Full description
Discover Ireland's oldest Christmas traditions, from festive markets to centuries-old legends, on a walk through Dublin's holiday spirit.
This walking tour explores some of Ireland's most fascinating Christmas traditions, many with roots going back thousands of years, including Ireland's connection to the figure of St. Nicholas and the country's age-old festive customs.
The route passes Christ Church Cathedral, the Dublin Castle Christmas market, the city's festively decorated shopping streets and the Live Crib at the Mansion House, ending at a former church now converted into a café/bar, where guests can enjoy a special drinks offer.
Since the tour runs in small groups, the experience stays intimate, allowing the guide to go deeper into little-known stories and details about Irish Christmas traditions.
An ideal experience for anyone visiting Dublin during the festive season who wants to discover the city's holiday spirit beyond its shop windows and lights.
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Additional Information
● Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour's start time
● The activity may be affected by external circumstances beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not liable for any physical injury or loss of, or damage to, personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Guided walk led by an expert guide specialized in Irish Christmas traditions
✔ Two-for-one drinks offer at The Church, the tour's final stop
✔ Discounts at selected museums, cafés and restaurants along the route
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup or drop-off
✖ Transport to the meeting point
✖ Entrance to the Dublin Castle Christmas market or other sites mentioned during the walk
✖ Entrance fees, meals and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
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.