Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Dublin, Ireland
- 2 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a totally personalized and private tour of Dublin. Upon booking, you’ll liaise with your guide and share your preferences; the resulting tour itinerary will be fully bespoke, and will include only the sights and activities you’re interested in. Plan a whole-city tour of Dublin, discover one of its smaller neighborhoods, or plan an itinerary around one of your hobbies. Led by a local resident, you’ll receive insider tips, and well get well off the typical tourist path.
- A private tour lets you fully customize your own itinerary
- See only what you’re interested in, and craft your own tour style
- Follow in locals’ footsteps, and receive insider tips from your guide
- Pick a departure time and place that best suits your schedule
What's Included
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Dublin (Pass By)
Dublin Castle (Pass By)
Trinity College Dublin (Pass By)
Temple Bar (Pass By)
Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Pass By)
Grand Canal (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 173 reviews
Tom_S, May 2026
Pleasant and flexible walk around several main attractions around central Dublin, including Trinity College, O’Connell St, Temple area, etc.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. It’s wonderful to know the experience met your expectations and allowed you to explore the city at a comfortable pace. We truly appreciate you taking the time to write to us and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Melissa_B, Apr 2026
Our tour guide, Mick, was fantastic. So knowledgeable and was able to make the tour special for us! I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad you had such a special and enjoyable experience! It’s wonderful to hear how much you got out of it — your recommendation truly means a lot to us.
Elizabeth_D, Apr 2026
This was a terrific adventure that introduced us and oriented us to Dublin in a mere three hours. Our guide Declan was kind enough to tailor the experience to our interests: history, architecture and culture. He was passionate, entertaining and happy to adjust on the fly. We would highly recommend this tour and, if available, Declan as your guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad you had such a great introduction to Dublin in just a few hours! It’s wonderful to hear the experience felt engaging and tailored to your interests — your recommendation truly means a lot to us.
Ileana_B, Apr 2026
My experience was awful, tour guide never showed. The tour operator was very helpful and issued a refund immediately
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello Ileana,
We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced due to the host not showing up due to unforeseen circumstances. We understand that this disrupted your plans, and we’re glad our team was able to assist you promptly.
This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we sincerely regret the inconvenience caused. We are currently working on refining our processes to better handle unforeseen circumstances in the future.
Our team hopes you will consider giving us another opportunity to show you the amazing experience we can provide.
Best regards,
Sheenah and the City Unscripted Team
Danna_A, Apr 2026
Free Form and very informative
Great way to start an adventure Dublin
Our guide Dereck was very considerate of our recent arrival and jet lag. Gave us just what we needed.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
It’s wonderful that you found the tour both free-form and informative, exactly the kind of experience we aim to provide. We're so glad that your Dublin adventure got off to a great start and that Dereck was able to tailor the tour to your needs after your recent arrival. We really appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy the rest of your travels!
Anna_L, Apr 2026
We couldn't imagine a better walking tour guide than Dave: extremely knowledgeable, personable, responsive, and all around a great person for our family to spend a rainy Sunday morning in Dublin with!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback, and we hope to welcome you again on another walk in the future, rain or shine.
Catherine_G, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour! My tour guide Dom was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. He even gave me recommendations for afterwards.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Dom and that his knowledge and entertaining approach made the tour enjoyable. It’s also great to know his recommendations added even more to your time in the city.
Corbin_T, Mar 2026
We have been on many walking tours in the past that were excellent. This one was overpriced for what it included. And it did not include admission to any of the 3 places we wanted to visit. Nothing against our tour guide. Viator over-priced this walking tour experience for 4 people.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello Corbin,
We completely understand your concerns and regret any confusion regarding what was included in the experience. Unfortunately, tickets to the attractions are not included, and we apologize if this was not clear at the time of booking.
We’re glad to hear your host provided a positive experience, and we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve clarity for future guests. We hope to welcome you on another City Unscripted experience in the future and provide an experience that fully meets your expectations.
Warm regards,
Sheenah and the City Unscripted team
Nikki_F, Jan 2026
If you're thinking about this tour, just do it! I often taking walking tours when I first arrive to a new city, to get my bearings and learn a bit about the area. This has to be the best such experience I've had. Maria was a fantastic guide! She is so knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and just an excellent guide all around. She is able to customize the tour to your interests & adapt along the way! It was also an excellent value. 10/10
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re so glad to hear this experience helped you get your bearings in such a memorable and personal way. Knowing it felt flexible, engaging, and well worth it means a lot to us, thank you for sharing such enthusiastic feedback!
Mia_H, Dec 2025
Great walking tour. Very informative. Created around our interests and questions. Perfect pace and Dara was an excellent guide.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We're thrilled to hear that Dara tailored the walking experience to your interests and questions and provided such an excellent experience. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her.
Donald_G, Nov 2025
You can tailor the tour to your specifications.
