Dublinia

Infatuated with the history of Dublin? Enquire about any of Dublina’s training programmes right here on Courses.ie.

Here’s your chance to apply to one of these courses where you’ll learn how to become an experienced tour guide. As well as expert tour guide training in Dublinia, you’ll get to experience all the skills necessary for working in a busy cultural tourism environment, working in the cultural and heritage industry and being a fully qualified tour guide leading your own tour group around the country. Our Learners across all of our courses have found placements in culture and heritage sites throughout Dublin including Malahide Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral, The National Museum of Ireland, Kilmainham Gaol, as well as in busy tour operator offices.

Walk where Vikings walked before. Travel back to the city in Viking times. See what life was like on-board a Viking warship, see the weaponry and learn the skills of being a Viking warrior. Try on Viking clothes, become a slave and stroll down a noisy street. Visit a smoky and cramped Viking house and learn about the myths and mysteries surrounding the Vikings and their legacy.

Step into Medieval Dublin. Witness the sights, sounds and smells of this busy city. Learn about crime and punishment, death and disease and even toothache remedies of 700 years ago. Enjoy the spicy aromas and so much more in the medieval fair, learn to play medieval games, visit a rich merchant’s kitchen and walk along a bustling Medieval street

Find out about Dublin’s rich past. Discover how we are influenced by the Viking and Medieval era. See artefacts found in Dublin on permanent loan from the National Museum of Ireland, including those from the famous Wood Quay excavations. Take a flying visit over the Medieval city and immersive yourself in our new audio-visual experience, a story of one man’s life growing up in Medieval Dublin.

Finish your visit by climbing the original Medieval tower, 96 steps to the top and spectacular views of the city. See Dublin from a new perspective and come away knowing more about its citizens through the ages!