Dublin Skip the Line Full Day Highlights with Top Attractions
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Dublin, Ireland
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the best of Dublin in just one day with this tour that takes you to top Dublin attractions and provides time-saving skip-the-line admission. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Gardens, as well as Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells, and enjoy a pint at the city's number one attraction, the Guinness Storehouse.
- Explore St, Patrick's Cathedral with skip-the-line access
- Enjoy direct access inside the Gothic cathedral
- Walk away with an extended knowledge of Dublin's history and heritage
- Enjoy a Guinness tasting and pint of Guinness
What's Included
- First-class expert local friendly guide and a pint of Guinness in Gravity Bar
- Easy Access Timed Entry to Book of Kells & Valuted Library
- Skip-the-Line Entrance to Guinness Storehouse and St Patrick's Cathedral
- Visit the famous Molly Malone Statue - the mascot of Dublin city
- See an original copy of the Declaration of Irish independence
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and soft Drinks / Gratiude
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- St Patrick’s ParkBull Alley St, Dublin, Ireland
Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Meeting Place: St Patrick's Garden, Bull Alley St, Dublin, Ireland Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the fountain in the middle of St Patrick's Garden
End point
- Guinness StorehouseSt. James's Gate, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H, Ireland
Itinerary
1
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Dublin Castle
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Molly Malone Statue
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Book of Kells Experience
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Trinity College Dublin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Guinness Storehouse
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Guests younger than 18 mustn't drink/taste alcoholic beverages on this tour
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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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 77 reviews
Paula_L, Jul 2026
Sean was professional and informative. A great story teller and guide. He had to make adjust for the closure of Dublin castle and it was perfect and fit right in!
Maureen_H, Jul 2026
There is no open coffee shop at the meeting place. It was well organized event led by Carol...every stop was lovely. Carol's narration was top notch.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review!
We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day discovering Dublin with Carol. She is a fantastic storyteller with a genuine passion for Ireland's history, culture, and people, so we're thrilled that her narration helped make your experience so memorable.
We're also pleased to know that you found the tour to be well organized and enjoyed every stop along the way. Our goal is to showcase the very best of Dublin in a single day, combining its most iconic landmarks with fascinating stories and hidden gems that bring the city to life.
Thank you as well for mentioning the coffee shop at the meeting point. We appreciate the feedback, as opening hours can occasionally vary depending on the day and season. We'll certainly review our pre-tour information to ensure guests have the most up-to-date guidance.
Thank you again for choosing LetzGo City Tours. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again on another of our tours in Dublin or at one of our destinations across Europe.
Kristen_O, Jul 2026
Sean was extremely knowledgeable and fun to be around. The entire itinerary was interesting and quite beautiful.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review, Kristen!
We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day discovering Dublin with Sean. He has a genuine passion for Irish history, culture, and storytelling, and it's wonderful to know that his knowledge and sense of humour helped make your experience both informative and enjoyable.
We're also thrilled that you enjoyed the full itinerary. Our Dublin Highlights Tour has been carefully designed to showcase the city's most iconic landmarks and cultural treasures, allowing guests to experience the very best of Dublin in a single day. From the magnificent St. Patrick's Cathedral and the world-famous Book of Kells and Long Room at Trinity College to the historic Dublin Castle and the city's charming streets, we aim to create an unforgettable journey through Ireland's rich history and heritage.
Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing LetzGo City Tours. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another of our experiences in Ireland or across Europe in the future.
Warm regards,
The LetzGo City Tours Team
James_C, Jun 2026
Great Tour. Be prepared to walk a minimum of 12,000 steps. It is a Walking Tour! Our guide/leader, Jimmie, was "tuned" in to the group. He was a fantastic leader and educator. We, very much enjoyed our experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a wonderful 5-star review!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with LetzGo City Tours. Our team of passionate local guides takes great pride in creating memorable, engaging, and informative experiences, so it is incredibly rewarding to know that your tour exceeded your expectations.
At LetzGo City Tours, we believe that every destination has an incredible story to tell, and our goal is to bring that history, culture, and local character to life while ensuring every guest feels welcomed and well looked after from start to finish.
Your kind words mean a great deal to both our guides and our entire team, and we truly appreciate you choosing to explore with us.
Thank you once again for your recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another LetzGo City Tours experience in the future, whether you join us again in this city or in one of the many destinations where we offer our award-winning walking tours.
Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Dan_G, Jun 2026
This is a wonderful way to see many great sites in a day! Ferguson was a perfect host who was very knowledgeable.
