Hear gruesome stories of brothels run by serial killers, cannibals with a taste for young children, and the notorious Hellfire Club, said to be made up of Devil worshippers! Journey through the folklore of Ireland and get introduced to fairies, banshees, and leprechauns.
Hear how Halloween originated from the Gaelic harvest festival of Samhain when, according to legend, beings from the spiritual world could cross dimensions more easily. Admire the stunning architecture of ancient buildings such as Dublin Castle, said to be haunted with the souls of beheaded invaders. Learn about the young boy who is said to stroll around the Olympia Theatre, and get a closer look at the spooky mummies on display at St Michan's Church.
Very informative tour with a very engaging tour guide. Learn the history of Dublin through its unique architectural landscape as well as getting a feel of its current atmosphere as you wander through the city.
Your guide will be on hand to answer any questions you might have to help enhance your visit to Dublin. You will also have a chance to take memorable and unique photos as you stroll. Meet your local Dublin guide at the main entrance to Trinity College and marvel at the rich ornamentation and dense symbolism of the 8th century Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the 4 Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Get up close and admire one of the finest examples of medieval illumination. On the second part of this fascinating tour visit the 12th century Dublin Castle built by King John where your professional local English-speaking guide will show you all the exterior highlights including the Castle gardens, affording you one of the best tour experiences in Ireland.
An expert local guide will show and explain all of the history and stories connected to Dublin's famous Castl An excellent way to view the Book of Kells and Trinity College. The tour was well organized and the process was efficient.
Discover the sights, sounds, history and architecture of Dublin on a 2. Experience the fun personality and personalities of Ireland's capital. The tour encompasses the rich history and folklore of the city, passing great buildings, such as College Green, Dublin Castle, the Guinness Brewery and St Patrick's Cathedral.
Cycle through legendary neighborhoods, such as the nightlife center of Temple Bar, the Italian Quarter, Parnell Square and the fashionable southside. See the Georgian buildings of the northside, and the Oscar Wilde Memorial. En route, your guides will talk about Dublin's literary and rock'n'roll traditions and events, as well as historic personalities and how they helped shaped the city's character. You will learn which famous Dublin writer, fond of a drink, said "I'm a drinker with writing Starting from O'Connell Street, your guide will show you Dublin icons, such as the General Post Office, used as the temporary headquarters of the leaders of the Easter Rising in This tour will take you through the heart of the north and south central areas of historic Dublin and give you an experience of both well-known sites and some hidden gems and surprises often missed by visitors.
Included will be the General Post Office; scene of a revolutionary past. Check out Dublin Castle and the 18th-century splendor of Trinity College, among other intriguing places. Michael is an excellent guide, Interesting history and stories and conversation. Highly recommend! Discover Dublin and learn about the cultural and historical sides of this lively and interesting city.
Start from St. Andrew's Church and continue past the beautiful Bank of Ireland the former parliament building to the grounds of Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland. Stop at Dawson Street for a look at Leinster House, the seat of the parliament. Then continue over the lively shopping area on Grafton Street to the Powerscourt Townhouse, built in the 18th century and now used as a shopping center with lovely boutiques.
Head through the George's Street Arcade marketplace and into medieval Dublin and the elegant, classic city hall. In Dublin Castle, learn more about the legacy of British colonial rule and see the place that gave Dublin its name. For years, from until independence, it was the seat of English and then British rule in Ireland. Rebuilt as the castle we now know in the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Dublin Castle is now a government complex and an arena of state ceremony.
The state apartments, undercroft, chapel royal, heritage centre and restaurant are now open to visitors. Please note that as Dublin Castle is a working Government building, security, access to rooms and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Facilities Restrictions. They created a nice stairway and walkways so you can get close to the history without damaging it.
You can even see a bit of the Dublin city walls and the River Poddle that flows under the city. Our tour guide gives us a history lesson in the medieval undercroft. Next, on our Dublin Castle tour, we visited the Chapel Royal, which opened in replacing an earlier church on this site.
The woodwork inside the chapel was elaborate. Since the Chapel Royal was built on soft ground, even the parts that look like stone are actually wood to minimize the building weight. This optical illusion is amazing, you have to feel the columns to really tell the difference!
It was also interesting to see the coat of arms for the viceroys. Inside the Chapel Royal, you see the amazing woodwork — some even looks like stone. In the crypt of the Chapel Royal, there is the Revenue Museum which offers insights into the history of taxes in Ireland. Admission to the Revenue Museum is free. Last, we saw the State Apartments. The State Apartments were opulent and what you would expect a castle to look like. The Dublin Castle interior rooms were filled with plenty of gold and impressive chandeliers.
The grand staircase and artwork we saw were also impressive. The most poignant part of the tour inside Dublin Castle was when we entered the Connelly room.
It gets its name from James Connelly who led the Easter Rising in a rebellion against British rule and was one of the signers of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. James Connelly was held here as a wounded prisoner.
The Easter Rising was unsuccessful and Connelly was executed. However, the fact that Connelly was executed when he was wounded did not sit well with the Irish people and increased the appetite for Irish independence. It was moving to be in the same room where Connolly had been. One of the elaborate rooms in the state apartments. We ended the tour in St.
Parliament used to meet in this room, but now it is used for inaugurations and other stately functions. You can sense the importance of the room when you enter, plus there are some magnificent paintings. We enjoyed our tour of Dublin Castle. It lasted a little more than an hour.
While we saw a good portion of the castle, it would have been nice if it would have included the gardens too. Our tour guide was entertaining and shared many interesting facts about Dublin Castle.
These gardens were probably established early in the seventeenth century. At the heart of the gardens is the Dubh Linn Garden, where patterns representing sea serpents are cut into the grass.
You should also visit the Garda Memorial Garden which honors members of Irish police who have been killed in the line of duty. The patterns in the grass of the Dublin Castle Gardens represent sea serpents. The Dublin Castle gardens are not part of the guided tour and unfortunately, we did not have time to visit.
You can enjoy a relaxed coffee break or a healthy breakfast or lunch overlooking the Dublin Castle Gardens. They have great options for vegetarians and those that are gluten-free too. For those looking for something a little fancier, the Michelin starred restaurant, Chapter One , is about.
For the most part, Dublin Castle is accessible. There is an elevator in the State Apartments. Unfortunately, the Medieval Undercroft is only accessible by stairs. However, you can only see the medieval undercroft and the Chapel Royal by guided tour. For us, it was an easy decision. For only just a few Euro more, we felt the Dublin Castle guided tour was the best option. You need to purchase tickets from the Dublin Castle apartments not the state apartments in the Upper Castle Yard.
They do not sell the Dublin Castle tickets online. We arrived right when the castle opened so the line to get tickets was pretty short. The Dublin Castle self-guided tour is included as part of the Dublin Pass. If you are planning to visit a few attractions during your time in Dublin, the pass may save you money. It includes over 30 attractions like Christ Church Cathedral and Dublinia which are located very close to Dublin Castle.
If you love castles, as I do, there are a few castles near Dublin Malahide Castle and Dalkey Castle that are also part of the pass. Get more information about the Dublin Pass here.
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