O'Connell Street
O'Connell Street is Dublin's widest and most historic boulevard, running from the River Liffey to Parnell Square. Free to walk.
Walking tour in Dublin
Dublin Southside Free Tour
The Dublin Free Walking Tour Intro to Dublin (Southside) starts at the Spire on O’Connell Street and crosses the Liffey to cover Trinity College, Temple Bar, Christchurch Cathedral, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and Dublin Castle. Running since 2012, the tour takes 2.5 to 3 hours. Groups are limited to 5 people. Budget travelers book this for their first Dublin morning and get the full southside in one walk.
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Who runs it
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- Dublin Free Walking Tour
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Where it stops
Each stop is free to stand in front of, whatever the tour costs.
Trinity College and the Campanile
Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university, founded in 1592, and the campus grounds are free to enter. The cobblestone Parliament Square, the Campanile, and the 18th-century buildings form one of the most beautiful university settings in Europe.
Temple Bar
Temple Bar is Dublin's cultural quarter, a compact grid of cobblestone streets between Dame Street and the River Liffey. Free to walk.
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral is the largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191. Entry is paid at a modest price.
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