Christmas is coming to Dublin , and its streets are filled with lights, joy and the best Christmas spirit. Discover the most popular traditions of this season with our Free Christmas Tour in Dublin .
In the company of our guide in Spanish , we will begin our tour at the Dublin Castle Gate , where the most spectacular Christmas market in the city is located, and then head towards Grafton Street . Here is the luminous “Nollaig Shona Duit” , translated as “Merry Christmas” in Celtic, which opens the way to its numerous shop windows. Surrounded by the best atmosphere, we will reveal the origins of Christmas , the history of the famous Christmas tree , or the tradition of mistletoe and its great mystical power, which every Christmas Eve witnesses the most sincere kisses of eternal love.
Next, we will advance through the vibrant shopping street where the Irish do their Christmas shopping , famous for its popular decorations that follow a theme each year. This year, the motto to follow is “all aboard” and it will take you on a very special journey.
We will visit the Powerscourt Townhouse building, an elegant Georgian house adorned with more than a thousand lights that remain on for ten thousand hours. We will also be fascinated by the creativity of the shop windows, and we will take the opportunity to learn about the tradition of Christmas cards , or the meaning of the Advent Wreath .
Later, we will enjoy a short break to warm up our bodies and have a coffee, as Dublin Castle awaits us, hosting the most spectacular Christmas market in the city.
We will end our tour at the Henry Street Christmas market, which houses numerous wooden houses, where we can find traditional products and Christmas gifts , in addition to the most typical Christmas dishes. Here we will learn about where these popular Christmas markets come from, how the holidays are experienced in Ireland, their traditions , and the most typical decorations that fill every home with excitement.
If you want to witness the impressive Christmas decorations that fill the heart of the Irish capital, and learn about its most popular customs, do not hesitate to book our Free Christmas Tour in Dublin .
👀Reservations for more than 6 adults 👀
Group reservations of more than 6 adults have to pay €8 per adult.
The maximum allowed is 3 children for each adult.
If your group is more than 6 adults and you have made several separate reservations under different names, but all for the same group, you must pay €8 per adult.
If not, we will not be able to accept you on the tour and the guide may ask you to leave.