- 1 map
- €14.99 per group
- ~2 h 30
Dublin is the capital of Ireland, on the east coast of the island. Through the middle of the city flows the Liffey, a river crossed by many bridges. The name comes from the Irish Dubh Linn, meaning “black pool”. There, in the Middle Ages, the Vikings kept their ships.
Stops to discover
General Post Office
The General Post Office is the great post office on the city's main street. It opened in the early 1800s and is one of the most important buildings in Irish history.
O'Connell Bridge
O'Connell Bridge is the stone bridge over the River Liffey, between O'Connell Street and Westmoreland Street. Today's bridge was opened in 1880.
Trinity College
Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland, founded in 1592. Its main entrance is on College Green, in the heart of the city.
Ha'penny Bridge
Ha'penny Bridge is the cast-iron bridge over the River Liffey, in the city centre. It opened in 1816 and links Liffey Street with the south bank, opposite Merchant's Arch.
Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle stands in the centre of Dublin, near Dame Street. Founded in 1204, it became a palace in the 1700s, and today it welcomes major events of the State.
Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Dublin, on Christchurch Place. Founded around 1028, it was rebuilt in stone in the Middle Ages and restored in the 1800s.
St Stephen's Green
St Stephen's Green is the large public park in the centre of Dublin, at the end of Grafton Street. It has been open to everyone since 1880 and covers about 9 hectares.
The sights along the route
The route starts at the big post office north of the river and crosses the river on a famous bridge. You will pass Ireland's oldest university and reach a white iron bridge. Then, through narrow cobbled lanes, you will climb up towards the castle. The rest you will discover stop by stop.
There are seven stops and about three kilometres on foot, almost all flat. You need almost three hours of play, plus your breaks. The route does not return to the starting point and ends near the tram.
History and culture, lived through play
Every stop tells a piece of history. There are Vikings and architects, writers and engineers, monks who decorated books and visiting kings. There are questions about art and traditions, riddles, anagrams and little logic puzzles. The questions are designed for children aged 9 and up, and for their parents.
You don't need to know everything already. Many answers are found by looking carefully at what is in front of you, others by reasoning together. That way a walk becomes a challenge to play as a team.
An adventure that continues
After the hunt, Dublin still has plenty to offer families. In Phoenix Park, one of the largest city parks in Europe, herds of wild deer roam free. At the Dublinia museum you can find out how the Vikings lived. The DART train takes you to the sea, at Howth or Dalkey.
Along Howth harbour, seals sometimes swim close to the quay. Every neighbourhood has its own story: the next hunt is waiting for you.
Frequently asked questions
€14.99 per group. One purchase unlocks the map on one phone and the whole group plays together, as many of you as you like. You get access by email right away and the map stays valid for 1 year.
About 2.5–3 hours on foot, at an easy pace, including stops to solve the puzzles. Each map's page shows its stages, distance and estimated time.
No, you can play straight from the browser: Piracity is a web app (PWA) you add to your home screen in two taps.
Recommended from age 8; younger children play as a team with their parents.