Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Top Rated Self-Guided Coastal Audio Tour

About This Tour

Hi! My name is Marina Boyle and I’m a 26-year-old Dublin native ready to lead you through my beautiful hometown! Through my five-star rated audio guide, recordings and a custom map will guide you through a half-day adventure exploring captivating coastal Dublin. You’ll venture beyond the city centre and into seaside villages full of hidden gems and antique charm. You’ll be well equipped with downloadable audio, a map, and visual guides that will provide comprehensive history and modern-day recommendations.

The tour starts in beautiful Dun Laoghaire before winding through three more scenic villages filled with castles, harbours, museums, parks and pubs. The audio tour format allows you to complete the 3 mile walk at your own pace - whether you’re stopping for a snack, taking some pictures, or chatting with the locals. The stories you’ll hear about the points of interest will help you to feel much more connected to where you are, and hopefully make you laugh a few times as well!

What’s Included

• All Fees and Taxes

What’s Not Included

• Train fare
• Snacks
• In-person guide

Itinerary

1. View and hear the history of Dun Laoghaire Pier and Harbour (10 min)
2. Hear about Dublin’s unique maritime history as you pass by this beautiful museum housed in a converted mariner’s church (pass by)
3. Enjoy the scenery from one of Dun Laoghaire’s most stunning lookouts, while learning the history of the Baths - outdoor saltwater sanitation pools from the early 1800s - and the fascinating life story of the statue above them (15 min)
4. A beautiful local park. If you take the tour on a Sunday we spend extra time here to explore the farmer’s market. (10 min)
5. Walk through the historic Metals laneway and hear the railway history of Dun Laoghaire (5 min)
6. A typical Irish village
7. See Dublin’s most famous swimming point!
8. Enter the museum, hear the history, and climb the spiral staircase to the rooftop viewing point (20 min)
9. See this stunning medieval ruin and hear about how Dalkey once contained seven such castles, three of which we see on the tour (5 min)
10. View this stunning village harbour and hear about it’s industrial past and modern day usage. We often see seals in the water or lounging on the rocks! (10 min)
11. View and learn the history of one of seven castles of Dalkey, including the story of this Norman castle and heritage centre.
12. Walk through the most affluent village in Dublin where we will hear its fascinating Viking history and note recommendations for nightlife and dining (10 min)
13. View this magnificent village island from our railway tour and hear its Viking and Catholic history

Meeting point: The audio tour starts outside Hartley’s Restaurant which is part of Dun Laoghaire DART Station. For cruise passengers, this is a two minute walk from the port in Dun Laoghaire.

Good to Know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a private tour. Available in: en.