2-timmars historisk vandringstur från Dublin
Beskrivning
Detta är mer än bara en "sightseeingtur" (men det finns mycket att se) utan en djupgående presentation av huvuddragen i irländsk historia – den engelska erövringen, influenserna från de amerikanska och franska revolutionerna, den stora hungern, kampen för självständighet, Nordirlands fredsprocessen, Brexit – av en doktorand i historia.
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Resplan
Turer avgår från Grattan-statyn, College Green, mittemot Trinity College front gate och går in på campus där vi skisserar dess historia som Irlands äldsta universitet (1592) och dess mest värdefulla artefakt, Book of Kells, en 700-talsmanuskript av de fyra evangelierna, skriven på latin.
Ursprungligen Irlands koloniala parlament, byggt 1729, avskaffat genom lagen om union 1800, symboliskt för "protestantisk övergång", särskilt på 1700-talet och för periodens neoklassiska arkitektur.
Ursprungligen öronmärkt för rivning, detta område med smala gator byttes om till "Dublins kulturkvarter" på 1990-talet.
Wood Quay var platsen för en omfattande arkeologisk utgrävning på 1980-talet av vikingastaden, som hade grundat staden år 840 e.Kr.
Irlands juridiska högkvarter, där ett inbördeskrig startade i juni 1922, mellan de som stödde, och de som motsatte sig, fördraget från december 1921, som hade satt ett slut på frihetskriget 1919-21.
Dublins äldsta katedral (1030), byggd om i sten på 1170-talet av Strongbow, som var central för den ursprungliga engelska invasionen på 1170-talet.
Inuti finns en staty av Daniel O'Connell, Dublins första katolske borgmästare (1840). Han ledde en framgångsrik kampanj för katolsk frigörelse (1829), slutet på alla anti-katolska lagar, därför är han känd som "Befriaren".
Ursprungligen byggd av ('Bad') King John 1204, var det säte för brittisk administration fram till 1922. Även platsen för Dubh Linn (svart pool), som Dublin har fått sitt namn från.
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Viktig information
- Anpassat för rullstol
- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Spädbarn måste sitta i knät på en vuxen
- Transportalternativ är rullstolsanpassade
- Rekommenderas inte för resenärer med låg kardiovaskulär hälsa
- Resenärer bör ha medelgod fysisk kondition
Recensioner(936)
Very engaging, friendly, and knowledgeable- a great introduction to the city and history! Caodan, the legendary consumer of potatoes, was fantastic. Highly recommend!
My teenage son and I did the 11 am tour on Sunday 21st June with Caolan. It was a whirlwind, informative and humorous two hours covering the old parliament / Bank or Ireland, famine memorial, O’Connell Bridge and the provincial flags, the GPO, Northside back streets, Ha’penny Bridge, Temple Bar and Dublin Castle. It was so jam packed that poor Henry Grattan, under whose statue we met, didn’t even get a mention and the civil war was mentioned only in passing. But this is not a criticism, rather a whetting of the appetite for a follow-up tour should they ever consider running one. We would definitely go to this if they ever put it on, but in the meantime, we’re very happy to highly recommend the current walking tour in general and Caolan’s expert but waggish delivery in particular.
I’d give 10 stars if I could. So illuminating! Owen’s energy and love of history was inspiring. Ireland is lucky to have him speaking on her behalf. Made me fall deeper in love with Ireland!
We don't mind 10-star reviews! Delighted that you enjoyed Eoin's tour.
Fantastic tour from Colm who regaled us with stories and songs. He fits a lot in in 2 hours and gives a great historical overview of Dublin with recommendations at the end. Loved it.
It was one of those misty, drizzly mornings in Dublin and Eoin greeted us with a smile told us we had time to go get some coffee at Butler’s, which was a great recommendation on a rainy day. And then for the next two hours, we traveled through Irish history as we walked the streets of Dublin. He answered all the questions and there was a really inquisitive lady from Newfoundland, who asked a lot of questions and made a lot of comments. He was nothing but warm and friendly, and it was clear that he loved his native country and wanted us to appreciate all the changes it has been through since it began. He also talked about Modern Ireland, and the changes that have occurred since it became a republic and the change in status of women and religion. He recognized all of that in a sensitive way. We highly recommend this tour and this guide! A wonderful way to get a view of the city and its history as we only had two days here…
Jody was a very friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable guide who gave an amazing summary of some history around the city. While you dont go into any sites, just being able to be led around and gain some info about the city that we never learned before was a really great way to start our trip to Ireland. We just went back to the sites we wanted to see more of afterwards with our new gained fun facts!
Excellent tour and better guide!! Went with five 20 year olds who said the time flew, it was that good!
Tour was not wholly as advertised. Gilbert was knowledgeable but somewhat awkward.. Check facts re: previous window tax
We don't have a guide named Gilbert (or any name close), so I think you've posted in the wrong place.
Excellent tour. Highly recommended. Small crowd. Very interactive.
'Interactive'? That's exactly what we are!
Excellent experience! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had very good communication skills.
