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Marlay Park’s Heritage: A Self-Guided Tour of Dublin’s Playground

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Dublin’s beautiful Marlay Park is more than just a beloved green space. It’s where history, nature, and art meet. On this walking tour, you’ll discover the fascinating evolution of this aristocratic estate – from medieval farmland to public park – which spans over 500 years of Irish history.

The tour begins at the Wicklow Way starting point, where you’ll hear some of the fascinating stories hidden within this 120-hectare urban oasis at the Dublin Mountains’ foothills. You’ll walk the historic grounds once owned by Barnaby Fitzpatrick, hearing the intriguing tale of how he went from Irish king to English baron in the 1500s when this land was first confiscated from Cistercian monks.

You’ll wander through ancient woodlands and past curious art installations, and see beautifully restored walled gardens. Here, you’ll meet the colourful residents of the aviary, including peacocks that wander freely throughout the gardens, before ending the tour at the impressive Georgian Marlay House.

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Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

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Marlay Park

You’ll explore Marlay Park, a sprawling public park known for its woodland trails, craft courtyard, and weekend farmers’ market. Please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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Marlay Craft Courtyard

You’ll pass through the Marlay Craft Courtyard, home to a variety of artisan workshops and studios housed in restored 18th-century stables. Please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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Tùy chọn

Marlay Park’s Heritage: A Self-Guided Tour of Dublin’s Playground

Đánh giá

5.00

3 đánh giá

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Follow the fairy doors!
T8340UOsarahh,
17 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
A lovely walk through a park l've frequented over the years but never known much about until this tour. With an insight into the history of the park alongside fun facts of past and present, this is a great way to look at Marlay with fresh eyes. Highly recommend for a sunny day (if you're lucky) - and don't miss the fairy doors!
A wonderful afternoon on our doorstep
awkwardanna,
14 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I thoroughly enjoyed this guided tour of Marlay Park, a place that's been on my doorstep for many years. I learned so much of the history of the park and the monuments within it. I would highly recommend this to any visitors of the park and to any locals who would like to learn about the history. Thank you so much to the people behind this great audio tour for a really enjoyable and very affordable afternoon.
Lovely way to spend an afternoon
anntA1191IG,
11 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Was great to learn some history of the park I didn’t know before. Very easy to follow and very pleasant music to accompany my walk.