Dublin · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
12 reviewed
The Dublin calendar fills unevenly, so the best choice is not always the first one you see. These 12 options show what each does well and what it costs.
Self-guided entry to Dublin's St Patrick's Cathedral with included audio guide, Swift memorial, Gothic stained glass, and Discovery Space.
“It was beautiful and the audio tour was excellent. I learned so much.”
Self-guided tour of Christ Church Cathedral’s nave and crypt, with the Magna Carta, medieval floor tiles, and the cat and rat story.
“I loved learning about all the history of the church. Tom was very personable, knowledgeable and humorous. I am so glad he convinced us to pay the extra money to take the tour.”
A private Dublin ghost hunt walking game that uses audio stories and puzzles to guide you past key sights, with flexible timing.
“We were looking for something to fill our time and this was a great fit. A walking tour that gave us a little bit of history was cool. There were four of us and we paid for each of us, which I wouldn't do again since we were only using two phones. However, something happened with my sister's app requiring her to restart it and it didn't fully save her progress, so because it's location-based, she would've had to go back to a certain spot to be able to proceed (which was my only complaint). We just used my phone for the remainder of the game since we were near…”
A 2-hour private, self-guided treasure hunt in Dublin’s center, using a mobile ticket and puzzle clues around Temple Bar.
“This was my husband’s 60th birthday treat. Had a wonderful time at Trinity College and a lovely lunch. This was booked for the afternoon. I was so disappointed.”
Solve a 1899 Dublin murder on foot with a self-guided clue envelope from Trinity College to Temple Bar and Parliament.
“This was a unique way to discover different parts of Dublin, but it could be better. It rains constantly in Dublin, making the paper guide impractical. A digital guide, perhaps one with GPS guidance to the different spots would have been helpful. Read more”
Play a phone mystery as you hop through Dublin’s Old Town pubs. Solve clues at 12 stops, 2.5 hours, and finish at Toners.
“We had great fun and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, many of the pubs included wouldn't have been found without playing and we enjoyed a pint in 10 of the pubs! We also enjoyed the interesting facts and the story too ☺”
Self-guided GPS audio on the Hill of Tara in Co. Meath, Ireland. Offline VoiceMap access, fast routing, and stories of kings, faith, and fae.
“Incredible experience. I think, i enjoyed this just about as much as a live tour. The virtual tour was accurate and directions were easy to follow.”
Self-guided VoiceMap stroll on Dún Laoghaire’s East Pier, with offline audio, memorials, lighthouse views, and a Romanov eagle cannon.
“I was able to breathe the EirE of the AvEntur A.. And ElEveilZr The SEnIrs Of This Discovery ☘️... Maj 🌈Auto-translated”
App-led Dublin scavenger hunt with trivia and photo challenges. Walk key sights like Trinity College and the Ha'penny Bridge in about 2 hours.
“We enjoyed seeing Ocean City this way. It was fun trying to solve the different parts by finding the locations and answering the questions. We did have some trouble with the app; not sure if it was our connection or the app itself.”
Follow alien-themed clues across Dublin, using your phone offline to link top landmarks like Guinness Storehouse and Teeling Distillery.
“How much time we wasted. The purchase was much more complicated than need be. Wasted so much time. I regret finding this activity”
Self-guided Dublin audio walk from St Stephen’s Green to Parliament Square, with offline VoiceMap routes and stories across 1,200 years.
“This audio tour was a nice way to see this little section of Dublin. Very helpful, easy to use! Highly recommend.”
Self-guided audio walk through Dublin Docklands from Custom House to Grand Canal, with offline maps, history stops, and riverfront sights.
“It was fun!! learned a lot, and I took note of points that otherwise I would have missed. The guide was easy to understand and the pace was manageable.”
