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Dublin LGBTQ Pride Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

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Dublin, Ireland

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Overview

Together we’ll take a stroll through the streets of Dublin and explore some of the incredible figures of Ireland’s Queer History.

From Irish revolutionaries to civil rights agitators, pride March pioneers to gender identity trailblazers; the Dublin Queer Tour is an exploration of Ireland’s incredible LGBTQ+ community, and the rich history of their story.

Ireland has come a long way in advancing equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, and there is much to be celebrated, so join us for this Queer Dublin tour to learn more about the struggles and triumphs.

General Post Office and Revolutionary Queer figures
The Abbey Theatre and Panti Bliss 'Noble Call'
Liberty Hall and the First Pride Protest
Dr Lydia Foy and the Gender Recognition Act
Trinity College and the Sexual Liberation Movement
The Hirschfeld Centre and the Diceman's Corner
The George and Gay Spar
Dublin Castle and the Marriage Equality Referendum

What's Included

  • An exploration of the rich history of Ireland’s LGBTQ community, with a nationally accredited guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Crown Alley
    Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 CX67, Ireland

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    Our tour ends at the upper courtyard of historic Dublin Castle, enveloped in centuries of history

    What To Expect

    Temple Bar

    We will meet at the heart of Dublin’s famous Temple Bar district, before embarking on our journey together
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ha'penny Bridge (Pass By)

    We’ll cross Dublin’s most famous (and photographed) bridge, as we make our way off into our journey through Ireland’s queer history.
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    GPO Museum

    One of the most culturally and historically important buildings in all of Ireland, centre stage of the 1916 Easter Rising. Here we will explore some of the gay figures that played pivotal roles in the events that unfolded during that fateful week, and how they are remembered to this day.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Abbey Theatre

    Ireland’s national stage; the famous Abbey Theatre. We will delve into one of Dublin’s most inspirational contemporary gay icons, as well as their role in shaping the country’s modern landscape.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Liberty Hall

    Here we’ll delve into the tragic and tumultuous circumstances surrounding the first ever gay pride parade in Ireland, as well as talking about one of Ireland’s most inspirational trans activists
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Trinity College Dublin

    At the oldest and most famous college in Ireland, we’ll learn about some of the famous LGBTQI+ alumni that have passed beneath it’s famous old arch, as well as explore the wider college green area.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Meeting House Square By Sean Harrington Architects

    Looping back around through Temple Bar, we will explore the ever changing landscape of queer Dublin in the 1980s. We’ll talk about some of the incredible people who brought hope and light to a community, and learn about some of the great thinkers and change makers of the time.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    River Liffey (Pass By)

    The capital’s famous old lifeblood, the fabulous Anna Livia. We will straddle Dublin’s most fabled waterway on both sides, during our time together
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    Temple Bar

    We will explore some the other end of Temple Bar, and the site of Ireland’s first ever bona fide Gay headquarters, complete with café, disco, cinema, and more
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The George Bar

    Dublin’s oldest operating gay bar, a cultural institution. We’ll talk about the place that this famous and beloved pub still holds at the centre of the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Dublin Castle

    1,200 years of history call Dublin Castle home. We will finish up our tour right in the centre of its 18th century splendour.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin LGBTQ Pride Historical and Cultural Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).

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