Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Dublin, Ireland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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 6,850 reviews
Geri_C, Jul 2026
Lots of information about the history of Dublin. Alan was passionate and very knowledgeable. This tour was exactly what we were looking for.
ELIZA_N, Jul 2026
Very informative tour off the beaten track. Highlights of area with important historical significance. Very interesting to hear background of Ireland and how it fits in the world.
Lisa_C, Jul 2026
Nice overview of Dublin. James was awesome. He mixed humor with history so easy to follow and very enjoyable. Great walking pace too!
Katie_D, Jul 2026
Excellent!! Alan was informative and a great story teller. Highly recommend! Great history and impact on current context.
Brian_S, Jul 2026
Great first day of Dublin experience for first-timers to Dublin. Our guide, Kieran, was not only knowledgeable and friendly, but had great stories to tell and great sense of humor
Lynn_N, Jul 2026
James did a great tour. Time limited but filled with lots of history and anecdotes. Group size was appropriate and worked well. It was a good way to get some local history in a short time.
James_I, Jul 2026
Kieran was a great host!!
He enjoys his work and it shows!!
He makes sure everyone is having a great experience!!
Super easy to listen to!
Gerard_C, Jul 2026
Entertaining and informative. A morning well spent. Weather helps, although..........................
GeraldPeter_D, Jul 2026
Lots of walking and lots of information and helpful perspectives. I could have used a more modest pace to take pictures and it would have been good to go into the various sights and not just talk about them standing outside. However, it provided a good overview of places to go back to.
Zoya_B, Jun 2026
We really enjoyed the Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour. It was an excellent introduction to the city, combining the main landmarks with interesting hidden spots that we would not have discovered on our own.
Our guide, Alan, was friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. He shared fascinating stories about Dublin's history, culture, and local traditions, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. His enthusiasm and storytelling kept everyone interested throughout the walk, and he was happy to answer questions along the way.
Katy_B, Jun 2026
This is a great walking tour for anyone looking for fun facts about Dublin! Barry was our guide, and he was delightful. The length was perfect for a quick tour of key spots. I recommend you bring something to drink and wear sunscreen if it's a sunny day.
Ruth_O, Jun 2026
Great tour Dierdre was an excellent guide and had local knowledge. It was great to hear all the stories of her family in the area, it really bought all the history to life. Laughs, history and lots of facts. Would highly recommend
Edel_M, Jun 2026
Dan was a really knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide, covering Dublin from origins to present.
Heather_R, Jun 2026
It was very informative- we learned so many tidbits about the Temple Bar area- it was fascinating. Barry was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I highly recommend this tour!
Anne_R, Jun 2026
Good overview of Irish history but long for the younger crowd. Lots of good information. Went long -
Teresa_P, Jun 2026
Alan was amazing! I never understood the impact of the 800 years of English imperialism until Alan took the time to explain how it impacted the Irish to be denied education, food, and even freedom to practice their religion. I was deeply touched to learn that when Ireland at long last won her freedom, she not reclaim the Catholic Churches that had been taken from her but left those in peace and built new cathedrals so that all peoples in Ireland can worship and thrive. Many thanks to Alan for explaining what the network news in our home country never could.
JOLENE_F, Jun 2026
The tour was so fun! Our guide's storytelling skills and ability to bring history alive was phenomenal! The time flew by and it was well worth it.
Dana_K, Jun 2026
Bring your rain coat!!! It rained 80% of the tour. Deidre was fantastic! She knew her history, interesting facts and added personal experiences to the tour. It couldn’t have been better. Well then of course the rain, ugh!!!
Kristin_R, Jun 2026
Keith was very informative. He gave a lot of history and a lot of suggestions that I would not have known about otherwise.
Mark_M, Jun 2026
2 hours and 10000 steps but slow and easy walk. OUTSTANDING guide! A Dublin native who knows his history but makes it fun. Many great stories.
