Dublin Audio Tour: An Arc Through Dublin’s Academic and Arts Enclaves

Above photo: William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Beneath Dublin’s refined façades, secret melodies and rebellious whispers echo down the centuries. Every corner hides a clash of ideas, ambition, and art.

This self-guided audio tour leads you through the city’s beating heart—revealing stories and corners most visitors never notice. Let your footsteps unlock vanished scandals, revolutionary dreams, and creative sparks still crackling in the air.

Which fateful night did an accountant’s protest upend a quiet institution? Who vanished inside the Douglas Hyde Gallery without a trace of explanation? And how did an illicit concert at the Royal Irish Academy of Music send shockwaves through high society?

Stroll past everyday traffic as Dublin’s mysteries swirl around you. Trace forgotten footsteps between politics and passion, genius and rebellion. Unravel a city where every plaque hides a pulsing drama—and every building has its secrets.

Ready to listen closely? Your path through hidden Dublin begins now.

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• Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.2 km (2.0 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 2min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Talbot Memorial Bridge, only a 9 minute walk from Connolly Train Station
  
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Royal Irish Academy of Music, Queen's Theatre, Dublin, National Wax Museum Plus
  

Experience the charm of Dublin like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Dublin's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Dublin on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🗿  Talbot Memorial Bridge (2min)
• ⚓  Georges Quay (3min)
• 🛣️  Tara Street (3min)
• 📍  Mulligan's (4min)
• 🎬  Screen Cinema (2min)
• 🏛️  National Wax Museum Plus (2min)
• 🎭  Queen's Theatre, Dublin (3min)
• 🛣️  Pearse Street (4min)
• 🎨  Chartered Accountants Ireland (3min)
• 👑  Royal Irish Academy of Music (3min)
• ⛰️  School of Medicine (Trinity College Dublin) (2min)
• ⛰️  School of Law, Trinity College Dublin (3min)
• ⛰️  Library of Trinity College Dublin (4min)
• 🖼️  Douglas Hyde Gallery (4min)
• ⛰️  Provost's House, Trinity College Dublin (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Dublin with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Middle Ages (4min)
• 🏛️    Early modern (2min)
• 🏛️    Late modern and contemporary (4min)
• 🌍    Landscape (2min)
• 🌍    Climate (3min)
• 🌟    Dublin: Diversity and Demographics (4min)
• 🎭    Local (2min)
• 🎭    National (3min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Willem van de Poll, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: DubhEire, Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Diliff, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Unknown author, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
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