Dublin Saints and Sinners Walking Tour
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Dublin Saints and Sinners Walking Tour

1h30
By walk
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SAINTS AND SINNERS WALKING TOUR DUBLIN
Ireland's chequered sexual history is more contradictory and at times heart wrenching than any other country in Europe. From Celtic times to the modern day we will see how and why Ireland's views on sex and love have changed so drastically and what role the Church had to play in moral shifts. See what used to be Europe's largest and most notorious red-light district known as Dublin's "Monto", and hear about what happened to the poor girls who worked in Monto when it was successfully shut down. Learn about Magdalene laundries and the horrors that young Irish women had to face in them, sexual "crimes" such as "being too pretty", the trials and executions of homosexuals and the rip roaring underground gay scene of 19th century Dublin. Meet some of Dublin's most notorious sinners, including the member of the royal family who lost his virginity in Monto, Father Patrick Fay, the priest who would marry anyone and anything as long as the couple could produce the cash, and John Atherton a staunch campaigner to introduce the death penalty for homosexual acts who certainly got his come uppance in the end.
Forget Dublin's fair city - Sexual excess, repression, hypocrisy, hilarity and tribulation are all here on Dublin's only Saints And Sinners walking tour! 
"FORGET DUBLINS FAIR CITY - Curious visitors will soon be queueing up to learn the secrets of our SIN CITY capital" - by Claudine O'Reilly - Irish News
Testimonials
 I enjoyed the tour very much. I can’t believe how far Ireland has come. You used to execute people just for being gay! And the bit about the ladies bringing condoms into Dublin at Connolly station was amazing. Good for them! At least you’re not repressed any more – look at Father Ted and Graham Norton! Katie was a mine of knowledge – you can tell she really knows her subject!
Gary, Birmingham, England I’ve lived in Dublin all my life, and was never quite sure where the Monto was until now! Great stuff!
Frank, Donaghmede Very entertaining. Some of the stories were really sad. Can’t believe how the Magdalene Laundries got away with it for so long.
– Paul, Dublin I liked the part about Ann Summers. I can’t believe people were complaining that it was opposite the G.P.O! Move with the times, Ireland!
Jeroen, Amsterdam Never knew Catholic Dublin had the biggest red light district in Europe. Amazing!
Pat, Galway
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Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Fuel surcharge
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Gratuities
  • 10% Live Entertainment Tax
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Local guide
Not included
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Original
25%
Sport
25%
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