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Dublin Shortest and Funniest History of Ireland Tour
(2) Reviews
County Dublin
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
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Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
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Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths or sidewalks or curbs will have suitable ramps.
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The experience combines compelling storytelling with key historic landmarks across Dublin city centre. This immersive 2.5-hour guided walking tour offers the most accessible and engaging introduction to Irish history available in Dublin. Beginning at Christ Church Cathedral, guests are introduced to ancient Celtic Ireland. The journey continues through Viking Dublin along the River Liffey, before exploring Anglo-Norman and medieval Ireland at Dublin Castle. Moving into the political heart of the city, guests learn about the Irish Parliament and the loss of Irish self-rule.
Crossing to O’Connell Street, the tour reaches its emotional high point at the GPO, where Ireland’s revolutionary stru...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small-group experience for interaction and questions
British rule, famine, rebellion, and revolution, Easter Rising explained at the iconic GPO
Optional upgrade to guaranteed timed entry to Book of Kells
Expert local guide bringing Irish history to life through storytelling
Ancient Ireland, early Christianity, and Celtic traditions explained clearly
Viking Dublin and the founding of the city, Anglo-Norman invasion and medieval power structures
Transportation or Hotel Pick Up or Drop Off or Guide Tip
Meeting Points
Departure
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch - Formerly Jurys Inn
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
MEETING PLACE: Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch, Christchurch Pl, Dublin, D08 REK7, Ireland.
MEETING POINT: Meet our first-class Dublin guide outside to the right of the Hotel main entrance. Please do not block the entrance.
Return
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Itinerary
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Christ Church Cathedral
Introduction to ancient Ireland, early Christianity, and the foundations of Irish society. Discover the story of Dublin’s oldest cathedral, located in the heart of the city.
10 minutes
2
Wood Quay
Learn about Viking settlement, trade, and the founding of Dublin as a Norse city. Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings and uncover Dublin’s rich history with your expert guide.
10 minutes
3
Dublin Castle
Explore the chapter of the Anglo-Norman invasion, medieval Ireland, and centuries of English rule. Originally built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland for 700 years. On this fully guided exterior tour, see the original 13th century Record & Octagonal Towers, the Upper & Lower State Yards and their architectural highlights. Led by an expert local English-speaking guide who will unveil incredible secrets including tales of intrigue and mystery, this tour is a ""must do"" for anyone interested in the history of Ireland. Enjoy and added bonus on this magnificent tour of the 13th century Castle to visit the Castle Gardens, which is the very location where the first Vikings landed in Dublin in 795 AD. Today it is a magnificent Celtic inspired landscaped lawn. (This tour does not visit the Castle Apartments)
15 minutes
4
College Green
The story of Irish Parliament, limited self-rule, and the Act of Union. Continue your journey through Dublin’s beating heart, College Green—once home to Parliament and still home to Trinity College.
10 minutes
5
GPO Museum
Hear stories of the Great Famine, Irish nationalism, the Easter Rising, and the struggle for independence. Visit the General Post Office, the headquarters of the 1916 Easter Rising, and learn about the events that changed Irish history.
25 minutes
6
Trinity College Dublin
Learn about the Protestant Ascendancy, education, class, and cultural identity. Stop at Trinity College to hear your guide share stories of its significance and rich history.
15 minutes
7
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Your guide will point out the museum’s main highlights before you explore at your own pace. Complete your History of Ireland tour with the exhibits of the National Museum.
30 minutes
Dublin Shortest and Funniest History of Ireland Tour
(2) Reviews
County Dublin
About
The experience combines compelling storytelling with key historic landmarks across Dublin city centre. This immersive 2.5-hour guided walking tour offers the most accessible and engaging introduction to Irish history available in Dublin. Beginning at Christ Church Cathedral, guests are introduced to ancient Celtic Ireland. The journey continues through Viking Dublin along the River Liffey, before exploring Anglo-Norman and medieval Ireland at Dublin Castle. Moving into the political heart of the city, guests learn about the Irish Parliament and the loss of Irish self-rule.
Crossing to O’Connell Street, the tour reaches its emotional high point at the GPO, where Ireland’s revolutionary stru...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small-group experience for interaction and questions
British rule, famine, rebellion, and revolution, Easter Rising explained at the iconic GPO
Optional upgrade to guaranteed timed entry to Book of Kells
Expert local guide bringing Irish history to life through storytelling
Ancient Ireland, early Christianity, and Celtic traditions explained clearly
Viking Dublin and the founding of the city, Anglo-Norman invasion and medieval power structures
Transportation or Hotel Pick Up or Drop Off or Guide Tip
Meeting Points
Departure
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch - Formerly Jurys Inn
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
MEETING PLACE: Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch, Christchurch Pl, Dublin, D08 REK7, Ireland.
MEETING POINT: Meet our first-class Dublin guide outside to the right of the Hotel main entrance. Please do not block the entrance.
