Dublin Riviera Dún Laoghaire Shore Excursion
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Dublin Riviera is a guided coastal walk back in time to a golden era where local residents and visitors wined and dined in the yacht clubs, restaurants and hotels along the waterfront, and danced in the Pavilion, the ballrooms and the nightclubs. The walk will provide an insight into the symbiotic relationship between the harbour and the town and how this helped Dún Laoghaire to evolve into an elegant and glamorous centre of hospitality, entertainment and luxurious bathing, a “Dublin Riviera”. The walk is led by Eileen O'Duffy, a local historian and the author of two books, ‘From Dirt and Dips to Dryrobes, bathing in Dun Laoghaire through the ages’ and ‘Champagne, Cocktails and Crêpes Suzette, wining, dining and dancing in Dún Laoghaire through the ages’ 11.30 am Pick and meet up is just a 3-minute walk from the Dún Laoghaire cruise passenger drop-off point at the entrance to Quarterdeck, Harbour Plaza (entrance to Old Ferry Terminal).
Inclusions
What's included
- Local Historian, Author and Tour Guide.
Itinerary
Discover how the tiny creek of Dunleary was transformed into a playground for 19th-century high society and royal pageantry when the new harbour was built in 1817. Find out how Dunleary became Kingstown and hear the stories behind Queen Victoria’s four glamorous visits to this booming Victorian town.
Step back in time to a golden era when this grand concert hall hosted lavish Viennese balls, fireworks, and legendary Irish tenor John McCormack. Learn how it served as the ultimate social hub for high society, complete with a rooftop garden, tearooms, a smoking room, ladies’ and gentlemen’s reading rooms and a skating rink.
Explore the iconic hotel where Queen Victoria once enjoyed a legendary 16-course breakfast. Its star-studded guest list has included Frank Sinatra, Laurel & Hardy, Charlie Chaplin, and Irish freedom fighter Michael Collins hid out in Room 210 with his lover Kitty Kiernan.
The heart of “The Dublin Riviera”, the former seafront hotels on Marine Terrace and Victoria Terrace
Admire the beautifully restored Victorian townhouses and see how these former historic seafront hotels have evolved into the elegant coastal landmarks of today.
Dive into the fascinating history of Ireland’s finest "luxurious sea bathing" destination. Learn about seaweed treatments, needle baths, slipper baths, and the evolution of Dublin's famous coastal swimming culture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Eileen O'Duffy, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the entrance to the Quarterdeck.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Dún Laoghaire Walking Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Dublin
- Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 1275 experiences we list in Dublin.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 582 of 1275.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's friendly, literary capital on the River Liffey, a city of Georgian squares, historic pubs, live music and a gift for storytelling.
Trinity College holds the illuminated Book of Kells and the soaring Long Room library, while Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick's Cathedral trace the city's medieval and colonial past. Georgian squares such as Merrion Square, with their brightly painted doors, and the green expanse of St Stephen's Green provide elegant calm.
Top-ranked sights in Dublin: Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Trinity College Dublin.
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