Dún Laoghaire audio tour with harbour history and coastal views

Walking tours

Dublin, Ireland

Free Cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 Hour

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Guided Tour

e-Voucher

Group Tour

Do this because

You'll see the Romanov family eagle on a Crimean War cannon and learn how a Russian relic reached Dublin

There's insight into the area's changing names, including Kingstown, Dunleary, and earlier local forms

The King George IV Monument and the RMS Leinster Memorial appear along the coastal walking route

You can find out about the origins of the name Dunleary while following stories linked to the harbour

It's a chance to listen to accounts of Irish rebellion and resistance across different historical periods

What to expect

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll explore Dún Laoghaire along a coastal route on Dublin Bay from St Michael's Church to the East Pier. Narrated by local guide Jack Redmond, the audio tour traces how a small fishing village became Kingstown under British rule and later evolved into the harbour town you see today.As you walk along the coastline, you'll follow the route of the former railway promenade known as the Metals and learn how the harbour was built and why it played a key role in Ireland's political and social life. The walk continues to the East Pier Lighthouse, with views across Dublin Bay.Along the way, you'll discover specific landmarks and details, including a Crimean War cannon bearing the Romanov eagle and one of Ireland's earliest weather stations, still in operation today. The tour also explores broader themes such as identity, power and resistance, showing how different periods shaped the town.The route finishes near the Roger Casement Statue, offering context on one of Ireland's most complex historical figures. From here, you'll find cafés and places to eat nearby if you wish to continue your visit.The experience is fully self-guided, with GPS navigation and offline audio allowing you to explore at your own pace.

What's included

Audio guide

Downloadable APP

What to remember

Know in advance:

Instructions will be sent by email after booking

You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It's best to download the tour using a strong WiFi connection before you set off for the starting point

The tour works offline using GPS, so no data connection is needed during the experience

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next

You can start at any time and pause or resume the tour whenever you like

This audio tour is recommended for ages 6+

Remember to bring:

Smartphone and headphones

Comfortable walking shoes recommended

Provider

VoiceMap Audio Tours

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

78 George's Street Lower, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 F8K3, Ireland

Meeting point:

This self-guided audio tour starts next to the main Catholic church for the parish of Dún Laoghaire, St. Michael's. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your voucher. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.