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Dublin Small-Group Walking Tour
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50 Ratings
Dublin
This excursion offers a homegrown Irish welcome. You’ll gain a unique perspective of one of the globe’s most cherished capitals. Your journey will be enriched with insider advice to amplify your Dublin experience. We will unveil historical landmarks and undiscovered gems. You will uncover fascinating trivia and forge new companionships on the voyage.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Luke Kelly Statue - Luke Kelly is an Irish musician, once a famed member of traditional folk band, The Dubliners. We begin our tour at the statue erected in his honour which is located between H&M Clothing store and St. Stephen’s Green shopping centre. We will do brief introductions here and let you know an outline of the tour ahead.
- St Stephens Green - Once we enter the shopping centre we will view the ornate industrial structure and notable glass roof. Here we will begin our brief spoken history of early Ireland and talk about the foundations of the Irish state.
- Leinster House - We walk along Kildare Street which houses not only the original home of Dracula writer Bram Stoker, but also the Irish houses of parliament, also known as Leinster House. We will learn about it’s relation to the White House in Washington, DC and some of it’s history.
- St Anne’s Church - We will stop outside Saint Anne’s Church on Dawson Street to speak about the wedding of famous Irish writer Bram Stoker who married here.
- Powerscourt Townhouse Centre - We stroll through the commercial centre of Dublin and browse this stunning Georgian structure which is a sight of historical and heritage importance.
- Molly Malone Statue - We visit the famous Molly Malone, a vibrant character of old Dublin. We stop to admire her cockles and muscles, tell some tales and listen to some Irish folk tunes.
- Trinity College Dublin - We stop at Trinity College to view one of the world’s most famous universities and learn about the many well known historical figures who have studied here. You can enter the courtyard of the university grounds and view the extraordinary original architecture for a few minutes.
- GPO Museum - We visit the General Post Office on Dublin’s main thoroughfare, O’Connell Street. This is an important building in relation to Ireland’s struggle for independence and was the hotspot in the 1916 rebellion against British rule. You will view bullet holes in the building’s column from that time.
- Ha’penny Bridge - Cross the ornate bridge and learn about the foundations of the city and the evolution of trade and travel around the town centre.
- Temple Bar - We visit the lively nightlife quarter of Dublin known as Temple Bar. This area is bustling with activity and is the main spot where tourist gather to share a pint and a chat long into the night. You will find live music and lots to see.
- Christ Church Cathedral - We pass along Christ Church Cathedral and learn about the history of the Catholic Church in Ireland as well as a view of the venue where Handel’s Messiah was first performed.
- Dublin Castle - A walk around the beautiful gardens of Dublin Castle exploring the grounds and learning about the origins of the name of Dublin city and the landscape of it’s beginnings.
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What's Included
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
Location
Luke Kelly Statue
King Street South
The Luke Kelly Statue sits between H&M Clothing Store and St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre on King Street South on the south side of Dublin city centre
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Curiosity33980461900
Jul 19, 2024
Excellent tour with music - Damian offered a long and informative tour. You need to be good on foot. The music interludes were great. It was a good start to our trip through Ireland. A lot about history but also tips about cafes and pubs. Thanks a lot.
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K1364sskat
Jul 13, 2024
Wonderful tour - What a wonderful guide we had! He played music as we walked, he sang and was very cheerful. We saw so much of the city. This is a great tour to take on your first day so you can determine which places you want to return to.
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Kingm3c
Jul 7, 2024
Such a great walking tour in Dublin! - Damian was so fun and informative and the pace was just right. You can tell he’s very passionate about his work. Also the selection of Irish music was a nice touch.
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Kathleen_c
Jul 7, 2024
Excellent tour - We had a wonderful guide who made the experience so charming. This is a good tour to take at the beginning of your stay in Dublin. You get acquainted with the city and you see the areas you want to explore more. Excellent tour.
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Alisona22
Jul 6, 2024
Dublin Treasure - Damien was an unexpected highlight of our stay in Dublin. He is passionate, knowledgeable and his approach is a little funky with his music. As the tour description states he took us to places that we did not know existed. Thank you Damien.
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Wendypb
Jun 22, 2024
All you could hope for and more - Damian was all you would hope from a Dublin tour guide
Knowledgable , passionate on his subject and entertaining
He really had thought how to make sure it was engaging
Could not recommend more highly
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Z6960nyronp
Jun 3, 2024
So much to see and learn - It was just 2 of us and Damian. We saw so much and learned so much historically and current about Ireland. Damian was entertaining and energetic! It was tough keeping up with him, but we enjoyed it throughly! Make sure to put on good walking shoes because you are sure to cover a lot of ground! Highly recommend Damian!
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148jimv
Jun 2, 2024
Great Tour - Had a great tour with Damian. He explained and showed us around Dublin. My son (12) really enjoyed it as well. Damian kept his attention and showed us a lot. I would definitely recommend his tour.
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Kaverimc
May 31, 2024
Famine walking tour - He was amazing and very entertaining. He made the tour informative but fun as well. We learned about different historical sites throughout Dublin. We saw the coffin ship and many statues related to that era.
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P3303qhkima
May 28, 2024
Perfect way to start our Dublin adventure! Definitely five stars! - Damian led us through Dublin and the influences on its development through the centuries as a true teacher in the very best sense. From the multi-genre, multi generational music playlist accompanying the tour to sites we never would have found on our own, the experience was a delight. Architectural highlights, tips for making the most of our time in the city, and insights into the personalities beyond the places, it is obvious that Damian loves being a guide. Though well planned, the tour didn’t feel “canned” which was really appreciated. I’m certain that had we had any particular interest he would have met that need with the same level of knowledge and personable presentation.
It was particularly special that when he saw us out and about the next day, he took a moment to say hello!
Fabulous tour - definitely five stars!!
For Damian - one of the “door knob” girls! 😆
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