Did not take the tour, not knowing exactly how much it was, but the grounds were superb except for a random couple who thought it would be ok to make-out on the lawn in front of everyone trying to enjoy their day.
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Dublin Castle
Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
01 645 8813
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Ranked #38 of 222 attractions in Dublin
176 Reviews
Type: Castles, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
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Dublin Castle was for 700 years the seat of British power in Ireland. Today you can still view the remains of the 13th century structure as part of......
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Dublin Castle was for 700 years the seat of British power in Ireland. Today you can still view the remains of the 13th century structure as part of the guided tour. The present Dublin Castle dates from the mid 1700's and today is used by the Irish Governemnt for state events such as the inauguration of the Irish President and state banquets for visiting dignatories. Amongst the highlights are the Ladies Drawing Room, the Throne Room and St. Patricks Hall.
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On busy days, you will need to make your reservation for a tour of the castle early in the day (before noon), or you will find it sold out. If you wish, you can book a tour as late as 16:45, then leave and go to a museum (such as the adjacent Chester Beatty Museum), shop, or take a break,...
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Well worth a visit, great for the amateur photographer.
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Ferrara, Italy
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I could not see inside the castle, 'cause it was already' closed and the outside is not 'nothing special, something unique and beautiful' garden with the Chester Beatty Library, but 'also closed
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Its part of the history of Ireland, a must when in Dublin.
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It's a bit like the Irish version of a tour through Buckingham Palace. The place is steeped in history and is still used by the President as a place of power. What amazed us was the underground tour where you are taken 20 metres underground to the original Viking level of revetments and the then the original castle walls. Over...
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Definitely take this tour! We were there during the off season, and there were quite a few people visiting the castle, so you may want to get there early to reserve a tour time. I strongly recommend taking the guided tour as our guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job of passing on this knowledge in a story-like...
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We came to Dublin Castle and did the guided tour. It was a large tour group, but it ended up being a very lovely tour that added another layer of Irish history to my knowledge bank! Our tour guide was fantastic and very well-informed on the history of the castle, the development of the city and even the Vikings. You...
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It's free to walk around Dublin Castle, but you should definitely take the guided tour to learn about the amazing history of the Castle. The guides explain the evolution of the Castle from the Vikings to present day. The tour takes you to the original foundations and includes the small chapel.
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Berlin, Germany
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Very explanatory tour of this historical site, my betterhalf enjoyed the "spooky department" in the cellar(s). The very well historical educated tour guide tought me alot about and refreshed some of my knowledge about the Irish culture and history. Even made referals to U.S. historical connections. The interior is in fantastic shape a top notch cultural event.
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