Pat Liddy's Walking Tours of Dublin: Docklands - The New Old Dublin - Tour Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"What’s the big picture here? This walking tour shows a lesser-known part of Dublin and explains why geography—including its location on the water —is so essential to Dublin's identity and infrastructure. Native Dubliner and historian Pat Liddy trains guides to lead small groups to pivotal parts of the city that demonstrate why Dublin is his favorite place in the world. Book reservations online in advance; groups include as many as 25 people and private tours are also available. What else should we know? Walking at a standard pace is essential to keeping up with the tour. Wheelchair users can be accommodated—just be sure to notify guides in advance so they can chart an accessible route. How are the guides, then? Guides are all well-rehearsed pros who love Dublin as much as Liddy does. Anything you’ll be remembering weeks or months or years from now? By revealing not-often-seen parts of Dublin, including former shipping docks, a U2 recording studio, and the headquarters of contemporary tech giants like Google, this tour illustrates how the city's history and present-day weave together in an entirely unique way. So: money, time—how can we make the most of both? This tour is ideal for return visitors to Dublin—folks who have already checked off all the major sites and are ready for something more. It's not ideal if you don't like walking." - Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner