Dublin Private Walking Tour | Best Highlights & Hidden Gems

5.0
(29 reviews)
Dublin, Ireland

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

From Celtic origins to the Vikings and Anglo‑Normans through to the present day, discover Dublin’s best highlights and hidden gems on a private guided walking tour that blends iconic landmarks with the city’s best‑kept secrets.

Visiting Dublin’s medieval, Georgian, and cultural quarters, your local guide David, a passionate storyteller, brings the history, culture, and traditions of Dublin and Ireland to life through engaging tales and stories that delight and captivate his guests, providing them with a memorable and enjoyable tour experience here in Dublin.

• A private guided walking tour exclusive to you/family/group. No other persons attend.

• Recommendations: for the best local cafes, restaurants, pubs & traditional Irish music venues.

• Options to customize the tour to your own personal interests and preferences.

What's Included

After the Tour receive a digital list for the best cafes, restaurants, pubs & Irish music venues.
Local Tips & Tricks & Recommendations
A private guided walking tour led by a qualified, licensed, professional guide.
Opportunities to pause for photos / refreshments / restroom breaks
Food & Beverages
Tickets/Paid Attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Molly Malone Statue

End point
College Green

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

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Dublin City

    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. No other persons attend.

    1 minute Admission ticket free
  • 2

    MEDIEVAL & VIKING QUARTER 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.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Merrion Square

    GEORGIAN DUBLIN, FULL OF SPLENDER We’ll visit Stephens Green & Merrion Square. Discover a hidden oasis, Magnificent Architecture, Ireland’s Famine, Famous literary legends, Lives of Opulence & Grandeur, Social Scandals & Some Secret Stories.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    COLLEGE GREEN: Stand in awe of one of Dublin's most magnificent architectural gems to discover the incredible history of a building that had so much influence in Dublin and Ireland. 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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Temple Bar

    CULTURAL QUARTERS & HIDDEN GEMS We’ll visit Temple Bar, -not just a pub – but a quarter steeped in rich history, cobblestone streets, lane-ways & hidden gems, mighty music, infamous pubs.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Dublin City

    DUBLIN'S ICONS & A PRETTY FACE Visit some of Dublin’s most famous icons and legends. And Yes, if I’m asked I just might sing the Molly Malone Song

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Molly Malone Statue

    GRAFTON STREET QUARTER Dublin’s bustling shopping quarter, alive with street musicians, famous brand stores, the city’s oldest cafe & Wonderful Georgian architecture full of tales and stories

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    The Spire

    O CONNELL & HENRY STREET QUARTER We’ll visit the historic GPO and 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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Ha'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
  • 10
    Monument 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
  • 11
    Dublin City

    COFFEE / TEA or a GUINNESS? Options, if guests wish to pause for a break in a local pub or cafe, David knows all the best places.

    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
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
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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