Dublin's Best Kept Secrets Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Dublin, Ireland
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Join this tour to discover some of Dublin’s secret spots on a tour hosted by a local interested in Irish history. This small, intimate group tour takes you on a lighthearted exploration of the city where you learn about culture, art, music, and more. Visit places you most likely won’t find on your own, and also get treated to a few snacks along the way.
- Easily meet your group and guide at the departure point
- Note this isn’t a pub tour, so don’t count on that
- Wear comfy shoes for going up and down stairs and walking
- Make a few new friends on this small-group tour
What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- SnacksBiscuits. Irish chocolate.
- Must be over 21
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Fusiliers' ArchSt Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02 HX65, Ireland
Starting at Saint Stephen’s Green Park (main entrance under arches), the tour is over 21 years of age .
End point
- Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Ending point may vary, but will be in the Temple Bar area.
Start time.11:30 am
Itinerary
1
10 St. Stephens Green
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
St Stephens Green
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Comfortable walking attire. Some streets are uneven (after all, Dublin is an old city).
- Bring a raincoat or umbrella, weather permitting.
- Must be over 21
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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
5.0
based on 550 reviews
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Galen_R, Aug 2026
Walking tour was excellent! It was the highlight of our trip. Patrick did a wonderful job leading us through Dublin and hitting all of the secret spots.
Charlotte_S, Jul 2026
The best part was reading Ulysses together. There was also a fabulous chocolate store with delicious truffles.
Tori_S, Jul 2026
If Dublin has a best-kept secret, it might be this tour. And if this tour has a best-kept secret, it's the guide (Patrick).
I expected hidden alleys and history. I didn't expect to be so full of laughing and entertainment. Between the stories, the humor, and the random little surprises tucked into different stops (I'm still smiling about Cockles and Mussels), it felt less like a walking tour and more like wandering the city with a cheeky, knowledgeable local who somehow knows everyone.
The real standout was his kindness. My flight was delayed, and he actually waited and met up with me later. That level of customer service is incredibly rare and set the tone for the experience.
Come for the hidden gems, stay for the guide, and maybe not for Ulysses.
June_G, Jul 2026
Fantastic guide . Interesting and unusual Irish content - we really enjoyed the James Joyce experience.
Highly recommended
Alyssa_M, Jul 2026
This was such a good experience to get out into the city and see things you would probably miss. Patrick was a great tour guide - and super knowledgeable about Dublin. Couldn't have asked for a better day!
mwood144, Jul 2026
My son and I really enjoyed our trip around Dublin with Patrick.
I would recommend going on it when you first arrive so you have time to re-visit the secrets that he shared along the way.
Patrick was very attentive to everyone on the tour.
I would highly recommend his tour and will leave the secrets to Patrick to share.
Andrea_V, Jul 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Patrick! It was like spending the afternoon with a good friend (who also knows everything about Dublin). He showed us so many wonderful places, and knows all the history. We asked many questions, and he taught us a great deal about Dublin and the beautiful country of Ireland. He will tell you where the locals go, which are (of course) the best places!
Annette_J, Jun 2026
This is a fun experience where you have multiple unique activities. It’s not a history lesson tour, it’s a tour of experiences in Dublin. We had a wonderful day with Patrick!!
ChristineLapetina, Jun 2026
Get an opportunity to learn more about Dublin from a local beyond the typical tour content. Had an opportunity to participate in a book reading in a cute little bookstore and grab a drink in a locals pub. Great time!
MariaD_D, Jun 2026
Patrick the guide is amazing and has a great sense of humor. Tour is full of surprises. Fun for everyone !
Caroline, Jun 2026
The Tour Guide Patrick was an absolute legend. He gave us a quirky and humorous insiders view of Dublin City. Very different to your usual walking tour. Patrick was very generous with his time, his stories and his recommendations.Can’t spoil his surprises here but you are in for a treat if you join this tour. I would highly recommend it and will definitely be looking Patrick up again when I am next in Dublin.
Jennifer_R, Jun 2026
Patrick was a huge wealth of knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed his stories and sense of humor. We got to travel all around Dublin and find a few new spots to shop(Sweny’s) and of course some authentic Irish bars. The tour was engaging, enjoyable and the people we met in the tour were friendly. We had a wonderful day 😊
Madison_D, Jun 2026
Patrick is a phenomenal guide. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to start our trip! He was thoughtful and engaging throughout, and gave tons of tips for which pubs and shops to go to for an authentic experience.
