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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin
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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin
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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin
Duration: 2 hours
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Highlights
This is more than just a 'sightseeing tour' (but there's plenty to see) but an in-depth presentation of the main features of Irish history—the English conquest, the influences of the American and French Revolutions, the Great Hunger, the struggle for independence, the Northern Ireland Peace Process, Brexit—by a history postgraduate.
Itinerary
Trinity College Dublin
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTours leave from the Grattan statue, College Green, opposite Trinity College front gate and enter the campus where we outline its history as Ireland's oldest university (1592) & its most valuable artefact, the Book of Kells, an 8th century manuscript of the four Gospels, written in Latin.Bank of Ireland
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOriginally Ireland's colonial parliament, built in 1729, abolished by the Act of Union in 1800, symbolic of 'Protestant Ascendancy', particularly in the 18th century & of the period's neo-classical architecture.Temple Bar
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOriginally ear-marked for demolition, this area of narrow streets was repurposed as 'Dublin's Cultural Quarter' in the 1990s.Wood Quay Amphitheatre
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWood Quay was the site of extensive archaeological excavation in the 1980s of the Viking city, who had founded the city in AD 840.Four Courts
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIreland's legal headquarters, where a Civil War started in June 1922, between those who supported, and those who opposed, the Treaty of December 1921, which had brought to an end the War of Independence 1919-21.Christ Church Cathedral
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDublin's oldest cathedral (1030), rebuilt in stone in the 1170s by Strongbow, who was central to the original English invasion of the 1170s.City Hall
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeInside is a statue of Daniel O'Connell, Dublin's first Catholic Lord Mayor (1840). He led a successful campaign for Catholic Emancipation (1829), the end of all anti-Catholic laws, hence he's known as 'The Liberator'.Dublin Castle
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOriginally built by ('Bad') King John in 1204, it was the seat of British administration until 1922. Also the location of the Dubh Linn (Black Pool), from which Dublin gets its name.
What's included
INCLUDED
Included is the expertise of our guides who are all history postgraduates.
NOT INCLUDED
Entry to the Book of Kells.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin is highly recommended by customers for its knowledgeable and engaging guides who bring Irish history to life. Reviewers praise the tour's informative and clear presentations, with guides like Jody, Sylvie, and Grace receiving special mentions for their expertise and storytelling. The tour is noted for its excellent value, easy booking process, and as a perfect introduction to Dublin's rich history.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Grafton St., College Green, Dublin, Ireland 2
Provider
Historical Walking Tours of Dublin
From
NZD 37
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