Dublin · HISTORICAL TOURS
The city’s history is dense and mostly within a mile of the river. These 15 cover the medieval core, the Georgian squares and the twentieth century, priced by length with a note on how much ground each covers.
Taste Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheese, oysters, stew and ice cream while exploring Dublin with a small group and a local guide.
“Francesca was a great guide and the food and drink was fantastic! Really enjoyed the stops and it is a ton of food. Nice to have some history along with the food and drink.”
Explore Dublin’s story from Trinity College to Dublin Castle on a lively, history-led walking tour with postgraduate guides.
“Jody was an amazing guide, he is really passionate about what he does! My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, Jody deserves a raise!”
Explore Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, and the Medieval City on a witty, history-led walking tour with Trinity graduates for $22.
“very knowedgeable , entertaining and kind guide , ready to answer any question and curiosity . so many thanks to Eoin , a short but meaningfull travel across main historical facts of the whole irish history”
Review of the Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh train tour, with practical advice on timing, value, crowds, guides and what to expect.
“The train ride was awesome Brian and Sean were great tour guides. A bit frustrated with the bus ride …. There were warning signs coming from drivers dashboard that appeared to be ignored by the driver until the bus came to a screeching halt on a hill. With an hour and a half waiting for another bus, our remaining tours were hurried . That was disheartening. I would welcome a bit of a refund for this tour.”
Step aboard Dublin’s Jeanie Johnston for a moving 50-minute tour of famine voyages, cramped quarters, passenger stories, and Docklands views.
“Eoin (I think thats the way his name was spelled) was a phenonenom guide. With wisdom, seriousness and humor he introduced us to Jeanie Johnstons history. A great hour spend on the ship with zero deaths. Thanks a lot for a great experience that I really can recomend to all 😊 Susan from Denmark (17. Sept 2024)”
Explore Wicklow Gaol’s original cells, dungeon, holographic guards, and family-friendly history tour in about one hour.
“This tour was so unique. Even with kids (we didn’t have ours but we could have), this is for all ages! Take more time to watch/listen/read in each cell if you want or just go into each cell for the uniqueness in each one. My husband and I loved this self-guided tour.”
Hear Dublin’s darkest tales, from Darkey Kelly to the Hellfire Club, on a lively 1.5-hour walking tour led by PSI Ireland guides.
“The tour guide we had was very informative. We had a lovely time would definitely recommend.”
Taste four Dublin donut stops while walking through the city with a guide who adds local history, stories, and practical sightseeing tips.
“Let me just start with wow. We had so much fun and our guide Five Star Eryn was so knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. It was like meeting up with an old friend. Me and my wife have done multiple Donut tours and this has been our favorite. My recommendation is just do it you won't regret it.”
Explore Dublin after dark on a small-group walk through grim history, ghost stories, old churches, Dublin Castle, and Darkey Kelly’s pub.
“Lydia was amazing! We loved her stories and she kept us laughing but horrified! This was a great walk through Dublin and we enjoyed it!”
Review of Dublin’s private 1916 Easter Rising tour, with Dublin Castle, Trinity College, local guides, pricing, walking tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We had an amazing tour with Eamon. He was very knowledgeable and kept a quick pace, which we enjoyed. This allowed us to maximize our 3 hour tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who just wants to maximize a few hours.”
Taste Dublin through Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheese, oysters, stew, ice cream, and local stories on a private Temple Bar food tour.
“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”
Step into Dalkey Castle near Dublin for costumed actors, medieval life, St Begnet’s church, writers, and sea views.
“Fantastic tour! We learned so much and it was all very well presented. We loved the live actors and our tour guide Minota was excellent. Highly recommend!”
Explore Dublin’s darker past on a two-hour walk featuring executions, grave robbing, mummified corpses, rats, and lively local storytelling.
“My friends and I joined this tour conducted by Peter and we highly recommend it! He is a natural storyteller with a great talent for sharing Dublins stories, expecially if macabre. The tour also involves different eras of Dublins history in a detailed yet easily understandable way. Moreover, Peter is happy to answer any question regarding this wonderful city!”
Explore Dublin’s LGBTQ+ past on a two-hour walk linking Temple Bar, the GPO, Trinity College, the Abbey Theatre, and Dublin Castle.
“We loved hearing about the LGBTQA history in Dublin. Helena did a wonderful job- very engaging and knowledgeable.”
Explore Trinity College, the Book of Kells, medieval Dublin Castle grounds, College Green, and Molly Malone with a local guide.
“Teamed up in a small group with a wonderful guide! We were led by an especially knowlegeable person through the history, impact of power politics and religion, and the human elements that shaped medieval Dublin. If you want more than just buildings and sights, this is for you! I also have to admit my difficulty getting to the meeting point and receiving superior assistance from Viator support and our guide. The excellent staff and guide at Viator made the whole experience a memorable one!”
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