• 12 Aston Quay - Begin with a friendly meet & greet with the Guide. This initial introduction allows for a brief chat before embarking on the exciting walking tour.

Feel free to ask the guide any questions, as they are eager to answer. This tour is perfect for everyone, from groups and families to solo travelers, as the guides are interested in what captivates you! Even if you’re unfamiliar with this charming island, you’ll discover it on this tour!

Don’t hesitate to say ‘HI!’ and ask questions at the starting point and throughout the journey. The guide may have new suggestions for the day of your tour, ensuring delightful surprises!

• O’Connell Street - From the starting point, the Guide will lead you to Ireland’s widest street. Learn how it received its current name after being renamed twice! O’Connell Street is a significant thoroughfare in Irish history, witnessing much foot traffic over the centuries.

Encounter the statues and stand where the Irish War for Independence began, and hear about the Irish Civil War that followed independence. Discover what happened to Nelson’s Pillar and how all the street’s windows shattered simultaneously. From Dublin’s darkest days to the Stiletto in the Ghetto and beyond, O’Connell Street is where your tour begins.

• An Post General Post Office - Learn about the Irish Rebels at the Battle of O’Connell Street, the Gunboat Helga’s journey up the River Liffey, and the bombardment of Dublin City Centre.

Discover the fate of the rebels after the fighting and how their execution influenced the subsequent revolution. You might even walk beneath the high-ceilinged roof of the Post Office, or at least see the bullet damage on its exterior from over 100 years ago.

Meet a key figure of Irish Mythology at the remarkable statue of The Death of Cú Chulainn, cast in 1935 by Oliver Sheppard.

• Trinity College Dublin - The tour continues towards Westmoreland Street, leading you to the area around Trinity College and College Green.

Travel from one Dublin center to another, moving from the North to the South side of Dublin, an essential experience for any visitor to dear old Dublin.

This area once housed a Monastery where St Patrick is said to have converted some of the first pagan Celts. Your guide will take you from the rituals of the Celts and early Christians to the construction of the famous college and the traditions of modern Trinity Students.

Learn how this area has evolved over time as you wander through it towards Temple Bar.

• Temple Bar - Pause for a brief meeting at Meeting House Square and hear local opinions on the renowned Temple Bar!

Receive valuable tips, whether it’s for the legendary Best Pint of Guinness in Dublin or where to enjoy authentic Irish music.

With Temple Bar’s history and vibrancy surrounding you, it’s hard to believe this is just one stop and not an entire tour.

• City Hall - Journey through Temple Bar towards Dublin Castle, passing the site of the original Viking settlement of Dubhlinn. Discover how Dubhlinn became Dublin and how the Viking settlement was lost, rediscovered, and built over! A poignant tale that hasn’t ended yet, as your guide will explain!

From Viking sailors to Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Handel’s Messiah, and old soap factories, this diverse area holds some of Dublin’s best-kept secrets…

• Dublin Castle - Next, visit Dublin Castle, once the center of authority on the island of Ireland. It was the residence of the Lord Lieutenants of Ireland until 1922.

However, its construction was completed around 1230 under King John of England, son of King Richard the Lionheart.

From 1230 to the present, the castle has seen many Kings, Lords, Ladies, Soldiers, and Rebels, so your guide will have plenty to share!

From a crash course in Irish architecture to the serenity of the Dubh Linn Gardens and the spiritual texts in the Chester Beatty Library, you’ll marvel at how much is contained within the old castle walls.

• Christ Church Cathedral - Proceed to the final stop on this remarkable tour of Dublin. Christ Church was founded by King Sigtrygg Silkbeard, a prominent Viking King in Ireland who ruled for over 40 years before his defeat at the Battle of Clontarf.

Christchurch Cathedral has stood over the River Liffey from the time it was filled with Viking Longships to the era of Guinness Barges heading to Dublin Harbour, continuing to the present day.

Become part of its rich history by standing in its shadow as you ask the guide any final questions about the tour, places to explore further, or even a suggestion for some fun!

You’ll be ready to explore Dublin like a local, finding what you seek in this historic city.

• Local guide
• Professional guide
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

• Food and drinks
• Lunch
• Gratuities

Join a Finn McCool’s Tour and discover all you need to know about Dublin!

Our team of guides are among the finest in the industry and are not to be missed. This isn’t merely a historical tour or a simple sightseeing walk with a few tales!

This is a comprehensive tour of Dublin, encompassing everything from historical highlights to the delightful antics of the beloved Dubliners. From shopping to architecture, with stories both old and new along the way.
You might find yourself diverted to explore something unexpected!

An adaptable, engaging, and surprising journey through Dublin that will leave you eager to explore all that Dublin has to offer.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
• A maximum of 40 people per booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.