Private tour in Dublin Antóin Ó
up to 10 people
4 hours
Walking
1
Antóin Ó.
Hello, my name is Antoin and I am a native of Dublin. I have been giving tours for approximately...
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Our tour of Rebellion signifies and tells the story of a centuries-old struggle. We set the scene by recounting some of the ingredients that led to the penultimate, or perhaps the precursor to the penultimate battle. We visit some of the iconic monuments and learn about some of the protagonists that make up the story of Ireland's fight for independence. But we also bring a sense of cheerfulness to proceedings by remembering some of the characters that make up the narrative of Baile Atha Cliath or Dublin. Mythological musing gives us symbolic reflections of how interpretations can be misinterpreted. Figures standing with outstretched arms offer a chance to glance back in time. Posers also tell a story that's worth listening to. As Joyce said, "When I die, Dublin will be written in my heart. " With all its imperfections I nonetheless can appreciate Joyce's sentiment. This is my city after all.
The Experience What You'll See The Spire ( O' Connell St. ) General Post Office (GPO) Accessible Mon-Sat normally Big Jim Larkin statue The Customs House The Ha'penny Bridge The Famine Memorial. O'Connell statue Parnell monument Parnell Square The Rotunda The Garden of Remembrance The Hugh Lane Gallery ( Ex. Mondays) On this tour, you will also hear of another Scandinavian invasion of sorts. Space exploration will be examined as we learn of the exploits of the first Irish Space Cadet (metaphorically speaking). We also hear of the story and connection to 'The Little Corporal' not forgetting our flirtation with a doctor's dilemma, climaxing in whatever order and in conclusion with the strange tale of the culture vulture and the door-knocker, and the developer with the cutlass. So between all the conflicting conflicts why not join me at the Spire and we can aspire to trace the history that still resonates today with a lot of amusing anecdotes for company. It sounds great; I might even do the tour mys
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O'Connell Street Upper, County Dublin, Ireland
ByGuide: The Spire in O'Connell Street, one of the world's tallest sculptures is an easy landmark and is very central. https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Spire,+North+City,+Dublin,+Ireland/@53.3498123,-6.2624435,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48670e843e66bd41:0x4978811bdf0f9af7!8m2!3d53.3498091!4d-6.2602548
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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