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Dublin Private Walking Tour | Highlights, History & Hidden Gems

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Dublin, Ireland

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Overview

With local guide David, discover Dublin on a private guided walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, the city’s best-kept secrets, fascinating stories, Irish culture, local traditions, and the many layers of history that have shaped Dublin and Ireland.

Through captivating storytelling, local insights, and colorful anecdotes, David brings Dublin to life in a way that entertains and captivates his guests. Tailored entirely to your pace, this private guided walking tour offers an authentic, personal, and memorable experience of Dublin and Ireland.

• This tour is exclusive to you/your family/group.

• Best local tips & tricks.

• Recommendations for the best traditional music venues, cafés, restaurants & local pubs.

• Opportunities to pause for refreshments, photo stops, & restroom breaks.

• Recommendations for additional activities & excursions in Dublin & beyond.

What's Included

  • After the Tour receive a digital list for the best cafes, restaurants, pubs & Irish music venues.
  • Local Tips & Tricks & Recommendations
  • Opportunities to pause for photos / refreshments / restroom breaks
  • Food & Beverages
  • Tickets/Paid Attractions
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3 Dame Street
Dublin, D02 DR53, Ireland

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College Green
Dublin, Ireland

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.

What To Expect

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City Hall

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 begin the tour at Bernardo Square 3 Dame Street (The main meeting square located right next to Dublin City Hall)
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Christ 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
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity 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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple 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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The 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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

An 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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grafton 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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wood Quay

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Irish Music Wall of Fame

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Molly Malone Statue

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 I'm asked :-)
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for babies or children under the age of 5 years

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin Private Walking Tour | Highlights, History & Hidden Gems?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Not recommended for babies or children under the age of 5 years
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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