Please understand though this tour has lot's of walking and may not be suitable for everyone!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!
We are absolutely delighted that you had such a memorable experience with us. At LetzGo City Tours, our goal has never been to simply bring guests from one famous landmark to another — we want to bring each destination to life through incredible storytelling, passionate local guides, fascinating history, and those special moments you simply would never discover exploring alone.
We carefully design every experience to combine the world-famous highlights with the hidden stories, local insights, and unforgettable details that transform a sightseeing tour into a lasting travel memory.
Our amazing guides are at the heart of everything we do. Their knowledge, humour, personality, and love for their cities are what make our tours so special — and we are thrilled this came through during your visit.
Thank you for choosing to spend your valuable vacation time with us. We know travellers have many options, so it means the world when guests trust us to be part of their journey.
We hope to welcome you again soon on another LetzGo City Tours experience, with award-winning tours across Europe and the USA — from Dublin, Paris, Florence and London to New York, Boston, Washington DC, Miami, San Francisco and beyond.
Safe travels, and thank you again for letting us help create a special memory from your trip! 💛
DONALD_S, Jun 2026
The tour was very overpriced for what you got. Martin, the guide was good, but we really only toured the cathedral and walked around. The Guinness Storehouse portion of our tour was canceled and Viator would not refund us any money. We actually paid $50 to see it. Overall a very bad experience. Worst Viator tour I took.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
Donal,
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Martin as your guide and appreciated the experience he provided. However, we would like to clarify for future guests what is included in our award-winning Dublin Highlights Tour, as it is much more than simply “touring the cathedral and walking around.”
This carefully curated experience includes:
• A guided visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest cathedral, with its incredible history connected to Ireland’s patron saint and Jonathan Swift
• A guided walk through historic Dublin, bringing the city’s stories, characters, and culture to life
• A visit to Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university
• Entry to the world-famous Book of Kells Experience
• Time inside the breathtaking Long Room Library, one of Dublin’s most iconic treasures
• A guided visit through Dublin Castle, including its historic courtyards, medieval history, and gardens
Our expert local guides provide the storytelling, historical context, and hidden details that transform these incredible locations into a much richer experience.
Regarding the Guinness Storehouse, we are sorry there was disappointment. If this portion was cancelled directly through Viator, their customer service team manages any refund requests connected to their platform.
We appreciate your comments and are pleased Martin’s guiding was a positive part of your visit
Laura_C, May 2026
Truly a fabulous tour! Fergus was an outstanding guide, full of information and very personable. We had good weather that day, so it was especially nice to walk around Dublin and learn about a number of landmarks, as well as lots of Irish history. I would highly recommend this tour to get to know Dublin and see a few of the key landmarks, especially if it's your first visit to the area.
Christina_T, May 2026
We had an amazing walking tour with Samantha! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging from start to finish. Her storytelling really brought the history and culture of the area to life, and she made sure everyone felt included and comfortable throughout the tour. Samantha’s enthusiasm was contagious, and she shared so many interesting local insights that we would have completely missed on our own. The pace was perfect, and the whole experience was both fun and informative. Highly recommend this tour — especially if you get Samantha as your guide! And if you are with Samantha, highly recommend her restaurant tips too!
Blaine_T, May 2026
Great seeing the sights! Really fun to see everything & skipping the lines was a huge win. They didn’t communicate the distance we were walking to the participants so we had a few less than mobile seniors show up. It would have been helpful to ensure they communicated more clearly to everyone the mileage & pace we’d be walking at as to avoid both delays & less than perfect expectations of participants.
I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone who has trouble walking at a brisk pace for 2-3 miles. My wife & I are from Colorado & exercise regularly so we had no issues but if we were 65+ or in less than decent shape, it may have been a little uncomfortably fast of a pace.
Lastly, if the guide spoke less, we could have walked slower. He had loads of knowledge of Dublin & loved sharing it but 5 minutes less of talking wouldn’t have been a huge sacrifice for a slower pace tour.
I’m not sure if that could have been what pushed him to lead us at such a fast pace.
Nancy_S, May 2026
Michael was an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable & personable. If you are booking the 5 hour tour that includes the Guinness experience please be aware the clip you walk at for 5 hours is very fast. I think the tour company needs to better explain that party of the tour.
