Panoramic Dublin & Irish Coffee

OVERVIEW

Take a panoramic spin through the heart of Dublin’s historic center, then linger over an Irish coffee in a traditional pub. With heritage stretching back over 1,000 years and the River Liffey dividing the city plan into two distinct halves, there’s a lot to be seen here in this cosmopolitan capital. One of the most famous landmarks in all Ireland is here: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the country’s tallest and largest church. Completed in 1270, it stands on the holy site where St. Patrick is said to have baptized converts to Christianity. And it’s got quite a past. Oliver Cromwell once stabled his horses in the nave, Jonathan Swift was Dean here when he wrote Gulliver’s Travels, and the cathedral choir took part in the debut performance of Handel’s Messiah. Your informative drive through Dublin will bring you past many other historical and impressive sights – including the stately dome-and-columned Four Courts building, where bullet holes in the façade remain vivid reminders of the battle for Irish independence early the 20th century. You’ll have much to talk about when, towards the tour’s end, a stop is made for Irish coffee in a Dublin pub that’s been around while itself.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear weather-appropriate clothing; include a light raincoat or umbrella.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.