Private tour in Dublin Ben S
up to 10 people
3 hours
Walking
1
Ben S.
Hello "agus failte" (and welcome)! My name is Ben and I was born and bred in Dublin, where I have...
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This is a walking tour of Dublin City like no other. Starting from Heuston Station, Dublin's main railway gateway to Ireland's South, Southwest and West, we will saunter, at your pace, along Dublin's City Quays and relive the rich history, innovative engineering and construction of all eighteen bridges that span Dublin's famous river all the way to the eastern most bridge at the mouth of Dublin Bay. Discover when the bridges were built, how they were built, who built them and why. Hear the fascinating stories, tragic and comic, ancient and recent, associated with these bridges and the areas around them. Learn about how and why the bridges were named and the three phases of naming conventions that span over a thousand years of engineering. Discover the lives of pioneering engineers, architects, developers and patrons, from the Vikings to King John, James Butler to Bindon Blood Stoney and Santiago Calatrava. Become immersed in this historic world while you traipse through its present, in the heart of Dublin.
This is a linear point to point tour. -We begin at Heuston Rail and LUAS (tram) station and head east along the city quays. The tour is close to the city centre so is easily accessible. -In addition to the bridges, we will pass many of Dublin's well known landmarks, -Beginning with Collins Barracks, believed to be the world's longest serving army barracks, -The Guinness Brewery and the Four Courts. -With a variety of places to stop for a snack, from traditional pubs to quirky cafes, or a boardwalk cafe near the Ha'penny Bridge. -O'Connell Bridge and Statue, or the haunting famine memorial. -A visit to the Epic Museum, just voted Europe's leading tourist attraction in 2019, can be added with the entrance fee, or sample local craft beer. -The Liffey has now widened and the bridges are more modern. We cross over the elegant Samuel Beckett Bridge and finish with a final view looking out at the East LinkBridge and Dublin Bay. The 18th Century Ferryman pub is just the spot to relax and sink into a pint!
Contact your local guide to know more!!
This is a walking tour entirely in or near the city centre.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Heuston LUAS Stop beside the ticket kiosk and outside Heuston Railway Station: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Heuston+Luas+Stop/@53.3465324,-6.29163,78m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf95dbbf18e626d96!8m2!3d53.3466513!4d-6.2919027
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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