A Dublin Walking Tour: 1,000 Years of Patriots, Poets and Pubs in Temple Bar

🏛 Historic Landmarks – Explore Christ Church Cathedral, City Hall, and Dublinia, where Dublin’s Viking past meets medieval grandeur.
🎭 Music & Literature Icons – Walk in the footsteps of Phil Lynott, Patrick Kavanagh, Rory Gallagher, and U2 while visiting the Irish Music Wall of Fame and Handel’s Hotel.
🍻 Temple Bar’s Famous Pubs – Stop by The Palace Bar, Porterhouse Temple Bar, and Foggy Dew, known for their live music and deep-rooted history.
🌉 Iconic Views & Bridges – Cross the Ha’penny Bridge, admire the River Liffey, and see the Viking Longboat statue honoring Dublin’s maritime past.
🎨 Culture & Street Art – Stroll through The Icon Walk, Smock Alley Theatre (1662), and Meeting House Square, the heart of Temple Bar’s arts scene.

• 4.8
• English
• 60 min.
• 2.8 km.
• Provided by VoiceMap

Temple Bar is known for its lively atmosphere, but there’s so much more to discover beyond the pubs and cobblestone streets.
On this hour-long walking tour, we’ll explore Dublin’s most famous district from a fresh perspective, diving into its 1,000-year-old history and hidden stories.

Starting outside the Irish Houses of Parliament, we’ll journey through the streets once lined with Vikings and revolutionaries, uncovering tales of poets, musicians, and politicians who shaped the area.

From hearing how Temple Bar got its name to learning about its near-demolition in the 1970s, this tour is filled with unique insights.
We’ll also visit some of Dublin’s best-known pubs—like the Porterhouse and Foggy Dew—while stopping to admire famous landmarks including the Viking Longboat statue and Christ Church Cathedral.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of Dublin’s iconic Cultural District and plenty of stories to share.

College Street, Westmoreland Street, Dublin, Ireland, D02 HR67

Starting Point

College Green

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