Dublin A History of Ireland Tour
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2.5 hours
- 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
- Transportation or Hotel Pick Up or Drop Off or Guide Tip
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
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...
- Duration 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 25 people in the group
- 1
Christchurch Place
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.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 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.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 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...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Guided Experience
- 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.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 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.
- Duration 25 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 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.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 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.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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