3 Ways to Fall in Love With Dublin

Alyssa Hollingsworth | February 8, 2016

2. Awesome Walking Tours

If you want to really see and understand the city, you have to take a walking tour. I did not do this on my first trip to Dublin, and only added it on a last minute impulse the second time. But it completely changed the way I saw the city—and greatly informed how I understood Irish history and politics. I still sprout out tidbits I learned on that tour to friends today, three years later!

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There are a lot of walking tours available, but I cannot recommend Sandeman’s New Dublin tour enough. It’s fabulous, and free!

Sandeman’s uses local guides, each with their own flare of humor, wit, and fun. I laughed myself nearly to tears on our tour. You’ll learn all about Dublin’s surprising Viking heritage (and its awful modern day City Council), the quirky traditions of Trinity College, the inspiration of Ireland’s harp logo (hint: it looks very much like a well-known beer company’s), and tons of other things beside. Totally worth three hours out of your day.

William Murphy

Though the tour is free, there is an opportunity to tip at the end. Take advantage of it! These guides are seriously amazing.

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