Photos: Unknown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photos: Unknown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Killiney Hill viewpoint
Your local guide
Ciara Molloy
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Highlights
- A hill compared to the Bay of Naples
- Dublin Bay's full sweep from the top
- An obelisk built as famine relief
- Gorse and woodland on the climb
- A steady walk to a real view
About this tour
This session climbs a wooded hill south of Dublin to a viewpoint often compared to the Bay of Naples, finishing beside a stone obelisk with its own difficult history. You see the path opening up through gorse and trees and the full sweep of Dublin Bay from the top. It moves at a steady uphill pace with plenty of time to take in the view.
After a short sound check at the base of the hill, I climb stop by stop, letting the view develop gradually before explaining the obelisk's origin at the top. I take questions live as they come and send a short note afterwards on the wider Dalkey and Killiney coastline for anyone who wants to explore further.
It suits anyone who wants a proper view over Dublin Bay, and anyone interested in how public monuments sometimes carry a harder history than they first suggest.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Dublin before heading out.
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The climb through Killiney Hill Park 21 min
The camera follows the path up through gorse and woodland, and I point out views opening up over Dublin Bay as the path climbs.
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The obelisk viewpoint 21 min
You see the full sweep of the bay from beside a stone obelisk built as a famine relief project, and I explain the structure's origin as the view comes into full frame.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Dublin: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Seafood chowder and Temple Bar, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Dublin, showing you The climb through Killiney Hill Park and The obelisk viewpoint live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Killiney Hill live with my phone.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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