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Walking Tour Along Dublin's River Liffey Bridges

Ben - The Native Outdoor Dub

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Ben - The Native Outdoor Dub

Ramble through the heart of Dublin while learning about the fascinating history of its River Liffey bridges, who built them, when they were built, and why. Pass many other landmark sites from the Guinness Brewery to Christchurch Cathedral to the Custom House, and lots more!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Dublin

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English

  • Highlights

    • Family friendly

  • What's included

    Private guide โ€ข Kids join for free

Hereโ€™s an overview of your tour

This is a walking tour of Dublin City like no other. Starting from Heuston Station, Dublin's main railway gateway to Ireland's South, Southwest and West, we will saunter, at your pace, along Dublin's City Quays and relive the rich history, innovative engineering and construction of all eighteen bridges that span Dublin's famous river all the way to the eastern most bridge at the mouth of Dublin Bay.

Discover when the bridges were built, how they were built, who built them and why. Hear the fascinating stories, tragic and comic, ancient and recent, associated with these bridges and the areas around them. Learn about how and why the bridges were named, and the three phases of naming conventions that span over a thousand years of engineering. Discover the lives of pioneering engineers, architects, developers and patrons, from the Vikings to King John, James Butler to Bindon Blood Stoney and Santiago Calatrava!

Become immersed in this historic world while you traipse through its present, in the heart of Dublin. Stop and linger at a time of your choosing, and savour a snack, a drink, or something more substantial at any of the delicious cafes and eateries along the quays.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Heuston Luas Stop

  • All 18 Bridges

    Commentary on the history and construction of each bridge as they are passed

  • Pint in Dublin's Oldest Pub

    Stop for a pint in the Brazen Head

  • Photos

    Lots of opportunities for photos of many famous landmarks passing through the heart of the city
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Private guide
    • Kids join for free

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • Can I pay in any currency?
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    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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