Dublin 90-Minute Walking Tour with Local Sightseeing Tips
by Finn McCools Tours
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This 90-minute walking tour in Dublin combines historical facts and local advice to give a broad view of the city. The tour begins with a brief introduction from the guide, who will answer questions and tailor parts of the walk to the group's interests. The guide may also include unexpected stops based on the day's discoveries. The route moves to O'Connell Street, Ireland’s widest street, where visitors learn about its history, including the Irish War for Independence, Civil War, and notable events like the destruction of Nelson’s Pillar. From there, the group visits the General Post Office, hearing about the Battle of O'Connell Street and seeing the bullet marks on the building’s exterior. The guide will introduce the statue of The Death of Cú Chulainn, an important figure in Irish mythology. Next, the tour proceeds past Trinity College and College Green, areas once linked to early Christian history and now central to Dublin’s city life. The walk continues to Temple Bar, where the guide shares local recommendations for pubs and Irish music venues. Passing by the site of the original Viking settlement of Dubhlinn, the group learns about the area’s transformation over time. The tour then reaches Dublin Castle, built around 1230, which served as the seat of British rule in Ireland until 1922. Visitors hear about the castle’s architecture, the Dubh Linn Gardens, and the Chester Beatty Library within. The final stop is Christ Church Cathedral, founded by Viking King Sigtrygg Silkbeard. Here, visitors can ask final questions about the tour or seek suggestions for further exploration. The tour ends with the group ready to explore Dublin independently.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meet & Greet with Guide
The tour starts with a brief introduction and chat with the guide. Guests can ask questions about the city or the tour. The guide may suggest unexpected stops depending on the group's interests and current discoveries.
5 min
O'Connell Street
The guide leads guests to Ireland’s widest street, explaining its history and name changes. Visitors learn about its role in the Irish War for Independence and Civil War, including events like the destruction of Nelson’s Pillar and damage to the street's windows.
5 min
An Post General Post Office
At the Post Office, the guide recounts the Battle of O'Connell Street and the Gunboat Helga sailing up the River Liffey during the bombardment of Dublin City Centre. Visitors learn what happened to the rebels at the end of the fighting and how their execution influenced the revolution that followed. There may be a chance to walk beneath the high-ceilinged roof of the Post Office itself, but if not, the bullet damage to its exterior from over 100 years ago can be seen. The stop also includes an introduction to a key figure of Irish mythology at the statue of The Death of Cú Chulainn, cast in 1935 by Oliver Sheppard.
10 min
Trinity College Dublin
The tour moves toward Trinity College and College Green, crossing from Dublin’s north to south side. The guide discusses the area’s history, including the former monastery where St Patrick converted pagan Celts, the founding of Trinity College, and traditions of modern students.
5 min
Temple Bar
At Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, the guide offers local advice on the best places for Guinness and Irish music. This historic area is presented as a lively part of the city with a variety of attractions in a short stop.
10 min
Viking Settlement Site
Walking from Temple Bar to Dublin Castle, the group passes the site of the original Viking settlement called Dubhlinn. The guide explains how Dubhlinn developed into Dublin, how the settlement was lost, rediscovered, and then built over, sharing stories connected to Vikings, Shakespeare, Handel, and local industry.
10 min
Dublin Castle
Visitors arrive at Dublin Castle, completed around 1230 under King John of England. The guide covers the castle’s history as the center of British rule until 1922, its architecture, the Dubh Linn Gardens, and the Chester Beatty Library located within the castle grounds.
10 min
Christ Church Cathedral
The final stop is Christ Church Cathedral, founded by Viking King Sigtrygg Silkbeard, who ruled in Ireland for over 40 years before his defeat at the Battle of Clontarf. The guide describes its history from the time the River Liffey was filled with Viking longships through the era of Guinness barges heading to Dublin Harbour and up to the present day. Visitors can stand in its shadow to ask any last questions about the tour, seek advice on places to explore further, or request suggestions for local entertainment. The tour ends here, leaving guests prepared to explore Dublin independently.
