Essential Free Tour Dublin

Schedule

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Barnardo Square, between City Hall and the Tourist Information Centre. Look for a teal flag with the name of Paseando por Europa. | Dublin, DN

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About this Event

Discover Dublin's most important monuments and learn about Irish traditions that date back centuries. Our English-speaking guide will accompany you to share the full history of Dublin, how this cosmopolitan hub of Ireland was shaped, and which places you simply can’t miss during your trip.

Our tour begins at Barnardo Square, next to City Hall, and takes us to the two most important Christian temples in Dublin: Christ Church Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the largest church in the city.

We’ll know the magnificent Ha’penny Bridge, 43 meters long and once famous for the countless padlocks placed by Dublin couples to symbolize their love. It’s now forbidden — so don’t be tempted to add your own or you might get fined!

Because of the River Liffey, which runs through much of Dublin, the city is full of bridges. We’ll also stroll across O’Connell Bridge, the only bridge in Europe that is wider than it is long, leading directly onto O’Connell Street.

Other highlights include Dublin Castle and its beautiful gardens — the seat of British government in Ireland until 1922 — as well as City Hall and the charismatic Temple Bar district. We’ll also pass by The Clarence Hotel, owned by U2, and Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland.

Alongside exploring the city, we’ll share the most important Irish traditions, along with fascinating myths and legends. We’ll also travel back in time to discover the key moments that shaped Dublin’s history, from the arrival of the Vikings to nearly 800 years of English rule.




Important Information
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance. The guide cannot wait out of respect for the rest of the group.
  • Please show your booking (printed or on your phone) to the Paseando por Europa guide at the meeting point.
  • Groups of more than 6 adults, even if they have made separate bookings under different names, must pay €8 per adult. Otherwise, they will not be accepted on the tour and the guide may ask them to leave.
  • A minimum of 5 people is required per tour. If the minimum is not met, we will notify you to modify your booking.
  • There are many tour companies in the square, so please ask for your Paseando por Europa guide.
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Barnardo Square, between City Hall and the Tourist Information Centre. Look for a teal flag with the name of Paseando por Europa., 2 Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland

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