Explore some of the most fascinating aspects of Dublin City through the experiences of a guide with a wealth of knowledge of the cities historical and cultural past. Discover the history of Dublin from its foundation as a Viking settlement in the 8^th century through its medieval period. Learn about its Georgian past when the city was the second city of the Empire after London during the 18^th century. Discover how Dublin both impacted and was effected by the Great Famine of 1845 to 1852 the single greatest tragedy in Ireland s History. Find out how Ireland eventually achieved independence through the 1916 Rising onto the War of Independence the Civil War concluding in 1923.