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Discover the history of Dublin on a guided walking tour. Discover the people who shaped the city: Irish, Vikings, and English, and see the city's development, architecture, and history..

Highlights

• Learn about the Celts, Vikings, Anglo-Normans and the English.
• Learn about popular culture and iconic foodstuffs.
• Learn about place names and how they inform us about the past.
• Discover the street with the rudest name in Dublin.

Description

Join a local guide on a 2-hour walking tour of Dublin. Learn about the city's history, from the Irish, Vikings, Anglo-Normans, and English, to its development, architecture, and popular culture. The walk starts in Dublin Castle, and finishes near Fr Mathew Bridge over the Liffey. During the walk you will learn what a toponym is, and discover what makes Dublin unique in this regard. as the walk progresses you will also learn about how place names inform us of history and also how they evolve over time; you will also find yourself walking along the street in Dublin with a very rude name! Meet your guide, Dermot, at one of Dublin’s two toponyms and set off on a 3-kilometer walk through the city. Learn about the people who shaped the city and hear about its development, architecture, and history. Discover the city’s popular culture and iconic foodstuffs, and hear about some interesting people. Dermot is a Fáilte Ireland National Tourist Guide and a member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland (ATGI). He has worked in the multi-award-winning EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum, as well as the multi-award-winning Wild Wicklow Tours, and has also planned and guided bespoke holidays around Ireland.

Includes

Professional guide Walking tour Historical insights Local culture The city's evolution Interesting characters

Easy cancellation

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