Dublin’s Hidden Treasures
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Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland
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activityLevel
Strenuous Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$200
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Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals included
Today's walking tour brings you to some lesser-known areas of Dublin City, including sights such as George's Street Arcade, Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, the Iveagh Gardens, and an inside visit to Dublin’s Museum of Literature Ireland.
George’s Street Arcade, Ireland’s first purpose-built indoor shopping arcade and one of Europe’s oldest city markets, is in the heart of Dublin City Centre. In this enclosed Victorian market, you will find independent boutique shops and stalls selling trendy clothing, jewelry, funky music, collectible items and souvenirs.
Walk through Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, a specialty shopping experience housed in an elegant Georgian house that was home to Richard Wingfield, third Viscount Powerscourt (1744 – 1788) and his wife Lady Amelia, who bought the townhouse to entertain guests during the Parliament season.
Just a short stroll through St Stephens Green Park, brings you to the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) for a self-guided tour. MoLI is a landmark cultural institution housed in the 18th-century Newman House. The museum celebrates Ireland’s world-renowned literary culture. Passing through the museum’s galleries you will experience the sounds and voices of Irish writing with immersive multimedia exhibitions and rare folklore recordings.
Discover Dublin's Secret Garden -- the Iveagh Gardens. From modest beginnings as an earl’s lawn, the gardens went on to host the splendor of the Dublin Exhibition Palace in 1865. Many of the original landscape features are still in place and have been restored and preserved. These include the yew maze, the rosarium, and several fountains.
Notes: Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Dress in layers. Wear comfortable walking shoes.