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 Informative and entertaining |
23 Wicklow Street (at the International Bar) Dublin Ireland +353 1 86 858 3847 http://www.1916rising.com/ |
In Easter 1916, a small band of armed revolutionaries took over the General Post Office on O'Connell Street and declared Ireland a republic. This two- hour walking tour takes in the relevant sites of the violent rebellion to give participants an insight into this historic occasion which precipitated the formation of the Irish state. The tour ends with a pint and a chat in the cosy International Bar on Wicklow Street. Admission is EUR10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Key to the past! |
Castle Street Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, Dalkey Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 285 8366 http://www.dalkeycastle.com/to... |
Dalkey has been a source of inspiration to many writers over the centuries, the most well-known of which include James Joyce, Shaw, Leonard and Flann O'Brien. Tours of this historic town, which abounds in natural beauty, include treading along the island with the six thousand year old legends and folklore reverberating in the salty breeze. The castles and ancient structures take you back in time to the historic era, when life at Dalkey was just coming into being. So go ahead and rediscover Irish culture and traditions! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun way to see city |
Fishamble Street Harding Hotel Dublin Ireland +353 1 679 0899 |
This company provides an alternative to the hustle and bustle of city bus tours. Assembling daily at Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin Bike Tours offers a relaxed cycle through the city's quieter streets and lanes - avoiding the main areas of traffic - to show a mix of both historical and contemporary Dublin life. The tours operate from April 1-October 31, are of approximately three hours in duration and cost IEP15 including the bike, a tour guide and insurance. Advance booking is advised. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Dublin Garden Group |
Talblick Lehaunstown Dublin 18, Leinster Ireland +353 1 236 9796 http://www.dublingardens.com |
The Dublin Garden Group lets you get a glimpse of the incredible private gardens in Dublin. On this excursion you will see the amazing Irish gardens that are not open to the public. You can almost imagine yourself in Eden, amidst luscious fruits, trees and flowers. So, tour the Dillon Garden, Mouth Usher Gardens and many more to get a feeling of paradise. Visit the website for timings and schedules. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spooky ride |
59 O'Connell Street Upper Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 873 4222 / +353 1 703 3028 http://www.dublinbus.ie/your_j... |
This spooky evening tour revisits several haunted houses and graveyards, all of which have contributed to Dublin's wealth of supernatural legend and folklore. Highlights include 'Dracula's Dublin Origins' and 'Bodysnatching at Kevin's Graveyard'. With a professional tour guide spinning the yarns, the Dublin Ghost Bus Tour certainly makes for an unusual evening's entertainment. Tickets are EUR20 and can be booked from Dublin Bus or at the Dublin Tourism Centre on Suffolk Street, Dublin 2. All tours start and end at the main office of Dublin Bus, 59 O'Connell Street, and the tour lasts approximately two hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Booze-soaked history lesson |
9 Duke Street Duke Pub (Starting point) Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 (0)1 670 5602 / +353 87 263 0270 (Tickets) http://www.dublinpubcrawl.com/ |
With over ten years experience under its belt, the Dublin Literary Public Crawl has become something of an institution, receiving countless favourable mentions in both the Irish and international press. This two-hour show is performed by professional actors, who perform the works of Dublin's great writers, while guiding the visitors around the city's famous literary pubs. It is the perfect opportunity to get drunk and learn something at the same time! Tickets can be booked at the Dublin Tourism Centre on Suffolk Street and the the Duke at Duke Street, which is also the starting point of the tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mind your language |
Keatings Park (The Dualway Group) Rathcoole Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 605 7705 / +353 1 872 9010 / +353 1 458 0054 http://www.irishcitytours.com/... |
