Private Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour | Best Highlights & Hidden Gems
Overview
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3 hours
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Discover Dublin from its Celtic origins to the Vikings and Anglo-Normans, up to the present day, on a Private Guided Walking Tour blended with the city’s best kept secrets and highlights & hidden gems.
Irish and local, your guide David is a Fáilte Ireland Qualified & licensed Professional Tour Guide with over seven years of guiding experience here in Dublin and Ireland. In addition to providing Exclusive Private Walking Tours, David previously worked as a Professional Actor, performing in theater for over 10 years. A passionate storyteller, David brings the history, culture, and traditions of Dublin and Ireland to life through engaging stories and unique tales that delight and captivate his guests. See Reviews for more.
• Options to meet from the lobby of your city center Hotel, / Accommodation or at The Molly Malone Statue.
• A private tour providing a personalized experience with flexibility to set the pace and customize your tour itinerary.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for babies or children under the age of 5 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Welcome: I'm David, Irish & Local, and I look forward to providing you with an authentic, memorable and enjoyable tour experience here in Dublin. This Private Guided Walking Tour is exclusively for you/your family or group. No other persons attend.
MEDIEVAL & VIKING QUARTER Full of ancient history, we’ll visit Dublin’s Medieval and Viking past: exploring landmarks, ancient streets and buildings, discovering the people and events of Dublin’s oldest quarter, and stand upon one of the city’s most controversial medieval sites.
What‘s Included
After the Tour receive a digital list for the best cafes, restaurants, pubs & Irish music venues.
Additional informational support for the duration of your stay in Dublin & Ireland
Opportunities to pause for photos / refreshments / restroom breaks
A 3-hour private guided walking tour led by an expert, qualified, licensed, professional guide.
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Dublin Private Walking Tour
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great walking tour
Karen C,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I took this walking tour as a port stop on a cruise. David was our guide. We also wanted to visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells so David suggested that we complete our visit to those places first. This suggestion worked perfect so that we didn't have to cut our walking tour short. David was a fabulous tour guide! Since we are used to walking at home, we gave David free rein to go at his pace so that we could see as much as possible on our tour. Although it rained off and on throughout the tour, David was able to find places for us to get out of the rain while he talked. We walked a lot, learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed this tour! (Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.)
Fabulous day on a Dublin walking tour
Arianna O,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a great walking tour of Dublin with David!! We did it on our second day of our trip and it was the perfect thing to do early on so we could get acquainted with the city. Felt like we saw all the must see stops and we got a great lesson in Irish history along the way. David really knew his stuff and was such a great storyteller. I definitely felt as if I learned a ton in the three hours we spent together! Would highly recommend for anyone new to Dublin and/or wanting to learn more about Irish history! You won’t regret doing this - the experience was 10/10!
A great tour of the city
I8575QFkathryns,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David gave us a great tour of the city. He gave us lots of infomation and stories tailored towards our interests and didnt assume prior knowledge. We were with him nearer to 4 hours than the 3 that we had booked, but he was enthusiastic and always had "just one more story...." right up until the point we parted company. Overall, we were very happy with our tour, and would recommend David as a guide.
We had a fantastic time...
christinacmurphy,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time exploring Dublin with David. He is energetic, knowledgeable and so much fun! I cannot recommend him enough.
Best Dublin Walking Tour around!
Linda L,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was by far more than a five star tour! David came fully prepared with facts, dates, tons of information, energy, and smiles. He was extremely knowledgeable about every detail regarding Dublin history, architecture, geography, and the delightful tales of his people. David went above and beyond with songs and additional photos and items of interest in a portfolio he carried. He added a “wee bit” of extra time joyfully and graciously to make sure that my Dublin experience was magnificent! Very highly recommend!
The best tour of Dublin
280racqueln,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David’s Private Walking Tour of Dublin City was absolutely amazing. It was so easy to book a reservation. Communication was always quick and easy, plus he had some excellent recommendations for things to do in the city before and after our tour. We learned so much about the history of the city and had fun doing it. He was charismatic, kind, and knowledgeable. He will even add whatever location or topic you are interested in to the tour. You will not find a better guide who is easier to spend time with. If you are looking to book a tour, he’s the guide to go to.
Best Dublin Tour Guide!
tinabA8458TJ,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David gave my husband and I the best tour of Dublin we could have hoped for! He is very friendly, informative and the amount of history he knows is amazing. He shared tons of details about so many different locations, more than we could have learned from a book. He kept a perfect pace for us, which allowed him to share so many special things about the city he obviously loves. We hope to hit him up again on our next trip to Dublin!
Excellent Tour!
HaroldL164,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I absolutely loved my tour with David! He is extremely knowledgeable and informative about Irish traditions, culture, and history. There’s so much to learn about Dublin, and he made it engaging and memorable. As someone who loves history, I really appreciated how he shared everything I needed to know. He is very professional, truly enthusiastic about what he does, and also a very talented singer. I highly recommend him!
Excellent Tour!
Harold L,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I absolutely loved my tour with David! He is extremely knowledgeable and informative about Irish traditions, culture, and history. There’s so much to learn about Dublin, and he made it engaging and memorable. As someone who loves history, I really appreciated how he shared everything I needed to know. He is very professional, truly enthusiastic about what he does, and also a very talented singer. I highly recommend him!
A unique opportunity to understand and appreciate Dublin!
mgs5,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So packed with information and lots of unique spots to learn about!!! David also was a true pleasure to spend time with. He went above and beyond to provide us with a very special afternoon in Dublin.
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