Michael_S, Jun 2026
Great fun!!! Patrick with high energy, breadth of knowledge, keen sense of humor, knew how to pace things based on the group. Well worth the price of admission!!
cindy_h, Jun 2026
We were already enjoying our trip to Dublin and thought we had seen quite a bit of the city before booking this tour. Wow, were we wrong!
This tour was fun, informative, entertaining, and packed with hidden gems we never would have found on our own. Patrick does an amazing job of fitting in a lot with laughter as his love language.
The biggest surprise? We wish we had taken this tour at the very beginning of our trip. We discovered so many interesting neighborhoods, pubs, restaurants we now want to visit more.
I guess that just means we'll have to come back to Dublin someday.
If you're considering this tour, don't wait until the end of your trip like we did. Take it early and let it shape the rest of your visit. It is absolutely worth the time and money and was the highlights of our stay in Dublin.
Oh yes, our group was such a nice size and nice people:)
Highly recommended! 🍀🇮🇪😊
Mark_L, Jun 2026
Great experience of Dublin, its history and colourful past. Patrick is a very engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable guide that has a great connection to Dublin and many interesting local characters.
Mario_W, Jun 2026
Patrick Clarke led a small, very informal yet informative tour. You will experience sights and establishments from a local’s perspective! Highly recommend this tour!
Andrew_K, Jun 2026
We did this to Patrick today and we would highly recommend it. We found it very informative amusing friendly and fun. If you are going to Dublin book this Tour you won’t regret it
William_C, May 2026
Our guide Patrick was incredibly fun, with great stories, and had great knowledge about Dublin as a whole. He definitely introduced us to some great spots that we wouldn't have found on our own. He offered some great locations to visit after the tour which we took advantage of. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Helen_M, May 2026
We had a fabulous time on Patrick’s tour. Lighten hearted, funny yet so knowledgeable. Great tour that shows you the not so tourist heavy side to Dublin. Wonderful places visited. Patrick even recommended a live music bar that we could go to and bumped into the 4 lovely ladies from Norway that were on our tour and spent the evening in the bar with them. Thank you Patrick and hi to our Norway friends if your reading this. Helen & Lee
Merina_M, May 2026
It was great to see the little spots one might miss not being in the know and hearing all the history and stories attached.
Sheryl_B, May 2026
Great day with some truly unique experiences. Patrick was very welcoming and made everybody feel part of the fun. I really appreciated the info about local business owners too.
Deborah_H, May 2026
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very entertaining and enjoyable while learning
A thing or two along the way.
Melissa_K, May 2026
This is a really wonderful tour. Patrick is an excellent tour guide . Obviously passionate about his job and Ireland. We saw many things we would never have seen had we not done the tour. If you come to Dublin - do this tour!
Karen_M, May 2026
It was a great experience! A mix of history, culture, and fun. Patrick is very knowledgeable and our group was small so we were able to
get to know each other. Highly recommend especially on your first day in Dublin to get great recs for both Dublin and the countryside!
Julia_R, May 2026
Very unique tour and a fun time with our guide Patrick. Get ready to walk, the tour is about 4 hours and you are moving the whole time. Very charming little experience
Chelsea_C, May 2026
This walking tour was honestly my favourite activity while visiting Dublin. Patrick was an incredible guide. He has such a natural ability to connect with everyone in the group and somehow had us all laughing the entire time. You can tell he’s genuinely passionate about what he does.
He’s a wealth of knowledge and shared so many interesting stories and hidden details about the city, but in a way that always kept everyone engaged and entertained. The tour never once felt long or overly scripted.
I’ve already been recommending this tour to everyone since coming home. If you’re visiting Dublin, do yourself a favour and book it!
Tracy_F, May 2026
It's a small group tour and Patrick takes time to get to know each person on the tour. Very interesting with facts you wouldn't tend to find in the history books. Not giving anymore away as it wouldn't be secret tour!!
Penny_G, May 2026
Fun tour! Patrick combines factoids with his sense of humor to make a unique tour of Dublin. It’s a great introduction to the city.
linda_m, May 2026
Excellent tour! Really like some of the hidden gems we saw. Patrick was very entertaining and informative. Great sense of humour. Weather was lots of rain and sunshine but that did not deter from a wonderful afternoon.
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