Free tour

Free Tour of Dublin: History, People and Revolutionaries

4.80

Excellent(20)

Dublin

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Evin

Registered on 26 May 2024

Hello, I'm Evin! I am a guide based in Dublin - a city with an incredible wealth of history and culture that I have long been fascinated with. I love to share the stories of these streets with just about anyone who will listen, which is my motivation to start giving tours. The city has much to tell, from its Viking beginnings, through wars; famines; and independence to the modern day European capital which is so full of character. Let me guide you through Dublin's fair city, where you will see a diverse range of places, voices and cultures that will help you discover this bustling city.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Do you want to get to know some of the incredible tales of Dublin history and rebellion? Capture Ireland’s revolutionary spirit in this new, independent tour.

Dublin has a fascinating history of both physical and social revolution, with amazing stories written along its streets. Starting with the pursuit of Irish independence, we look at the diverse faces of revolution in Ireland by also highlighting some of the female, LGBTQ+ and working class revolutionaries who has been so influential in the creation of the modern city. This tour bases itself off the stories and experiences of ordinary Dubliners from throughout history, giving you a unique insight into the modern city.

This tour tells a story of rebellions, struggles, prosperity and modernity. My focus here is what I feel makes free tours great – smaller, more relaxed groups and a conversational tour. You can also expect plenty of recommendation for destinations, food and drinks in the city too.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

St Stephen's Green, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, Co. Dublin, 2, Ireland

I will be holding a colourful tote bag next to the Lady Grattan Drinking Fountain, at the junction of St. Stephen's Green North and Dawson Street.

Outside visit

Lady Grattan Drinking Fountain

Meeting point for the tour.

Outside visit

Mansion House

Residence of the Lord Mayor and site of the First Dáil.

Outside visit

Leinster House

Former home of Edward Fitzgerald and current home of Dáil Éireann (the Irish Parliament)

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).