Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local
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3.9/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local worth booking?
Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local is a 2-hour experience in Dublin, Ireland, from $28 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (17)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Dublin through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden
What you get
About this experience
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Dublin through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
What's included
Included
- Customized private walking tour
- Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
- Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Optional activity costs
- Food and drinks
- Local transportation (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)
- Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)
What you'll see and do
Hugh Lane Gallery
Note: This is a customized walking tour. The exact itinerary depends on the duration and your interests. Please share your preferences in advance.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Dublin
Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Flexible- tours may end at a different location in the city unless requested otherwise.
Options you can book
2-Hour Tour
Duration: 2 hours
4-Hour Tour
Duration: 4 hours
6-Hour Tour
Duration: 6 hours
5-Hour Tour
Duration: 5 hours
3-Hour Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lokafy Inc.
Know before you go
- 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
- Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
- In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
- Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
- This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children below 3 years old are free of charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Waste of Time
Lokafy advertises this is as a tour given by a local- we received neither a local, nor an actual tour. They were upfront to say that if we were interested in deep history or architectural info to book a professional tour guide, we didn’t feel the need to learn the year every important building was built and we love getting to know about places from locals so we thought it would be a good fit. Our initial tour guide canceled a few hrs before, (not a big deal, people get sick, it happens) Lokafy was very communicative and quickly found us a new guide. Unfortunately the guide they found wasn’t from Dublin. She was very nice, we learned she lived about 1.5hrs away from Dublin and initially we were grateful that she traveled into the city to give us a tour, but quickly realized she couldn’t tell us anything about the famous places we wanted to visit. There was a lot of silence walking between sights, she struggled with english, we would ask Q’s and she would smile and nod. We had given her a handful of sights we wanted to see and asked her to introduce us to any hidden gems or places we could buy local Irish made gifts- she took us to a huge mall. At the sights, she couldn’t tell us much beyond the obvious: Ha’Penny Bridge “here it is, Dublin has many bridges” Trinity College “it’s a college, a university, it has a nursing home” Dublin Castle “here it is, there are gardens on the other side. When we got to the Temple Bar area she took us to The Auld Dubliner and said it was THE Temple Bar, we asked why it was famous and she said “it’s very famous, famous people came here.” Any follow up Q’s we had she responded with a different variation of the same one liner. When messaging before the tour about the itinerary, we made it clear we didn’t want to pay extra to purchase tickets to be taken inside sights unless it was an area of expertise for her, that we’d be perfectly happy with an exterior tour… She took us to St Patrick’s Cathedral, walked us right in and a staff member had to stop her with a firm, “you have to purchase tickets to enter.” Embarrassing for her, and for us. We felt like it was a huge waste of time for everyone. We learned way more about Dublin from actual locals we met at pubs/shops who weren’t getting paid to spend time with us. While Lokafy was initially very communicative, we’ve contacted them expressing the “tour” was a disappointment, now it appears they’re ignoring our attempt to give feedback. It was an expensive 2 hrs wasted on our one day to explore Dublin. Hopefully Viator can help us get our money back.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize that your tour didn’t live up to the 'local' experience we promise. It’s clear that despite our team's efforts to find a last-minute replacement, the guide provided was not the right fit for your interests or the city of Dublin. We hear your concerns regarding the lack of local insight and the confusion at St. Patrick’s Cathedral; this is certainly not the level of service we strive for. We are currently reviewing our communication and our vetting process for replacement guides to prevent this from happening again.
via Viator
Get to know Berlin in 2 hours
Paula was super sweet and very informative She is a local so she had personal experience with the culture We enjoyed our tour with her
via Viator
Good tour
Nice time, too many places were closed at the later hour. Tour guide was good guy, interesting to hear
Response from the operator: Hello Doug, Thank you for the amazing review! I am overjoyed to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with our Lokafyer in Dublin. Our mission at Lokafy is to help travelers connect with locals, creating an unforgettable memory and a lasting experience just like having a friend, and it is delightful to hear you had that experience! It's really great to hear you recommend the experience so highly. Your review is greatly appreciated by the entire Lokafy team. We are active in more than 300+ cities around the world and Our global community of Lokafyers speaks many languages, so please get in touch with us next time you travel - we look forward to organizing your next adventure! Safe Travels! Regards, Marnelly Lokafy.com
via Viator
Great introduction to Dublin
This tour was the perfect introduction to Dublin. My Lokafy tour guide was Brian who helped me put together a great itinerary based on what I wanted to see plus showed me some other treasures around the city. He lives in Dublin but is originally from my state California. We had some great conversation and the whole experience was like a friend showing me around the city. He also helped me snap some great photos, which is so appreciated as I am a solo traveler. Overall, I liked this tour and the whole Lokafy concept.
Response from the operator: Hello Connie, Thank you for the amazing review! I am overjoyed to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with our lokafyer, Brian in Dublin. Our mission at Lokafy is to help travelers connect with locals, creating an unforgettable memory and a lasting experience just like having a friend, and it is delightful to hear you experienced that. Brian will be delighted to hear you recommend the experience so highly. Your review is greatly appreciated by the entire Lokafy team. We are active in more than 300+ cities around the world and Our global community of Lokafyers speaks many languages, so please get in touch with us next time you travel - we look forward to organizing your next adventure! Safe Travels! Regards, Marnelly Lokafy.com
via Viator
Tour cancelled by the provider
The organizer cancelled the tour at short notice (14 hours before!!). He claimed that he had not been able to get a German-speaking guide. And more worse, he could not offer an English-speaking replacement either!! I booked 4 weeks in advance and only came to Dublin because of this! My advice: Book another provider…
Response from the operator: Hello Chris, I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. We at Lokafy always strive to give our clients the best experience possible so we appreciate your feedback and we have addressed this with the team so we can learn from it and do better in the future. From what I can check, We have processed a full refund for your experience with us and hope that you feel confident to try us again in the future- we will make sure that we only match you with someone that meets your requirements so you can truly experience what Lokafy tours are about. We are active in more than 300+ cities around the world, so we hope to organize tours for you again. Safe Travels! Regards, Marnelly Lokafy.com
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $28 to $300
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dublin.
How much does Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local cost?
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Prices start at $28 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dublin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dublin is not rushed.
Is Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dublin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dublin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dublin and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dublin Private Walking Tour with a Local start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dublin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dublin?
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On Outty we rank every Dublin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway, Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour, The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dublin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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