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Songwriter Tours - Stars, histoires et chansons dans les rues du dub
College Green
À propos
This unique tour of Dublin City brings you on an adventure of songs, statues, and some hidden stories about the rock, folk, and global stars of Dublin City! Dublin is filled with musical heroes from U2 to Thin Lizzy to Luke Kelly! Learn about how Bono created the biggest apology video in history after forgetting his wife's birthday and how a busker from Grafton Street made it all the way to the red carpet in Hollywood to collect an Oscar! All this plus a relaxed whiskey tasting to finish and a live street song! This tour is filled with melody, fun, songs, and stories!:)
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais & 2 Autres
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais & 2 Autres
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
The Irish Whiskey Museum tasting is included in your price
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Tourist Office Dublin
In front of the Tourist Office (Opposite the Main Entrance to Trinity College Dublin) - there is a 'tree' just outside to the front of the tourist office. We gather under the tree here, where we start our tour. You will see a Spar Shop and the tree right in front of TOURIST OFFICE and SPAR.
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Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Les options de transport sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Toutes les zones et surfaces sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Déconseillé aux voyageurs souffrant de lésions de la colonne vertébrale
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
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Songwriter Tours - Stars, histoires et chansons dans les rues du dub
College Green
À propos
This unique tour of Dublin City brings you on an adventure of songs, statues, and some hidden stories about the rock, folk, and global stars of Dublin City! Dublin is filled with musical heroes from U2 to Thin Lizzy to Luke Kelly! Learn about how Bono created the biggest apology video in history after forgetting his wife's birthday and how a busker from Grafton Street made it all the way to the red carpet in Hollywood to collect an Oscar! All this plus a relaxed whiskey tasting to finish and a live street song! This tour is filled with melody, fun, songs, and stories!:)
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais & 2 Autres
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais & 2 Autres
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
The Irish Whiskey Museum tasting is included in your price
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Tourist Office Dublin
In front of the Tourist Office (Opposite the Main Entrance to Trinity College Dublin) - there is a 'tree' just outside to the front of the tourist office. We gather under the tree here, where we start our tour. You will see a Spar Shop and the tree right in front of TOURIST OFFICE and SPAR.
At this famous Irish Statue you will find out the about the story behind this traditional Irish song and also some surprising origins of its creation. You will also learn a little about some famous artists who have covered this song live - and we will even give you a few lines of the song itself!
10 minutes
2
George's Street Arcade
As we stroll through the charm of George's Street Arcade we share the location of where the famous Oscar Winning Irish Song, Falling Slowly, was first recorded. You will discover the charming story of how Glen Hansard, a busker from Dublin and his co-writer Marketa Irglova, found themselves walking up the red carpet at the Oscars Ceremony at Hollywood and how they brought home an Oscar for winning Song. This uplifting fairytale story from the film Once, will charm and uplift you.
20 minutes
3
Luke Kelly Statue
At the Luke Kelly Statue we invite you to learn a little more about this Irish folk legend. One of the co-founders of The Dubliners, Luke's memory, his incredible voice and melodic influence is still celebrated in festivals today. His versions of Irish folk songs such as 'The town I loved so well', 'Whiskey in the Jar', 'Scorn not his simplicity' 'Raglan Road' are songs that will echo through Irish folk scene for many years to come. We share his story, his songs and his humour as well as some songs by The Dubliners.
15 minutes
4
Gaiety Theatre
We share a little history about the Gaiety and explore the pavement of handprints that are outside the theatre, from Opera legend Pavarotti to comedian Billy Connolly to Hollywood Star, Gabriel Byrne this laneway of handprints are a wonderful way of discovering the stars and stories that lie on the streets of Dublin.
15 minutes
5
Phil Lynott Statue
At this iconic statue of Phil Lynott sculpted by Paul Daly we share the rise of one of the first famous International Rock Bands, Thin Lizzy. Lead singer Phil was a sensitive, charismatic and talented writer who with his band toured in the USA opening shows for Queen. His rock version of 'Whiskey in the Jar' became a top 10 UK hit and his song 'The Boys are back in town' are just one of the famous songs that were revered by stars such as Bob Geldof and lead singer from U2, Bono.
10 minutes
6
St Stephens Green
After listening to buskers on the famous buzz of Grafton Street we take in the silence and stroll through St. Stephens Green, where we stop for a song and listen to a track or two from the journey so far. It is a moment to listen to a Street Song live, but overlooking the gorgeous lake and natural environment of St. Stephens Green.
20 minutes
7
Bar O'Donoghue
This bar is almost like a museum and celebration of The Dubliners, with photos and memories of the times when they played live at this famous Dublin Bar. We stop to relax and admire the stories the walls that this famous bar tell Live music is often played here and sometimes we are lucky enough to listen to a song live and if the thirst is upon you we rest for a small drink of your choice before we take to the streets again.
20 minutes
8
Place Merrion
As we stroll across Merrion Square we bring you to the location where U2 closed off a street for the video creation of 'Sweetest Thing,' a song that was recorded as Bono's apology song to Ali for forgetting her birthday. The video has some very famous Irish guests as well as a very interesting ending all to be revealed at this location. We also walk across to the Oscar Wilde Statue, where there is a wonderful and colourful photo opportunity at this stunning statue that brings together 3 different stones from 3 different continents!
20 minutes
9
Trinity College de Dublin
We stroll through the grounds of Trinity and bring you to the bronzed globe with a sphere within a sphere created by Ornaldo Pomodorro in 1982-83, as it is such a unusual bronzed masterpiece, we also reveal a little about the very famous artists and singers who performed at the Trinity Ball including U2 10 years prior to their Joshua Tree Tour.
20 minutes
10
Musée du whisky irlandais
After all the strolling across Dublin City you can sit down, relax and enjoy your very own 'Whiskey in the Jar'! With a tasting of 3 varieties of whiskey we bring you a flavour called The Busker Whiskey, so you not only listen to buskers on the streets but you get to taste The Busker Whiskey at the end of a wonderful afternoon of story and song! This is your time to sit back, relax and enjoy the unique and famous flavours of The Irish Whiskey Museum, a wonderful attraction within the very centre of the city.