15 Dublin Walking Tours We Would Walk Twice

1.Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,020 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Walk from Temple Bar to Trinity College with guides such as Dave, Dan, Helena, Keith, Karl, and Barry. Expect Irish history, Viking and medieval tales, pub tips, Dublin lore, and a brisk city-center route. The tour is in English, costs $29.02, lasts about two hours, and visits outdoor sites rather than providing guaranteed interior entry.

“This was the best walking tour I’ve ever had. Our guide (Barry) was simply a stellar story teller and clearly passionately engaged with Ireland and Dublin and us, his audience. I learned a lot and felt really like I got to know the city and the country more. Great experience. The walking tour had just that bit of detail that you need to go from good to great.”

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2.Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,140 reviews · from $27

Walk central Dublin with an accredited English-speaking guide, visiting Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, Temple Bar, Trinity College, the GPO, and the River Liffey. Guides such as Ian, Keith, Alan, Dave, Kieran, Helena, and Emily bring history to life with humor, local advice, and stories about Dublin’s writers, rebels, and rogues.

“Karl was fantastic and made the tour fun and informative.”

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3.Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,718 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Walk central Dublin with a guide such as Ann, Lee, Ciaran, Cathy, or Francesca, stopping for Irish coffee, warm sausage rolls, cheese, an oyster, stew, ice cream, a secret dish, drinks, and local stories. The three-hour tour ends near Grafton Street and suits anyone who wants a generous meal with minimal walking.

“I’m soooo glad I booked this tour. Ann is an incredible tour guide! As a solo traveler, this was perfect for me since the group was a small group and the time allowed me to converse and meet everyone on the tour individually. It felt like we all were adventuring through the city together, learning some history of the city, as a group of friends trying different foods and drinks. I can’t express how much I enjoyed this! Absolutely worth the money spent an the experience is unforgettable.”

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4.1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,605 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Follow Dublin’s 1916 story from the International Bar to the GPO, with stops at City Hall, Dublin Castle, the Four Courts, Moore Street, and more. Guides including Lorcan Collins, Liz, Phelim, and Donal bring the period to life through clear storytelling, questions, songs, and local detail. Expect about two hours of walking, though it may run longer.

“It was a great and informative tour. Especially if you are interested in Ireland’s history. Walked and saw rebellion landmarks and heard stories. Thank you!”

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5.90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 916 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Start at Aston Quay and walk through O’Connell Street, the GPO, Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and Christ Church Cathedral. Guides Alex or Sam mix Irish history, local stories, and practical tips in a compact 1 hour 45 minute introduction. Expect plenty of questions, some traffic noise, and a history-first tour.

“Alex was a terrific guide. He was able to blend history and facts into interesting stories that kept your attention and helped you visualize what took place previously in the city and how it has contributed to its rich culture.”

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6.2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Meet at the Henry Grattan Monument opposite Trinity College for a two-hour walk through Dublin’s political, religious, Viking, and literary past. History postgraduate guides such as Jody, Eoin, John, and Colm lead the route, which visits Temple Bar, the Four Courts, Christ Church Cathedral, and Dublin Castle. Book of Kells admission is not included.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and open to questions. We learned so much about the history and culture of Ireland.”

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7.Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 865 reviews · from $22

Walk Dublin’s Medieval City with guides such as Jodie, Daragh, Colm, and Eoin, all praised for clear storytelling, humor, songs, and strong historical knowledge. In two hours, you’ll connect Dublin Castle, City Hall, Temple Bar, the 1916 Rising, the Famine, independence, and the Northern Ireland peace process. Expect a brisk, accessible city walk in English.

“Grace was very knowledgeable and gave us the information in a very interesting way. Def recommend.”

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8.Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 703 reviews · from $27

Meet your English-speaking guide under the green umbrella outside The Old Storehouse in Temple Bar. Over two hours, you’ll hear Celtic origin stories, meet banshees, púca, and leprechauns, uncover Dublin’s darker Georgian tales, and finish on O’Connell Street with the Gaelic revival. Guides may include Helena, Emily, Dave, or Lee.

“Helena was an excellent tour guide. Very charismatic and entertaining. The content of the tour was also fascinating, and we got to see some Dublin sights we otherwise might not have seen on our trip.”

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9.Dublin Highlights: 2.45-Hour Walking Tour in Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 460 reviews · from $28

Walk central Dublin with an Italian-speaking guide, tracing the city from St. Patrick and Molly Malone to the 1921 treaty. You’ll see Trinity College, Dublin Castle, both cathedrals, Temple Bar, the Ha’penny Bridge, the GPO, and the Spire. Guides such as Michela V. and Melania are praised for clear storytelling and family-friendly energy.

“Melania, our guide, has been very effective and her storytelling fun and interesting! Furthermore, she had been wonderful with my 8 years old daughter, keeping her engaged all the time. Not a simple one 😊❤️”

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10.Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 345 reviews · from $31

Walk Dublin’s old lanes and churchyards while guides such as Darragh, Lydia, Finn, and Kate tell stories of Darkey Kelly, the Green Lady, the Dolocher, Dublin’s Hell, and the Hellfire Club. This English-language tour blends grim history, folklore, humor, and atmospheric city streets for $31 per person.

“Tour was fantastic! Spent a good focus on women’s stories and was interactive! Tour guides were knowledgeable and charismatic! Highly recommend this tour for scenery and stories.”

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11.Traditional Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 295 reviews · from $48

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Connor, Martin, James, or Rob, visiting four Dublin pubs away from Temple Bar. Taste Irish craft beer, Guinness, single malt whiskey, and milk gin, then finish with traditional live music. Food is optional and costs extra.

“This tour was a blast! Our tour guide, Martin, was awesome, and our group was so much fun. I highly recommend it.”

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12.Sightseeing Walking Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · from $34

Walk through Dublin’s Viking and medieval quarter, Temple Bar, both sides of the Liffey, and O’Connell Street with a German-speaking guide. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, the GPO, Trinity College, and unusual city details such as a former Lisbon tram café and a wobbly bridge.

“Unterhaltsame Informationsvermittlung, der man problemlos folgen konnte und es Spaß gemacht hat zuzuhören.”

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13.North Quay Guided Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 144 reviews · from $28

Walk Dublin’s northside with an English-speaking guide such as Kate, Darragh, Matthew, or Derek. Hear ghost tales tied to Saint Mary’s Abbey, Hendrick Street, Croppie’s Acre, Saint Michan’s mummies, and medieval Oxmantown. The 1.5-hour route begins and ends at The Church Bar on Mary Street and mixes spooky stories with solid Dublin history.

“Funny and informing tour. We where with a big group but we could onderstand her good. Nice to see and hear some things about the north side”

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14.Delicious Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · from $91

Spend three hours tasting Irish food and drinks with a local guide such as Sinead, Lisa, Ross, Ketty, or Heather. Visit independent eateries on both sides of the Liffey, learn how Irish food has changed, and leave with a useful list of Dublin places to eat. Expect moderate walking, alcohol, dairy, gluten, meat, and shellfish.

“Ross was a great host with amazing information and recommendations. The places visited are top notch and would definitely recommend doing this tour”

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15.Irish Music Walking Tour with Live Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · from $27

Spend two hours walking Dublin with a local musician and balladeer such as Seán, Ciarán, Dylan, or Jimmy. At historic city stops, you’ll hear live folk songs, ghost tales, love laments, and freedom songs, with chances to sing along. The walk is in English, wheelchair accessible, and begins outside The Old Storehouse.

“The guide was very fun and informative, Ceiran also had a great voice that took us through the history of ireland and their songs. This was a great addition to our trip that i highly recommend.”

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