Walk the Walls of Medieval Dublin - Private Group Tour

About this experience

Dublin is not only a vibrant city, but it is also steeped in a long history dating to Viking times and before. This walking tour, led by a local "Dub" and qualified guide, will bring to life the medieval city, where you will discover interesting facts and hear fascinating stories right where they happened. As you go, your guide will point out useful landmarks and answer any questions you have. Subject to opening times (Apr - Oct), you will visit a medieval church where there has been services continuously for more then 800 years, included for free as part of the tour. As a unique point of difference, your guide can also provide you with a unique video route map, complete with captioned photos, video clips and music, sent to you after the tour via a secure personalised link as souvenir to share with friends and family and for memories to cherish!

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What you actually do

Of 7 listed stops, you get out at 5 and see 2 from the vehicle.

1. 1

   City Hall

   Our first landmark building is Dublin's City Hall. Built in the 18th century as the Royal Exchange, it later became the headquarters of Dublin Corporation, the city authority, before they relocated.

   Seen from the vehicle

2. 2

   Dublin Castle

   Rounding the corner an up the cobblestoned Castle Street, we enter the upper courtyard of Dublin Castle, the nerve centre of power and centre of government administration in Ireland for more than 700 years from the Anglo Norman conquest to the end of was under British rule in 1922.

   You get out here10 min

3. 3

   Dubh Linn Gardens

   Proceeding to the rear of the castle, we visit the circular garden that was once the "dark pool" which gives Dublin its name. Here, we will pass such stored landmarks as the Garda Memorial, David & Goliath Statue, the Coachouse, the Special Olympics tribute and the Chester Beatty Museum and Library.

   You get out here10 min

4. 4

   Saint Patrick's Cathedral

   Our first fully intact section of Norman walls, this time forming the southern perimeter of the medieval city. Stories and anecdotes abound at arguably Dublin's most interesting street corner. Orientate yourself with the creative maps of the medieval walls engraved into the stone pillar mounted metal plates, and gaze…

   You get out here10 min

5. 5

   The Liberties

   The rival to Christchurch Cathedral, stop off to take in the views of the majestic cathedral and gardens, where we'll trace the turbulent history from the Vikings, through to the Normans, the reformation, Oliver Cromwell, Guinness, and to the fine cathedral and gardens that we admire and enjoy today.

   You get out here10 min

6. 6

   St. Audoen's Church

   As we leave the looming spectre of St. Patrick's Cathedral behind us, we cross Patrick St to pass through an arched alleyway to enter one of Dublin's most renowned and historic neighbourhood, The Liberties.

   Seen from the vehicle

7. 7

   Temple Bar

   We continue our medieval journey to St. Audoen's Church , the capital's only remaining medieval parish church still in use. Dedicated to St. Ouen, its 15th-century bell tower houses the oldest church bells in Ireland! Ambling through St.

   You get out here20 min

Where the day happens

≈ 0.8 km from the city centre. 7 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover snacks, refreshments, drinks are not included, gratuities — budget for those separately.

Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.