Tasha, May 2026
Shamus was great. Friendly and a wealth of knowledge. He was super helpful with recommendations and his insight. The sites were great. The only thing that would have made this experience better is headphones. It was really hard to hear in the locations where he could not use his microphone. The downside was we had a group of very needy people. They wanted to stop for coffee, water, bathroom breaks (including being late at meet up times). This made us over 30 minutes late to the Guinness Tour. Given that we had another tour booked we didn’t get the time we should have at Guinness. This is not the fault of Shamus…except for maybe expectation management of the group and timing.
Mary_G, May 2026
A great way to learn about Dublin and Irish history. It is a lot of walking and there are not really any breaks built in. Our guide Seamus was very knowledgeable about the architecture and tying that to what was happening with the culture at the time.
Tina_L, May 2026
Fergus was so fun and knowledgeable we learnt so much was very professional and we felt safe and all the skip the lines was fantastic we didn’t wait for a thing. Super great 😊😊😊
nancy_l, May 2026
It was very disappointing! We never stopped for refreshments or food.
The guide would point out places he liked and just kept going.
By the time we finally got to Guinness it was too late for a tour.
Probably for the best since we were so exhausted! We went straight to the top floor. Our guide did get us seats by the window and a pint to drink. This was after close to 5 hours!!
I could go on, but I have spent enough time on this tour.It does make me pause before booking another tour with Viatour.
Joanne_C, May 2026
Jimmy was amazing we had so much fun from start to finish he answered every question super amazing loved it
kjostroski, Apr 2026
Great tour to see most of Dublin's highlights in one day without standing in any lines! Noel was great at keeping us all together and providing context to the sites we were seeing. I highly recommend adding the Guinness Storehouse option!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. At LetzGo City Tours, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, engaging tours led by expert local guides who bring each destination to life with passion, knowledge, and personality.
It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the experience, and your recommendation truly means a lot to our entire team.
We’re proud to offer unforgettable tours not only across Europe but also in the USA, including cities such as Dublin, Paris, London, New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Miami, and San Francisco—each offering the same premium, carefully curated experience.
We truly appreciate you choosing LetzGo City Tours and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
Kind regards,
The LetzGo City Tours Team
Heather_D, Apr 2025
Alan was amazing and made the day easy and memorable. Very knowledgeable and informative. We loved it!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review of our tour, its content, and local guide.
We look forward to seeing you again very soon.
Best Regards,
Michelle_H, Sept 2024
Wonderful tour with Jimmy! We got to see so much and learned so much! Guinness tour was amazing! ❤️❤️❤️
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Michelle,
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful time with Jimmy and that you got to see and learn so much.
The Guinness tour is always a highlight, and we're thrilled you loved it! ❤️🍀 Cheers to your next adventure!
Frank_B, Sept 2024
One of the best excursions we went on ! Our tour guide Richard was super knowledgeable about the area and the sites we visited. We ended the day at the Guinness brewery, I would highly recommend this, lots of fun and a few pints I may add. Skipping the long lines was a nice bonus we well !!
Joseph_H, Jun 2024
Great way to see the highlights of city in one day and skipping the lines! Our guide Richard was wonderful. Knowledgeable and friendly. It was also nice that all the fees were included and we bypassed lines at all the places. Would recommend.
Jessica_O, Jun 2024
My experience was great on this tour! Richard, my tour guide gave a tour that I will not forget. From his expertise on the history of Dublin to recommendations on where to eat if I wanted a proper Irish dish, I am so greatful I signed up for this trip.
Amy_B, Jun 2024
Dermot was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and his love of Ireland was contagious! We enjoyed our time with him immensely. Highly recommend!
LEANNJ_G, Jun 2024
Our tour guide was Dermot and he was exceptional! He was so informative of the historic sites we saw and of some we didn’t. We had a gentleman with us that has visited Dublin 30+ times and he even said that he learned new things. He was impressed with the tour and Dermot!
Dennis_P, Feb 2023
This was the 2nd tour we took with LetzGo City Tours. Our first was the Dublin Top 10 Highlights and Guinness Storehouse which fantastic. This tour was equally as good with an incredible guide and plenty of highlights and excitement not to mention one of the best whiskey cocktails I have ever tasted. Well worth the money.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hi Dennis, thank you for your 5-star review of our tour and for your expert local friendly guide.
We look forward to seeing you again in one of our other European cities including London, Oxford and Edinburgh.
Best Regards,
Aileen_P, Feb 2023
Wow! What a tour. We found this tour to be the best of both worlds in that we were immersed in the extraordinary history of Ireland while visiting the must-see St Patrick’s Cathedral and its amazing collection of highlights. Our guide John was wonderful and knew his stuff and was such a gifted storyteller. His accent was truly delightful and his love and passion for Ireland was truly delightful.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi, Aileen thank you for your 5-star review. We are delighted that you enjoyed both the tour and your local expert guide while on our extraordinary tour of St Patricks Cathedral combined with a visit to Dublin's oldest Whiskey Distillery.