Ian, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and extremely well versed regarding Dublin's and Irish history. He was receptive to our needs
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Dublin and that Ian was able to tailor the tour to your interests. He’ll be so pleased to know that his knowledge and passion for Irish history made a positive impact on your experience. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back again on another adventure soon! ☘️💚
Brenda_L, Oct 2025
Our guide, Cillian was very knowledgeable and gave us the Dublin highlights and history in an amazing walking tour. He and the company were very accommodating by letting us add a person to our group last minute. This tour was a great way to see key places in Dublin plus it got us well over 10,000 steps and it kept us awake after our overnight flight. We filled out a questionnaire on what we want to see on our tour, to personalize it and we got more than asked for . Thanks Cillian!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re delighted to hear your Dublin walking tour with Cillian was such a wonderful experience! It’s great that his knowledge, flexibility, and personalized approach helped you see so much of the city — and even beat the jet lag! Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and kind words!
janet_j, Oct 2025
We had a delightful 3 hour plus Dublin walking tour with Ian. He was a lot of fun, knowlegable, easy going and willing to answer all sorts of questions.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so glad to hear you had such a delightful time exploring Dublin with Ian! It’s wonderful that his fun, easygoing nature and great knowledge made the walk so enjoyable. Thank you for your kind feedback!
Emilia_L, Oct 2025
Excellent educational experience learning about culture and history of Dublin at the pace you select. Our guide Jose took extra time with us and addressed all our questions even after the tour ended!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Dublin with Jose. His passion for the city’s culture and history—and his dedication to making each experience meaningful—truly shine through. We’re so glad you had such an engaging and educational tour!
Jonathan_S, Sept 2025
Interesting managed to fit in many sites both well known churches and other areas of interest............
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed visiting a variety of well-known churches and other unique areas of interest. We’re always striving to make each experience even more memorable, and your input helps us improve for future guests.
Elena_V, Sept 2025
Our private tour of Dublin with Jose Luis was absolutely fantastic. He was an excellent guide who truly brought the city's history to life. We visited a wonderful selection of historical sites, and Jose Luis was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about each one. His insights into Dublin's past were both fascinating and easy to understand, making the experience feel personal and engaging.
Beyond his expertise, Jose Luis was also very personable and easy to talk to. He created a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, which made the tour feel less like a lecture and more like a great conversation with a friend.
The perfect ending to our tour was when Jose Luis took us to a traditional Irish Victorian pub for some craft beer. It was a delightful surprise and truly the cherry on top of an already incredible day. We highly recommend Jose Luis for anyone looking for a private tour that is both educational and fun.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Jose Luis' passion for the city’s rich history truly shines through, and we're so glad you felt that connection during your tour. It’s always our goal to create experiences that feel personal, engaging, and meaningful. The stop at the traditional Irish Victorian pub sounds like the perfect ending to a great day, and we’re so pleased you enjoyed that special touch. Thank you so much for your wonderful reviewn and for your kind recommendation! We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Gary_M, Sept 2025
Our guide, Mick, made our private walking tour of Dublin a truly memorable day. He interwove history, art, and culture in a fascinating 3 hour stroll in Dublin. He was cheerful, funny snd breathtakingly informative. We experienced many beautiful and intriguing sites that many tourists in typical group tours just can't come close to. A large warm thank you to Mick for a great day !
Response from Host, Sept 2025
It’s wonderful to hear Mick made your Dublin walking tour so memorable — his humor, depth of knowledge, and ability to weave together history, art, and culture clearly created an experience far beyond a typical tour. Thank you for the warm recommendation!
JEFFREY_W, Sept 2025
The tour guide arrived late and we feel like he didn’t look at our questionnaire to see what we were interested in
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Hello Jeffrey,
We’re very sorry to hear your host arrived late and that it felt like your questionnaire wasn’t considered. That’s not the level of preparation or personalisation we strive for. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be addressing this internally to ensure future experiences are punctual and tailored to each guest’s interests.
We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with the seamless, personalized experience you truly deserve.
Warm regards,
Sheenah and the City Unscripted team
Donna_H, Sept 2025
Jose was a five star guide!!! Sooo knowledgeable! And he couldn’t do enough to ensure we had a great day! His love of Dublin is evident. I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! We are happy that you had such a fantastic time with José. He truly is a gem, passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to making every tour special. It’s wonderful to know that his love for Dublin came through and made your day so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure in one of our 70+ cities around the world!
Stephen_C, Aug 2025
Be prepared to learn a lot of the history of Ireland and Dublin. Make sure to communicate your interests and anything you have already done.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your helpful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed learning about the rich history of Ireland and Dublin. Great advice, too — sharing your interests and what you’ve already explored really helps us create the most personalized and enjoyable experience possible.
