Dublin Small Group Walking Tour
by Damian Dublin Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$74.10Overview
This small-group walking tour in Dublin lasts about two hours and covers many important historical and cultural places in the city center. The tour starts at the Chester Beatty Library in Dubh Linn Garden behind Dublin Castle, where the guide introduces the route and shares the origins of Dublin's name and early landscape. You will walk through the castle grounds as part of this introduction. The route continues past Christ Church Cathedral, focusing on the history of the Catholic Church in Ireland and the venue where Handel's Messiah premiered. The guide also explains Dublin’s Viking roots and their impact on the city. The tour then moves to Temple Bar, an active nightlife area known for live music and social gatherings. Crossing the Ha'penny Bridge, you’ll hear about the city's development in trade and travel. Next is O'Connell Bridge and the statue of Daniel O'Connell, where the guide talks about the River Liffey and the annual Liffey Swim event. At Trinity College, you get to see the university’s courtyard and its original architecture, along with a view of the historic House of Lords on Dame Street. The walk continues past Saint Anne's Church on Dawson Street, where Bram Stoker was married, then on to Bewley's Café on Grafton Street. Along Kildare Street, the guide points out Bram Stoker’s former home, Leinster House (the Irish parliament building), and the National Museum of Archaeology. The tour also includes Grafton Street, the Royal College of Surgeons, Georgian architecture, and St. Stephen's Green park. Finally, it ends at Powerscourt Townhouse on South William Street, noted for its architecture, boutique shops, and café space in the atrium. All fees and taxes are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chester Beatty Library and Dublin Castle grounds
The tour starts at Chester Beatty Library in Dubh Linn Garden behind Dublin Castle. The guide meets the group and outlines the tour. You explore the castle grounds while learning about how Dublin got its name and the early shape of the city landscape.
10 min
Dublin Castle gardens
Walk through the gardens of Dublin Castle while the guide explains the origins of Dublin city's name and the surrounding landscape at its beginnings.
10 min
Christ Church Cathedral
Pass by Christ Church Cathedral and hear about the history of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The guide points out the place where Handel's Messiah was first performed and covers the Viking invasions and their lasting effects on Dublin.
10 min
Temple Bar and Ha'penny Bridge
Visit the Temple Bar area, known for its nightlife, live music, and busy streets where tourists gather. Cross the Ha'penny Bridge and learn about how the city developed its trade and travel around the center.
15 min
O'Connell Bridge and Daniel O'Connell statue
Cross O'Connell Bridge near the statue of Daniel O'Connell. The guide discusses the River Liffey, its history, and the annual Liffey Swim event.
10 min
Trinity College and Parliament House
Stop at Trinity College to view its historic courtyard and original architecture. The guide also points out the House of Lords, known as Parliament House, along Dame Street.
10 min
Saint Anne's Church and Bewley's Café
Pause outside Saint Anne's Church on Dawson Street to hear about Bram Stoker's wedding there. Then head toward Bewley's Café on busy Grafton Street.
10 min
Kildare Street with Bram Stoker's home and Leinster House
Walk along Kildare Street where Bram Stoker once lived. See the Irish parliament building, Leinster House, and learn about its connection to the White House. Pass by the National Museum of Archaeology.
10 min
Grafton Street, Royal College of Surgeons, St. Stephen's Green
Visit Grafton Street, the main shopping area, the Royal College of Surgeons, examples of Georgian-era architecture, and the city park St. Stephen's Green.
15 min
Powerscourt Townhouse on South William Street
End the tour at Powerscourt Townhouse, an architectural landmark housing boutique shops and a café within its atrium on South William Street.
10 min
Meeting point
Enter via Palace Street entrance of Dublin Castle or at the corner of Ship Street Great and Ship Street Little. Library entrance is within Dubh Linn Garden which is located at the rear of Dublin Castle grounds.
