Dublin 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin
by Historical Walking Tours Of Dublin
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Dublin is Ireland's capital with a deep history reflected in its landmarks. This 2-hour walking tour covers key sites illustrating Irish history from the English conquest through Brexit. The tour begins at the Grattan statue on College Green opposite Trinity College, where the guide explains the university's founding in 1592 and its famous 8th-century manuscript, the Book of Kells. Next, the group visits the Bank of Ireland building, originally the colonial parliament built in 1729, representing the Protestant Ascendancy and neo-classical architecture. The tour continues through Temple Bar, a district saved from demolition in the 1990s and now Dublin's Cultural Quarter. At Wood Quay Amphitheatre, the guide discusses the Viking city founded in AD 840, uncovered by excavations in the 1980s. The walk proceeds to the Four Courts, Ireland's legal center and site of the 1922 Civil War between pro- and anti-Treaty forces after the War of Independence. At Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin's oldest cathedral dating to 1030 and rebuilt in the 1170s by Strongbow, the guide outlines the English invasion. City Hall features a statue of Daniel O'Connell, the first Catholic Lord Mayor who led the campaign for Catholic Emancipation in 1829. The final stop is Dublin Castle, built in 1204 by King John and the British administration seat until 1922, located near the Dubh Linn, the origin of Dublin's name. The tour is led by history postgraduates who provide detailed commentary. Entry to the Book of Kells is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Trinity College Dublin
The tour starts at the Grattan statue on College Green, opposite the front gate of Trinity College Dublin. The guide explains that Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university, founded in 1592, and highlights its most valuable artefact, the Book of Kells, an 8th-century Latin manuscript of the four Gospels.
20 min
Bank of Ireland
The group visits the Bank of Ireland building, originally Ireland's colonial parliament constructed in 1729. The guide describes its abolition by the 1800 Act of Union, its symbolism of Protestant Ascendancy in the 18th century, and its neo-classical architectural style.
10 min
Temple Bar
The tour proceeds to Temple Bar, an area of narrow streets that was originally planned for demolition but was repurposed in the 1990s as Dublin's Cultural Quarter.
10 min
Wood Quay Amphitheatre
At Wood Quay Amphitheatre, the guide discusses the extensive archaeological excavations in the 1980s that uncovered the Viking city founded in AD 840, which formed the basis of Dublin.
10 min
Four Courts
The visit continues at the Four Courts, Ireland's legal headquarters. The guide explains the Civil War that began there in June 1922, involving factions supporting and opposing the December 1921 Treaty that ended the War of Independence from 1919 to 1921.
20 min
Christ Church Cathedral
The group sees Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin's oldest cathedral originally built in 1030 and rebuilt in stone in the 1170s by Strongbow, who was key to the original English invasion in the 1170s.
10 min
City Hall
Inside City Hall is a statue of Daniel O'Connell, Dublin's first Catholic Lord Mayor in 1840. The guide notes O'Connell's leadership in the successful 1829 Catholic Emancipation campaign, ending anti-Catholic laws.
10 min
Dublin Castle
The final stop is Dublin Castle, built by King John in 1204. It served as the seat of British administration until 1922 and sits near the Dubh Linn (Black Pool), the origin of Dublin's name.
10 min
Meeting point
Tours leave from the Grattan statue, College Green, opposite Trinity College front gate.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin
by Historical Walking Tours Of Dublin
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€38Overview
Dublin is Ireland's capital with a deep history reflected in its landmarks. This 2-hour walking tour covers key sites illustrating Irish history from the English conquest through Brexit. The tour begins at the Grattan statue on College Green opposite Trinity College, where the guide explains the university's founding in 1592 and its famous 8th-century manuscript, the Book of Kells. Next, the group visits the Bank of Ireland building, originally the colonial parliament built in 1729, representing the Protestant Ascendancy and neo-classical architecture. The tour continues through Temple Bar, a district saved from demolition in the 1990s and now Dublin's Cultural Quarter. At Wood Quay Amphitheatre, the guide discusses the Viking city founded in AD 840, uncovered by excavations in the 1980s. The walk proceeds to the Four Courts, Ireland's legal center and site of the 1922 Civil War between pro- and anti-Treaty forces after the War of Independence. At Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin's oldest cathedral dating to 1030 and rebuilt in the 1170s by Strongbow, the guide outlines the English invasion. City Hall features a statue of Daniel O'Connell, the first Catholic Lord Mayor who led the campaign for Catholic Emancipation in 1829. The final stop is Dublin Castle, built in 1204 by King John and the British administration seat until 1922, located near the Dubh Linn, the origin of Dublin's name. The tour is led by history postgraduates who provide detailed commentary. Entry to the Book of Kells is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Trinity College Dublin
The tour starts at the Grattan statue on College Green, opposite the front gate of Trinity College Dublin. The guide explains that Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university, founded in 1592, and highlights its most valuable artefact, the Book of Kells, an 8th-century Latin manuscript of the four Gospels.
20 min
Bank of Ireland
The group visits the Bank of Ireland building, originally Ireland's colonial parliament constructed in 1729. The guide describes its abolition by the 1800 Act of Union, its symbolism of Protestant Ascendancy in the 18th century, and its neo-classical architectural style.
10 min
Temple Bar
The tour proceeds to Temple Bar, an area of narrow streets that was originally planned for demolition but was repurposed in the 1990s as Dublin's Cultural Quarter.
10 min
Wood Quay Amphitheatre
At Wood Quay Amphitheatre, the guide discusses the extensive archaeological excavations in the 1980s that uncovered the Viking city founded in AD 840, which formed the basis of Dublin.
10 min
Four Courts
The visit continues at the Four Courts, Ireland's legal headquarters. The guide explains the Civil War that began there in June 1922, involving factions supporting and opposing the December 1921 Treaty that ended the War of Independence from 1919 to 1921.
20 min
Christ Church Cathedral
The group sees Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin's oldest cathedral originally built in 1030 and rebuilt in stone in the 1170s by Strongbow, who was key to the original English invasion in the 1170s.
10 min
City Hall
Inside City Hall is a statue of Daniel O'Connell, Dublin's first Catholic Lord Mayor in 1840. The guide notes O'Connell's leadership in the successful 1829 Catholic Emancipation campaign, ending anti-Catholic laws.
10 min
Dublin Castle
The final stop is Dublin Castle, built by King John in 1204. It served as the seat of British administration until 1922 and sits near the Dubh Linn (Black Pool), the origin of Dublin's name.
10 min
Meeting point
Tours leave from the Grattan statue, College Green, opposite Trinity College front gate.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.