Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
by Original Dublin Walking Tours Experiences
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€48Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Dublin covers well-known landmarks and lesser-known sites around the city. The tour begins in the heart of Temple Bar where the guide shares the area's cultural history and points out recommended spots to visit. The route includes a second visit to another part of Temple Bar later in the walk. Next, the tour visits Dublin Castle, exploring its Viking origins, role in Ireland's independence, and notable historical figures connected to it. The guide also highlights some unusual features of the castle grounds. Then the group moves to Christ Church Cathedral, a building with over 1,000 years of history, where the guide explains details like the tomb of Strongbow and local legends associated with the cathedral. The tour continues to Smock Alley Theatre, dating back to 1662, discussing its varied history as a theatre and church, and its significance to Irish writers and actors. A brief stop follows at the Temple Bar Pub, Ireland's most photographed pub, with suggestions for other nearby pubs. The walk then crosses the Ha'penny Bridge, sharing its history since 1816, including connections to the Battle of Waterloo and local music culture. After this, the group visits O'Connell Bridge, learning about its unique dimensions, nearby historical events, and the figure it is named after. A walk along the old Georgian center of Dublin highlights architectural details and unusual facts about this historic street. The tour concludes outside Trinity College Dublin, Ireland's oldest university, famous for its library that holds the Book of Kells and the Brian Boru Harp.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple Bar
The tour starts in central Temple Bar, discussing its history as a cultural center and recommending places to visit. The group returns to another part of Temple Bar later in the walk.
15 min
Dublin Castle
The guide covers Dublin Castle's origins from Viking times through Ireland's independence. Visitors explore the grounds, learn about historical figures linked to the castle, and see lesser-known features.
20 min
Christ Church Cathedral
At the cathedral, which has stood for 1,000 years, the guide explains the tomb of Strongbow, the preserved heart of Lorcan O'Toole, and local stories associated with the building.
10 min
Smock Alley Theatre 1662
The group visits Ireland's oldest theatre, established in 1662, learning about its history as both theatre and Catholic church and its connection to Irish writers and actors.
10 min
The Temple Bar Pub
The tour passes Ireland's most photographed pub, the Temple Bar Pub, with information about its fame and additional nearby pubs to consider visiting.
5 min
Ha'penny Bridge
The guide presents the history of this Georgian footbridge, built in 1816, including its links to the Battle of Waterloo and various cultural stories.
10 min
O'Connell Bridge
At O'Connell Bridge, the guide discusses its unusual shape, significant nearby events, and the life of Daniel O'Connell, whom the bridge is named after.
10 min
Georgian Dublin
The walk continues along the old Georgian center of Dublin, pointing out architectural details and some lesser-known facts about this historic street.
10 min
Trinity College Dublin
The tour ends outside Trinity College, Ireland's oldest university, known for its library that houses the Book of Kells and the Brian Boru Harp.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet outside The Old Storehouse Pub on Crown Alley, which is on Crown Alley, in the heart of Temple Bar: between the Ha'Penny Bridge and Central Plaza
End point
We finish up our tour directly outside the front gate of Ireland's oldest and most famous college; Trinity College.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
by Original Dublin Walking Tours Experiences
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.€48Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Dublin covers well-known landmarks and lesser-known sites around the city. The tour begins in the heart of Temple Bar where the guide shares the area's cultural history and points out recommended spots to visit. The route includes a second visit to another part of Temple Bar later in the walk. Next, the tour visits Dublin Castle, exploring its Viking origins, role in Ireland's independence, and notable historical figures connected to it. The guide also highlights some unusual features of the castle grounds. Then the group moves to Christ Church Cathedral, a building with over 1,000 years of history, where the guide explains details like the tomb of Strongbow and local legends associated with the cathedral. The tour continues to Smock Alley Theatre, dating back to 1662, discussing its varied history as a theatre and church, and its significance to Irish writers and actors. A brief stop follows at the Temple Bar Pub, Ireland's most photographed pub, with suggestions for other nearby pubs. The walk then crosses the Ha'penny Bridge, sharing its history since 1816, including connections to the Battle of Waterloo and local music culture. After this, the group visits O'Connell Bridge, learning about its unique dimensions, nearby historical events, and the figure it is named after. A walk along the old Georgian center of Dublin highlights architectural details and unusual facts about this historic street. The tour concludes outside Trinity College Dublin, Ireland's oldest university, famous for its library that holds the Book of Kells and the Brian Boru Harp.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple Bar
The tour starts in central Temple Bar, discussing its history as a cultural center and recommending places to visit. The group returns to another part of Temple Bar later in the walk.
15 min
Dublin Castle
The guide covers Dublin Castle's origins from Viking times through Ireland's independence. Visitors explore the grounds, learn about historical figures linked to the castle, and see lesser-known features.
20 min
Christ Church Cathedral
At the cathedral, which has stood for 1,000 years, the guide explains the tomb of Strongbow, the preserved heart of Lorcan O'Toole, and local stories associated with the building.
10 min
Smock Alley Theatre 1662
The group visits Ireland's oldest theatre, established in 1662, learning about its history as both theatre and Catholic church and its connection to Irish writers and actors.
10 min
The Temple Bar Pub
The tour passes Ireland's most photographed pub, the Temple Bar Pub, with information about its fame and additional nearby pubs to consider visiting.
5 min
Ha'penny Bridge
The guide presents the history of this Georgian footbridge, built in 1816, including its links to the Battle of Waterloo and various cultural stories.
10 min
O'Connell Bridge
At O'Connell Bridge, the guide discusses its unusual shape, significant nearby events, and the life of Daniel O'Connell, whom the bridge is named after.
10 min
Georgian Dublin
The walk continues along the old Georgian center of Dublin, pointing out architectural details and some lesser-known facts about this historic street.
10 min
Trinity College Dublin
The tour ends outside Trinity College, Ireland's oldest university, known for its library that houses the Book of Kells and the Brian Boru Harp.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet outside The Old Storehouse Pub on Crown Alley, which is on Crown Alley, in the heart of Temple Bar: between the Ha'Penny Bridge and Central Plaza
End point
We finish up our tour directly outside the front gate of Ireland's oldest and most famous college; Trinity College.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.