What You Will Do
This tour provides a local person's welcome to Ireland. You will receive an insider's knowledge of one of the world's most loved capital cities. Your tour will include tips and tricks to make the most of your visit to Dublin. We will explore historical sights as well as many hidden treasures. You will learn interesting facts and make new friends on the journey.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The Luke Kelly Statue sits between H&M Clothing Store and St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre on King Street South on the south side of Dublin city centre
1
Luke Kelly Statue
10 minutes
Luke Kelly is an Irish musician, once a famed member of traditional folk band, The Dubliners. We begin our tour at the statue erected in his honour which is located between H&M Clothing store and St. Stephen's Green shopping centre. We will do brief introductions here and let you know an outline of the tour ahead.
2
St Stephens Green
15 minutes
Includes famed Grafton Street (main high-end shopping district), the historically significant Royal College of Surgeons, a passing glance of Georgian-era architecture, and the quaint city park known as St. Stephen's Green.
3
Leinster House
10 minutes
We walk along Kildare Street which houses not only the original home of Dracula writer Bram Stoker, but also the Irish houses of parliament, also known as Leinster House. We will learn about it's relation to the White House in Washington, DC and some of it's history. We also pass along the National Museum of Archaeology.
4
St Anne's Church
10 minutes
We will stop outside Saint Anne's Church on Dawson Street to speak about the wedding of famous Irish writer Bram Stoker who married here. Following this we move toward the ornate Bewley's Café on bustling Grafton Street.
5
Trinity College Dublin
10 minutes
We stop at Trinity College to view one of the world's most famous universities and learn about the many well known historical figures who have studied here. You can enter the courtyard of the university grounds and view the extraordinary original architecture for a few minutes.
We also catch a view of the historical House of Lords, known as Parliament House along Dame Street.
6
O'Connell Bridge
10 minutes
Approaching the epicentre of the 1916 Easter Rising rebellion, we cross O'Connell Bridge and view the statue of its namesake Irish parliamentarian Daniel O'Connell. We chat about the river Liffey, its history and the famous Liffey Swim.
7
GPO Museum
10 minutes
We visit the General Post Office on Dublin's main thoroughfare, O'Connell Street. This is an important building in relation to Ireland's struggle for independence and was the hotspot in the 1916 rebellion against British rule. You will view bullet holes in the building's column from that time, get a close up view of the visually arresting Spire as well as culturally important Clery's Clock and nearby shopping area Henry Street.
8
Temple Bar
15 minutes
We visit the lively nightlife quarter of Dublin known as Temple Bar. This area is bustling with activity and is the main spot where tourist gather to share a pint and a chat long into the night. You will find live music and lots to see.
Cross the picturesque Ha'penny Bridge and learn about the foundations of the city and the evolution of trade and travel around the town centre.
9
Christ Church Cathedral
10 minutes
We pass along Christ Church Cathedral and learn about the history of the Catholic Church in Ireland as well as a view of the venue where Handel's Messiah was first performed. Learn about the origins of the city of Dublin, all the way back to the Viking invasions from the north and their lasting legacy.
10
Dublin Castle
10 minutes
A walk around the beautiful gardens of Dublin Castle exploring the grounds and learning about the origins of the name of Dublin city and the landscape of it's beginnings.
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