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
882 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Passionate tour guide
FarAway59004665120,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sylvie was passionate about the history and knew it in depth
History, culture and connection
443libertyk,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caolán Maher Was amazing! Get his tour! Great blend of history, culture, humor and local trivia! He was able to roll with the punches with some gnarly weather and we had a great time
Great history of Ireland
FarAway59004665120,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour provided great insight to Ireland’s history. Sylvie is very knowledgeable and passionate about what she shares! She was flexible and answered all our questions!
Best Tour In Dublin!
941megg,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caolan was the best presenter & guide we had while in Ireland. He is an amazing story teller & his love of history is palpable. Especially cool was his wealth of knowledge on Dublin Castle & tidbits shared off the cuff like, “over there you can see a wall dating back to the Vikings…” or his family’s connection to the war for independence. He is authentic, delightful, highly informed & spending a couple hours with him was thoroughly worth our time & money. Thank you Caolan! ~ Meg, Chris, Drew & Matt from Atlanta GA
Excellent introduction to Dublin
Z7434FFdanielm,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour. It was a relaxed, informative way to get to know Dublin and its history. The admission fee felt very reasonable for a tour of around two hours, and the group size was small enough to feel personal while still having a good atmosphere. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging without being overwhelming, and the pace of the tour felt just right. It gave us a clearer understanding of key moments in Irish history while also pointing out details we would otherwise have missed. A great introduction to Dublin — especially worth doing early in your trip, especially if your friends are history lovers.
Great tour for history buffs
U2966NPbenjaminl,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a great way to start my visit to Dublin by getting the historical lay of the land. Jody, who led the tour, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the city, and was very generous with his time- we ended 15 minutes late because we had so many questions. I would strongly recommend this tour for any history buffs visiting the city.
Excellent tour on a cold winter"s day
H1674SVjuliana,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating and well constructed your by someone who clearly knows their subject and loves it.
Fabulous tour
antoniacE2251KC,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caolón is awesome! My friends and I were the only ones on our tour and we lucked out because we got to ask all the questions we had and Caolón is very knowledgeable and engaging. Will definitely be recommending this tour to anyone I know visiting Dublin.
Great pull-together history
W4713DRbobh,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jody did a first rate job of narrating the overall story of Dublin's history as he took us round and explained what we were seeing. He made it come together over the centuries - I understood much more how Ireland emerged to what we see today. An ideal way to begin a visit to Dublin.
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.
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