Our local expert guides are dedicated to showcasing Dublin's top highlights and immersing our tour guests in our culture and history.
Of course, we couldn't forget an immersion in our famed Whiskey heritage. With our Skip the Line tickets you avoid long lines so I am sure that also added to your overall 5-star review.
We look forward to seeing you again on one of our award-winning tours.
Best Regards from the team
Peggy_H, Feb 2023
My husband and I were looking for a tour that offered a historical immersion but that would also offer some great fun while at the same time immersing us in Irish culture. The 2nd part of this tour did exactly that when we visited Teeling’s Distillery located in the Whiskey Triangle of Dublin. The tour was fascinating and educational but above all, great fun. We learnt all about the Whiskey Industry in Ireland since medieval times as well as sampling some of their best whiskey as well as an invitation to a Whiskey Cocktail. The cocktail was so nice that I am going to include it in my list of favorites. All in all, this tour offered a great morning’s sightseeing. I would highly recommend this tour as it covered so many interesting aspects of Irish life, history and culture. This was our first tour while in Ireland and was a great choice.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Peggy, thank you so much for your 5-star review of one of the must-see historical St Patrick's Cathedral dating back to 1191 as well as the location where St Patrick himself in the 5th century conducted the first Christian burials on the island of Ireland.
We agree with your review of Teelings Whiskey Distillery. Our staff loves the cocktails at Teelings Distillery.
Whiskey making and entrepreneurship have been in the Teeling genes as far back as 1782, when Walter Teeling set up a small craft distillery on Marrowbone Lane in medieval Dublin. They definitely know how to not only make great whiskey but Whiskey cocktails too. I am sure that actually seeing te 3 Distillation process that Ireland is famous for was a huge highlight!
Again, thank you for your 5-star review.
susan_b, Sept 2021
The Cathedral was beautiful. The stories were great. The Castle was awesome. The guide very knowledgeable
Response from Host, Sept 2021
Susan, thank you for your 5-star review or our fully guided tour of St Patricks Cathedral and Gardens. The Cathedral is spectacular but seeing it with a guide is truly extraordinary as you really find out the stories connected to its original which really dates back to the 5th century so having a guide like Nathan is extraordinary. Nathan is known for his incredible storytelling and passion for everything to do with history as well as having a passion for St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
We really look forward to seeing you on tour again in one of our other European cities including London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Malaga, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Best Regards,
Katrine_J, Aug 2018
Very educational experience. A great history tour with an amazing guide and I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Dear Guest, we are delighted that you enjoyed your tour. We are passionate about what we do and our guides are great ambassadors for incredible insights and knowledge into Irish life, culture and history. For the past 6 years we have delivered on our promise to make sure our guests have the best tour experience which seem to be the case on your tour too.
Thank you for taking the time to express how much you enjoyed our tour.
Best Regards,
From All the Team at LetzGo City Tours.
Jennifer_O, Aug 2018
We enjoyed our tour but it was a bit too long for our 13 year old’s interest. The cathedral is beautiful and has great history.
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Dear Guest, we are delighted that you enjoyed your tour. We are passionate about what we do and our guides are great ambassadors for incredible insights and knowledge into Irish life, culture and history. For the past 6 years we have delivered on our promise to make sure our guests have the best tour experience which seem to be the case on your tour too.
Thank you for taking the time to express how much you enjoyed our tour.
Best Regards,
From All the Team at LetzGo City Tours.
Charles B, Sept 2017
This is an excellent tour to do if you are new to Dublin. Our guide did an excellent job maneuvering our group and providing some historical highlights of the sites we visited. I wish that the tour included the Book of Kells however but it had gone beyond the allocated time already. St. Patrick's was very interesting as well as the tour of Trinity College. We really enjoyed getting to know the city center and our guide provided excellent commentary along the way. Many thanks - it was wonderful!
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Dear Charles, we are delighted that you enjoyed your tour. We are passionate about what we do and our guides are great ambassadors for incredible insights and knowledge into Irish life, culture and history. For the past 6 years we have delivered on our promise to make sure our guests have the best tour experience which seem to be the case on your tour too.
Thank you for taking the time to express how much you enjoyed our tour.
Best Regards,
From All the Team at LetzGo City Tours.
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