Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)
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Included / Excluded
- Tour Guide: experienced, qualified and Irish!
- Hotel meet-up (for central location)
- Private tour - tailored just for your group
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
- Entry tickets
Itinerary
Visting the campus. If you want to visit the Old Library and Book of Kells, please book our 5hr tour '(Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours'. Access to the campus is limited to groups of 8 or fewer unless tickets for the Old Library are purchased in advance (these are Trinity's rules). Started in 1592 as a university only for Protestants, Trinity remained an institution of resentment for Ireland's Catholic majority up until at least 1970. Throughout the centuries, this fine university nurtured such aspiring students as Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett, the greatest playwright of the 20th century.
You can coordinate with your guide to book the tickets in advance
Stroll the cobbled streets of the famous Temple Bar area. Your guide will show you the real local spots (street art, bohemian shops) and hidden gems of what is a overty touristy area.
We will explore the grounds of Dublin Castle (upper and lower courtyards, Chapel Royal, Dubh Linn Gardens) without needing to explore any interiors, which can only be availed of through an official Dublin Castle tour
Visting the outside. Christ Church Cathedral or/and St Patrick's Cathedral Although a wooden church was built here in ca. 1030, and there was likely a pagan shrine before that, Christchurch as a stone structure began in the 1180s and has been restored and changed numerous times since. The neo-gothic architecture makes Christchurch, arguably, Dublin's most beautiful complex. The vast crypt underneath the cathedral deserves particular attention for its size, interesting curious and the fact that it hosted a pub, distillery and... brothel (!) in the 18th century.
Cross the famous Ha'Penny Bridge, one of Dublin's icons. Take look up the river towards the Guinness Brewery (maybe you'll detect the aroma of hops boiling) or down the river towards the Custom House and the modern Docklands area. Or simply stop to observe the lovers' locks.
Closed on Mondays. On this tour we have time to EITHER do National Museum (free entry) or Book of Kells (paid entry). Coordinate with your guide after booking. We suggest you book this tour and our Museums tour for a great Dublin plan
Leinster House
Daniel O'Connell was arguably the first man to prove to the masses that civil disobedience and peaceful resistance could be effective. A huge hero for Irish people, having secured Catholic Emancipation, he's nick-named 'The Liberator' and the main street of our capital city is justifiably named after him.
Pass by: Old Parliament Building Dublin was the 2nd city of the British Empire in the 18th century, and we have the subtle patriotism of the Irish-born politicians of the institution to thank. Today, Dublin's architectural landscape is ornamented by an abundance of buildings from this period, making it look much older than Paris and London.
Gifted to the city in 1880 by a member of the Guinness family, Stephen's Green remains much-appreciated by Dubliners today - it's probably their favourite piece of the city. We'll stroll through the lush verdure along the curved Victorian walkways and keep our eyes peeled for that most-rare of animals - an Irish person sunbathing!
Don't let the brands and blatant consumerism fool you, Grafton still has its charm. In fact, Grafton street is one of the last bastions of old Dublin left. Admire the flower ladies, enjoy the buskers (street musicians) as you head towards Bewleys Café, Ireland's oldest and biggest café, built in 1927.
It was outside this impressive building on Easter Monday when Padraig Pearse read the Declaration of Irish Independence and he, together with his 1600 comrades, led a rebellion that shock an empire. The most under-rated site in Dublin for tourists, the GPO retains all its historical potency for Dubliners and Irish people, but most tourists never learn why this should be on their top 5 list of sites to visit.
One of the key locations of 1916 Easter Rising and an example of Dublin's 18th century architecture. We can enter the building as long as there is not a private event occuring.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Great walk and info about Dublin.
Mark Hanratty was great. We enjoyed the places he took us in Dublin, perfect pace and wealth of knowledge. Enjoyed our tour. Thank you
Best way to see Dublin
Kevin showed us around d the city, pointing out the history all around us. His knowledge and humor made this such a memorable tour. Start the tour with a guide and end with a friendship. Kevin epitomizes the Irish hospitality!
Kevin was an incredible...
Kevin was an incredible guide. With deep knowledge of the cities history ( from Viking to present day) we spent the morning and afternoon exploring Dublin with fresh appreciation. There was rich story telling that brought the history to life, plus some fun tales from Kevin’s own life. To top off the tour we stopped for a pint (that turned to a few) it feels like we started a tourists, but left as friends. Highly recommend the tour if you’re visiting!
The best was to see Dublin!
We met with Garvan who gave us an overview of Dublin. He was excellent and filled with so much knowledge and customized our tour to what we were looking for and had great recommendations along the way! We will never forget this experience and our time with Garvan! Thank you
Best Dublin Tour Guide ever!
We had an outstanding day with Eamon! The weather was beautiful for our 5 hr walking tour. We saw many highlights of Dublin including Trinity College, the squares, Temple Bar, government centers, churches, embassy’s…….I could go on and on. What truly made this tour special was Eamon! He is friendly, knowledgeable and animated. Eamon made every part of the tour come alive. Also, we gained a real sense of history as well as what it is like to live in modern Dublin. Do not hesitate to choose this tour. You will never be disappointed. And ask for Eamon!