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

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What to expect

🚶60-minute walking tour through Dublin’s Docklands, uncovering its rich history and modern transformation.

Highlights

⚬ The Convention Centre Dublin
⚬ Admiral Brown Statue
⚬ Diving Bell
⚬ Grand Canal Docks sign
⚬ Hanover Quay
⚬ Hanover Quay Studios
⚬ Grand Canal Square
⚬ Red Sticks Dublin
⚬ Tom Clarke Bridge
⚬ BrewDog Outpost Dublin
⚬ Sea Lock
⚬ Dublin Docklands
⚬ Custom House Visitor Centre
⚬ Custom House Quay
⚬ James Connolly Memorial
⚬ Liberty Hall Theatre
⚬ Irish Life
⚬ Busáras
⚬ Connolly Train Station
⚬ The IFSC
⚬ Dublin Business District
⚬ Triumphal Arch
⚬ Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridges
⚬ The Famine Memorial
⚬ Seán O'Casey Bridge
⚬ Irish Seaman's National Memorial
⚬ The Jeanie Johnston
⚬ Samuel Beckett Bridge

Description

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.

What is included

🎧 Digital audio self-guided tour in English 🇬🇧
⚬ Lifetime access to this tour

What is not included

⚬ Entry to attractions along the tour
⚬ Headphones (consider use it for a better experience)
⚬ Mobile device (use your own phone)
⚬ Live Guide

Important information

Address

North Dock, Dublin 1, Ireland

Starting Point

Custom House

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Reviews

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Anonymous ExplorerSep 08, 2024 • Verified customer

5 stars

Nice and very informative

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Anonymous ExplorerJul 28, 2024 • Verified customer

5 stars

Thanks Jack - that was brilliant! A great tour - easy to follow, and really informative.

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Anonymous ExplorerJul 04, 2024 • Verified customer

5 stars

Good informative tour with nice length and informative. Also shows the development of the city in an interesting way

Love it or get your money back!

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