A Dublin Docklands Tour: From Famine Ships to Ireland‘s Silicone Harbour

🏛 Historic Landmarks – Visit The Custom House, a neoclassical masterpiece that once symbolized British rule, and the Custom House Quay, once the heart of Dublin’s maritime trade.
🛳️ Famine & Emigration Stories – Reflect at the Famine Memorial, stand beside the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship, a replica of the famine-era vessel, and cross the Seán O'Casey Bridge, named after the famed Dublin playwright.
⚙️ Industrial Past – See the Diving Bell, a crucial tool in 19th-century dock construction, walk past the Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridges, and visit the Sea Lock, which connected Dublin’s canals to the Liffey.
🌍 Modern Dublin – Explore the city’s tech revolution at the IFSC (International Financial Services Centre), cross the striking Samuel Beckett Bridge, and admire the sleek offices of global giants at Grand Canal Square.
🎭 Cultural & Political Icons – Pass Liberty Hall, a landmark of Ireland’s labor movement, and stand before the James Connolly Memorial, honoring the 1916 revolutionary leader.

• 4.9
• English
• 60 min.
• 3.5 km.
• Provided by VoiceMap

Since their construction in the late 1700s, Dublin’s Docklands have been central to the Irish economy and the nation’s changing fortunes.

This walking tour traces the history of Dublin’s industrial rise and the influence of the Irish diaspora.
Explore the evolution of the area, from the Custom House to Grand Canal Square, passing iconic locations like George's Dock, the Triumphal Arch, and the Famine Memorial.

Discover the glories of Dublin’s “Golden Age,” when it was the second city of the British Empire.
Learn how the Docklands played a key role in the city’s growth and see how the area has transformed, with 18th-century warehouses now housing multinational tech companies.

Along the way, encounter landmarks like the Diving Bell, Samuel Beckett Bridge, and the Jeanie Johnston ship.
Stroll along the River Liffey and see how Ireland’s tragic history has turned into a story of 21st-century success.

North Dock, Dublin 1, Ireland

Starting Point

Custom House

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