We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Beth_A, Jul 2025
Jose was a wonderful tour guide. He was very easy to contact and provided excellent directions. He tailored the tour to our likes and needs and provided a wealth of information. We had a very pleasant afternoon and would highly recommend this tour!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! Jose is a fantastic guide, and it’s wonderful to know he made your afternoon enjoyable and informative. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re so glad the tour was tailored to your interests. Jose will be delighted to hear it! We hope to welcome you on another experience in the future.
Richmond_S, Jun 2025
Great way to meet the city when you first arrive. We felt our tour was custom designed just for us. We’d do it again!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
There's no better way to kick off a visit than getting to know the city through a local lens, and we're so glad we could be part of that experience. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
William_M, Jun 2025
Ian was a fantastic tour guide for the city of Dublin. Born and raised in Dublin, he had great knowledge of the history, the city, local customs, and all the interesting places we wanted to see. He was warm and friendly and helpful, even with the shopping, showing us the best tea to buy and more. We felt lucky to get him as our guide because he took us places we would not have been able to discover ourselves.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
What a lovely review—thank you! We're so glad Ian made your time in Dublin special with his insight, warmth, and personal touches. Exploring hidden corners and sharing local favorites is what we love most, and it’s wonderful to hear that your experience felt that personal and enriching.
Lynda_A, Jun 2025
Derek was amazing! Low key. We just talked and walked! Saw the archaeological, Molly Malone, the crafton street, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and much more!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Derek's relaxed and engaging style is what makes the experience feel so authentic, and it’s great to know you enjoyed the conversation and the sights, from Molly Malone to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and beyond. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and we hope to see you on another City Unscripted tour soon!
Vicki_R, May 2025
We would have preferred a stroll, but this was a forced march. No breaks during the 3 hours speed walking. We asked to slow down, but he did not. We were hoping to stop for a brief pub meal about half way thru, but were not allowed a refreshment stop until the very end of the 3 hours. We were afraid of being lost in a strange city, if we failed to keep up. Then we were left to get back to our hotel/pick up point without directions. Did not hear any traditional Irish music that we had requested. Would not do this again and would not recommend to friends.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello Vicki,
We're truly sorry to hear the experience felt rushed and that your expectations weren’t met. Our experiences are meant to be relaxed, engaging, and tailored to your pace and interests, including breaks and time to enjoy local culture.
We’re addressing your comments with our team to help prevent this from happening again. Your input is incredibly valuable, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to offer a more enjoyable and personalized experience the next time you're in Dublin.
Warm regards,
Sheenah and the City Unscripted team
Kristian_B, May 2025
Wonderful Tour. Our tour guide Jason was very knowledgeable about Irish and Dublin history. He gave us a lot attention and took us to the special places we wanted to see, like Trinity College, the library, and the Book of Kells exhibits. He also took the extra time to find some details about the family history of my wife and I that ties us to Ireland. He made the tour very enjoyable.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re delighted that Jason’s passion for Irish and Dublin history shone through, and that he was able to tailor your experience, whether exploring Trinity College and the Book of Kells or unearthing those personal family connections to Ireland.
Lisa_T, Feb 2025
We had a great tour with José in the sunshine. It was fantastic! Would definitely recommend to visitors looking to understand the history of Dublin.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi Lisa! Sounds like a perfect day in Dublin with José! So glad you enjoyed the history and the sunshine—what a great combo. Thanks for the recommendation!
flashmc13, Oct 2024
The information and your guide were good. I answered on the questionnaire that my main goal on this tour was to go to the most picturesque spots around Dublin, as I was hoping to take as many pictures as possible. I would have thought that you would have paired me up with a tour guide who also does photography and knows the best spots around Dublin for pictures. As much as he knew a lot of information about a lot of buildings around Dublin, he doesn't really do any photography. I took more pictures myself after the tour than during the tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad you appreciated the knowledge and information your host provided during the experience. We appreciate your feedback that your expectations for photography-specific insights weren’t fully met. Your input is valuable, and we take it into account to better match guests with hosts who align with their specific interests in the future!
John_B, Oct 2024
Wilbur was an outstanding tour guide. He started our day with a traditional Irish Breakfast. He was friendly and conversational as we explored St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar and Trinity College. He is a current student at Trinity so we were able to get unique insights and better understand this treasure in Ireland. He recommended the LEAP transit pass in his pre-tour communication. That suggestion allowed us to take a side trip to Bray following the tour! Highly Recommended.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour with Wilbur and appreciated his insights as a Trinity student. It's great that you were able to explore Bray as well. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Brian_M, Oct 2024
We spent 4 hours with Wilbur who gave us a great historical perspective on Dublin - it's past, it's characters, a deeper dive into Book of Kels (don't miss that!) and the city in general. Well done - great guide!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks for sharing, and we’re thrilled you had such a memorable dive into Dublin’s history!
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