Private Dublin Historical and Heritage Tour by Bike

Meeting point

Where

Meet at the bike rails outside the Bike Stop shop at 37 Capel St., just south of the junction with Mary St.

Departure

10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, daily except Sun; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Operator

MYBIKEORHIKE; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Grattan Bridge

   Stop at this historic bridge in the centre of Dublin. Rebuilt in 1875 on the foundation of the original bridge that was built in 1755. See the sites and hear the stories of the original custom house, the hotel connected with a famous rock band, the meeting point of two rivers from which Dublin gets its name, and lots more.

   10 min
2. 2
   Dublin Castle

   Pass through the courtyard of the centre of government administration when Ireland was under British rule. Marvel at the juxtaposition of 18th and 12th century architecture where remnants of early Norman rule remain, at the confluence of over 700 years of Irish history!

   10 min
3. 3
   Dubh Linn Gardens

   Just around the corner from Dublin Castle, take moment to savour this city centre oasis with a rich heritage that will take your breath away. See the circular garden that was one the "dark pool" which gives Dublin its name. Stroll by the Garda Memorial, David & Goliath Statue, Special Olympics tribute and see and hear about the Chester Beatty Museum and Library.

   10 min
4. 4
   The 40 Steps

   Time to pause at this most interesting of street corners in Dublin. Envisage the mediaeval city walls in metal plates and in real life; stand at the birthplace of Jonathan Swift; discover the mis-translated street and hear the story of the suffragettes, arrested for throwing stones at windows

   15 min
5. 5
   Saint Patrick's Cathedral

   The rival to Christchurch Cathedral, stop off to take in the views of the majestic cathedral and gardens. En route, pass the birthplace of Jonathan Swift and the still intact Norman walls.

   5 min
6. 6
   Teeling Whiskey Distillery

   Passing though the tradition working class Dublin district that is the Liberties, stop by the famous Teelings Distillery and hear the incredible story of the great whiskey fire of Dublin in the 19th century

   5 min
7. 7
   The Liberties

   Pedal through one of Dublin's oldest residential districts, the working class heart and soul of city. Learn how it got its name and see the nineteenth and twentieth century architecture that characterises the area, and discover the intrinsic link with the Guinness business.

   5 min
8. 8
   Royal Hospital Kilmainham

   Built as the Royal Kilmainham Hospital in the 17th century, and now the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Stop off by it and its beautiful gardens, overlooking the city of Dublin. Continue along a traffic free path and stop off at Dublin's oldest cemetery.

   15 min
9. 9
   Kilmainham Gaol

   Exiting the Kilmainham, park and gardens, stop off at the once notorious Kilmainham Gaol. Stand outside the entrance, once the site of public executions. Hear some of the stories of the troubling past of this now famous museum.

   5 min
10. Irish National War Memorial Gardens

    Pedal along the peaceful, traffic free, pathways of the War Memorial Gardens, built in remembrance of this who let their lives in the First World War. Continue pedalling along the safe and picturesque purpose built cycle way along the River Liffey to the historic village of Chapelizod.

    Pass by, no stop
11. Phoenix Park

    Leaving Chapelizod, enter one of Europe's largest urban parks through a gate in its 17th century walls. Pedal along dedicated cycle paths and enjoy the natural scenery and the company of some wild deer with a bit of luck!

    Pass by, no stop
12. 12
    Croppies Acre Memorial Park

    Visit Croppies Acre, which, according to folklore, was a mass burial grave for victims of the 1798 rebellion. Look and find out about Collins Barracks, the National Decorative arts and Military Museum, and view the Guinness Brewery across the River Liffey.

    5 min

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