Embark on a 2-hour historical walking tour of Dublin and delve into the captivating story of Irish history. Explore key events such as the English conquest, the Great Hunger, and the struggle for independence with a knowledgeable history postgraduate.
Embark on a 2-hour historical walking tour of Dublin and delve into the captivating story of Irish history. Explore key events such as the English conquest, the Great Hunger, and the struggle for independence with a knowledgeable history postgraduate.
- Trinity College Dublin - Tours commence at the Grattan statue, College Green, across from the main entrance of Trinity College. The tour explores the history of Ireland’s oldest university, established in 1592, and highlights its most treasured artifact, the Book of Kells, an 8th-century manuscript of the four Gospels written in Latin.
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- Trinity College Dublin - Tours commence at the Grattan statue, College Green, across from the main entrance of Trinity College. The tour explores the history of Ireland’s oldest university, established in 1592, and highlights its most treasured artifact, the Book of Kells, an 8th-century manuscript of the four Gospels written in Latin.
- Bank of Ireland - Originally serving as Ireland’s colonial parliament, this building was constructed in 1729 and dissolved by the Act of Union in 1800. It symbolizes the ‘Protestant Ascendancy’ of the 18th century and showcases the era’s neo-classical architecture.
- Temple Bar - Once slated for demolition, this area of narrow streets was transformed into ‘Dublin’s Cultural Quarter’ during the 1990s.
- Wood Quay Amphitheatre - The site of significant archaeological excavations in the 1980s, Wood Quay reveals the Viking city founded in AD 840.
- Four Courts - Serving as Ireland’s legal headquarters, this site witnessed the start of a Civil War in June 1922 between supporters and opponents of the December 1921 Treaty, which concluded the War of Independence from 1919-21.
- Christ Church Cathedral - As Dublin’s oldest cathedral, established in 1030, it was reconstructed in stone during the 1170s by Strongbow, a key figure in the initial English invasion of the 1170s.
- City Hall - Inside stands a statue of Daniel O’Connell, Dublin’s first Catholic Lord Mayor in 1840. He led the successful campaign for Catholic Emancipation in 1829, ending all anti-Catholic laws, earning him the title ‘The Liberator’.
- Dublin Castle - Originally constructed by King John in 1204, it served as the center of British administration until 1922. It is also the site of the Dubh Linn (Black Pool), from which Dublin derives its name.
- Guidance from history postgraduates
- Guidance from history postgraduates
- Entry to the Book of Kells.
- Entry to the Book of Kells.
This experience goes beyond a typical ‘sightseeing tour’ (though there is much to observe) and offers a comprehensive exploration of key aspects of Irish history. It covers the English conquest, the impact of the American and French Revolutions, the Great Famine, the fight for independence, the Northern Ireland Peace Process, and Brexit, all presented by a history postgraduate.
This experience goes beyond a typical ‘sightseeing tour’ (though there is much to observe) and offers a comprehensive exploration of key aspects of Irish history. It covers the English conquest, the impact of the American and French Revolutions, the Great Famine, the fight for independence, the Northern Ireland Peace Process, and Brexit, all presented by a history postgraduate.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.