Walking Tour of Dublin with a Local
Enjoy a private walking tour and a good laugh with a local Dubliner.
On your private walking tour, you will:
Meet your guide by the James Joyce Statue, a bronze statue in tribute to the Irish novelist;
Pass by the General Post Office - one of Dublin's grandest Georgian buildings that served as the Headquarters of the Easter Rising of 1916;
Walk down the historic O'Connell's Street, the major thoroughfare of the city, renamed in 1924 after the Nationalist leader Daniel O'Connell, whose statue stands proudly at the end of the street;
Stroll along the banks of the Liffey, crossing over the Ha'Penny Bridge, a pedestrian cast iron bridge built in 1816, with wonderful views;
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;
Wander down Parliament Street, and stop to admire the magnificent Georgian architecture of City Hal,l built in the 1760s - a popular wedding venue and working civic centre;
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;
See the famous buxom bronze statue of Molly Malone, the fictional star of a popular Irish song;
Enter the grounds of the historic and awe-inspiring Trinity College complex, where you'll learn all about this prestigious university;
Explore Parliament Square, home to the famous Campanile and the old library, famous for housing the 9th-century Book of Kells;
See the Sphere within a Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro;
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;
End your tour in the historic centre of Dublin, where you can visit one of the historic local pubs, perfect for a pint and a taste of true Irish charm.
Enjoy this welcome to Dublin private tour with an expert local guide, the perfect way to get your bearings and to get to know the historic heart of Ireland's vibrant capital city. You'll visit all the highlights of the city, including the General Post Office on O'Connell's Street, the lively Temple Bar, Parliament Street, City Hall, historic Dublin Castle and Trinity College, and St Stephen's Green. 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. At Dublin Castle, the historic heart of the city and still a working governmental complex today, you'll hear about the Vikings, and Normans, and the country's long struggle for independence from the English. One of the most important buildings in Irish history, you'll be able to admire its 13th-century tower and surviving medieval structures. Dublin has witnessed everything from the Great Famine to the fight for Irish Freedom; today it's a leading country in the European Union, a thriving modern city with the annual St Patrick's Day Parade that attracts millions of revellers to the city to enjoy Irish folk songs, pints of Guinness and traditional Cèilidh dancing! You'll also see the prestigious Trinity College - and hear about the academic excellence and poetic and literary appeal of the city, which was the home of many luminaries like James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, and Oscar Wilde. You will then enjoy a scenic stroll through St. Stephen's Green, an iconic park in the heart of Dublin brimming with centuries of history. Once your tour comes to an end, your guide will be happy to recommend other things to see and do in the city or a top-notch pub nearby to enjoy a post-tour pint of Guinness.
Duration: 2.5 hours
