Mythology & Folklore Tour: Explore Ireland's Rich Storytelling Tradition in Dublin
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255 Ratings
Dublin
Discover the captivating world of Irish mythology and folklore on a unique tour in Dublin. Uncover the stories that have shaped Ireland's history and made Dublin a vibrant city.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Temple Bar - Our meeting point is in the very centre of Temple Bar, we will pass through most of the Temple Bar area on our way to Grattan Bridge
- River Liffey - We’ll explore sites north and south of Dublin’s famous waterway
- Grattan Bridge - One of the city’s favourite bridges that straddle the River Liffey, famous for its ornate, seahorse-adorned lamps, connecting Parliament Street to Capel Street
- St. Michan’s Church - We stop outside this famous old church and talk about the role it has played in shaping some of the city’s secret tales as well as about some of the bodies it holds in its crypt. We also explore the grounds of the old Newgate Prison and Green Street Courthouse, a forgotten little corner of Dublin which has played an important (and all too often untold) role in our country’s History
- GPO Museum - One of the city’s most impressive facades and arguably the most important building in the country. We’ll stop outside and explore the pivotal role that Irish Mythology plays in shaping modern Irish History
- Garden of Remembrance - We’ll finish up our tour at the foot of Oisin Kelly’s famous ‘Children Of Sir’ Statue, in the centre of Parnell Square
What's Included
- Guided walking tour of Dublin’s mythology, folklore, and storytelling.
Additional Information
This journey is exceptional and unique in the city; a quest into Ireland’s abundant heritage of narrations, observing how these tales have modified the trajectory of Irish History, sculpted the country, and crafted Dublin into the remarkable city it exists as today.
In Ireland, narrating tales is beyond just a hobby - it’s a masterful artistry that has simultaneously transformed the direction of history.
Location
3 Crown Alley
Crown Alley
Outside The Old Storehouse Pub, which is on Crown Alley in Temple Bar
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
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Agata_m
Apr 3, 2024
A fun tour - A great tour. Helena is a wonderful storyteller. I learned the main myths of Ireland and found out more about Irish history.
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M6242jbkatien
Apr 1, 2024
So much fun! - Fascinating tour! We heard a lot of interesting and fun stories and the guide, Helena, was awesome! Her way of presenting stories is both informative and funny. It was freezing outside but completely worth it.
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Stephanie_v
Apr 1, 2024
Great time! - Highly recommend, especially if you’re new to Irelands history and folklore. It was a great way to get immersed in the mythology and storytelling of Ireland. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and passionate about the content which made it that much more enjoyable.
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Olha_b
Mar 31, 2024
Awesome - Thank you for Emily for a brilliant excursion, it was very interesting and funny. My sister and me got a great pleasure from
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29brief
Mar 31, 2024
Great Tour With Alan - Had such a great time on this tour with Alan. He was extremely knowledgeable and hilarious. 100% would recommend to anyone looking for something a little different in Dublin.
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Inspire66910052127
Mar 30, 2024
Great tour! - The tour was great! We got to know about irish history, folklore, myths, Dublin history and characters, in a great package! Our guide was Alan, who were very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and had great comedic timing. Really recommended!
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Stephaniemb3326gg
Mar 30, 2024
Making Bang! Bang! Proud - Alan was amazing! He is engaging, knowledgeable and funny!
Loved the visual aids!
He made sure we were all laughing with him
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Melferg40
Mar 29, 2024
Great fun walking tour - This mythology and folklore walking tour is awesome 🤩! Adam is a great tour guide and very entertaining and engaging. This tour is our favorite experience by far!
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Mike_p
Mar 29, 2024
A Missed Opportunity - We actually missed the tour due to a Google Maps glitch. But the guide reached out to us to make sure we were OK, and was very gracious and helpful!
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Kevin_m
Mar 28, 2024
Fascinating and fun exploration - Alan was an amazing guide and did a great job explaining the origins of Irish mythology, its differentiation from Norse or Roman mythology, and how it is so interwoven into Irish history and culture. It was a really fascinating exploration and intersection of history, culture, religion, and more. Loved it!
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