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Join David, a passionate local guide, for a private guided walking tour that reveals the true spirit of Dublin. From Celtic & Viking origins to historic landmarks and hidden Gems to the city's best kept secrets, known only to locals. Uncover the stories, characters, culture, and traditions that have shaped Ireland's capital.
Through captivating storytelling, folklore, history, local insights, and a traditional Irish song or two. David brings Dublin to life that entertains and captivates his guests. Tailored entirely to your pace, this private tour offers an authentic, personal, and memorable introduction to Dublin and Ireland.
• A private guided walking tour exclusive to you/your family/group.
• Recommendations: for the best traditional music venues, cafes, restaurants and local pubs.
• Choices to pause for local beverage/coffee/tea, photo opportunities & rest room
• Best recommendations for additional activities and excursions in Dublin and beyond.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guests can choose to be met from the Lobby of their City Center Hotel/Accommodation or at the meeting point The Molly Malone Statue
College Green is a three-sided plaza in the center of Dublin, directly in front of Trinity College adjacent to the historic old Parliament Building now the Bank of Ireland building.
Itinerary
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1Molly Malone Statue
Welcome: I'm David, Irish & Local, and I look forward to providing you with an authentic, memorable and enjoyable tour experience here in Dublin. This Private Guided Walking Tour is exclusively for you/your family or group. We will meet and being the tour at The Molly Malone Statue, one of Dublin's legendary and iconic figures who is believed to have been a street trader in 18th century Dublin. Derived from the song of the same name, this is Dublin's unofficial anthem and has been sung down through the ages to this very day. Yes I will sing it if asked :-)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Trinity College Dublin
Stroll through the grounds of Dublin’s most prestigious & oldest college since 1592. Learn about the history, events and famous alumni who have graced this magnificent campus. External Visit. Book of Kells & Old Library are not included
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Christ Church Cathedral
Full of ancient history, we’ll visit Dublin’s Medieval and Viking past: exploring landmarks, ancient streets and buildings, discovering the people and events of Dublin’s oldest quarter, and stand upon one of the city’s most controversial medieval sites. External visit of Christchurch
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Temple Bar
We’ll visit Temple Bar, -not just a pub – but a quarter steeped in rich history, cobblestone streets, lane-ways & hidden gems, mighty music and those infamous pubs.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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'An Gorta Mór' The Great Hunger. Visit Dublin's first official Famine Memorial and discover how one of Ireland's greatest tragedies led to the death of over one million people and contributed to a diaspora of over 80 million people today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Monument to Oscar Wilde
We'll visit The Oscar Wilde Monument in Dublin features a magnificent sculpture of Wilde by Danny Osborne. Situated in Merrion park, Wilde observes sites associated with his life. The memorial celebrates Ireland's greatest literary legend.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ha'penny Bridge
Stand on the Ha'penny Bridge and take in the views of Dublin over the River Liffey. Once the city's bustling trade route, the Liffey carried goods, gossip, and the rhythm of daily life. Traders' voices and the creak of wooden boats have given way to footsteps and laughter on the quays and Dublin’s most famous walkway that links the north and south side of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8The Spire
We’ll visit the towering Spire on Dublin’s main thoroughfare, O’Connell Street. Discover the man who this street is named after and Henry Street, Dublin's second busiest pedestrian street.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Leinster House
Leinster House, which is the Oireachtas - Parliament of the Irish Republic, is a magnificent Georgian Palladian Palace once owned by the Fitzgerald family dating back to 1745. Full of history and stories of scandal galore. External visit, not internally accessible to the public.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10An Post General Post Office
Visit Dublin's GPO (General Post Office) — one of Dublin's most magnificent architectural buildings completed in 1818. It is most famous as the headquarters of 1916 Rising. Scars from the battle are still visible to this day.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Grafton Street
We will traverse Grafton street taking in Dublin’s most vibrant and busiest bustling shopping quarter, alive with street musicians, boutique shops & Georgian architecture, a beloved street full of stories and lane-ways leading to some of Dublin's most famous cafes, restaurants and pubs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will visit Dublin's oldest street from where once the voices of Angels sang from. Discover one of the city's most ancient viking sites, which still causes huge controversy today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover a hidden oasis, Magnificent Architecture Famous literary legends, Lives of Opulence & Grandeur, Social Scandals & Some Secret Stories.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A homage to Ireland's greatest musicians, some still rocking on while some have sadly departed, far too soon. This site also hosts one of the most important buildings in relation to the revival of Ireland's most influential traditional music talent.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Theobald Wolfe Tone Statue
A founding member of The Society of United Irishmen and a key figure in the 1798 rebellion, Wolfe Tone is widely seen as the father of Irish nationalism. This iconic monument stands as a lasting memorial to his legacy
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for babies or children under the age of 5 years
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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