Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

Meeting point

Where

Outside the National Museum of Archaeology & History

Departure

15 start times between 09:00 and 16:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

Could be Dublin Castle or GPO, O'Connell St., depending on the preferences of you and your guide

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Operator

Dublin Tour Guide; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Trinity College Dublin

   Visting the campus. If you want to visit the Old Library and Book of Kells, please book our 5hr tour '(Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours'. Access to the campus is limited to groups of 8 or fewer unless tickets for the Old Library are purchased in advance (these are Trinity's rules). Started in 1592 as a university only for Protestants, Trinity remained an institution of resentment for Ireland's Catholic majority up until at least 1970. Throughout the centuries, this fine university nurtured such aspiring students as Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett, the greatest playwright of the 20th century.

   10 min
2. 2
   The Book of Kells Experience

   Trinity College and the Old Library, which hosts the famous Book of Kells. This is one of the two cultural institution options on this tour; the alternative is the National Museum of Archaeology. Admission tickets are not included in the tour price. Guests wishing to visit the Book of Kells must purchase their own tickets in advance, or the National Museum can be visited instead.

   40 min · Admission not included
3. 3
   Temple Bar

   Stroll the cobbled streets of the famous Temple Bar area. Your guide will show you the real local spots (street art, bohemian shops) and hidden gems of what is a overty touristy area.

   15 min
4. 4
   Dublin Castle

   We will explore the grounds of Dublin Castle (upper and lower courtyards, Chapel Royal, Dubh Linn Gardens) without needing to explore any interiors, which can only be availed of through an official Dublin Castle tour.

   15 min · Admission not included
5. 5
   Christ Church Cathedral

   Along with St Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church is a remarkable example of Dublin's medieval religious architecture. We'll be visiting the exterior only.

   15 min · Admission not included
6. 6
   Ha'penny Bridge

   Cross the famous Ha'Penny Bridge, one of Dublin's icons. Take look up the river towards the Guinness Brewery (maybe you'll detect the aroma of hops boiling) or down the river towards the Custom House and the modern Docklands area. Or simply stop to observe the lovers' locks.

   5 min
7. 7
   National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

   Closed on Mondays. On this tour, we have time to visit either the National Museum of Archaeology or the Book of Kells Experience at Trinity College. The National Museum has free admission, while Book of Kells admission is not included and must be purchased separately in advance. Coordinate your preferred option with your guide after booking.

   30 min
8. 8
   Leinster House

   Leinster House

   10 min
9. 9
   The O'Connell Monument

   Daniel O'Connell was arguably the first man to prove to the masses that civil disobedience and peaceful resistance could be effective. A huge hero for Irish people, having secured Catholic Emancipation, he's nick-named 'The Liberator' and the main street of our capital city is justifiably named after him.

   7 min
10. Bank of Ireland

    Old Parliament Building Dublin was the 2nd city of the British Empire in the 18th century, and we have the subtle patriotism of the Irish-born politicians of the institution to thank. Today, Dublin's architectural landscape is ornamented by an abundance of buildings from this period, making it look much older than Paris and London.

    Pass by, no stop
11. 11
    St Stephens Green

    Gifted to the city in 1880 by a member of the Guinness family, Stephen's Green remains much-appreciated by Dubliners today - it's probably their favourite piece of the city. We'll stroll through the lush verdure along the curved Victorian walkways and keep our eyes peeled for that most-rare of animals - an Irish person sunbathing!

    10 min
12. 12
    Grafton Street

    Don't let the brands and blatant consumerism fool you, Grafton still has its charm. In fact, Grafton street is one of the last bastions of old Dublin left. Admire the flower ladies, enjoy the buskers (street musicians) as you head towards Bewleys Café, Ireland's oldest and biggest café, built in 1927.

    5 min
13. 13
    An Post General Post Office

    It was outside this impressive building on Easter Monday when Padraig Pearse read the Declaration of Irish Independence and he, together with his 1600 comrades, led a rebellion that shock an empire. The most under-rated site in Dublin for tourists, the GPO retains all its historical potency for Dubliners and Irish people, but most tourists never learn why this should be on their top 5 list of sites to visit.

    15 min
14. 14
    City Hall

    One of the key locations of 1916 Easter Rising and an example of Dublin's 18th century architecture. We can enter the building as long as there is not a private event occuring.

    10 min

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