Dublin at Christmas has a magic that is hard to replicate. The city wraps itself in lights, the pubs glow a little warmer, and there is a festive energy on every corner. This four-hour tour leans into all of it, taking you through Dublin’s seasonal highlights in a comfortable luxury vehicle with a driver-guide who knows the city’s Christmas traditions inside out.
The tour starts with a pickup at your hotel or accommodation. As you drive through the decorated streets, your guide shares stories about how the Irish celebrate Christmas - including the charming tradition of why Irish women celebrate the holiday twice. A stop at Phoenix Park gives you the chance to spot the fallow deer that roam freely, and your guide will share the local legend that Santa visits the park on Christmas Eve to collect his reindeer.
Along the way, you warm up with hot chocolate and cookies, and Christmas props are on hand so you can get some properly festive photos. The tour finishes with a drop back to your hotel, or you can choose to be dropped at a Dublin restaurant or pub to carry on the evening. It is a lovely way to get into the Christmas spirit, especially if you are visiting Dublin over the festive season.
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