Full description
Discover Ireland's age-old Christmas traditions, from festive markets to centuries-old legends, on a delightful walk through Dublin at its most magical time of year.
This walking tour explores some of Ireland's Christmas traditions, many of them with roots going back thousands of years, including the Irish connection to the figure of St Nicholas and the country's ancient festive customs.
The route passes Christ Church Cathedral, the Christmas market at St Patrick's Park beside St Patrick's Cathedral, the shopping streets decorated for the festive season and the crib at the Mansion House, and ends at a former church converted into a café-bar, where participants can enjoy a special drinks offer.
As the tour runs in small groups, the experience stays personal and allows the guide to share lesser-known stories and curiosities about Irish Christmas traditions.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour start time
● Small-group experience with a maximum of 16 people per guide
● Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
● The tour takes place rain or shine. Same-day cancellations due to bad weather are non-refundable, unless conditions are unsafe due to extreme storms or ice
● The route is generally accessible, although it may occasionally be modified to avoid steps. Guides cannot push wheelchairs, so those who require them must be accompanied
● Comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather and walking shoes are recommended
● The supplier is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of, or damage to, personal belongings during the tour
Inclusions
✔ Guided walk led by a guide specialising in Ireland's Christmas traditions
✔ 2-for-1 drinks offer at The Church, where the tour ends
✔ Discounts at selected museums and cafés
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up or drop-off
✖ Transport to the meeting point
✖ Entrance to sites mentioned during the tour
✖ Entrance fees, food and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance and no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
Meeting point
Tree of Gold sculpture, Central Plaza, Dame Street (corner with Fownes Street), Dublin 2. The guide waits at this exact spot, next to the sculpture.