Full description
Discover Dublin's most fascinating love stories and the city's surprising connection to St Valentine on a romantic walking tour.
This walking tour explores the mythological, legendary and historical love stories that have shaped Dublin over the centuries, even in times of war, plague and poverty. A central feature of the tour is the city's surprising connection to St Valentine, whose remains are kept in a local church.
The route passes St Stephen's Green and its Emmet and Joyce statues, Whitefriar Street Church and its St Valentine shrine, St Patrick's Cathedral and Marsh's Library, Dublin Castle, Isolde's Tower and the so-called "Love Lane," ending at The Church Cafe/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 love stories and anecdotes about the city.
An ideal experience for couples or anyone who enjoys history and romantic legends, in a city with one of the most unexpected connections to St Valentine.
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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 Dublin's love stories and romantic legends
✔ Visit to the church that holds St Valentine's remains
✔ Two-for-one drinks offer at The Church Cafe/Bar, 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 museums, cathedrals 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
Fusilier's Arch, Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. The guide waits at this exact spot, next to the arch.