Trevor_B, Jun 2026
Very informative James was a fountain of knowledge and great fun and laughs. Best part of our trip to Dublin. Highly recommended
Jody_J, Jun 2026
This is ONLY History. While the guide was very knowledgeable, the tour was like being in a classroom. We saw very few sites and spent time standing or sitting under a tree listening to the history. The tour lists as history but it also lists sites. Example, it said stop at Dublin Castle, we only got a glimpse of the back. I do understand the castle was closed but we barley stopped
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Jody, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I must say that I think you're being very unfair here. I believe a 1 star review is incredibly harsh. James has been guiding in Dublin for 20 years, he is by any metric an excellent guide. If you scroll through our reviews there (some of which come from the exact same tour that you were on) people literally gush about his personal charm and the depth of his knowledge.
A few points to address in particular. In relation to Dublin Castle; up until this week, the castle was closed but you could still go right up and look at it. Since Ireland is taking the rotating EU presidency next week, and all EU business through the presidency will be conducted in Dublin Castle, they have increased their security, and it's no longer the case that we can get near it. It's a moving situation and we, as well as every other tour company in the city, are doing our best to accommodate people, given the circumstances.
On a hot day, James will sometimes stop under a tree if he feels guests need a break from the sun. We have people of all ages on our tours, from kids in buggies to elderly people on walkers, and this is a courtesy to them to protect them from the sun. it is completely disingenuous to say that you saw no sites. While the stop might have taken place in a shaded area, every single site on the listing bar Dublin Castle was covered on this tour, and you walked all around these sights on your way in to the stop and on your way out. What you are saying is nonsense, if you didn't see anything, then you didn't look.
James made numerous recommendations for traditional Irish music, Irish food, excursions, tours and activities that non-locals would not be inclined to know. The tour is also littered with jokes to keep the serious subject matter more digestible.
I'd also like to point out that multiple times throughout the tour that James will ask the group if everyone is ok, if there's anything else they'd like to know etc. It's a chance to check in with everyone and make sure everyone is happy. At no stage throughout your tour did you communicate any of your issues to James; he is incredibly approachable and would have adapted to your needs. I find it a bit rich that this was such a problem for you that you feel the need to leave our business a 1-star review, and yet you did absolutely nothing in the moment to communicate any of this to your guide. It's unfortunate, but alas, what else can I do but point out how unreasonable your review really is.....
Samantha_F, Jun 2026
Our guide Dan was both knowledgable and fun. A good sense of humour. Dan pitched the level of history and fact to a good balance to keep everyone entertained.
Owen_B, Jun 2026
The tour focuses on stories about people rather than dates and buildings. It feels so Irish and was totally enjoyable. Dan was a rockstar. He kept us engaged and you could tell he cared deeply about the stories he was telling.
Amy_T, Jun 2026
Dan was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable while also being funny and engaging! We learned a lot and had a great time! We had teenagers and adults and everyone had a good time. I highly recommend it!
mdqq29cj49, Jun 2026
If you’re deciding between Dublin tours, book this one. Our guide, Dave, struck the perfect balance of history, local anecdotes, and storytelling. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and brought personal perspective to the tour (sharing stories connected to his family’s Irish roots).
The tour was well-paced and engaging throughout. Plus recommendations for pubs, restaurants, and live music. You won’t be disappointed!
KAREN_L, Jun 2026
This was our favorite tour of our trip to Scotland and Ireland. Ian was outstanding!!! His knowledge is amazing and he is very funny! This tour is a great value for the dollar.
Tricia_D, Jun 2026
Keith was a fun and knowledgeable guide. He shared many historical facts and presented them with humor and a personal insight into Irish culture.
Mike_H, Jun 2026
A good overview of Ireland and Dublin from a local tour guide. Easy walking and hit the high points.
Catherine_A, Jun 2026
Tour guide, Karl, was superb. His knowledge of history, passion, and humor truly made the experience.
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