Private Tour
The Retro Routes Experience: Dublin's Vintage Shopping Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover Dublin’s hidden vintage gems with Irish bites and drinks along the way. The Retro Routes Experience is a unique walking tour through the city’s best vintage boutiques, thrift stores, and retro treasure troves.
Led by a local vintage lover, this small-group tour offers more than shopping. Enjoy local treats, hear stories, get styling tips, and explore shops full of clothing, accessories, records, and curiosities. Guests receive 10–20% discounts in selected partner stores.
For a premium option, Retro Royale focuses on beautiful items made by local Irish artists and craftspeople.
Whether you love vintage fashion or discovering something unique, this tour is personal, memorable, and full of Dublin charm.
What’s Included
Irish coffee demo & sweet treat
10–20% shop discounts
Mid-tour bakery stop
Vintage fashion & curios
Styling tips & stories
Ends with wine & cheese
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dublin
Dublin is a city of stories — cobbled streets echo with history, while Georgian facades and old shopfronts whisper of days gone by. From grand theatres to tucked-away alleyways, every corner holds a secret. It’s a place where tradition and creativity meet, brimming with character, wit, and warm welcomes. On this tour, we’ll step back in time to discover Dublin’s hidden gems, its vintage treasures, and the unique charm that makes this city so unforgettable.
What‘s Included
Lets wind down with a glass of wine or beer.
What better way to break the ice then with an Irish Coffee before our bargain hunt begins!
Fresh out of the oven Irish Pork Sausage Rolls and some Gur cake!
Options
Retro Royale.
Retro Royal: Retro Royale is a boutique shopping and cultural experience, Authentic Dublin shopping with artisan Irish makers
The Retro Routes Experience: Dublin's Vintage Shopping Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shopping with the Best!
Tracy S,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ciaran was delightful and so fun. Perfect guide with a well mapped out plan for our day. The shops were so interesting with lots of great finds. If you have specific things you’re looking for he will know just where to go. His knowledge of Ireland history and culture is amazing and you feel you are well taken care of all day. He is willing to customize to your likings. Great experience for sure.
This tour is a must!
Polly H,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an absolute blast shopping with Ciaran, his knowledge of the city and friendliness was outstanding. He explained everything and took us to some great stores to shop, I would suggest this tour to anyone wanting to have a good time and experience shopping with a true Irish gentleman. I love that he also takes you to local eateries for delicious hot chocolate, bakery treats and wine and cheese. Such a fun experience five stars !⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Simply Divine
lynda m,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ciaran is just brilliant! What a darling, charming man. I had the best afternoon with him shopping at the coolest retro stores. We became firm friends. I cannot recommend this tour enough.
Wonderful tour! Ciaran...
Melanie M,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour! Ciaran was very accommodating and gracious when we had a hiccup with our travel. We went to a good variety of shops and had a great time!
Vintage Shopping Fun
April L,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful day! I am a solo traveler, arriving in Dublin the night before my tour with Kieran. He was knowledgeable of facts in the area, knew which fun places to shop and has great style. This tour is not only fun but a great way to get to know the area. Kieran is a plus and complete joy.
Fabulous Afternoon with our new friend!
mom2snk,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son and I had the *best* afternoon shopping with Cieran. It quickly felt like we had just met up with a friend for shopping. He took us to many cool places and made sure we were happy with what we saw and bought. We didn’t buy much but thoroughly enjoyed the browsing, conversation and some local tidbits and history. The treats at the beginning, middle and end were spot on for keeping the energy up an experiencing some local flavor. We plan to revisit the places during the rest of our visit.
A truly incredible experience with a wonderful human that ended up being a major highlight of our trip
Ariel K,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I genuinely cannot recommend this experience enough. Ciaran is truly a gem of a human. He is kind, hilarious, and so easy going. He is genuinely an absolute joy to be around. In addition to how lovely of a person he is, his style and taste are absolutely impeccable. He took us to incredible vintage shops and restaurants that we would have never found on our own. He has really put in the work to find the best places that offer vintage clothing, local artisan items, and delicious food and drinks. My husband and I had such a blast spending the afternoon with Ciaran and we found our favorite items we bought during our two week trip to Ireland entirely because of him. What also struck me was the relationships Ciaran has built with the shop and restaurant owners that he brings his guests to. They know him and everyone seems to love him, and it is no secret why. Because we loved our time with him too and felt we got so much more than our money’s worth. If you’re on the fence wondering if this tour is worth it, I can absolutely assure you that it is. And if you love vintage clothing, supporting local businesses, and spending time with a quirky, fun, and funny tour guide that really has his finger on the pulse of the Temple Bar neighborhood, you really shouldn’t miss out on this experience, because you won’t find another like it.
A Must Try Tour!
Tracy A,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an absolutely wonderful experience! The Retro Vintage Tour was an absolute delight from start to finish. Ciaran was incredibly pleasant, engaging, and personable — I truly feel like I’ve made a friend for life. His stories, deep knowledge of Dublin, and impeccable taste in food and wine made the day unforgettable. The sausage pastry was honestly the best I’ve ever had! Ciaran went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable, entertained, and fully immersed in the experience. A perfect blend of history, charm, and good company — I couldn’t recommend this tour more highly!
Ciaran was a wonderful guide! Not your cookie-cutter history tour!
Amanda T,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Have some extra time in Dublin, but not sure what to do with it? Do you love shopping for Vintage? Do you want a more local experience of the city? Then this is the tour for you. You will hit shops that span pretty much each decade and some spots with items by local artisans, as well as upcycled items (think earrings from old vinyl records). There is something for everyone. Ciaran was a wonderful guide and picked up on my tastes immediately. He is personable but also gives you your space to shop. I did not feel forced to purchase during the tour but did find some great pieces for myself and my mom to bring back. Most of the shops also have special discounts for those on the tour. Ciaran also threw in some facts and pointed out interesting areas along our route (shout out to the Cranberries and U2). If you do not see anything that jumps out at you to purchase, the tour includes some food and beverage stops. If you are leaving empty handed you will at least not leave with an empty stomach. I had what I can only describe as the best Irish Coffee I have ever had, a sausage roll, traditional cake, a cheese and wine/ beer stop at the end of the tour. If you have looked at this tour more than once, just book it. You will have a great time.
Dublin's BEST guide -
Kari S,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Vintage Shopping tour was one of the highlights of my time in Dublin. Ciaran was a very enthusiastic guide. He knows all of the shop owners first hand & I was surprised that each offered a 10% - 15% discount. If shopping isn't your thing, then the stops for Irish coffee & a sweet, a savory sausage/croissant or wine & cheese sampler will not disappoint. Do not even think twice about booking this tour. Ciaran will keep you smiling, laughing & learning while you shop!
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