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- SueOttawa, Canada115 contributionsHighly recommend the Kilmainham Gaol Museum for a real taste of Dublin's history. Excellent tour and guide. Very emotional and surreal. A definite must see.Written 5 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- McKinley B21 contributionsThe last time I was here was 15 years ago and they stepped up their game! It was so cool to see how immersive they made the tour. I was a little worried that it was going to be like it was before where you have a guide lead you around but I loved that it was self paced and interactive. Great job!Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joe HCambridge, UK8 contributionsFantastic tour. Our tour guide Pat was wonderful: a great story teller who did not hold back from sharing harsh truths and shocking details from the house's past. Highly recommended.Written 7 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- niinan2Nurmijarvi, Finland1,787 contributionsVisited the Christmas at the Castle event. The Christmas market and decorations were nice. Bonus was thar we were able to visit the Dublin Caste State Rooms and the Royal Chapel too. Was not expecting that.
The State Rooms had beautiful Christmas decorations and they only took a small group of people in so it was not crowded.
The Royal Chapel was awesome.Written 1 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LiahonaDadMagrath, Canada108 contributionsok - have to admit first off that we probably would have rated this higher except we were at the end of two weeks of vacationing and sight seeing and were exhausted. We still really wanted to see this with our one day in Dublin....and we are happy we did! We just wish we had more energy to enjoy it. This museum is a great place to learn all about the history of Dublin with loads of exhibits and stories tucked inside and tucked up next to a 1000 year old Cathedral (even though the Cathedral now seen is only 2 or 3 hundred years old after replacing the original wooden church from 1000 years ago). It was awesome to learn how the area and city grew from original tribe life to the Viking invasions/immigration and influence to the city as it is now. And the view from the old medieval tower, if you find enough energy to walk up the 96 steps, was much appreciated. We would encourage any visitor to Dublin to make a stop here!Written 17 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ciaran R1 contributionThe building is incredible and my tour guide Muireann was brilliant and very knowledgeable. I'm delighted I went and would highly recommend.Written 15 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- redecoWarren, MA9,422 contributionsThe Customs House stands proud over the Quayside of the River Liffey. Dating to 1791, the Customs House represented the British domination of the Irish through taxation. The IRA burned the building in 1921 in order to destroy tax records. This magnificent classical architecture was completely restored after the revolution. Today, the building houses the Irish Department of Environment, Heritage, and Local Government.
A Visitor Center with a historical audio tour is available for a fee. I opted to enjoy the exterior. Very impressive.
Enjoy!Written 12 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Geraldine CDublin, Ireland16 contributionsI used to go horse-riding up that hill. Later I spent many happy hours there with friends who did experimental photography and filmmaking - this place always set the right tone. I live nearby and am sad to see that it is being redeveloped now to facilitate corporate visitors and family activities, outdoors sports etc. The local council are promoting this new enterprise with a vanilla marketing campaign.
Dubliners and horror fans will have to say RIP to what was an authentically spooky place.
I've written several articles about it and it is the setting for a particularly chilling scene in my book "unRIP" (written under the pen-name Aneeta Hall). I'm giving away FREE Kindle copies on Amazon this weekend (search "unRIP" + "AneetaHall"). The screenplay based on the book also recently won three awards. I'd love to get some reviews on Amazon / Goodreads.Written 23 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dean Anthony M1 contributionMe and the young nephew managed to get last minute tickets for a Wednesday tour as he has wanted to visit Kilmainham Gaol for a long time now!
We travelled to Dublin from Belfast for the day and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience of Kilmainham its layout and a special mention to our tour guide Anna. She was clear concise and very passionate about the history of Kilmainham Gaol. She went above and beyond and gave us little snippets of Belfast links with regards to the history of the jail, giving that more involved experience. Highly recommend! Further to this the pieces on the exhibition are thought provoking, moving and in many ways have made me look again at Irish History.Written 15 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marie DWicklow, Ireland71 contributionsBeautiful historic setting - both the buildings and the grounds are wonderful.
The exhibits are interesting.
Give the café a miss - ridiculously overpriced and pretentious. (€4.10 for a medicore cappucino.. in a glass 🙄).Written 7 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - cathywhelan1968Dublin, Ireland128 contributionsWonderful experience to do the house tour last Saturday morning. Molly - our tour guide - did a great job. The house and gardens are stunning and President Higgins's Study is fantastic to see.Written 29 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Grainne BCork, Ireland40 contributionsGreat day trip to Leinster house
Invitation required from a sitting politician - TD or Senator
1 hour tour including leaders questions in the Dáil chamber and some time in the Senate chamber, a look at an amazing 300+ year old building and some historical paintings and sculptures
A quick side trip to international women’s day event and some lunch in the Dáil bar
Fantastic day
Mobility scooter access excellent and lift access facilitated by porters during tour
Porters get 5 stars for service!Written 7 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Gale S7 contributionsGreat selection of gluten free sandwiches with decent fillings as part of the meal deal or by themselves. You won't find them anywhere else in station!Written 17 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- quiggersGreystones, Ireland104 contributionsA super tour of the Freemasons Hall, that we came upon by chance. One of teh best tours in Dublin, and not well known. Tours are I believe every weekday at 3pm, but check in advance by a quick phone call as sometimes a Lodge meeting will cancel the odd tour. Go in with an open mind, the history is stunning.Written 22 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- martina bireland22 contributionsVery helpful staff, especially the gentleman from the Information desk who helped me with topping up my Leap card at the ticket machine this morning. Thank you.Written 10 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
