Private Tour
Walk the Walls of Medieval Dublin - Private Group Tour
Overview
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Dublin is not only a vibrant city, but it is also steeped in a long history dating to Viking times and before. This walking tour, led by a local "Dub" and qualified guide, will bring to life the medieval city, where you will discover interesting facts and hear fascinating stories right where they happened. As you go, your guide will point out useful landmarks and answer any questions you have. Subject to opening times (Apr - Oct), you will visit a medieval church where there has been services continuously for more then 800 years, included for free as part of the tour.
As a unique point of difference, your guide can also provide you with a unique video route map, complete with captioned photos, video clips and music, sent to you after the tour via a secure personalised link as souvenir to share with friends and family and for memories to cherish!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Walking time for the attractions is already included in the total duration time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
City Hall
Our first landmark building is Dublin's City Hall. Built in the 18th century as the Royal Exchange, it later became the headquarters of Dublin Corporation, the city authority, before they relocated. Today, as well as hosting local government meeting, this fine building is a multipurpose venue, hosting anything from weddings to movie shoots!
Dublin Castle
Rounding the corner an up the cobblestoned Castle Street, we enter the upper courtyard of Dublin Castle, the nerve centre of power and centre of government administration in Ireland for more than 700 years from the Anglo Norman conquest to the end of was under British rule in 1922. While taking a brief break from commentary in compliance with local regulations, you can take some keepsake photos as you Marvel at the juxtaposition of 18th and 12th century architecture where remnants of early Norman rule remain. As we exit the courtyard, you'll listen to the story of the great 16th century escape of the last of the Gaelic chiefs from the still fully intact Record Tower, and learn about the famous 19th century writer who once worked here.
What‘s Included
Live commentary with a qualified local guide
Entrance to medieval church and visitor centre (subject to opening times)
Snacks, refreshments, drinks are not included
Gratuities
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Walk the Walls of Medieval Dublin - Private Group Tour
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience in Dublin
ferruccioz393,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Ben, great guy alway engaging and available to answer at our questions. I'll recommend to join one of his tour if you're intersted in knowing Dublin and a lot of stories about this amazing city.
Walked around Dublin as the tour guided highlighted the main spots.
jacklH9372DV,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour guide and learned a lot about the city of Dublin. Tour guide even made a photo album of our trip with a video at the end. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Delightful tour of the city walls
670tka,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was just me so it was more of a meandering conversation between Ben and I am s we walked around the old city. 10/10 would recommend.
Excellent guide - highly recommend
robertbW4788NB,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time exploring Dublin with Ben. Incredibly knowledgeable and catered to exactly what I wanted to see and do. Highly recommend!
Fun, lively and enriching
eleanork414,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great and lively experience. Highly recommend! We learned a lot about Ireland’s history and its wonderfully background. What an amazing city with lots of fun spots to discover and enjoy
Best Easter Rising Walking Tour
paulvD4665YU,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Four of us from Canada toured the Easter Rising sites in Dublin on 16 September 2025 with Ben Shorten. Ben is most knowledgable about not only about the Uprising, but also Dublin and Irish history. His tour was most interesting and informative, and we visited those sites that were especially particular to the rebellion. He provided informed answers to all of our queries about the sites that we visited, and was a most congenial host. We very much enjoyed his tour and his company. Should we visit Dublin again, we’ll seek out Ben as our tour guide.
Great tour….great guide!
eduardorV310XO,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was extremely knowledgable of the history. He also took great pictures and provided us a video which made a great memory keepsake. Book Ben you will not regret it. Very enjoyable.
Informative and Interesting Dublin City Tour
Sherpa607975,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very informative, interesting, and enjoyable tour of Dublin. Ben was very knowledgeable about the history of Dublin and adapted the tour to our interests. He took a number of pictures of us with key sites and then organized and emailed them to us to record our experience. In addition, he emailed us a list of other activities and things to see in Dublin and and other locations in Ireland. I highly recommend Ben and this tour for anyone visiting Dublin for the first time.
Highly recommended :)
M4703QElidiad,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very interesting, and Ben, our guide, was truly professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about Dublin and its history.
Ben was amazing.
W291QTconnord,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was the best. He was informational, gave us space to explore on our own, and made a video souvenir of our trip that showed pictures from our day with fun captions. 10/10, would highly recommend.
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