Ireland · WALKING TOURS IN DUBLIN
The 15 best walking tours in Dublin on the island right now, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Start at number one and work down.
Dublin walking tour review: explore Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, Christ Church, the Liffey and Trinity College with lively local guides.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was worthwhile. We ended up with a very small group of 5 (we were 3 of the 5). Meeting point and ending point were clearly defined.”
Explore Dublin Castle, Trinity College, Viking streets, and local secrets on a lively two-hour walking tour with an accredited guide.
“Fantastic tour and thoroughly entertained with the guides humorous stories. Highly recommend! Only negative was that it went for nearly 3 hours without any break for a snack or loo stop.”
Walk Dublin’s 1916 Rising sites with expert guides, vivid stories, songs, and practical historical context in a lively two-hour tour.
“A wonderful and lively tour, with a lot of information, storytelling and even the singing of a few old rebel songs. Altogether this gives a great feel for the events of 1916, beyond just the factual details.”
Explore Dublin’s Viking roots, GPO, Trinity, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and Christ Church with a lively local guide in 90 minutes.
“It was in the downtown - close to my AirBnB - so it was a great way to see the neighbourhood. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and we learned stuff you won't get from a pamphlet. A nice walk after a long flight in.”
Review of Dublin’s affordable two-hour history walk, covering Trinity College, Viking Dublin, the Civil War, Christ Church, and Dublin Castle.
“The guide was really nice and explained really well. I had fun, even if the weather was freezing. Would definitely recommend.”
Explore Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, and Ireland’s past on a lively two-hour walking tour led by Trinity history graduates.
“Loved loved loved the history lesson. I was aware of bits and pieces of Irish history but the tour did a really good job of assembling it in chronological order and emphasizing how important Dublin was in all of it. It's a long complicated history that is hard to sum up in a succinct way, but it was expertly done.”
Taste traditional Irish food, local beer, cider, and Irish coffee while walking Dublin with a friendly local guide.
“Grainne was an amazing tour guide! She is very knowledgeable about the local food and drink scene. The highlight was learning our to prepare a proper Irish coffee.”
Explore Dublin’s myths, fairies, warriors, and Gaelic revival on a lively two-hour folklore walk from Temple Bar to O’Connell Street.
“Emily was a really great guide, made it fun and welcoming for everyone around.”
Review of Dublin’s private walking tour, with Trinity College, Temple Bar, Irish history, local tips, pricing, pace, and practical advice.
“Conor was fantastic! He communicated well before the tour, so meeting up was easy. Our tour exceeded our expectations in every way! Conor’s knowledge of the city, history, and culture was extensive. He made everything entertaining. The 3 hour tour flew by. A bonus was that he stopped to take pictures at every stop, tracked our tour, and then sent us a great link that contained everything set to music! It was a wonderful memory of the experience. I can’t recommend Conor and this tour more! It was exceptional!”
A lively three-hour Spanish walking tour through Dublin’s pubs, cathedrals, Viking past, writers, and local stories, with practical tips.
“I did this tour with Alvaro this morning. I was glad he got to be my guide because it was clear how much he knew about the place and his passion to teach about it. I would definitely recommend it and I’ll probably do another Dublin tour with him during this trip.”
Explore Dublin’s darker side on a two-hour evening walk linking castles, cathedrals, theaters, ghost stories, and local legends.
“Great experience! I went on the tour with my husband and parents, we all enjoyed it. The story telling was interesting and easy to follow! Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. I would recommend this tour to anyone going to Dublin, Ireland who is interested in the strange, creepy, and ghostly history! 👻”
Explore Dublin’s key sights on a lively 105-minute walking tour with local stories, history, whiskey tips, and practical advice for your stay.
“The tour was excellent and Conor was a fabulous guide”
Explore Dublin’s top sights in Italian, from Trinity College and Dublin Castle to Temple Bar, the Ha’penny Bridge, and the GPO.
“Melania, our guide, has been very effective and her storytelling fun and interesting! Furthermore, she had been wonderful with my 8 years old daughter, keeping her engaged all the time. Not a simple one 😊❤️”
Explore Trinity College Dublin with a student guide, historic buildings, leafy squares, and stories of Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, and Samuel Beckett.
“Very good tour and Emily, our guide, was very knowledgeable and engaging in terms of the campus and how Trinity has been influenced by historic events within Dublin, Ireland and the world. Super that 60% of students are female! Would highly recommend.”
Explore Dublin’s darker past on a 1.5-hour walking tour featuring ghosts, Darkey Kelly, Hellfire Club tales, and expert local storytelling.
“Lydia did such a great job! She mentioned it was her first solo tour, but I never would have been able to tell. She was funny, a great storyteller, and overall made the tour a great experience.”
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