Explore Dublin's beauty and history in just one day with our itinerary and audio tour.
Beyond the famous sights, our audio guide unveils the city's hidden secrets and legends as you enjoy a leisurely walk at your own pace. The tour covers over 30 stories and spans 6.7 km. Once activated, you have until the end of the next day to complete your exploration. Take your time to enjoy a coffee, lunch, or a museum visit along the way. There's so much to discover.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
A diverse route:
The tour leads you to renowned landmarks such as Dublin Castle and the Saint Patrick's Cathedral, along with hidden treasures like the pub Oliver St. John Gogarty and the Church Café Bar.
Engaging narratives:
Dive into Dublin's rich history and culture. Explore the vibrant Temple Bar area, learn about the city's fascinating past, hear the stories behind the famous pubs, and uncover the hidden gems of this lively capital.
Flexibility:
Stroll at your own pace and pause whenever you wish. You have all day and the next to finish the tour.
Cancellation is possible up to one day in advance.
Convenience:
Download the CityAppTour app and activate the audio tour with the code sent to your email. The app will guide you along the route and remember your progress if you take a break. Play the stories whenever you choose.
TRANSFORM YOUR VISIT TO DUBLIN INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE!
Why Visit: Eight hundred years of British rule ended when Michael Collins took these keys in 1922 – now it’s where you renew your passport.
King John built it in 1204; a fire in 1684 destroyed the original. Only the Record Tower is truly medieval. The State Apartments still host presidential inaugurations, and your audio guide Dublin explains how the British ruled Ireland from the Throne Room. In the gardens, the Chester Beatty Library hides Islamic manuscripts rivaling the Book of Kells – and it’s free.
Ever Wondered: why locals say Ha’penny when Wellington Bridge is the official name?
That halfpenny toll lasted until 1919. Dublin’s first iron bridge came from Shropshire in pieces. A walking tour Dublin points out the 42 lamps lighting three arches nightly while 30,000 people cross each day – far more than intended. At rush hour it sways slightly (all good).
The Story Behind: The Temple family lived here in the 1600s – long before it became pub central.
Now 20 pubs squeeze into 500 meters hosting 25,000 Saturday-night revelers. The Temple Bar (1840) charges €7.50 a Guinness; a smart self guided tour Dublin nudges you to The Palace Bar where locals pay €5. Music runs until 2:30 AM thanks to ’90s licensing, and the Cultural Quarter layers galleries between the pints.
Local Secret: Jonathan Swift lies beside his mysterious love Stella – whether they secretly married remains Dublin’s favorite debate.
Ireland’s largest church stands where St. Patrick baptized converts in 450 AD. The current building dates from 1191. Handel premiered Messiah here in 1742, making this walking tour Dublin stop unexpectedly musical. You literally walk on the dead: the floor is paved with gravestones.
What You’ll Find: Jack Yeats painting Irish life beside Caravaggio’s The Taking of Christ – missing for 60 years until 1990.
Free since 1864. Vermeer’s Woman Writing a Letter once hung in Hitler’s bunker before finding a home here. Shaw left his entire fortune to the Gallery – his bronze bust guards the door in gratitude.
Back in 1798: Wolfe Tone helped lead the rebellion from here, dying in prison before execution.
This tiny Georgian square honors the founding father of Irish republicanism. Tech companies fill the surrounding 18th-century houses while a self guided tour Dublin shows you what most visitors miss – a small plaque, a big story.
