Walking Introduction to Dublin and Ireland

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About this activity

Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Dublin, Ireland’s capital. From the medieval grandeur of Christ Church Cathedral, where the Viking ruins meet stunning Gothic architecture, to historic Dublin Castle, witness to the rise and fall of empire. Then onto Temple Bar, where culture and nightlife collide, and, finally, the tranquil and elegant squares of Georgian Dublin.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Dublin Bespoke Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Christ Church Cathedral admission fee paid on site if doing an internal visit

Itinerary

St. Audoen's Church

10 min

We'll meet at Dublinia and walk over to St. Audoen's, Dublin’s oldest parish church dating back to 1180, and the major religious centre in medieval merchant life.
Christ Church Cathedral

20 min Admission not included

Walk over to Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin’s oldest cathedral, founded by King Sitric Silkenbeard in 1030, and restored by Dublin’s largest whiskey distiller in the 1870s. Architecturally the cathedral is a remarkable example of the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic.
Dublin Castle

45 min Admission not included

Cross over to Dublin Castle, established by King John in the early 1200s. The castle remained the seat of English power in Ireland from then until the handover of power to the newly independent Irish state in 1922, following the War of Independence. We will visit Dubhlinn Gardens, the site of the original Viking settlement, and from where Dublin gets its name, as well as the internal courtyards.
Temple Bar

20 min

Walk the cobbled stones of Temple Bar, an eclectic mixture of cultural and nightlife venues, exploring its vibrant and rich street art in its streets and alleys.
Bank of Ireland

Passing by

A masterpiece of Palladian architecture, it was, on its opening, the first purpose built bi-cameral parliament in the world.
Trinity College Dublin

10 min

Established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I it is Ireland’s oldest university, and home to the famous Book of Kells and the Long Room Library. As we cross the Front Square, we'll admire some remarkable examples of Georgian architecture.
Merrion Square

15 min

Walk to Merrion Square, a fully intact Georgian Square dating from the 1760s and an example of 18th century urban planning.

In the square’s park, we'll visit the statue of Oscar Wilde, the renowned 19th century playwright whose family home sits opposite at 1 Merrion Square.
Leinster House

Passing by

One of the great aristocratic Georgian Houses and currently home to the Irish parliament. Next door, we will see Government Buildings, a fine example of colonial architecture and one of the last government buildings erected under British rule.
St Stephens Green

10 min

We'll finish at the largest Georgian square in the city and explore some of its art installations and sculptures which commemorate aspects of Irish history (eg. Famine, 1798, 1916 Rebellion).