A Self Guided Walking Tour of Dublin's Docklands

About This Tour

On this self-guided audio tour, you will journey through 200 years of Irish heroes, heartache and dynamic national change. Trace the story of the city’s industry with Jack Redmond, a Dublin local, and follow the ebbs and flows that shaped the renowned Irish diaspora, spreading its influence far and wide.

Jack will guide you through some chapters of the city‘s past and present. We‘ll pass George‘s Dock, a former working dock that was filled in 1927. You‘ll learn about how this area was created as we walk alongside the River Liffey, taking in various monuments, including the Triumphal Arch and the Famine Memorial. You‘ll meet some of the first Dubliners and most beloved figures in Irish history. You‘ll see the evolution of this area, epitomized by the headquarters of multinational tech companies based in 18th century warehouses and bustling venues like the BrewDog Outpost Dublin brewery and Grand Canal Square

What’s Included

• Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
• The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What’s Not Included

• Smartphone and headphones

Itinerary

1. Begin your tour in this historic area, once the heart of Dublin’s maritime industry and now a thriving urban district. (pass by)
2. Pass by the Custom House, a stunning neoclassical building that served as the center of Irish trade and commerce. (pass by)
3. Walk along the quayside, lined with historic warehouses and modern developments, showcasing the area’s evolution over time. (pass by)
4. Pass by the memorial honoring James Connolly, a key figure in Ireland’s fight for independence and workers’ rights. (pass by)
5. Walk by the iconic Liberty Hall Theatre, an important landmark in Dublin’s labor movement history. (pass by)
6. Walk past Busáras, Dublin’s central bus station, a hub of transportation and connectivity in the city. (pass by)
7. Pass by Connolly Train Station, one of Dublin’s main railway stations, serving domestic and international routes. (pass by)
8. Pass by the IFSC, a major financial hub in Dublin, home to multinational corporations and financial institutions. (pass by)
9. Pass by the Triumphal Arch, a historic monument commemorating Dublin’s maritime heritage and economic prosperity. (pass by)
10. See the Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridges, which are engineering marvels that once facilitated maritime traffic in the area. (pass by)
11. Walk by the Famine Memorial, a poignant tribute to those who suffered during Ireland’s Great Famine in the 19th century. (pass by)
12. Cross the River Liffey via the Seán O’Casey Bridge, offering stunning views of the city’s skyline and waterfront. (pass by)
13. Pass by the memorial honoring Irish seafarers who lost their lives at sea, a reminder of Dublin’s maritime heritage. (pass by)
14. See a replica of The Jeanie Johnston, a historic ship that carried Irish emigrants to North America during the Great Famine. (pass by)
15. Pass by the Samuel Beckett Bridge, an iconic modern bridge named after the renowned Irish writer. (pass by)

Meeting point: The tour begins at the Custom House (North Dock, Dublin 1, Ireland) on the river Liffey.

Good to Know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is easily accessible by public transport from the Busaras luas and bus stops, also the Tara Street DART station. The start point is also approximately a 10 minute walk from O’Connell Street and a 15 - 20 minute walk from College Green.

This is a private tour. Available in: en, en.