Pat Liddy’s In the Footsteps of St. Patrick Walking Tour
Pat Liddy’s In the Footsteps of St. Patrick Walking Tour
Discover the fascinating truth of St. Patrick and enjoy a very special and entertaining walk that focuses on the man behind the legend and the Dublin of his time.
See the places that most tourists and many Dubliners miss. Did you know that much of the pre-Viking development of Dublin owes its origins to the legacy of St. Patrick?
The tour takes in ancient sites, including those that Patrick himself is reputed to have visited and, of course, the city’s two great medieval cathedrals: Christchurch and St. Patrick’s. The tour finishes in the grounds of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and entry into the cathedral for a wonderful self-guided visit is included with your ticket.
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Duration: 2 Hours approximately plus self-guided visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral
Starting Point: Palace Street, off Dame Street (opposite to the Olympia Theatre and close to the Chez Max Café)
(Guides will be present at least 15 minutes beforehand)
External Tour Locations (complimentary visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral at the end):
City Hall
Dublin Castle grounds
The Chapel Royal
Dubh Linn Gardens & Chester Beatty Library
Christchurch Cathedral
Viking Dublin & site of former Celtic road
St. Audoen’s Church
The Liberties
St. Patrick’s Park
St Patrick’s Cathedral
Rates:
Adults (18 & over): €30
Seniors (60 & over): €25
Students: €25
Children 14 - 18: €15
Children (14 & under): free walking tour with accompanying adult but there may be a charge for cathedral
Please arrive at the departure point minimum 10 minutes before the tour is due to begin.
Wheelchair Accessible
Included:
Tour with a professional guide, personally trained by Pat Liddy
Admission into St. Patrick’s Cathedral after tour concludes
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Bio
Pat is an historian, author, artist and cartographer. Pat grew up in Phibsborough - the northside of Dublin - and after school started working for Ireland's national airline Aer Lingus. In the 1990s he decided to follow his passions and his strong interest in history - Dublin's heritage in particular. Pat published his own column in the Irish Times for ten years, in which he illustrated the various fascinating faces of Dublin in words as well as visually. The author of ten books, he decided in 2005 to found Pat Liddy's Walking Tours of Dublin. Since then, the company has offered a wide range of tours including scheduled walks in several languages and on various topics, as well as tailor-made private and group walks. The company's success lies in its fabulous team of guides. All of them are very well-trained and chosen for your tour in accordance with their individual expertise!