Temple Bar Walking Tour Myths, Music and the Making of Dublin

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Temple Bar Walking Tour Myths, Music and the Making of Dublin

By Exploro - Dublin

Features

2h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation

Overview

What sets this Temple Bar Walking Tour apart is how it blends freedom, storytelling, and technology to bring Dublin’s most iconic district to life.

You’ll explore at your own pace through the Exploro app, guided by an immersive audio narration filled with history, legends, and surprises that even locals don’t know.

The full experience lasts around 2 hours and includes 27 fascinating stops, that you can explore at your own pace.

Highlights include:

• Explore Temple Bar’s cobbled lanes and discover its hidden past
• Learn about the Viking roots, Irish independence, and Dublin’s musical legacy
• Visit landmarks like Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and City Hall
• Discover The Bank Pub, one of Dublin’s most stunning historical interiors
• Enjoy GPS navigation, local insights, and multimedia content that brings each stop to life

Perfect for independent travelers who want the freedom of a self-guided experience without missing the magic of great storytelling.

Activity location

Merchants Arch Bar and Restaurant
- 48/49 Wellington Quay
- 2, Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

53 Aston Quay
- 53 Aston Quay
- Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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Temple Bar Walking Tour Myths, Music and the Making of Dublin

2h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 22:00

Price details

P 488.72 x 1 AdultP 488.72

Total

What's included, what's not

Email instructions to activate your tour, plus customer support if needed
Compatible with both iOS and Android
Audio narration by AI voice, plus images and videos for context
Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
Works offline so you can explore without worrying about Wi-Fi or data
Unlimited access to this self-guided walking tour on the Exploro app
In-person guide
Any entrance fees for attractions mentioned during the tour
Transportation costs (bus, tram, taxi, etc.)
Food and drinks

Know before you book

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Merchants Arch Bar and Restaurant

Discover how this narrow passage once linked Dublin’s bustling market streets to the River Liffey, and how it transformed from a traders’ gateway into today’s lively hub of pubs and culture.

The Temple Bar

Step into Dublin’s most famous district and hear how Temple Bar transformed from a once rough, “hellish” quarter into the buzzing cultural hub it is today. Packed with pubs, music, and legends, it’s the perfect mix of history, nightlife, and local color.

Christ Church Cathedral

5m
Admission ticket not included

Discover Dublin’s oldest building, Christ Church Cathedral, founded nearly a thousand years ago. From Viking beginnings to medieval grandeur, it’s a place of kings, knights, and hidden treasures that shaped the city’s spiritual and political heart.

City Hall

Step inside Dublin City Hall, once the city’s political hub and now a stunning example of 18th-century architecture. Admire the grand Rotunda, its domed ceiling, and statues that tell stories of Ireland’s past, all in a space that’s free to enter and steeped in history.

House of Read

Discover Dublin’s oldest shop, founded in 1690 by a swordsmith and later famed for its fine knives and dueling swords. Once serving everyone from commoners to surgeons, it now survives as a rare piece of living history tucked into the heart of Temple Bar.

Dublin Castle

5m
Admission ticket not included

Step into 800 years of power and politics at Dublin Castle, once the seat of British rule in Ireland. From medieval fortress to Georgian palace, it has hosted rebels, royals and presidents, and remains one of the city’s most important landmarks.

The Bank Bar/pub

Once a grand Victorian bank at the heart of Dublin’s financial district, this building is now a pub with a spectacular interior. Its soaring ceilings, stained glass and carved wood make it one of the most atmospheric spots to enjoy food or a drink in the city.

Location

Activity location

Merchants Arch Bar and Restaurant
- 48/49 Wellington Quay
- 2, Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

53 Aston Quay
- 53 Aston Quay
- Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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