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Irish Ancestry and Heritage Walking Tour in Dublin

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From $65.44

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Dublin, Dublin

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The tour is led by a local professional guide trained in Irish Family History Research who will help you to discover the information and tips to accelerate any search to discover your Irish roots and family story. The tour includes an engaging visit to the National Museum of Ireland to view precious Irish artifacts including the Ardagh Chalice, and the ‘Tara’ Brooch dating back 2500 - 500 BC during the great Bronze Age of Ireland.

What's Included

Genealogy expert

Light refreshments

What's Not Included

Transportation

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 4 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 85

Additional Info

A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Not wheelchair accessible.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Your health & safety are our primary concern along with making sure you have a great tour. Our guides follow hygiene protocols based on WHO & local government guidelines. We request guests practice good hand sanitization when entering & leaving venues & r

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Regular temperature checks for staff
Service animals allowed
Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Trinity College Dublin

This is where your tour will start from. This magnificent College was established by Queen Elizabeth 1in 1592 which is a great introduction to over 400 years of ancestral recording. With your guide at hand you will enjoy a fascinating introduction to your Ancestry tour itinerary before walking to the National Library of Ireland.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National Library of Ireland

The National Library of Ireland is one of the most wonderful buildings to visit and start researching your Irish roots. The Library was established under the Dublin Science and Art Museum Act of 1877 and was initially the repository for the Royal Dublin Society and the Joly library.For someone interested in tracing their Irish roots, the National Library is an important destination. The Library has a dedicated staffed Genealogy Room where your guide will lead you to the room to begin your search for your Irish roots.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Leinster House

See Leinster House where your guide will give you an illuminating introduction to the seat of Irish Government also known as the National Parliament encompassing The House of Representatives & The Senate.

Leinster House is steeped in history; it was originally known as Kildare House after James Fitzgerald the Earl of Kildare who commissioned it to be built in 1745. He wanted the building to reflect his position in society so set about building the stateliest of all of the Dublin Georgian Mansions. When he became the Duke of Leinster it was re-named to Leinster House.

It is claimed it was modelled on the White House. In 1815 the Third Duke of Leinster sold the mansion to the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) for 10,000 pounds together with a yearly rent of 600 pounds. After the founding of the Irish Free State in 1922 the government secured Leinster House as seat of the parliament.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Your Guide will bring you this lovely Georgian Hotel when available to sit down and present a comprehensive introduction to your personal search for your ancestors. The guide will present you with your own personal guidebook that will assist you greatly will call the up-to-date information that will help your search while explaining the steps necessary. This book will be yours to keep and will provide you invaluable information to help you successfully search for your ancestors. As this hotel faces the Houses of Parliament it is sometimes closed due to Government functions and Press conferences. In such a case an alternative location will be used.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Discover one of the most illuminating Museums in Ireland that will introduce tour guests to over 6,000 years of Irish history from the very early settlers up to the present day. Your guide will introduce you to the most important exhibits and artifacts that will afford a great opportunity to understand Ireland's people, culture and history.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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