Myths and Legends - Bray Walking Tour

Why not visit the beautiful seaside promenade in Bray?

Take a stroll on this informative and fun tour where you will learn about Brays exciting and interesting past.

Hear about the ancient myths associated with the area and learn about its more colourful characters in both recent and ancient history.

The Tour will begin just opposite the famous Harbour Bar (named the best bar in the world by lonely planet) and you will amble past the Harbour to the famous Promenade.

You will then stroll up toward the start of the Cliff Walk and hear about Bray's ancient links with St. Patrick, the Chair Lift to the Cafe and Ballroom and learn about the smugglers caves.

Stops and topics will include

1. The Dargle river and the massive ancient fair

2. The Harbour

3. The Turkish Baths

4. Martello Terrace (childhood home of James Joyce) and home of Mary Coughlan

5. The Bray Martello Tower (Former home of Bono)

6. Bray Daly Station

7. Sinead O'Conner

8. Oscar Wilde

9. Seaside Town and Amusements

10. Cable Car and Eagles Nest

11. Raithin a Cluig and the story of St Patrick

12. Smugglers Caves

The tour tries to put an emphasis on on the fabled legends of the town rather than cold historical facts in order to make it enjoyable entertaining as well as informative for all ages.