Walk Around The Neighbourhood

A unique, informative and entertaining tour of Dublin, that is flexible and convenient around your time then this self-guided tour is for you. Learn about Dublin’s history through the interesting people who lived here, and find out from the locals independent recommended places to eat, drink and visit. Walk Around The Neighbourhood is a self-directed mapped digital audio walking tour of Dublin 2 and 8 including Camden street and Portobello parish with interesting histories, stories and attractions. The walking tour takes about two and a half hours. You can download and play the tour immediately at home and onsite, replay, start and stop it when you want, its flexible and convenient around your time with links to over 50 attractions along the tour route. Walk along pretty Victorian streets, along the tree lined canal, to the haunted park, and bustling market streets. Discover a different side of Dublin walking through the parish that has its origins in 700AD and attracted many nationalities to settle here - Vikings, Christians , Huguenots, Lithuanian Jews, who have given this part of Dublin its unique character. You will learn about Irelands journey to independence through the personal stories of people who lived along the tour and the stories of saints, rebels, and queens who have forged modern day Ireland with bonus links to historical photos and film. The tour includes over 50 recommendations of unique independent attractions such as bars, restaurants, cafes, museums, parks, shops and activities along the tour route. The app includes reviews and links to all independent attractions with images of where to visit. The tour includes an audio history of Dublin told through the personal stories of the people who lived here during eventful times in Irish history. Hear the story of The Queen of Ireland who gave birth to 22 children, of the governor who was killed by a fox, visit the bridge where a misguided rebel was captured, the place where an Irishman invented the hypodermic needle, the tale of two presidents who were boyhood friends, visit the haunted park, visit the streets that inspired writers Joyce and Beckett, and hear the story of locals who battled and won against the council who would turn the canal into a motorway. At each stop along the tour we have recommended the locals favourite bars, restaurants and attractions. From Canalside tipples to outdoor saunas, Michelin starred restaurants to local boozer bars, places to dance and places to enjoy the last rays of sun , we have your trip covered. All recommendations are independents, supporting the local economy making your visit extra special and memorable and are updated regularly with links to their sites included so that you are always in the loop.