Docklands Storytelling Tour
A luxurious tapestry of history and wisdom
Experience true Dublin city magic with our very own Irish storytelling guru and Guest Experience and Guardianship Manager, Derek Brennan. Embark on a captivating journey like no other through the historical Dublin Docklands with our Dockland's Storytelling Tour. Vibrant history and enchanting tales spring to life as Derek shares with you his unique collection of stories.
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel
Grand Canal Square, Dublin D02 CK38 Ireland
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Dublin Shines
2026-11-01
2026-11-01
The Anantara is well located, well staffed, with great facilities and has a breakfast that even includes fresh passion fruit among the many standard treats!
Overall very nice
2026-10-30
2026-10-30
Little nitpicky here, but this was an expensive room and these really detracted from the otherwise wonderful things. Cons: There were some small maintenance issues here and there that detract from the luxe. Towel warmer didn’t work, some rough carpet, broken trim on bed, dirty corners in bathroom. Maybe overpriced considering. But overall clean and nice. After hours room service was not a good experience. Pros: The staff was fantastic, from front desk, to concierge, and especially Alex and Ciam (hope that’s right!). Room was spacious and very nice, great bathroom. Decent coffee maker, comfy bed. They even have a pillow menu that really helped be dial in for my bad back. Excellent breakfast, add it, you will not be disappointed. Spa facilities were booked so we unfortunately didn’t get to try that. Pool, sauna, steam room, were nice and appreciated.
Money and valuables stolen
2026-10-30
2026-10-30
I would recommend people to stay away from this hotel, I was advised to park in a car park where my car was broken into a large sum of cash and valuables were stolen. The staff informed me there has been 6/7 cars broken into and 1 car completely stolen in the last few days there. This hotel takes no responsibility on this they have offered no compensation by any means and have not made contact on the matter, in fact they are still advising customers to park there. When i asked why I wasn’t informed about the other cars being broken into I was told if they informed ppl they would drive away customers.
EXPERIENCE
Spend an afternoon with the charming Derek, our Guest Experience and Guardianship Manager, and learn about the history of Dublin and its Docklands through this uniquely Irish approach of storytelling. Derek’s love for Dublin and Irish history and folklore is palpable as he takes you on his captivating tour, where vibrant history and enchanting tales spring to life.
Your tour begins on The Rooftop Terrace to take in the sights of Dublin, unveiling the architecture of our hotel which mirrors the iconic Irish landscape sites of the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and the Giants Causeway. Next you will begin your odyssey, along the Grand Canal Basin on Misery Hill, across the wonderful Grand Canal Square with its 38 Red Lit Poles, acting as the red carpet to the Daniel Libeskind angular designed Bord Gais Energy Theatre. On to the Windmill Quarter, where U2 rehearsed and recorded. And then, after a leisurely stroll, taking in more sights and marvelling at the transformation of this area, from dereliction into one of the most prosperous and welcoming areas of our city, our tour ends, and the stories begin with a creamy pint of Guinness or an aromatic hot Irish whiskey.
Terms & Conditions:
Suitable for: 1 to 10 guests
Availability: Daily, subject to availability
Duration: 1 hour
Available to book with 72 hours’ notice