Welcome to Dublin: Private 2.5-hour Introductory Walking Tour

About This Tour

Explore the highlights of central Dublin on this fascinating private welcome tour of Ireland’s vibrant capital city. Situated on the Liffey River and the Irish Sea, surrounded by mountainous countryside, Dublin has a history spanning over a thousand years. The city has so much to offer from its beautiful architecture and famous literary heritage to historic tales of the Vikings and Normans, the long fight for independence from the British, and its modern contemporary culture with picturesque cobbled streets, cafes, pubs, and general ‘good craic!’

You’ll learn all about daily life in modern-day Dublin, as well as its long history dating back over 1000 years, as you walk along its quaint cobbled streets, passing beautiful, grand Georgian buildings, crossing the Liffey River into the fun, artsy and bohemian district of Temple Bar.

What’s Included

• Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
• A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

What’s Not Included

• Food and additional drink
• Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup/drop-off

Itinerary

1. Walk down the historic O’Connell’s Street, the major thoroughfare of the city - renamed in 1924 after the Nationalist leader Daniel O’Connor whose statue stands proudly at the end of the street. (15 min)
2. Stroll along the banks of the Liffey, crossing over the Ha’Penny Bridge, a pedestrian cast iron bridge built in 1816, with wonderful views. (15 min)
3. Stop inside the famous Temple Bar - popular with artists and poets, established in 1840 it is famous for its collection of 450 different types of whisky. (30 min)
4. Wander down Parliament Street, and stop to admire the magnificent Georgian architecture of City Hall built in the 1760s - a popular wedding venue and working civic centre. (15 min)
5. Arrive outside the impressive Dublin Castle in the historic heart of the city - one of the most important buildings in Irish history built in the 13th century. (15 min)
6. Enter the grounds of the historic and awe-inspiring Trinity College complex where you’ll learn all about this prestigious university, see the Parliament Square with the famous Campanile (the bell tower), admire the old library - famous for housing the 9th century Book of Kells and the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro. (15 min)
7. Walk past other historic buildings to St. Stephen’s Green, a historic tranquil and picturesque park in the centre of Dublin, famous for its role in the Easter Rising, and your tour in the historic centre of Dublin, at a local pub with a pint of Guinness or hot beverage of your choice on us! (30 min)

Meeting point: Your guide will meet you by the James Joyce Statue, 2 N Earl St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 K5W5, Ireland.

Good to Know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This is a private tour. Available in: en.