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15 Private Tours in Dublin to Build a Day Around

154 tours  ·  from $28 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

The Dublin Private Walking Tour - Molly Malone and Grafton Street
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The Dublin Private Walking Tour

1.The Dublin Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Review of Dublin’s private three-hour walking tour, covering music, politics, Georgian streets, Trinity College, and local tips.

“This tour was very informative and a great way to get to know Dublin. Our tour guide Pasquale was wonderful. He was well paced, knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Private Dublin Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation - What the private vehicle is really worth
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Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) - Dublin Castle and the medieval core
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Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $296

See Dublin’s major sights in five hours with an Irish guide, from Trinity College and Temple Bar to the GPO, parks, and Dublin Castle.

“Eamon was a wealth of information presenting everything in an interesting fashion. He was kind and took time to explain the history of Ireland throughout the trip. We would definitely recommend this experience to others!!”

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Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour - Hazel Mountain Chocolates: a small, tasty pause
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Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

4.Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.)

Take a private Mercedes tour from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, with Burren scenery, castles, chocolate, pubs, and a flexible itinerary.

“My husband and I had a great time on our private booking from Dublin to The Cliffs of Moher. John was an amazing guide and a pleasure to travel with. Even with less than ideal weather, this was an amazing experience! Highly recommend!!”

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Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems - Trinity College and Grafton Street
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Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

5.Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

A private Dublin walking tour shaped around your interests, with local guides, historic sights, pub tips, and flexible timing.

“Patrick Johnston took us through all of Dublin City and he was absolutely fantastic. He was charming, humorous and incredibly knowledgeable. His knowledge of the history of Ireland was beyond compare. He took us to lunch for a very traditional Irish meal at Boxtys. It was completely fantastic, including the beer flights. A wonderful day. Highly recommended!”

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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour - Dublin’s story in three hours
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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

6.Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

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.”

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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings - Warm sausage rolls and the secret dish
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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings - Is $243.08 per person a fair price?
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Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

8.Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $243

Taste Dublin through 10 local food and drink stops, with city history, private guiding, and personal tips from guides such as Ruairi and Mydie.

“Carl is awesome! This experience was Dublin and Beyond….He caters to the whole group, and my daughter had him wrapped around his finger! Would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport - What the pickup actually involves
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Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

9.Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 106 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Review of Dublin’s private hotel-to-airport transfer, with practical advice on timing, luggage, vehicle size, price, and reliability.

“Martin was an outstanding ending to our wonderful week in Ireland! He was on time, friendly, helpful and hilarious. Made excellent time getting to Dublin airport. Strongest recommendation – thanks Martin!!”

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PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide - Temple Bar beyond the pub signs
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PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

11.PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $28Best value

A private 90-minute Dublin walking tour covering Temple Bar, Christ Church, local stories, and practical tips for your first day.

“Perfect way to kickstart our Dublin day! Ben was fantastic! He asked us what we wanted to get out of our tour and catered it perfectly. He was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. I wish it could have gone even longer. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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Chauffeur Private Cliffs of Moher Day tour from Dublin - Leaving Dublin for the western coast
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Chauffeur Private Cliffs of Moher Day tour from Dublin

12.Chauffeur Private Cliffs of Moher Day tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Dublin to Cliffs of Moher tour with Ciaran or Val, Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Doolin, and flexible stops.

“We had the most memorable trip from Dublin to Doolin. Val is smart and funny, able to fill you in on the local history in the most entertaining way! The accommodations are very comfortable and we lucked out, being the only 2 people on the tour. It's a small bus, so it would be a perfect vehicle for extended family or a larger group. Val knows the local haunts and took us to a pub that had the *best* fish and chips (I say that after my husband ate boatloads of fish and chips during our vacation). We plan to travel with Val again, if we're lucky enough to get…”

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Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers - Guinness Storehouse: two hours with Dublin below you
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Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers

13.Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $348

Compare Guinness and Jameson in Dublin with private hotel pickup, expert guiding, tastings, city views, and comfortable transfers.

“The tour company operator (John) was very easy to work with and accommodating as our group expanded. The tour guide Tiernen was awesome and added a lot of information that enhanced our tour over an above what you would get on a public self-guided your. . Great tour and would highly recommend this company.”

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Private Fantastic Walking Tour of Dublin - Dublin Castle and the city’s political story
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Private Fantastic Walking Tour of Dublin

14.Private Fantastic Walking Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $208

Review of Dublin’s private three-hour walking tour, with Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, expert guides, price, and practical tips.

“This was a great tour! Austin was engaging, funny and knowledgeable. I highly recommend it. You get a lot of information in 3 hours.”

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6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley - Booking Newgrange tickets without a nasty surprise
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6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

15.6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Explore Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and Boyne Valley sites with a private guide from Dublin, plus flexible stops and hotel pickup.

“Knowth and Newgrange were so interesting! Our guide Miriam was fantastic! She kept us entertained all day with stories and history. She had great options to fill our time after Newgrange. Great day trip!”

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