Private Driver Guided Tour of Dublin

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Dublin, Ireland

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8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Do Dublin your way with this customizable private tour of the city. There’s no need to waste time studying maps or waiting for public transport with a guide to drive you around. As a history graduate and genealogist, your guide can also share information on Dublin’s history and heritage, as well as its most interesting sights, from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the Ha'penny Bridge.

Explore Dublin at your own pace on a private tour
Receive undivided attention from your guide
Private transportation means you can travel around the city with ease
Convenient pickup and drop-off from your hotel, the airport, or Dublin Port

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

Entrance Charges to Attractions
Your Lunch and Refreshments
Due to parking restrictions I may not be able accompany you inside some attractions.
Admission Fee - Per attraction charges for over 40 museums and art galleries, whiskey distilleries and Guinness (average prices).

€32.50 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Start times can be flexible according to your wishes. We pick up at any hotel in the Dublin area or at another location by prior arrangement, Dublin Cruise Port, Dunlaoghaire Harbour and Dublin Airport during daytime hours

Meeting point

Dublin, Ireland
City landmark by arrangement

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dublin Castle

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Book of Kells Experience

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Guinness Storehouse

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Halfpenny Bridge Market (Pass By)

Merrion Square (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Wheel chairs and strollers can be accommodated folded in the trunk providing the user can get into the car unaided
Not suitable for children under 12
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

4.8

based on 29 reviews

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Fantastic Day in Dublin

dplsr7, Dec 2025

John, our guide was fantastic. It wasn't just a ride and listen tour, we had great conversations asking questions and he had all the answers. He is so knowledgeable in History, and we enjoyed the back-and-forth conversations about all of Dublin and beyond. We even continued a particular conversation over lunch together that was so interesting. Can't say enough about how great of a person and guide he is. We had a great day.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you I am delighted you enjoyed it.

Must Do Tour

Marge_G, Oct 2025

John, our tour guide, was amazing. Every stop on the tour was thoughtfully planned and fascinating. He made the trip seamless by helping us secure tickets to the Book of Kells (incredible) and the Guinness Storehouse. John was both informative and engaging, keeping us entertained and thoroughly enjoying the experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you. I’m delighted you enjoyed it.

Outstanding day in Dublin

gph, Sep 2025

None of the 4 of us had ever visited Dublin before. John was the absolute best guide for us as he safely navigated the hectic streets - more chaotic today because Parliament was beginning it's session. Nonetheless, we accomplished a great deal, visiting Trinity college and the Book of Kells plus a fascinating visit to the Kilmainham Gaol - and more! Lunch at the Brazen Head was a lot of fun. The Guinness never tasted better! Thank you, John, for a great day.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you. I’m delighted you enjoyed it despite the heavier than normal traffic.

Very knowledgeable guide....

Joline_M, Jul 2025

Very knowledgeable guide. Was very good to us and helped with wheelchair. Provided history of Dublin and was able to answer our every question. Took us where we wanted to go. Very nice van transportation.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you. I’m delighted you enjoyed it. It was a pleasure to show you my city.

Dublin Tour with John

SHANE_J, Feb 2025

John is an absolute stand up guide. Very knowledgeable on the area and filled with stories and fun facts. Would highly recommend. Very accommodating as well.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you. I’m delighted you enjoyed it.

Tour guide is a history expert!

Jennifer_B, Jan 2025

Great history of the city! Our guide was smart and helpful, and gave us wonderful information about all the spots.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you. I’m delighted you found it interesting. It was a pleasure to meet you.

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Geri_P, Sep 2024

John was full of historical information. He was able to get us tickets ahead of time so we avoided lines. He was very understanding of the issues we had getting tenders to the port.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you it was a pleasure to show you my city

Excellent tour

Della_H, Apr 2024

John was the perfect host! He is so knowledgeable and willing to include areas of interest to you. We could not have been happier with our tour!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you it was a pleasure to show you my city

Fantastic Trip

Bridget_F, Apr 2024

John was a great guide. He’s passionate about his city and we learned a lot about Dublin! He took us to Book of Kells/Trinity Library, Dublin Castle, St Patrick Cathedral and Guinness. Before we went in each place, he gave us some background on what we’d see. Would definitely book his tour again!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you it was a pleasure to show you my city

Great day!

Janet_B, Jul 2023

We started with a drive around the city. Many sights to see but unfortunately, it was cool and rainy so. Except for St Patrick's Cathedral, we were in the van much of the morning. Lunched at the oldest pub in Dublin. Finished the day at Trinity College visiting the library and the Book of Kells. John was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot. Definitely would recommend.

Can’t go wrong booking this tour with John

Jennifer_K, Jun 2022

Great cruise port tour in Dublin from our ship. John was so informative and knowledgeable and we really enjoyed touring Dublin with him. We especially liked the stop for lunch. I had one place in mind and he said no- there’s a better place. Sometimes this means they take you to their aunts or cousins place. But we loved the pub he took us to. I think it was the oldest pub in Dublin. Very authentic. We had tickets to Guinness we booked in advance and that was really fun too. He was waiting right there for us when we got out.

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Louis_C, May 2022

John did an excellent job. He was very knowledgeable about Dublin and I wish all Viator tours were this good.

Perfect Tour

josegX8390GH, Jan 2020

We had a great time with John, he really did a superb job of giving us the details behind the history of Dublin and of Ireland. This is a great tour for those that want to get a whole perspective of the city. We were traveling with our teenagers and John was really engaged and knew how to make the history fun for them, I recommend him highly based on his knowledge and professionalism.