Dublin’s Hidden Treasures
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Port
Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$200
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Today's walking tour brings you to some lesser-known areas of Dublin, 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, is one of Europe's oldest city markets. In this enclosed Victorian market, you will find independent boutique shops and stalls selling clothing, jewelry, funky music, collectible items and souvenirs., Ireland's first purpose-built indoor shopping arcade, is one of Europe's oldest city markets. In this enclosed Victorian market, you will find independent boutique shops and stalls selling clothing, jewelry, funky music, collectible items and souvenirs.
Walk through Powerscourt Townhouse Centre -- a specialty shopping experience housed in an elegant Georgian house. This 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.
A short stroll through pretty St Stephens Green 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, listen to the voices of Irish writing with immersive multimedia exhibitions and rare folklore recordings.
Discover Dublin's secret garden -- the Iveagh Gardens. From its modest inception as an earl's lawn to the splendor of the Dublin Exhibition in 1865, many of its original landscape features are still in place. These include the yew maze, the rosarium, a waterfall, and several fountains.
Please note: Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, grass, and steps. Wear comfortable walking shoes.