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The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Statue, The Liberties, Dublin City master

The Historic Liberties Tour

01.01.25 – 31.12.25

Outside of the western gates of Dublin’s ancient defensive walls lay districts that were not bound by the laws and taxes of the city authorities. The King of England exceptionally granted these areas their own jurisdiction and they were usually controlled by a local abbey or cathedral. They became known collectively as The Liberties and developed their own brand of Dublin culture much of which is still in colourful evidence today. The area became known for its collection of distilleries and breweries.

Duration

From 3 hours

Prices

From €325 for up to 3 hours (1-8 people)

€15 for each additional person up to a maximum of 16

€250 per additional guide (if group over 16)

€85 per additional hour

€85 per tour supplement for European language

Meeting Point

Private tours may start from your hotel and finish where you wish. If your hotel is not in the city centre, we can arrange a mutually convenient meeting point.

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“Wonderful tour today!!! The guide, Ger was SUPER!!! Such fun!!!”
Tracey McD
20 October 2024

“This is just to tell you that we really enjoyed the walking tour last Wednesday morning (17th April).
Despite the cold and at times rainy weather, our guide James gave us such an interesting
tour, and was so generous with all the information he gave us. Please thank him from us both. It was our first trip to Dublin (indeed, to Ireland) and it has definitely made us want to return! Many thanks to you all”
J&A R
22 April 2024

“We have been on many walking tours, this is the best way to get to know what to see. Go at the beginning of your trip! Very authentic tour. Pat even joined us for the meet and greet at the meet up spot. Learned a lot about Dublin. We saw all the highlights from the outside so that we could plan which places we’d explore on the inside. Highly recommend this group.”
Izabela, London
12 October 2024

Pat was a phenomenal guide. He was a wealth of very cool info to help understand the significant parts of Dublin’s and Ireland’s culture. I am of Irish heritage and prouder today to be Irish following on from Pat’s tour. Highly recommend!

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Take a Closer Look

Because their taxes were lower than in the main city, many craft trades settled here, and immigrant populations of Dutch, French Huguenots and German Palatines settled here in the 17th century. The Liberties became the most vibrant quarters of the city but eventually, thanks in part to punitive taxation, they succumbed to depression and blight. Today they are coming to life again and the old is now mixing with the new. Once the place of choice for distilleries and breweries their modern counterparts are re-establishing. Whiskey and gin firms such as Teelings, Roe & Co, the Dublin Whiskey Distillery, Pearse Lyons and, of course, Guinness, are making their distillations and brews and welcoming guests. So, join us for a walk along streets that have seen so much history, hope, poverty, tragedy, revolution and eventual renewal which is still ongoing and maybe raise a glass or two in memory of all who passed this way before.

Places We See & Pass By

St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Newmarket Square
Meath Street
St Catherine’s Church
St. Patrick’s Tower/Smock Windmill

Relevant Self-guided or Guided Visits

Teelings Distillery
Roe & Co Distillery
Pearse Lyons Distillery
Guinness Storehouse

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