2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is more than just a 'sightseeing tour' (but there's plenty to see) but an in-depth presentation of the main features of Irish history—the English conquest, the influences of the American and French Revolutions, the Great Hunger, the struggle for independence, the Northern Ireland Peace Process, Brexit—by a history postgraduate.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Trinity College Dublin
Tours leave from the Grattan statue, College Green, opposite Trinity College front gate and enter the campus where we outline its history as Ireland's oldest university (1592) & its most valuable artefact, the Book of Kells, an 8th century manuscript of the four Gospels, written in Latin.
Bank of Ireland
Originally Ireland's colonial parliament, built in 1729, abolished by the Act of Union in 1800, symbolic of 'Protestant Ascendancy', particularly in the 18th century & of the period's neo-classical architecture.
What‘s Included
Included is the expertise of our guides who are all history postgraduates.
Entry to the Book of Kells.
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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin
Reviews
871 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The guide was really nice...
Rebecca J,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was really nice and explained really well. I had fun, even if the weather was freezing. Would definitely recommend.
The best history tour guide of Dublin, for sure.
Camper34198105848,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Jodie, a History Graduate from Trinity College has a passion for Irish history that was evident from the start. It was a 2 hour tour, but felt like a few minutes because it was so enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour operator and it's a must for all visitors to Dublin.
Historical walking tour in Dublin
tholis,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting walking tour and nice guide with a lot of knowledge. Welcoming and inspiring. Would 100 percent recommend
We found the two-hour...
Nina V,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We found the two-hour walking tour to be incredibly informative. And thoroughly enjoyed the experience despite the crisp January weather.
Best tour of Dublin by an expert
shannonl764,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour of Dublin with Caolan Maher…highly informative and entertaining! He is pro…one of the best tour guides we have experienced in Europe. He has deep knowledge and enthusiasm for Ireland and Celtic history. Highly recommend!
Fabulous tour of Dublin
Inspiration815847,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous history tour-the guide was so well versed and had a fun personality! I have been to Dublin many times before so this was a great way to learn more about the history of Dublin
Very Knowledgeable Tour Guide
S7693UZabigailb,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was engaging and gave a great overview of the history in Dublin. The tour guide (Caolan) was outstanding, one of the best we've had on our holiday, because he was so passionate and knowledgeable. He came super prepared with extra visuals/diagrams and maps!
Have a friend show you around town
bobauer,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In late December 2025 we had a very entertaining and informative tour with the excellent tour guide Caolan Maher. He presented his hometown, its history, and its people in such a dense and multifaceted way that we completely ignored the rain and cold wind around us. Ten out of ten! Hopefully we will be just as lucky in other cities in the future as we were in Dublin. Another tip: talk to him and ask questions; you'll learn much more through conversation than by just listening.
Interesting historical tour
Lisa A,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Daragh was really informative and friendly. We really enjoyed the tour and hearing about the history along the way. Would recommend.
The historic walking tour...
Kim B,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The historic walking tour was great, we learned a lot on the colorful, detailed history of Dublin. Our guide was very easy to listen to and gave a nice variety of information from funny little stories to more in depth points.
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