Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Dublin, Ireland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
What's Included
- A comprehensive introduction to Dublin & Irish History with a fully accredited guide
- Expert Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant3 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 CX67, Ireland
We meet outside The Old Storehouse Pub on Crown Alley, which is on Crown Alley, in the heart of Temple Bar: between the Ha'Penny Bridge and Central Plaza
End point
- 27 College Green, Dublin, Ireland
We finish up our tour directly outside the front gate of Ireland's oldest and most famous college; Trinity College.
Itinerary
Some of the places we'll visit include Dublin Castle, City Hall, Viking & Medieval Dublin, Christchurch Cathedral, Smock Alley Theatre, Temple Bar, The River Liffey, The Ha'Penny Bridge, O'Connell Bridge, The GPO, Trinity College and etc.
1
Temple Bar
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Dublin Castle
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Christ Church Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Smock Alley Theatre 1662
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Temple Bar Pub
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Ha'penny Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
O'Connell Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
College Green
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Trinity College Dublin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.9
based on 6,481 reviews
Andre_P, May 2026
Our 2-hour walking tour of Dublin was the perfect introduction to the city on our first day. Gem is an exceptional guide and storyteller, bringing Dublin’s history and landmarks to life with captivating details about how major events shaped the lives of its citizens from the past through today. Highly recommended!
MAY_A, May 2026
History of Dublin is very interesting . The guide was very passionate about his roots and explained it very well
Mike_W, May 2026
Wonderful tour! Helena was a terrific tour guide -- knowledgeable on the history and fable of Dublin and Ireland as a whole, all colored by her personal experience as a Dublin local. She took us to well-known places as well as interesting spots somewhat off the beaten path.
Most enjoyable!
Mariellen_H, May 2026
We walked for 2 hours, this tour started in the rain, we had intermittent sun, mostly rain squals, but a few minutes of actually downpour. Umbrellas were of no use due to the wind, so dress for weather.
If you go, you will treated to wonderful stories of the area, the people and the history of the island.
I would definitely recommend this tour.
Courtney_K, May 2026
Our tour guide was wonderful! I can’t remember her name but she had curly red hair and she was very knowledgeable, had a lot of good jokes, and had a lot of personal family history in Dublin as well which was cool to see. She also gave great recommendations!
Sofiya_G, May 2026
Emily is an excellent tour guide.
Artistic, informative and funny.
Showed us Dublin from different angles.
Thank you!
Julia_P, May 2026
A great introduction to the city and it's history. It provided a lot of good jumping off points for us to explore on our own, too. We had a great time!
Oscar_D, May 2026
Bring comfortable shoes, but walk your heart away. The tour is the perfect length for a walking tour and I highly recommend to take it straight off a flight!
Jim_H, May 2026
So good! James provided a fun and thoughtful experience for all of us. Great history and local culture. Highly recommend!!
Tatjana_L, May 2026
Barry was excellent. He managed to tell a brief history of Ireland telling engaging stories that are memorable. We managed to cover many interesting historical sites and learn a lot. Highly recommended!
Amy_K, May 2026
Barry was super fun and informative and showed us the best and lesser known parts of the history of Dublin! Thoroughly enjoyed our time on tour!
Vincent_F, May 2026
It's very interesting and informative. Our guide, Emily, was excellent. We saw many different sites and learned a lot about them.
James_F, May 2026
Very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable on Dublin and Irish history and culture. He also had great recommendations on other sites and activities.
Beverly_O, May 2026
Great walking tour with a lovely funny guide (Emily) who is a true blue Dubliner. She gave just enough history about each spot and some funny stories to keep it interesting. Would recommend for sure.
Susan_K, May 2026
Insightful history lesson! James was a wonderful guide and knew everything there was to know about Dublin. I highly recommend.
