Dublin LGBTQ Pride Historical and Cultural Walking Tour
Description
Together we’ll take a stroll through the streets of Dublin and explore some of the incredible figures of Ireland’s Queer History. From Irish revolutionaries to civil rights agitators, pride March pioneers to gender identity trailblazers; the Dublin Queer Tour is an exploration of Ireland’s incredible LGBTQ+ community, and the rich history of their story. Ireland has come a long way in advancing equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, and there is much to be celebrated, so join us for this Queer Dublin tour to learn more about the struggles and triumphs. General Post Office and Revolutionary Queer figures The Abbey Theatre and Panti Bliss 'Noble Call' Liberty Hall and the First Pride Protest Dr Lydia Foy and the Gender Recognition Act Trinity College and the Sexual Liberation Movement The Hirschfeld Centre and the Diceman's Corner The George and Gay Spar Dublin Castle and the Marriage Equality Referendum
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We will meet at the heart of Dublin’s famous Temple Bar district, before embarking on our journey together
We’ll cross Dublin’s most famous (and photographed) bridge, as we make our way off into our journey through Ireland’s queer history.
One of the most culturally and historically important buildings in all of Ireland, centre stage of the 1916 Easter Rising. Here we will explore some of the gay figures that played pivotal roles in the events that unfolded during that fateful week, and how they are remembered to this day.
Ireland’s national stage; the famous Abbey Theatre. We will delve into one of Dublin’s most inspirational contemporary gay icons, as well as their role in shaping the country’s modern landscape.
Here we’ll delve into the tragic and tumultuous circumstances surrounding the first ever gay pride parade in Ireland, as well as talking about one of Ireland’s most inspirational trans activists
At the oldest and most famous college in Ireland, we’ll learn about some of the famous LGBTQI+ alumni that have passed beneath it’s famous old arch, as well as explore the wider college green area.
Looping back around through Temple Bar, we will explore the ever changing landscape of queer Dublin in the 1980s. We’ll talk about some of the incredible people who brought hope and light to a community, and learn about some of the great thinkers and change makers of the time.
The capital’s famous old lifeblood, the fabulous Anna Livia. We will straddle Dublin’s most fabled waterway on both sides, during our time together
We will explore some the other end of Temple Bar, and the site of Ireland’s first ever bona fide Gay headquarters, complete with café, disco, cinema, and more
Dublin’s oldest operating gay bar, a cultural institution. We’ll talk about the place that this famous and beloved pub still holds at the centre of the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
1,200 years of history call Dublin Castle home. We will finish up our tour right in the centre of its 18th century splendour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(103)
We couldn't have asked for a better way to start our day before heading to the Dublin Pride Parade. Helena was a fantastic guide—welcoming, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. She shared Dublin's LGBTQ+ history in such a natural and interesting way, combining inspiring stories, lesser-known places, and the remarkable people who helped shape Ireland's journey towards equality. What made the tour so special was Helena's enthusiasm and passion. She created a warm and inclusive atmosphere, added just the right amount of humor, and made every stop meaningful and memorable. The tour was insightful, moving, and genuinely inspiring. It gave us a much deeper appreciation of Dublin's queer history and was the perfect beginning to an unforgettable Pride Day. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Dublin!
Helena gave a great tour. So informative and she’s so friendly and welcoming. LOVE the video link she shared to Panti’s speech at the Abbey Theater about how the oppression of homophobia feels.
If you like short reviews : absolutely amazing, would highly recommend. If you like in details reviews : I am beyond glad I booked this tour. Helena was amazing, she is an absolute angel and her patient goes beyond limits (she answered each and every of my numerous questions). As a historian who wrote two tesis on lesbian history, yes I do have expectations even though I try my best to tone them down when I do tours/visits. Guess what ? I was positively surprised by Helena’s tour and I got to learn many things. This tour is human sized (I was in a group of 6 people + Helena) and the city being flat, this tour is walkable — and I say this as someone with HEDs = chronic pain. I can only recommend !
An absolutely excellent insight into LGBTQ+ history of Dublin. Helena is a real activist and a fountain of knowledge. There is so much to learn about our past. Important to know, so we can take good care of our future. I can highly recommend.
A fascinating and eye-opening experience. Helena was an excellent guide — well informed, engaging, and very interesting. I learned so much about the evolution of the LGBTQ+ community, from the struggles and difficult moments to the progress and victories along the way. A meaningful and memorable tour.
Helena gave us an excellent tour around some of Dublin's historic locations in the fight for queer rights, as well as a few monumental moments for equality nationwide, and was very friendly and accommodating. We'll surely recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more. Thank you!
Helena was absolutely charming and delightfully informative. We learned both about specific queer history in Dublin as well as civil rights and Irish liberation as a whole.
Had such an amazing time with Helena! Learned so much and it was perfectly paced.
Helena was absolutely fabulous! Professional, knowledgeable, kind, and delightful. I highly recommend her.
Helena is AWESOME. Very friendly, very funny, and very knowledgable. This has been my favourite tour in Dublin. Grateful to have been able to learn about queer history - you don't often get to experience something like this when travelling. Made my day/trip. Thank you!!!!!!!
