This unique tour uses Ireland’s artistic and literary wealth to explain the historical moments, traditions, wars, movements, and eras that have sculpted Ireland through the centuries.
We’ll explore the highlights of the National Gallery, National Library and National Museum, with a break half-way through.
Consider those great cultural and artistic treasures that represent your country’s history. For the USA, it is paintings like ‘Washington Crossing the Delaware’ and ‘American Gothic’ by Grant Wood, original manuscripts of Edgar Allan Poe and Walt Whitman, and objects full of cultural symbolism like The Liberty Bell.
This tour will show you their Irish equivalents:
- Symbolic paintings representing the Norman Conquest of Ireland and the Irish Civil War;
- Insight into the life and works of W.B. Yeats - Ireland’s Greatest Poet;
- The Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice – treasures that epitomise Ireland’s Golden Age (500-800AD).
Posted By : kathleenrE9305FU
I have used Dublin Tour Guide-Private tours previously on trips to Ireland. This time I booked a private Tour of Dublin Museums: Treasures of Ireland . John Caffrey was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about all the museums and Irish treasures we saw. He is very passionate about the history of Ireland and told us the most amazing stories about the different pieces of artwork as they related to Irish history. Thank you again John for a wonderful day and thank you to Dublin Tour Guide for setting up this tour for our small group. Kathy and Greg.
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 17:05:42 
Posted By : Richard_C
Austin gave us a great tour of the museums. We saw some fantastic and unusual things and learned much about the history of Ireland. We highly recommend him as a tour guide.
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Posted On : 2023-10-02 11:30:22 
Posted By : Gina C
The rich history of Ireland was brought to life by our amazing tour guide John. He was so knowledgeable, passionate and witty. We learned so much and had a great time exploring Ireland’s treasures.
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Posted On : 2023-08-26 10:55:59
Posted By : naomib570
Lorien was so informative and passionate about her country’s history. She taught us many things we didnt know about Ireland. Even on our way walking to the museum she pointed out many places of interest to us to explore after.
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Posted On : 2023-06-16 16:30:32
Posted By : 211vipulj
The tour with Cathal was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable and easy to speak to. If you have kids or a group and need some flexibility - cathal is the guy to take a tour with. He was able to modify things for us last min and gave us one of the best tours! Would highly recommend this to anyone.
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Posted On : 2023-06-02 13:28:01
Posted By : AnaMara_M
We were absolutely delighted to have John Caffrey as our guide
The amount of knowledge, eloquence and charm John showed was off the charts!
He patiently answered every question in detail ( and we asked many) We highly recommend this tour and totallly endorse John.
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Posted On : 2022-09-19 05:18:24
Posted By : Mauigina
This was the highlight of our Dublin stay. Guide Cathal Sheahan was so well informed on not only the history of Ireland but its authors and poetry as well. We toured 2 beautiful museums and also prominent statues in 2 parks. Mr Sheahan's enthusiasm was evident as well as his talent for the Arts. We highly recommend this as a must do in Dublin.
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Posted On : 2021-08-23 16:09:41
