A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dublin's Temple Bar
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Dublin's Temple Bar without joining a tour group? Mingle with merchants, musicians, and mighty Vikings in the medieval city and explore Temple Bar at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.
Dublin’s Temple Bar district is one of the most popular destinations in Ireland. For centuries, the area has attracted travellers who come to experience its vibrant pub-lined streets. On this walking tour, we’ll go beyond the music and bustling watering holes and hear about some of the most interesting people connected to Temple Bar’s long history, from the city’s Viking origins to U2!
Temple Bar has a reputation, especially among locals, for being a touristy part of the city. On this tour, you'll go beyond the throngs of people and see the area’s hidden corners and lesser-known stories.
You’ll hear about Temple Bar’s origins, learn how it got its name, and discover the best way to enjoy your time there.
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Location
College Green
Dublin, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Trinity College Dublin (pass by)
Bank of Ireland (pass by)
The Palace Bar (pass by)
O'Connell Bridge (pass by)
The Quays Temple Bar (pass by)
Street Artists (pass by)
Ha'penny Bridge (pass by)
Merchant's Arch (pass by)
Temple Bar Square (pass by)
Temple Bar (pass by)
River Liffey (pass by)
The Temple Bar Pub (pass by)
Meeting House Square By Sean Harrington Architects (pass by)
The Clarence Hotel (pass by)
Porterhouse Temple Bar (pass by)
Isolde's Tower (pass by)
Báite - Viking Longboat (1988) by Betty Newman Maguire (pass by)
Viking Area (pass by)
Dublinia Irish Pub (pass by)
Christ Church Cathedral (pass by)
George Frederic Handel Statue (pass by)
Smock Alley Theatre 1662 (pass by)
City Hall (pass by)
House of Read (pass by)
3Olympia Theatre (pass by)
Irish Music Wall of Fame (pass by)
The Seafood Café by Niall Sabongi (pass by)
Foggy Dew (pass by)
Crown Alley (pass by)
Blooms Hotel (pass by)
College Green (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it.
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Smartphone and headphones.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dublin's Temple Bar is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dublin’s Temple Bar will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
