Romantic Dublin with a nod to St Valentine!
Dublin’s history has seen many travails but in past centuries of wars, pestilence and poverty, there was always time for love encounters to emerge and catch the public imagination. Also, the super-rich Irish mythology spawned many a love match in its tales of heroes and captivating princesses. Sites around the city evoke many of these stories which will enfold as the tour strolls around the more hidden parts of the city. Then there is the connection between St Valentine and Dublin! But more about that on the walk!
Top Highlights
- Visit the church where the mortal remains (or most of them!) of St Valentine repose. The story of this saint is remarkable and how he came to Dublin is even more strange.
- We will visit or pass by many historical sites to hear of romantic tales either associated with these places or which they remind us of.
- Finish the tour at The Church Cafe/Bar which, in its over 300 years ecclesiastical history, has seen many a marriage, including one famous one which we will keep a secret until the day
- Receive discounts at a number of Dublin’s most iconic museums and cafes/restaurants
- We only take small groups
Places we'll see or pass by
- St Stephen’s Green (Emmet & Joyce statues)
- Whitefriar Street (Carmelite) Church.
- Deanery, Kevin Street
- St Patrick’s Cathedral
- Marsh’s Library
- Le Pole Square
- Dublin Castle
- City Hall
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Isolde’s Tower
- Ha’penny Bridge
- Wolfe Tone Park
- The Church
Take a Closer Look
On St Valentine's Day, 14th February, enjoy a romantic stroll around Dublin, hearing, in appropriate places, the tales of mythological, legendary and historical figures, whose love stories have endured into modern times. Be warned that it seems to be a common thread that several of these fascinating unions have rather tragic outcomes! Our encounters will include a visit to a church where, unbelievably, the mortal remains of St Valentine are kept. Yes, the great man lies in rest, not in Rome where he was first interred, but in a casket in a Dublin monastery! We will end the tour in a former church, where a famous marriage or two took place, and where you will be offered two romantic drinks for the price of one!
Tour Details
Meeting Point
The Tree of Gold, Central Plaza, Dame Street
DURATION
Approximately 2 hours, 15 mins
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DATE & TIME
This tour may be booked on a private basis at any time, subject to guide availability
Important
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you miss the starting time, we won’t be able to join you with the tour. However, we may be able to offer you a tour at a different time or on a different day (subject to availability). It is advisable to book in advance as we can only take ‘walk-ups- subject to maximum numbers