End point
Powerscourt Townhouse is located between South William Street and Clarendon Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Dublin Small Group Walking Tour
by Damian Dublin Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$74.10Overview
This small-group walking tour in Dublin lasts about two hours and covers many important historical and cultural places in the city center. The tour starts at the Chester Beatty Library in Dubh Linn Garden behind Dublin Castle, where the guide introduces the route and shares the origins of Dublin's name and early landscape. You will walk through the castle grounds as part of this introduction. The route continues past Christ Church Cathedral, focusing on the history of the Catholic Church in Ireland and the venue where Handel's Messiah premiered. The guide also explains Dublin’s Viking roots and their impact on the city. The tour then moves to Temple Bar, an active nightlife area known for live music and social gatherings. Crossing the Ha'penny Bridge, you’ll hear about the city's development in trade and travel. Next is O'Connell Bridge and the statue of Daniel O'Connell, where the guide talks about the River Liffey and the annual Liffey Swim event. At Trinity College, you get to see the university’s courtyard and its original architecture, along with a view of the historic House of Lords on Dame Street. The walk continues past Saint Anne's Church on Dawson Street, where Bram Stoker was married, then on to Bewley's Café on Grafton Street. Along Kildare Street, the guide points out Bram Stoker’s former home, Leinster House (the Irish parliament building), and the National Museum of Archaeology. The tour also includes Grafton Street, the Royal College of Surgeons, Georgian architecture, and St. Stephen's Green park. Finally, it ends at Powerscourt Townhouse on South William Street, noted for its architecture, boutique shops, and café space in the atrium. All fees and taxes are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chester Beatty Library and Dublin Castle grounds
The tour starts at Chester Beatty Library in Dubh Linn Garden behind Dublin Castle. The guide meets the group and outlines the tour. You explore the castle grounds while learning about how Dublin got its name and the early shape of the city landscape.
10 min
Dublin Castle gardens
Walk through the gardens of Dublin Castle while the guide explains the origins of Dublin city's name and the surrounding landscape at its beginnings.
10 min
Christ Church Cathedral
Pass by Christ Church Cathedral and hear about the history of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The guide points out the place where Handel's Messiah was first performed and covers the Viking invasions and their lasting effects on Dublin.
10 min
Temple Bar and Ha'penny Bridge
Visit the Temple Bar area, known for its nightlife, live music, and busy streets where tourists gather. Cross the Ha'penny Bridge and learn about how the city developed its trade and travel around the center.
15 min
O'Connell Bridge and Daniel O'Connell statue
Cross O'Connell Bridge near the statue of Daniel O'Connell. The guide discusses the River Liffey, its history, and the annual Liffey Swim event.
10 min
Trinity College and Parliament House
Stop at Trinity College to view its historic courtyard and original architecture. The guide also points out the House of Lords, known as Parliament House, along Dame Street.
10 min
Saint Anne's Church and Bewley's Café
Pause outside Saint Anne's Church on Dawson Street to hear about Bram Stoker's wedding there. Then head toward Bewley's Café on busy Grafton Street.
10 min
Kildare Street with Bram Stoker's home and Leinster House
Walk along Kildare Street where Bram Stoker once lived. See the Irish parliament building, Leinster House, and learn about its connection to the White House. Pass by the National Museum of Archaeology.
10 min
Grafton Street, Royal College of Surgeons, St. Stephen's Green
Visit Grafton Street, the main shopping area, the Royal College of Surgeons, examples of Georgian-era architecture, and the city park St. Stephen's Green.
15 min
Powerscourt Townhouse on South William Street
End the tour at Powerscourt Townhouse, an architectural landmark housing boutique shops and a café within its atrium on South William Street.
10 min
Meeting point
Enter via Palace Street entrance of Dublin Castle or at the corner of Ship Street Great and Ship Street Little. Library entrance is within Dubh Linn Garden which is located at the rear of Dublin Castle grounds.
End point
Powerscourt Townhouse is located between South William Street and Clarendon Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Dublin
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