Dublin: Private Guided City Walking Tour
ID: GYG433337-780562
Category:
Country: Ireland
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Dublin city on foot during a walking tour with a private guide. Learn the history of Dublin fair city while seeing sights like Trinity College, Christ Church and St Patrick's Cathedral.
Discover Dublin, a city full of history and colorful characters, on a private walking tour. See the major sights including Trinity College, O’Connell Street, Christ Church, and St Patrick's Cathedral, or customize the tour to exactly where you want to go.
Meet your guide and begin your walking tour on the famous O’Connell Street, home to the GPO which served as the headquarters of the leaders of the Easter Rising. Connecting north and south Dublin, walk across O’Connell Bridge and continue to Trinity College.
Home of the legendary Book of Kells, Trinity College is the oldest and most highly regarded university in Ireland. Many famous Irish men and women have studied here, including Oscar Wilde. Nearby you can see the famous statue of Molly Malone, and your guide will share her tale.
Continue to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, famous for its impressive facades, and Dublin Castle controlled by the British until the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. Along the way, walk through the famous Temple Bar, home to many pubs, bars, and live music venues.
Head to the Liffey Bridge, more commonly known as the Ha’Penny Bridge, then continue to Christ Church Cathedral. First built in 1030 by a Viking king, Christ Church remains the heart of Dublin and an important place of worship in the city.
Walking south along Nicholas Street you find St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in the 13th century to honor the famous Irish saint. Shaped like a cross, this medieval church is said to stand in the place of the wells Saint Patrick himself used to baptize people.
As this is a private tour you can amend the itinerary to suit your own interests. Your guide is happy to provide suggestions on other places to visit, as well as provide local tips for food, drinks, and shopping.
Highlights
- Explore Dublin at your own pace with a private guided walking tour of the city
- Walk the cobblestone streets through the lively Temple Bar area of Dublin
- Stroll along O'Connell Bridge over the Liffey on your way to Trinity College
- Hear about the history of the imposing 1000 year old Christ Church Cathedral
- Take to the city streets with a local guide and learn its fascinating history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Your guide can meet you at any centrally-located hotel or location
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.