Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

4.8
(163 reviews)
Dublin, Ireland

2 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience designed entirely around you. Discover Dublin alongside a knowledgeable local host who tailors the experience to your pace, preferences, and personality. Whether you’re into folklore, history, local pubs, or tucked-away corners of Georgian charm, your host will reveal a side of Dublin that guidebooks often miss.

Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with the right local host and design a day filled with insight, authentic moments, and meaningful connection.

What's Included

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

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Meeting point
Molly Malone Statue

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • Dublin (Pass by)

    See Dublin through the eyes of someone who calls it home, uncovering centuries of history, literary legends, and local secrets with a passionate local host by your side. This isn’t just a tour, it’s a City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can craft an itinerary that reflects your interests, whether it’s sampling street-side pho, navigating narrow alleyways in the Old Quarter, or sipping egg coffee in a tucked-away café only locals know. Here are some highlights to spark your curiosity:

    Admission ticket free
  • Dublin Castle (Pass by)

    Explore the historic heart of the city, from Viking foundations to Georgian architecture. Your local host shares stories that shaped Dublin, right where it all began.

    Admission ticket free
  • Trinity College Dublin (Pass by)

    Stroll through Ireland’s oldest university and down its most famous shopping street. Discover the rhythm of student life, street performers, and historic charm.

    Admission ticket free
  • Temple Bar (Pass by)

    Step off the tourist path into atmospheric alleys lined with colorful pubs, artisan boutiques, and local gems that reveal the real soul of this famous district.

    Admission ticket free
  • Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Pass by)

    Unwind in the peaceful gardens surrounding Dublin’s iconic cathedral. Your host will share tales of saints, writers, and rebels who helped shape Ireland’s identity.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    End your walk along the Grand Canal or explore the modern Docklands. Your local host may suggest a nearby pub or café to relax and continue soaking in the city’s charm.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
Supplied by City Unscripted

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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Viator Private Guides
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rating

4.8 Based on 163 163 reviews
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