Ireland · HISTORICAL TOURS IN DUBLIN
Consider this the shortlist a local would hand you: 15 historical tours in Dublin that are worth the outlay, with the cost, the verdict and the one detail worth knowing before you pay.
Taste Dublin through Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheese, oysters, stew, ice cream, and local stories on this small-group food tour.
“Fun, interesting and some surprising food choices. Wonderful guide who included all participants. Minimum walking for anyone with limitations.”
Explore Dublin’s story in two hours, from Trinity College and Viking Wood Quay to Dublin Castle, with a history postgraduate guide.
“The tour provided a great history of Dublin and Ireland in general. It helped me understand all the different peoples influencing Dublin’s history, economy, and religion.”
Explore Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, and the Medieval City with a witty history graduate guide on this excellent two-hour walking tour.
“Tommy’s knowledge of history was evident & his passion to share. Loved his sense of humour too!”
Review of Dublin to Cork by train, with Blarney Castle, Cobh Heritage Centre, scenic views, practical tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“We had a great day! John was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!!!!!!!’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Step aboard Dublin’s Jeanie Johnston for a vivid 50-minute tour of famine, emigration, shipboard life, and Irish history.
“Excellent, really interesting and our tour guide Catriona was amazing with my 10 year old son. Answering his many questions and getting him over his fear of the mannequins on board. Highly recommend”
Review of Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour, with Darkey Kelly, Hellfire Club tales, practical tips, value, guides, and what to expect.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a lot of information about each stop we went to. Very personable and answered our personal questions as well. I honestly wish this tour was longer because it was so interesting!”
Review of Dublin’s two-hour donut and history walk, with four sweet stops, city stories, pricing, pace, logistics, and booking advice.
“Jodi was our tour guide & he was amazing from start to finish. Enjoying a sweet treat every 20 minutes or so was an added bonus. Would highly recommend!”
Explore Dublin’s dark past on a 1-hour-50-minute haunted walk featuring Darkey Kelly, Dublin Castle, St. Michan’s, and the Brazen Head.
“It was an amazing tour. The guide was knowledgeable and informative. Showed us lots of wonderful places. Well worth the evening”
Explore Dublin privately in three hours, from Dublin Castle and Trinity College to Christ Church, with local history, 1916 insights, and tailored tips.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us out for 3 hours and we got to know Dublin. He also send us recommendations via email. Great idea”
Taste Dublin through coffee, oysters, Irish stew, cheese, and more on a private 3.5-hour food walk through the city centre.
“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”
Review of Dalkey Castle’s lively one-hour tour with costumed actors, church, writers’ gallery, and sea views near Dublin.
“Really lovely experience! Guide was lovely, actors were fantastic, especially Oisín. Would definitely recommend!”
Explore Dublin’s darker past on a two-hour walking tour of executions, grave robbing, medieval disease, and macabre city legends.
“Rob was an excellent tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Dublin, the stories he told and so personable! My partner and I were part of a small group(3 of us) and It felt like we got a VIP experience! So much fun! I think Fob got my partner hooked on Ghost tours!”
Explore Dublin’s LGBTQ+ past on a lively two-hour walking tour from Temple Bar to Dublin Castle, with stories of activists, artists, and icons.
“such a cool tour!! highly recommend. the tour takes you to popular tourist sites but gives you stories you wouldn't hear anywhere else.. and great company!”
Explore Trinity College, the Book of Kells, Molly Malone, and medieval Dublin Castle on a focused 2-hour-45-minute walking tour.
“The tour was great but a bit of an overlap with the walking tour. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable just like the one from the walking tour”
Trace Dublin’s 1916 Easter Rising with a private local guide, from the GPO to the Garden of Remembrance, at your own pace.
“Derek was great. This was an interesting and informative tour of central Dublin. I know something of Irish history and still learned a lot. My family knows nothing of Irish history and found it interesting and fun. In addition to learning about the 1916 revolt, this tour will really help you understand what you are looking at as you move throughout central Dublin. I highly recommend it.”
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