The Making of Modern Ireland Walking Tour
Joined 2020
Join me as we explore the making of modern Ireland through key sites in Dublin city centre. I have been doing tours of Dublin since 2015, and hold a Masters and PhD in Public History from Trinity College, Dublin. This tour connects history and the present day, starting with the most infamous event in Ireland's history - the Great Famine - and explores the key events that shape our modern nation.
Tours can be booked for weekends or midweek and can be scheduled at any time to suit your group.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
St. Stephen's Green - main gate (Fusilier's Arch)
St. Stephen's Green
Trinity College/ College Green
O'Connell Bridge/Bachelor's Walk
G.P.O.
The Abbey Theatre
The Famine Memorial
Ending Point
The Famine Memorial - Custom House Quay
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Transportation to/from city centre
Tour Important Information
- This tour involves a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.
- Irish weather is notoriously changeable, please wear a raincoat or bring an umbrella in case of rain (even in summer!).
- Tour route can be adapted for various levels of fitness or shortened to suit your itinerary.
During term time weekday availability in limited.
Important message from the supplier
I am very flexible with tours and will do my best to ensure that I can accommodate your requests. For best availability, book in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Caitlin W.
I am a historian and postdoctoral researcher based in Dublin city offering tours of the city focusing on the modern period - approximately the last 250 years.
I completed my PhD in Public History at Trinity College, Dublin, where I studied how history was used to create different identities in the two Irish states after partition. I chose to study public history because I am really passionate about connecting the public with the history all around us and engaging them with it in their everyday life.
I have over 7 years of experience working within the tourism industry, many of those were spent devising new tour scripts and completely overhauling the backstage tours at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin (Ireland's national theatre), where I worked for over 4 years. At the Abbey I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to develop a whole new revenue stream for the company based around boutique experiences at the theatre ranging from VIP nights, meet & greets, and historical talks. There I developed crucial skills in communicating and engaging a range of different groups and demographics, from intimate tours for the former UN Ambassador Samantha Power and an tÚachtarán Michael D. Higgins to larger tours for groups of active retirees with varying levels of accessibility.
Since leaving the Abbey I have worked as a local tour leader for Peter Sommers Travel, a guide for the National Museum of Ireland and the 1916 Walking Tour, and Glasnevin Cemetery, and as a freelance tour guide. I have curated bespoke experiences for guests visiting Dublin such as a walking tour of the city designed with their interests in mind. I have worked with a variety of tour operators to ensure that their important guests had an enjoyable and educational experience.
I would love an opportunity to work with your company and some of the guests you have visiting Ireland.
Reviews
Emma D.
“Highlight of our Dublin visit”
Caitlin was a great guide. Responsive to inquiries before our tour, really personable, and beyond knowledgable. I highly recommend her.
Caitlin W.
Thank you Emma! It was a pleasure to bring you and your family around the city and I hope your parents enjoy their stay!
$200/ per group
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