The Great Landmarks of Dublin City

This tour provides an in depth history of the great landmarks and buildings of Dublin City with plenty of stories included, the experience is both entertaining and informative.

The walk begins at the Molly Malone Statue and then will weave through some of Dublin’s most popular streets as the group makes their way toward Dublin Castle and the Dubh Linn Gardens.

The next stop is the iconic St Patrick’s Cathedral established in 1191, next-door to the Cathedral is Marsh’s Library which is Ireland’s oldest public library founded in 1707, followed by Ireland’s oldest school dating back to 1432, then onto St Patrick’s Park where it’s believed St Patrick baptised the Irish pagans to Christianity in the 5th Century.

Just a stone throw away is Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin’s oldest working building, Wood Quay the site of the first Viking settlement in Dublin City from the year 840, the River Liffey and on up to Fishamble Street Dublin’s oldest Street. Passing through the famous entertainment hub of Temple Bar, visitors can see all the best night life establishments.

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The tour will come to an end by O’Connell Bridge / O’Connell Street and where the story of Ireland’s great liberator Daniel O’Connell is brought to life. During the course of the tour you will hear the history and the stories behind all these wonderful landmarks.

Who the Dublin landmarks walking tour suits

The Dublin landmarks walking tour is a great choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings and hear the stories behind the sights. In one stroll you go from the Molly Malone Statue to Dublin Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Marsh’s Library, Christchurch Cathedral, Wood Quay, Temple Bar and O’Connell Street, picking up tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay along the way.

Wear comfortable shoes, bring a rain jacket just in case and keep your camera handy. Booking ahead is the easiest way to secure your place. If the Dublin landmarks walking tour gives you a taste for history, the 1916 Rebellion walking tour brings the story of the Easter Rising to life at the sites of its most famous battles.