Ronald_S, May 2026
This is a great orientation to Dublin in and around Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Dierdre, the guide, was absolutely fantastic: informative, lively and funny. She really schooled us all on the backstories of the patriarchal families of Dublin and the histories of the two major cathedrals. She ended the tour at the General Post Office on O'Connell Street where she recounted the events of the 1916 rebellion. However, make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes and prepare to listen. You are going to walk and learn a lot.
Dan_S, May 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A brilliant introduction to Dublin through stories, history, and hidden gems
Gem made this tour exceptional.
What stood out most to my wife and me were the personal family stories Gem shared throughout the walk. They added real emotional context to the history and culture of Dublin and Ireland and made the city feel lived-in rather than simply explained.
As a playwright and storyteller, Gem has a natural gift for bringing history to life. Her pacing, delivery, humor, and ability to connect stories together made the experience feel much more personal and engaging than a typical walking tour.
Her personality added a lot to the experience too. Warm, funny, thoughtful, and approachable, she created an atmosphere that made the group feel comfortable from the beginning.
We were especially glad we did this tour on our first full day in Ireland. It helped orient us to Dublin’s landmarks, neighborhoods, and history, while also giving us confidence and context for exploring the city on our own afterward.
Immediately following the tour, we had lunch nearby at The Pepper Pot in the beautiful Powerscourt Townhouse Centre. Tucked inside an elegant historic Georgian space with balconies overlooking the central atrium, it felt exactly like the kind of hidden gem Gem had been helping us discover throughout the tour. Excellent food, atmosphere, and a place we absolutely would not have found on our own.
After the tour, we searched online and found many reviews from other guests praising Gem’s storytelling, energy, humor, and deep knowledge of Dublin. We completely understand why so many people specifically mention her by name.
Gail_J, May 2026
The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining; his timing was well paced. He solicited questions and comments from the participants.
Michael_I, May 2026
It was a very entertaining, instructive and extremely likeable insight into Dublin's history. Perfect.
Michele_C, May 2026
Allen was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and had a nice sense of humor. His pace was reasonable and he made sure we could all hear him. Well worth our time and money.
Cheryl_K, May 2026
Great overview of Dublin for our first day. Keith was a fun guide and had a lot of historical info. We enjoyed it!
Omar_R, May 2026
Keith did a great job on the tour; very informative and and friendly. Also gave good recommendations for places to eat and drink at the end. Would recommend!
Nugget_B, May 2026
Very informative and fun! Learned a great deal, nice pace. Lots of good recommendations for food and fun.
Joann_V, May 2026
Keith did an amazing job giving us an overview on the history of Dublin. I took a lot of notes of things not to forget. And I’m going to be visiting other spots that our tour guide recommended.
Catherine_S, May 2026
Tour guide was very informative, but in a very casual and cheekie/charming manner!(it was a Saturday morning too!
Lois_V, May 2026
History, fun facts, Irish folk lore…you will get it all from a true Dubliner. When our entertaining guide, Emily, told us she had been a drama major at Trinity College no one was surprised….she was as entertaining as she was knowledgeable. If you are new to Dublin, or even if you have been here before, you are sure to come away with a lot of new knowledge. You will hit the highlights and also get the back story. We loved this tour!
Matt_P, May 2026
It was fun and explained a lot about the history of Dublin. It was one of the best tours I have taken. Guide was excellent!!!
Jennifer_M, May 2026
Perfect tour!!! Our tour guide, Gem, was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. She gave us so much information in so little time and included touching personal details of her family’s experiences that were so meaningful. We also followed her recommendation for lunch after the tour at The Pepper Pot and loved it. If you have a chance to select your tour guide, choose Gem!
Kim_H, May 2026
Gem was/is awesome. She made the tour so very interesting. And is very witty. We learned history about Ireland we would never have known without this tour.
Lisa_N, Apr 2026
Keith was a wonderful guide! He shared so much history and gave us a wonderful overview of everything we saw. And he kept us laughing the whole way. A great way to start our visit to Dublin!
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