Dublin Sights and Pints

Dublin Sights and Pints

After Irish Independence, a few men sat down and thought about what they would do with Dublin. “How could we make such a British Imperial city the new Irish capital?”, they thought. We can't possibly tear down all the British parts, can we? If we did that there'd be nothing left but the pubs...

Since then, Dublin has become a symbol of reconciling Ireland's British past with its Irish future. British Trinity College with its Protestant legacy has produced Oscar Wilde and Jonathan Swift, while Dublin's pubs have produced writers from the Irish tradition, such as Patrick Kavanagh and Brendan Behan. This tour is therefore a tribute to Dublin's dual personality, and the pub door will be the boundary between the two worlds.

Besides the history lessons, you'll learn about beer, the Irish pub, as well as partake in an activity that the Irish are renowned for – conversation.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Stag's Head Dublin, 1 Dame Court off Dame Street, Dublin 1 Ireland

One of the best pubs in Central Dublin

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Ireland

Seat of the Irish parliament (Oireachtas na hÉireann)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: City Hall Exhibition Centre Dame Street Cork Hill, Dublin D02 NP93 Ireland

One of the key locations of 1916 Easter Rising and an example of Dublin's 18th century architecture

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Dame St Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Ireland

Once the seat of British administration in Ireland, Dublin Castle today is a historical monument, as well as a place where modern history is being written down. Dublin Castle hosts the announcements of Ireland's public referenda, such as the recent legalisation of abortion and marriage equality by popular vote.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8 Ireland

Along with St Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church is a remarkable example of Dublin's medieval religious architecture.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Ireland

Although on this tour we will only visit more offbeat traditional pubs, we will pass by Temple bar – the heart or Dublin's nightlife.

Stop At: Ha'penny Bridge, 14 Bachelors Walk Wellington Quay, Dublin Ireland

Snap a picture of your group at Dublin's most iconic river crossing!

Duration: 10 minutes