(Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)


5 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

This is a thorough but leisurely-paced walking tour that covers most of Dublin's major and minor sites. History, culture, architecture, Irish society, Irish language, literature, and many-a-joke to be heard during our jaunt around the fair city.

Everything can be tailored to suit you.

A coffee break and a lunch break will be included to nicely punctuate your Dublin experience.

Five hours fly by quickly!

Optional:
- Guided tour of Old Library of Trinity College where the Book of Kells is housed. Note that if this option is selection, the National Museum of History and Archaeology must be substituted out. On Mondays, the National Museum of History and Archaeology is closed.
- Please note that there is an entrance fee for the Book of Kells (adults and children) – you can purchase the tickets at the door.

Inclusions

  • Visit to the National Museum of History and Archaeology
  • Professional, Irish tour guide with at least 1 year's experience
  • A customised tour of Dublin's best sights

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Trinity College Dublin, Grafton St. College Green, Dublin 2 Ireland

Visting the campus. If you want to visit the Old Library and Book of Kells, please book our 5hr tour '(Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours'. Access to the campus is limited to groups of 8 or fewer unless tickets for the Old Library are purchased in advance (these are Trinity's rules).
Started in 1592 as a university only for Protestants, Trinity remained an institution of resentment for Ireland's Catholic majority up until at least 1970. Throughout the centuries, this fine university nurtured such aspiring students as Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett, the greatest playwright of the 20th century.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Book of Kells & Old Library, College Green Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Ireland

Tickets can be purchased at the door (not included in the tour price). Alternatively, you can coordinate with your guide to book the tickets in advance

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Ireland

Stroll the cobbled streets of the famous Temple Bar area. Your guide will show you the real local spots (street art, bohemian shops) and hidden gems of what is a overty touristy area.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Dame St Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Ireland

We will explore the grounds of Dublin Castle (upper and lower courtyards, Chapel Royal, Dubh Linn Gardens) without needing to explore any interiors, which can only be availed of through an official Dublin Castle tour

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8 Ireland

Visting the outside. Christ Church Cathedral or/and St Patrick's Cathedral
Although a wooden church was built here in ca. 1030, and there was likely a pagan shrine before that, Christchurch as a stone structure began in the 1180s and has been restored and changed numerous times since. The neo-gothic architecture makes Christchurch, arguably, Dublin's most beautiful complex. The vast crypt underneath the cathedral deserves particular attention for its size, interesting curious and the fact that it hosted a pub, distillery and... brothel (!) in the 18th century.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ha'penny Bridge, 14 Bachelors Walk Wellington Quay, Dublin Ireland

Cross the famous Ha'Penny Bridge, one of Dublin's icons. Take look up the river towards the Guinness Brewery (maybe you'll detect the aroma of hops boiling) or down the river towards the Custom House and the modern Docklands area. Or simply stop to observe the lovers' locks.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin Ireland

Closed on Mondays.
On this tour we have time to EITHER do National Museum (free entry) or Book of Kells (paid entry). Coordinate with your guide after booking. We suggest you book this tour and our Museums tour for a great Dublin plan

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Ireland

Leinster House

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The O'Connell Monument, O'Connell Street, Dublin Ireland

Daniel O'Connell was arguably the first man to prove to the masses that civil disobedience and peaceful resistance could be effective. A huge hero for Irish people, having secured Catholic Emancipation, he's nick-named 'The Liberator' and the main street of our capital city is justifiably named after him.

Duration: 7 minutes

Pass By: Bank of Ireland, 2 College Green, Dublin Ireland

Old Parliament Building
Dublin was the 2nd city of the British Empire in the 18th century, and we have the subtle patriotism of the Irish-born politicians of the institution to thank. Today, Dublin's architectural landscape is ornamented by an abundance of buildings from this period, making it look much older than Paris and London.

Stop At: St Stephens Green, at the top end of Grafton St, Dublin 2 Ireland

Gifted to the city in 1880 by a member of the Guinness family, Stephen's Green remains much-appreciated by Dubliners today - it's probably their favourite piece of the city. We'll stroll through the lush verdure along the curved Victorian walkways and keep our eyes peeled for that most-rare of animals - an Irish person sunbathing!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Grafton Street, Dublin Ireland

Don't let the brands and blatant consumerism fool you, Grafton still has its charm. In fact, Grafton street is one of the last bastions of old Dublin left. Admire the flower ladies, enjoy the buskers (street musicians) as you head towards Bewleys Café, Ireland's oldest and biggest café, built in 1927.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: An Post General Post Office, General Post Office O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin D01 F5P2 Ireland

It was outside this impressive building on Easter Monday when Padraig Pearse read the Declaration of Irish Independence and he, together with his 1600 comrades, led a rebellion that shock an empire. The most under-rated site in Dublin for tourists, the GPO retains all its historical potency for Dubliners and Irish people, but most tourists never learn why this should be on their top 5 list of sites to visit.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: City Hall Exhibition Centre Dame Street Cork Hill, Dublin D02 NP93 Ireland

One of the key locations of 1916 Easter Rising and an example of Dublin's 18th century architecture. We can enter the building as long as there is not a private event occuring.

Duration: 10 minutes

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Only you and your group will be on this tour. Please read the recent updates on Irish government websites in order to learn whether you need to self-isolate or quarantine after arriving in Ireland and before your tour date.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
492joannb
August 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Mark H took us to all the wonderful sites in Dublin. We learned so much history and enjoyed the amazing experiences with Mark as our guide. He was so friendly, often asking our preferences of what we would like to see. Showing us sites we would def...

B1094UEkarenw
August 2023

Mark H. ,our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and personable! He had a plan as to what we would cover, but worked around some of the things we wanted to do. (Like end up at Temple Bar to meet other family members.) He covered some history of Dublin/Ireland and took us to many high points in Dub...

nashons951
August 2023

Mark Hanratty lead us on a wonderful walk about the town. He expertly worked the tour around our plans and was witty, easygoing and quite knowledgeable about everything we wanted to know. This tour was perfect and tailored for our interests and he handled delicate subjects with ease. The whole da...

wayne s
June 2023

We’d literally just gotten off a 9 hour red eye flight but with only one day in Dublin, we wanted to see the city so signed up and got our money’s worth in spades. Firstly, Austin Rock is a spectacular tour guide and is really part historian and part political science professor. We spent nearly...

wejacques
June 2023

Simply one of the most informative and delight private tours I have ever experienced. John Caffrey is a master at bringing Dublin’s past and present to life in a very entertaining way. He’ll leave you wishing for more…

DavidB7763
May 2022

Our tour guide was John, a lovely guy who clearly enjoyed telling us about Dublin and its history - we learnt so much! Thoroughly recommended.

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