1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Explore Dublin’s South East Georgian Core and elegant streets
Discover aristocratic clubhouses, grand townhouses, and mansions
Learn stories of literary figures, revolutionaries, and intriguing characters
Decode architectural and historical clues in hidden backstreets
Experience Dublin’s social, political, and cultural history
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Explore the elegant South East Georgian Core of Dublin on this immersive walking tour, a district renowned for its refined 18th- and 19th-century architecture, aristocratic clubhouses, grand townhouses, and opulent plutocratic mansions. This area represents the city’s most gracious and sophisticated streetscape, offering a unique window into Dublin’s social, political, and cultural history.
During the tour, we’ll wander through iconic streets such as Dawson, Molesworth, and Kildare, as well as hidden backstreets like School House Lane, uncovering the fascinating stories behind both the buildings and the people who inhabited them. You’ll learn how to detect and decode architectural and historical clues embedded in the city’s streetscape, revealing secrets that often go unnoticed by casual visitors.
Along the way, we may delve into the life of a now-forgotten woman novelist who once dominated the literary world, or recount the tale of a French Count who arrived in Dublin under the guise of a work of art, blending intrigue with history.
This tour is a favourite for its rich combination of architecture, literary heritage, revolutionary events, social and political narratives, and its remarkable collection of historic buildings and institutions. It offers a comprehensive and engaging journey into the heart of Dublin’s Georgian elegance and cultural legacy.
Guided walking tour of the Georgian district
Expert commentary on architecture, history, and literature
Insights into notable buildings and hidden stories
Food and drinks
Entry to paid attractions
Transportation and personal expenses
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Comfortable clothes
Tour is fully on foot; wear comfortable walking shoes
Some streets and lanes may be narrow or uneven
Suitable for history, architecture, and literature enthusiasts
Children should be accompanied
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