our walking tour app in Dublin

Not included

Not included: No Food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all on our walking tour app and outside

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

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.
James Joyce Statue

5 min

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.
Jim Larkin Statue

5 min

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.
Stop 4

5 min

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.
The O'Connell Monument

5 min

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.
Stop 6

5 min

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.
Stop 7

Passing by

What historic events happened here? Take the tour to find out
Trinity College Dublin

10 min

You'll stop outside the historic university and learn it's story and what's the deal with the statue.
Molly Malone Statue

10 min

Who was Molly? Well, she has quite the story and statue. Take the tour to see it and learn more.
Stop 10

10 min

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
Temple Bar

5 min

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
Stop 12

5 min

Wooo Hooo, love lane, why is it called love lane? What will you find here? You better take the tour to find out.
Stop 13

5 min

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.
Four Courts

Passing by

What's four courts? YOu'll know all about it after the tour
The Brazen Head

5 min

Historic and you might want to stop by here for a meal some time.
St. Audoen's Church

10 min

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.
Dublin

35 min

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.
The Spire

5 min

What's the story of The Spire? How did it get here? What was here before it? Learn all about it on the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Using your ticket

Below are the instructions to take the tour. Please read :)

Thank you for booking the Dublin Downtown Historic Walking Tour.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code joyce9753 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code joyce9753

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code joyce9753

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Dublin (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Dublin Historic Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code joyce9753

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside the Dublin Portal at N Earl St, North City, Dublin, Ireland and press play. It's next to the James Joyce statue.

If you have questions call/text US +1 888-959-7789 (this works in any country) or email [email protected]