Some innovative Irish folk have realized that not everyone is fluent with the Irish accent, so Irish city tours have introduced the Dublin Language Tours. This sensitive step enables visitors to sit back and enjoy the ride. The tour offers 7 languages, some of which are Japanese, German, French and Spanish. You can also use your language tour ticket on the Dublin sightseeing tour, which enables you to have unlimited rides on the Hop-on Hop-off tour. The multi-lingual tours depart every 30 minutes in summer. The tickets can be interchanged with the English Commentary Dublin City Tour, which departs every 6 to 8 minutes in summer. All day and half-day long tours are also operated, departing from Dublin city. These go up to to Powerscourt Gardens and Glendalough in Wicklow County, Malahide Castle and the tomb at Newgrange. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Walking through history |
Malahide Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 846 2184 / +353 1 846 3027 (Restaurant) http://www.malahidecastle.com/... |
This private house and one-time fortress is located on 250 acres of lush park area, in the town by the sea. The interiors are done up beautifully, with portrait paintings of the Talbot family generations. Standing strong for about 800 years and almost oozing history, this old home has seen it all – wars, good times, and memories of the family it sheltered. Now, a major attraction, the main hall plays host to private celebrations and banquets, while guided tours in French, Spanish, Dutch, et al escort sight-seers around its premises. The admission is EUR6.50 for adults, EUR4 for children and EUR18 for a family. The restaurant is quite popular with the locals, who drop in for a hot breakfast of Baked Scones, with Homemade Jam and Cream. Tea rooms offer you self-service, while the five resident ghosts prowl around, looking to scare a vulnerable soul! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pints and tunes |
Temple Bar Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 475 3313 |
This two-hour tour is led by two professional musicians who perform songs and tunes while telling the story of Irish music. The tour visits four pubs, beginning at the popular Oliver Street. John Gogarty's and including the Norseman bar nearby. Ring in advance to book, but the tour can usually accommodate a few extra at short notice. Tickets: EUR12 for adults and EUR10 for studenst/seniors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Perfect way to see Ireland |
33 Kinahan Street, Infirmary Road Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 838 6128 http://www.overthetoptours.com |
This bus company offers many different guided bus tours in Ireland. With a maximum of only 14 passengers, you can see the historical and cultural sights of Ireland in a special way. Take the 1 day tour to Wicklow and Glendalough to see the incredible waterfalls, or take a longer 5 day trip to Southern Ireland, which includes Cork, Kerry, Dingle and Kinsale. An additional new tour is a surprise Mystery Tour in which customers will not know the destination. The place will be revealed during the journey. Check the website for more details. Advance booking is required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Value for money |
Suffolk Street Saint Andrews Church Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 605 7702 |
If Dublin is your destination for a holiday, then plan it the best way possible. To help you, there is the TFM Backpacker Travel and Accommodation, an initiative started to help tourists and visitors scout the city. Through this service, you can plan tours, trips and accommodation in Dublin. If you're tight on budget, this service will enable you to get value for your money. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A shot of culture |
12 East Essex Street Temple Bar Information Centre Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 677 2397 (TASCQ) http://www.visit-templebar.com/ |
Dubbed as Dublin's cultural quarter, Temple Bar should be experienced on foot. This tour takes you through this interesting part of Dublin in just an hour. Here, you will find plays, art, a film centre, and many little restaurants that add flavor to this place. There are over a dozen theatre and cultural places, from photography to a music centre, where the national archive is. The contemporary music centre also promotes up and coming and as established artists. When the sun sets make your way over to any number of old pubs that line the street of Temple Bar, there's always time for a drink and a chat! The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes; groups can avail of special rates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spooky tour |
191 Upper Dorset Street Stephen's Green Dublin Ireland +353 1 087 677 1512 / +353 1 087 271 1346 |
This unusual walking tour comes courtesy of the Trapeze Theatre Company and revisits scenes of murder, intrigue and the bizarre around Georgian Dublin. Highlights include an insight into the origins of Bram Stoker's Dracula and spine-chilling stories about Dublin's infamous Hellfire Club. The tour also reconstructs some of Dublin's grizzly murders. Meet at 7:30p at the gates of St. Stephen's Green - if you dare! Advanced booking is essential. Review © 2007, Wcities |