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Mythology & Folklore Tour: Explore Ireland's Rich Storytelling Tradition in Dublin
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284 Ratings
Dublin
Discover the captivating world of Irish mythology and folklore on a unique tour in Dublin. Uncover the stories that have shaped Ireland's history and made Dublin a vibrant city.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Temple Bar - Our meeting point is in the very centre of Temple Bar, we will pass through most of the Temple Bar area on our way to Grattan Bridge
- River Liffey - We’ll explore sites north and south of Dublin’s famous waterway
- Grattan Bridge - One of the city’s favourite bridges that straddle the River Liffey, famous for its ornate, seahorse-adorned lamps, connecting Parliament Street to Capel Street
- St. Michan’s Church - We stop outside this famous old church and talk about the role it has played in shaping some of the city’s secret tales as well as about some of the bodies it holds in its crypt. We also explore the grounds of the old Newgate Prison and Green Street Courthouse, a forgotten little corner of Dublin which has played an important (and all too often untold) role in our country’s History
- GPO Museum - One of the city’s most impressive facades and arguably the most important building in the country. We’ll stop outside and explore the pivotal role that Irish Mythology plays in shaping modern Irish History
- Garden of Remembrance - We’ll finish up our tour at the foot of Oisin Kelly’s famous ‘Children Of Sir’ Statue, in the centre of Parnell Square
What's Included
- Guided walking tour of Dublin’s mythology, folklore, and storytelling.
Additional Information
This journey is exceptional and unique in the city; a quest into Ireland’s abundant heritage of narrations, observing how these tales have modified the trajectory of Irish History, sculpted the country, and crafted Dublin into the remarkable city it exists as today.
In Ireland, narrating tales is beyond just a hobby - it’s a masterful artistry that has simultaneously transformed the direction of history.
Location
3 Crown Alley
Crown Alley
Outside The Old Storehouse Pub, which is on Crown Alley in Temple Bar
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Bradpdx
May 30, 2024
Informative walking tour - I enjoyed this walking tour that provides an interesting and entertaining context to better understand history and culture in Ireland.
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Sightseer56131400149
May 28, 2024
Great guide ande fun stories - Really good tour guide Ross, guiding us through some places in Dublin while telling us fun stories about ancient Irish mythology. Deffenitly recommend it!
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Robynsrest
May 28, 2024
Intriguing & Fun - I enjoyed my tour with Ross , it was fun & easy to listen to hear Ross tell stories of Myth & Folklore . Ross is a great story teller. I will be recommending this tour to my friends
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Jolyned865
May 28, 2024
Amazing Folklore tour with Ross - We had an amazing tour with Ross, he knows his stuff and I got carried away in his stories! You feel the passion he has for the history here and give great tips to do :)
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Inspire49732711217
May 28, 2024
Impressed and eager to learn - Emily was our guide and she was very prompt in the start time of the tour and was very knowledgeable of a lot of information past and present and very entertaining to listen to. I would recommend this tour to those who have an interest in Irish history and culture.
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Rebecca_s
May 26, 2024
Unique walking tour - Learned a lot that I had no clue about Irish mythology! The tour guide had a good sense of humour and was a fun story teller. He also made some good restaurant recommendations to go to afterwards. I’d never heard of a mythology-focused walking tour before and found it very unique and enjoyable.
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Laurenoh2274nz
May 26, 2024
Would definitely recommend - Really enjoyed the tour despite the weather Ross made it such an amazing experience. Would highly recommend if you would like to learn more.
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Jasmine_f
May 21, 2024
Great Folklore and Dublin History Tour - Great walk through Dublin city learning about several Folklore tales and mythology of Ireland. Alan was a great guide, knowledgeable and passionate about the topics.
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Hana_p
May 21, 2024
Helena was an incredible... - Helena was an incredible storyteller who was really attentive to providing an enjoyable experience for everyone, making sure we stopped at quieter spots so everyone could hear. It was a fun mix of mythology and history. The time flew by.
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Mldaa12
May 19, 2024
Great tour - Great tour. Alan was fabulous; great way of presenting information. Learned a lot about the identity of Irish people. Highly recommend this tour.
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