Dublin · HISTORICAL TOURS
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Dublin gives this kind of day its own local shape. Below are the 15 best historical tours, with current prices, timing, traveller feedback and the detail that separates one booking from another.
Three-hour Dublin food tour with 8 tastings and drinks: Irish coffee, sausage rolls, oysters, cheese, stew, and ice cream.
“The food tour featured amazing food and Kieren was a fun guide. It was the perfect way to familiarize ourselves with the city.”
A 2-hour Dublin walking tour with history-postgraduate guides, from Trinity College to Christ Church, for about $23.
“You learn a lot about Dublin but also Irish History in general, from Viking times up until very recent events. Highly recommend!”
A 2-hour guided walking tour through Dublin’s major landmarks, from Dublin Castle to Temple Bar, with award-winning Irish history and humor.
“Jody Fitzpatrick is an excellent and very enthusiastic tour guide! He has a very lively and funny way of retelling Irish History in a nutshell from the Stone Age to Brexit. He’s not only a history graduate but also an actor who has quite a talent for making history come alive. There are a lot of facts and dates – which is why some might get the impression of a lecture. But it is definitely more engaging and fun than history class and gives you a good idea of some major events that shaped Ireland’s society as it is today. Definitely worth the money :)Read more”
Train from Dublin to Cork, then Blarney Castle and Cobh. Kiss the Blarney Stone, enjoy gardens and Titanic history, all day long.
“This was the second tour that I took this past week with rail tour Ireland. The first tour was to cliffs of moher and gallaway. There were no issues and tour was amazing. This review is about our second tour to blarney castle cork and Cobh. Our guide John was one of the best guides I have experienced around the world. He had so much knowledge that he shared about Ireland and where he was going. During the train ride he came around and explained where we were and what to see. The whole time on train he explained how we need to hurry when we get off train to…”
Dublin Jeanie Johnston tall ship famine history tour on a working replica, with dockland views and life below deck for Irish emigrants.
“A very informative, entertaining trip which explained in detail the history of the original ship.”
Experience Wicklow’s Historic Gaol with holograms and audio, tour original cells and dungeons, and enjoy family-friendly haunted history.
“Really enjoy the jail. Great history. Cafe served a great irish breakfast. Ideal for a true isish history lesson.”
Ghost stories on cobblestones in Dublin. In 1.5 hours, hear Darkey Kelly, the Green Lady, Dublin Hell and PSI guides.
“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!”
Artisan donut stops plus Dublin history on a 2-hour morning walk, with four tastings, a small group, and an end near the River Liffey.
“Jody was a dynamic and interesting tour guide on our Donut journey through Dublin. Charming, delicious and delightful. 10/10. Do yourselves a favor and go on this lovely outing!”
Walk Dublin after dark with a small group on a haunted history route. Hellfire tales, witchcraft legends, and a night ending at Brazen Head.
“Overall the tour was absolutely amazing! I really liked looking at the old churches and alleyways. Finn (our tour guide) did an amazing job at answering questions and being thorough with the history of Dublin. Definitely will go on this tour again in the future :)”
Private Dublin highlights with a local guide, 3 hours, free-entry landmarks, plus a drink tasting option tied to 1916 history.
“Eammon was our guide and he was outstanding!!! We toured Trinity College, temple Square, Grafton Street and the Guinness Factory. We jumped off of the plane from JFK and right into the tour. He kept us moving and interested! I highly recommend!”
Private Dublin food tour with 8 tastings: Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheeses, oysters, Temple Bar stew, and artisanal ice cream, 3.5 hrs.
“Fun tour with good food. Our tour guide Karen made the whole experience! She is fantastic, knowledgeable and fun, providing lots of regional insight having grown up in Dublin … including at spots along the tour!”
An hour of interactive living history at Dalkey Castle near Dublin, with costumed actors, St Begnet’s church, Writers’ Gallery, and battlement views.
“Immersive, authentic and fun. Highly recommendable. We were led through the history of Dalkey Castle while interacting with the living performance actors”
Dublin’s macabre history walking tour, 2 hours for $19, meets by the Spire with a yellow umbrella, stories by the river on gruesome street scenes.
“It was amazing! Our guide, Peter, was super nice and put in a lot of effort to make this tour interesting, informative and fun. We went to places we would never have discovered without the tour and learnt many gripping facts about the darker parts of Dublin's history. Clear recommendation!”
A 2-hour LGBTQ+ historical walking tour through Dublin, from Temple Bar to Dublin Castle, with key queer landmarks and stories.
“We loved hearing about the LGBTQA history in Dublin. Helena did a wonderful job- very engaging and knowledgeable.”
A guided 2h45 heritage walk through Trinity College, the Book of Kells, College Green landmarks, and Dublin Castle grounds, with major admissions included.
“A very complete guide to the experience of the book of Kells, the Castle and Trinity College, our tour guide Michael was super kind and explained details of everything, as a local, he gave great tips and went above and beyond for a great experience of Dublin city and not only the tour”
