Ireland · HISTORICAL TOURS
Nineteen sixteen, the Famine, the Normans and the monks, usually in that order of demand. The 15 below cover the walks, the sites and the guides who do it without the shamrock, with prices and how much ground each one covers.
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”
Explore Wicklow Gaol’s cells, dungeon, holograms, and haunted past on a family-friendly one-hour tour with free parking.
“Informational and somewhat disturbing to think of all that occurred in the Goal. The history is worth seeing it in person.”
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 Cork’s waterways, monuments, maritime past, and local stories on a 75-minute guided walk ending at the English Market.
“Aiden was knowledgeable, professional and fun! Wonderful storyteller and good energy. Highly recommend!”
Explore Galway after dark on a 90-minute walking tour of murders, hangings, Irish Halloween lore, witch trials, and ghost stories.
“Conor was a fabulous guide. from beginning to end he was full of information and never left anyone out. It was an absolutely fun event that I feel anyone would enjoy”
Review of Cork’s two-hour donut walking tour, with English Market history, fresh pastries, guide tips, pricing, accessibility, and honest drawbacks.
“Chloe was WONDERFUL. She was kind and patient with all our questions, passionate and informative. She took time with my handicapped parents and made sure all felt welcomed and included. Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone and hope they get Chloe!”
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”
Review of the Queenstown Story in Cobh, covering Irish emigration, the Great Famine, Titanic links, price, timing, access, and value.
“Excellent presentation of all the history Loved the interactive presentations. Can stay for as long as you want and go back again on same day”
Explore Cobh’s rebel history on a 90-minute walking tour with local guide Kieran, 16 sites, vivid stories, harbor views, and free coffee.
“Guide is very knowledgeable on military history of the area. Be cautious if you have any physical limitations. The tour route contains many stairs and uphill walks. Also if it is a hot day- there is little shade. Bring hat, sunscreen and water. Tour does not go inside any buildings.”
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”
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