Dublin Essential Walking Tour: City Highlights in 2.5 Hours
by Unearthed Tours
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This essential Dublin walking tour lasts 2.5 hours and covers key city highlights with a local guide. The tour begins at the Gardens of St Patrick's Cathedral, where the guide explains the history and origins of Dublin City without entering the cathedral. Next, the group visits Dubh Linn Gardens, an important site linked to Viking history. The tour continues into the courtyards of Dublin Castle, where the guide discusses Northern Ireland and political struggles, without entering the castle. Afterwards, the guide leads the group to the courtyard of Christchurch Cathedral to talk about its founding and Viking connections, staying outside the building. The walk then passes through the Temple Bar neighborhood. The guide spends time on O'Connell Street, pointing out various statues while explaining Ireland's 20th-century political history. The tour finishes outside Trinity College near Grafton Street and the Central Bank of Ireland, where the guide talks about The Great Irish Hunger and the history of Trinity College, without entering the college. Along the way, participants learn about Irish music and dance, working-class Dublin and Molly Malone, and Viking history. The guide also provides recommendations for dining and sightseeing after the tour. The tour focuses on outdoor landmarks and neighborhoods and does not include entry into any buildings. Lunch is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
End of Tour Outside Trinity College
The guide finishes the 3-hour history-focused tour and provides recommendations on what to do in Dublin, including places to visit, eat, and lesser-known spots.
15 min
Park Walk with Irish History and Culture
The group walks through a park area where the guide explains elements of Irish history and cultural traditions.
15 min
Irish Dance and Music Overview
The guide provides information about Irish dance and music, describing their place in local culture.
Busy Dublin High Street Walk
The tour includes a walk along one of Dublin’s busiest high streets with commentary from the guide.
10 min
Working-Class Dublin and Molly Malone
The guide introduces stories related to Dublin’s working class and the figure of Molly Malone.
10 min
St Patrick's Cathedral Gardens
The group visits the gardens outside St Patrick's Cathedral where the guide discusses the origins of Dublin. Entry to the cathedral is not included.
10 min
Dubh Linn Gardens
The guide leads the group through Dubh Linn Gardens, a historic site connected to Dublin’s Viking past.
10 min
Dublin Castle Courtyards
The tour visits the courtyards of Dublin Castle, with explanations about Northern Ireland and political struggles. Entry is not included.
10 min
Christchurch Cathedral Courtyard
The guide walks around the outside of Christchurch Cathedral, discussing its founding and Viking history. Entry is not included.
10 min
Temple Bar Neighborhood
The group walks through the Temple Bar area, experiencing this well-known neighborhood.
5 min
O'Connell Street Statues
The guide discusses Ireland’s political history during the 20th century while visiting various statues on O'Connell Street.
10 min
Trinity College and Central Bank Area
The tour stops outside Trinity College and the Central Bank of Ireland where the guide talks about The Great Irish Hunger (The Famine) and the history of Trinity College. Entry is not included.
10 min
Meeting point
The Meeting Point is the Wolfe Tone Sculpture at the Corner Entrance of St Stephen's Green opposite The Shelbourne Hotel. Thw
End point
The Tour end at College Green, around a 15 minute walk to Tara or Pearse Station and a 2 minute walk from Grafton Street
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Dublin Essential Walking Tour: City Highlights in 2.5 Hours
by Unearthed Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$44.10Overview
This essential Dublin walking tour lasts 2.5 hours and covers key city highlights with a local guide. The tour begins at the Gardens of St Patrick's Cathedral, where the guide explains the history and origins of Dublin City without entering the cathedral. Next, the group visits Dubh Linn Gardens, an important site linked to Viking history. The tour continues into the courtyards of Dublin Castle, where the guide discusses Northern Ireland and political struggles, without entering the castle. Afterwards, the guide leads the group to the courtyard of Christchurch Cathedral to talk about its founding and Viking connections, staying outside the building. The walk then passes through the Temple Bar neighborhood. The guide spends time on O'Connell Street, pointing out various statues while explaining Ireland's 20th-century political history. The tour finishes outside Trinity College near Grafton Street and the Central Bank of Ireland, where the guide talks about The Great Irish Hunger and the history of Trinity College, without entering the college. Along the way, participants learn about Irish music and dance, working-class Dublin and Molly Malone, and Viking history. The guide also provides recommendations for dining and sightseeing after the tour. The tour focuses on outdoor landmarks and neighborhoods and does not include entry into any buildings. Lunch is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
End of Tour Outside Trinity College
The guide finishes the 3-hour history-focused tour and provides recommendations on what to do in Dublin, including places to visit, eat, and lesser-known spots.
15 min
Park Walk with Irish History and Culture
The group walks through a park area where the guide explains elements of Irish history and cultural traditions.
15 min
Irish Dance and Music Overview
The guide provides information about Irish dance and music, describing their place in local culture.
Busy Dublin High Street Walk
The tour includes a walk along one of Dublin’s busiest high streets with commentary from the guide.
10 min
Working-Class Dublin and Molly Malone
The guide introduces stories related to Dublin’s working class and the figure of Molly Malone.
10 min
St Patrick's Cathedral Gardens
The group visits the gardens outside St Patrick's Cathedral where the guide discusses the origins of Dublin. Entry to the cathedral is not included.
10 min
Dubh Linn Gardens
The guide leads the group through Dubh Linn Gardens, a historic site connected to Dublin’s Viking past.
10 min
Dublin Castle Courtyards
The tour visits the courtyards of Dublin Castle, with explanations about Northern Ireland and political struggles. Entry is not included.
10 min
Christchurch Cathedral Courtyard
The guide walks around the outside of Christchurch Cathedral, discussing its founding and Viking history. Entry is not included.
10 min
Temple Bar Neighborhood
The group walks through the Temple Bar area, experiencing this well-known neighborhood.
5 min
O'Connell Street Statues
The guide discusses Ireland’s political history during the 20th century while visiting various statues on O'Connell Street.
10 min
Trinity College and Central Bank Area
The tour stops outside Trinity College and the Central Bank of Ireland where the guide talks about The Great Irish Hunger (The Famine) and the history of Trinity College. Entry is not included.
10 min
Meeting point
The Meeting Point is the Wolfe Tone Sculpture at the Corner Entrance of St Stephen's Green opposite The Shelbourne Hotel. Thw
End point
The Tour end at College Green, around a 15 minute walk to Tara or Pearse Station and a 2 minute walk from Grafton Street
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Dublin
- 3-Day Southern Ireland Tour Including Galway and Kerry from Dublin
- Dublin 3-Hour Delicious Food Tour with Tastings of Traditional Irish Food
- Belfast Day Tour from Dublin Including Titanic Experience
- Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast Day Trip
- Dublin Cycle - 2.5-Hour Bike and E-Bike Tours with Guide
- Dublin Small Group Walking Tour