5 min
Meeting point
Please be at the pick up 5 - 10 mins before our walking tour leaves. Meeting point: Depart form the Tourist shop located on 12 Aston Quay Dublin 2 , D02 TE81 (Do NOT go to the Temple Bar pub - it is the tourist shop on 12 Aston Quay's) See the map
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin 90-Minute Walking Tour with Local Sightseeing Tips
by Finn McCools Tours
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.€36Overview
This 90-minute walking tour in Dublin combines historical facts and local advice to give a broad view of the city. The tour begins with a brief introduction from the guide, who will answer questions and tailor parts of the walk to the group's interests. The guide may also include unexpected stops based on the day's discoveries. The route moves to O'Connell Street, Ireland’s widest street, where visitors learn about its history, including the Irish War for Independence, Civil War, and notable events like the destruction of Nelson’s Pillar. From there, the group visits the General Post Office, hearing about the Battle of O'Connell Street and seeing the bullet marks on the building’s exterior. The guide will introduce the statue of The Death of Cú Chulainn, an important figure in Irish mythology. Next, the tour proceeds past Trinity College and College Green, areas once linked to early Christian history and now central to Dublin’s city life. The walk continues to Temple Bar, where the guide shares local recommendations for pubs and Irish music venues. Passing by the site of the original Viking settlement of Dubhlinn, the group learns about the area’s transformation over time. The tour then reaches Dublin Castle, built around 1230, which served as the seat of British rule in Ireland until 1922. Visitors hear about the castle’s architecture, the Dubh Linn Gardens, and the Chester Beatty Library within. The final stop is Christ Church Cathedral, founded by Viking King Sigtrygg Silkbeard. Here, visitors can ask final questions about the tour or seek suggestions for further exploration. The tour ends with the group ready to explore Dublin independently.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meet & Greet with Guide
The tour starts with a brief introduction and chat with the guide. Guests can ask questions about the city or the tour. The guide may suggest unexpected stops depending on the group's interests and current discoveries.
5 min
O'Connell Street
The guide leads guests to Ireland’s widest street, explaining its history and name changes. Visitors learn about its role in the Irish War for Independence and Civil War, including events like the destruction of Nelson’s Pillar and damage to the street's windows.
5 min
An Post General Post Office
At the Post Office, the guide recounts the Battle of O'Connell Street and the Gunboat Helga sailing up the River Liffey during the bombardment of Dublin City Centre. Visitors learn what happened to the rebels at the end of the fighting and how their execution influenced the revolution that followed. There may be a chance to walk beneath the high-ceilinged roof of the Post Office itself, but if not, the bullet damage to its exterior from over 100 years ago can be seen. The stop also includes an introduction to a key figure of Irish mythology at the statue of The Death of Cú Chulainn, cast in 1935 by Oliver Sheppard.
10 min
Trinity College Dublin
The tour moves toward Trinity College and College Green, crossing from Dublin’s north to south side. The guide discusses the area’s history, including the former monastery where St Patrick converted pagan Celts, the founding of Trinity College, and traditions of modern students.
5 min
Temple Bar
At Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, the guide offers local advice on the best places for Guinness and Irish music. This historic area is presented as a lively part of the city with a variety of attractions in a short stop.
10 min
Viking Settlement Site
Walking from Temple Bar to Dublin Castle, the group passes the site of the original Viking settlement called Dubhlinn. The guide explains how Dubhlinn developed into Dublin, how the settlement was lost, rediscovered, and then built over, sharing stories connected to Vikings, Shakespeare, Handel, and local industry.
10 min
Dublin Castle
Visitors arrive at Dublin Castle, completed around 1230 under King John of England. The guide covers the castle’s history as the center of British rule until 1922, its architecture, the Dubh Linn Gardens, and the Chester Beatty Library located within the castle grounds.
10 min
Christ Church Cathedral
The final stop is Christ Church Cathedral, founded by Viking King Sigtrygg Silkbeard, who ruled in Ireland for over 40 years before his defeat at the Battle of Clontarf. The guide describes its history from the time the River Liffey was filled with Viking longships through the era of Guinness barges heading to Dublin Harbour and up to the present day. Visitors can stand in its shadow to ask any last questions about the tour, seek advice on places to explore further, or request suggestions for local entertainment. The tour ends here, leaving guests prepared to explore Dublin independently.
5 min
Meeting point
Please be at the pick up 5 - 10 mins before our walking tour leaves. Meeting point: Depart form the Tourist shop located on 12 Aston Quay Dublin 2 , D02 TE81 (Do NOT go to the Temple Bar pub - it is the tourist shop on 12 Aston Quay's) See the map
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.