Most of Dublin, in a day, on foot. History, politics, culture & architecture!

Most of Dublin, in a day, on foot. History, politics, culture & architecture!

This is a tour for those who are fit, flexible, and want to get a feel for the city, from a local with a lot of knowledge. I worked in property, and politics, in this city for many years, so have plenty to say! However, as it is your day and your tour, I take the lead from the client's interests and if I see eyes glazing over, we change topic/take a break/change the plan. You have a guide for a day, and we make the most of it - I believe in being flexible and open. Previous tours where we have gone off plan have taken us on train trips, off to the Jewish Quarter, a themed pub crawl - you are on a holiday, not a school outing!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: 1 Merrion Square E, Dublin 2 Ireland

We start off in the gorgeous Georgian quarter of the city where you will find our museums, galleries, libraries and Parliamentary Dublin.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Trinity College Dublin, Grafton St. College Green, Dublin 2 Ireland

Here we will tour the campus en route to our visit to the world famous Book of Kells and Long Room. Trinity is the oldest college in Ireland and was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare St, Dublin 2, Ireland

We will visit this museum and the National Library close by, and see some of the gold treasures from our ancient past. We can also visit the wonderful "Bog Bodies" when here.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dame St Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Ireland

En route to Dublin Castle we will walk across Dublin, taking in a route that showcases our wonderful mix of buildings and will take a look at some fantastic Georgian ceilings. This part of the tour is also usually the time we take a break in one of Dublin's atmospheric old pubs that do food well and I have plenty of suggestions...

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Saint Patrick's Cathedral, 21-50 Patrick's Close Off Clanbrassil St., Dublin 8 Ireland

En route to St Patrick's Cathedral we will take a look at Dublin City Hall and the great exhibition on the history of Dublin in the basement. We might also take a look at the Chester Beatty Library or take a tour of the State Apartments (admission charge for these) - up to the client.

Then we will walk across St Patrick's Park to visit the largest Cathedral in Ireland. This is a fascinating place with tombs, monuments, happy and sad history and it is a building that means a lot to most Irish people.

Duration: 1 hour