SOLD OUT. THURSDAY, 26th MARCH, 11am
an expert tour within Christ Church Cathedral.
One thousand years of history, architecture, and sculpture.
This is a special, one-off treat we have organised with some of the experts and custodians of Christ Church Cathedral. Please meet your guide Arran OUTSIDE the main entrance (south door) of the cathedral, by 11am latest, please.
We will briefly discuss the exterior of the cathedral (moving around slightly, on the exterior) for about 10 minutes before we enter. This introduction will give you some useful basic information on the structure, and age, of different parts of the cathedral, in a way that will help make sense of the information you learn inside, during the tour. Places strictly limited to 23 guests Maximum. Tickets €23.50.
To join and reserve your place on our Christ Church tour, please press here. SORRY, TOUR AND WAIT LIST BOTH NOW FULL.
SOLD OUT. SATURDAY, 28th MARCH, 11.15am
Planners and Professors
(Earlsfort Terrace, Adelaide Rd, Harcourt Terrace and Hatch St).
Meet outside the Unitarian Church, On Saint Stephen’s Green, by 11.10am latest please.
This is an architectural and historical walking tour for real lovers and connoisseurs of Dublin.
It travels the South side of the Green; features sections of Leeson St Lower and Hatch Street; Adelaide Road and also takes in two very famous Dublin terraces: Harcourt and Earlsfort.Several fascinating churches; a handsome Edwardian hospital; a former synagogue (with Byzantine flourishes) some super private houses; and highly significant university, school and college buildings. We will also view Dublin’s only proper planned Regency terrace. Ticket, including audio equipment, for easy hearing, €22.50 pp.
To join our “Planners and Professors” tour, on Saturday 28th March,
SORRY,. TOUR NOW SOLD OUT.
Upcoming Tours and events for April, 2026, tickets coming very soon…
THURSDAY, 16 April 2026: Evening, a panel discussion, ‘Before I Go: Vanishing Dublin’,
free entry. Arran will feature as a panelist on this discussion, as part of the upcoming exhibition ‘Before I Go: Vanishing Dublin’, at the new Gerard Byrne Gallery, at their new home at 13 Trinity Street. The discussion will centre on Dublin and the recording of its built heritage, through the eyes of its artists.
FRIDAY, 17 April 2026: GRAND CANAL TOUR Part I:
Explore the history and architecture all along the Grand Canal, walking est to east from where Longwood Avenue meets the grand canal (near Harold’s Cross Bridge) all the way to Wilton Park. Architecture and engineering history; social, artistic and literary history. FRIDAY, 17 April 2026: Time TBC. Tickets coming live very soon, both here and in our monthly email newsletter.
WEDNESDAY, April 22nd @ 3PM tour of historic KILMAINHAM GAOL,
staying @ 3PM be at reception 2.45PM sharp, a tour of the hugely storied former Gaol. Then afterwards, an extra, bonus tour of exhibits in museum /visitors centre there, starting around 4PM, in the company of the Kilmainham Museum director, the historian Brian Crowley.
FRIDAY, 24 April 2026: GRAND CANAL TOUR Part II:
Wilton Park to the Grand Canal Basin. Explore the history and architecture all along the Grand Canal, walking est to east from Wilton Park, all the way to to the Grand Canal Basin. Architecture and engineering history; social, artistic and literary history. FRIDAY, 24 April 2026: Time TBC. Tickets coming live very soon, both here and in our monthly email newsletter.
Other news: our overseas trip to Rouen and Normandy: 18 – 22 MAY, 2026
ONLY TWO PLACES now remain for our upcoming Art-Lovers trip to Rouen and Normandy,
which is going to be a real treat. Abbeys, Art Museums, Cathedrals!
These tours tend to be very convivial, as well as hugely enjoyable and educational. Everyone welcome. You can see more details on the itineraries, inclusions, price, and on how to reserve one of the remaining spots, here.
