Essential Free Tour Dublin

Ireland's thriving capital retains a lyrical village magic that few other cities can match. Come explore it!
Celebrate good times, or the 'craic' as locals call it, in some of Dublin's nearly 700 pubs.
Discover the poetry, music, and literature of Dublin as you walk by its imposing Castle.

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The city of Dublin, on Ireland’s east coast has a playfulness like no other city. As Dubliner Oscar Wilde once said, ‘Life is too important to be taken seriously’. This city honors its past but it’s equally passionate about enjoying each new day. Book the highly-rated Essential Free Tour of Dublin and discover the ‘craic’ or the celebration of good times, while your guide shares the best recommendations about the pubs and live music venues that are at the very heart of Dublin´s society and traditions. Just south of the river Liffey, your group will walk around the famous Temple Bar area. This is the place to find colorful souvenir shops, art galleries and immerse yourself in the traditional folk music. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about the ancient origins of Dublin and the many pagan traditions still alive!

Throughout your free tour of Dublin, you can visit landmarks such as the impressive Aviva Stadium, which hosts both soccer and rugby matches. This is an architectural wonder that blends seamlessly with Dublin’s colourful landscape. Walk Grafton Street, a lively shopping district and continue to one of Ireland’s most famous institutions: the Guinness Storehouse. There your group will stop to take pictures of the old Jameson Distillery, and discover how three simple ingredients are transformed into a smooth whiskey, enjoyed all over the world. You will also have the opportunity to pay your respects to one of Ireland’s literary giants: Oscar Wilde. Visit his flamboyant statue decorated with precious stones. Take a stroll along a park that holds a special place in Dublin’s heart, St. Stephen’s Green.

Your expert guide will also make sure to take you right to the center of the city’s historic heart, where you’ll find the magnificent Dublin Castle. This place, originally built on a Viking site, has been a prison, a fortress, and a treasury. A little further from the center of town, you’ll find one of the largest walled parks in Europe, Phoenix Park. And of course, your group will have time to enjoy St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where the saint himself first baptized the pagan chieftains and altered Irish history. The nearby Christ Church Cathedral was founded 1,000 years ago and has born witness to the likes of warriors, kings, and saints. Book the best and most comprehensive Essential Free Tour of Dublin and find a whole new way to discover this city full of charming hospitality and cultural heritage.