Itinerary:
This is a typical itinerary for this Viking/Medieval tour
Stop At: Dublin Castle (The Black Pool)
From its Viking origins, to this day, this site has held a significant position of power in Ireland’s incredible history. Our focus on this tour is based long before the castle existed.
The Vikings discovery of a safe harbour in the “Black Pool” would become the very foundation of the City of Dublin. A true Viking city.
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Stop At: Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral has dominated the centre of Dublin for over a 1,000 years. Its ancient stones have seen much through the centuries and its hallowed walls hold many secrets and mysteries inside. The tomb of Strongbow, the heart of Saint Lorcan O’Toole and
the Cat & the Rat are among the many amazing features of this architectural wonder of the Middle Ages.
Duration: Approximately 15 minutes
Stop At: Fishamble Street
Discover the Viking origins of this Dublin street and how it connects past with present.
Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
Stop At: Wood Quay
Wood Quay has been considered possibly the greatest Viking archaeological site of major significance in Europe. Learn of its geographical importance in the creation of Dublin and its development as a major centre for trade and commerce through the centuries.
Duration: Approximately 15 minutes
Stop At: Cornmarket Medieval Dublin City Wall and St. Audoen’s Church
Visit one of the last best preserved remnants of Dublin’s Medieval defence wall close to the ancient church of St. Audoen. Learn the reasons why such a wall was built and why it was ultimately torn down. Across the street from the wall is the Church of St. Audoen. Its 12th century construction a testament to the skilled stonemasons and craftsmen of the early Middle Ages.
Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity College Dublin : Passing Through: Lord Edward Street, Dame Street,
College Green.
We will take a pleasant 10 minute stroll through the old centre of Georgian Dublin to reach Trinity College our penultimate stop on the great tour of Viking Dublin.
Ireland’s oldest and most famous college. Trinity is renowned throughout the world for its magnificent library which houses many treasures including the Book Of Kells and the Brian Boru Harp.
Although not a Viking site itself, the location of Trinity College marks an important boundary of Viking Dublin and no tour of Dublin could be complete without giving
it a respectful nod en route to our final destination of the Viking “Stein”.
Duration: Approximately 10 minutes
Stop At: The Stein (Ivar’s Pillar)
Our final Viking site “The Stein” is a replica of an ancient Viking standing stone that stood on this spot for centuries. Its connection to Ivar the Boneless and the significance of such markers to the Vikings and indeed the native inhabitants of the area will be revealed.
Here we will also end and summarise our tour and have a photo opportunity with your Viking Warrior Guide.
Duration: Approximately 15 minutes
