
Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 66 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour worth booking?
Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour is a 8-hour experience in Dublin, Ireland, from €680 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 66 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (66)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- €680 per person
Relax in a comfortable vehicle while admiring Dublin's fair city on this private full-day tour including a pickup from anywhere in Dublin. You will visit sights such as the Guinness Store House, Trinity College, St Patrick Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol, Malahide Castle, Howth village and Summit, The Jeanie Johnson and the Phoenix Park among other sights of interest Dublin has to offer. You have the freedom to choose when to stop for photo opportunities and continue on your journey as you wish, while your driving guide helps you make the most out of your day. Expect to spend about 8 hours on your journey. Some attractions require pre-booking (Book of kells, Kilmainham Goal). Please let us know via messaging if you are sure you'll want to visit inside these attractions as we can help you book the correct times to ensure you get the best out of your day with us.
What you get
About this experience
Relax in a comfortable vehicle while admiring Dublin's fair city on this private full-day tour including a pickup from anywhere in Dublin. You will visit sights such as the Guinness Store House, Trinity College, St Patrick Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol, Malahide Castle, Howth village and Summit, The Jeanie Johnson and the Phoenix Park among other sights of interest Dublin has to offer. You have the freedom to choose when to stop for photo opportunities and continue on your journey as you wish, while your driving guide helps you make the most out of your day. Expect to spend about 8 hours on your journey. Some attractions require pre-booking (Book of kells, Kilmainham Goal). Please let us know via messaging if you are sure you'll want to visit inside these attractions as we can help you book the correct times to ensure you get the best out of your day with us.
What's included
Included
- Transport by private vehicle/car
- Private tour
- Free Wi-Fi
- Driver/guide
- Round-trip private transfer from anywhere in Dublin
Not included
- Entrance fees (to those that charge)
- Can collect directly from Dublin Airport for additional fee
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Larger Vehicle Space
Duration: 7 hours Larger vehicle for comfort: select this option if you really want us to provide a larger vehicle that can cater to 4 passengers. Pickup included
Full-day Private Dublin City Highlights Tour
Duration: 7 hours Pickup included
5-7 People Touring
Duration: 7 hours Extra Large Vehicle (5-7): If you have 5-7 people traveling please select this option so we can book you with a minivan. Pickup included
8 People (Larger Vehicle)
Duration: 7 hours Extra Large Vehicle (8): If you have 8 people traveling please select this option so we can book you with a larger minivan. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Touristy Ireland
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 4 people per booking per vehicle
- A request is required in order to book for more than 4 passengers
- All vehicles are a saloon vehicle and licensed to carry 4 passengers. As this requires 3 persons to sit in the back seats it may get a little cramped should everyone be tall. To request a minivan please add this to your notes.
- Some attractions such as the Book of Kells and Kilmainham Goal will require pre booked tickets. If you wish to tour inside these buildings please let us know so we can help you book the correct times and send you their payment links to book these external tour attractions.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 66 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
66 verified traveler reviews for Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Dublin Highlights
Our guide, Noel, was excellent and showed us many interesting sights . He suggested we tour Kilmainham Gaol which was a great use of our time. Phoenix Park was another highlight. Highly recommend this tour and guide.
via Viator
Great Tour of Dublin!
Our driver Ciarin was a pleasure to work with. I feel we got to see every inch of Dublin. There was to see. He knew so much local information and he was really great to work with. I would recommend this company to anyone.
via Viator
Dublin by car.
We had a fabulous guide who allowed us lots of flexibility on stopping. And recommended a perfect spot to have a pub lunch.
via Viator
Full day tour of Dublin was excellent!
Our guide Noel was fantastic. He picked us up from the airport and helped us quickly organize and get a game plan together for a full day in Dublin. The tour turned out great. Thumbs up from us!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day in Dublin with Noel. He’ll be thrilled with your kind words. Thanks again for choosing Touristy Ireland. Thumbs up right back at you! Slán go fóill, Touristy Customer Care Team.
via Tripadvisor
Not a good experience
The actual tour guide person, Jim, was a nice guy, but the tour operator was very slow to respond to pretty much everything. And on top of that, he also did not communicate our itinerary to Jim. When we met Jim he had no idea that we had tickets for Guinness, what time, or what we wanted to do. I really would not recommend this to agency to anybody because of that reason alone.!
Response from the operator: Hi Juneja..., We're very sad to hear of your experience regarding the communication aspects to your booking with us. We strive to try and keep our standards high across the whole experience, booking, calls and the actual guiding itself. We chatting with Jim regarding the failure in communicating the start time for Guinness. Normally the notes are added to the booking notes in the additional notes section but they were delivered via text message on a follow up query with him so they were missed by him. I can only apologise for this as normally this wouldn't be an issue when texting additional info directly to the guide versus leaving it on the notes. With regards to the slow responses we're at the limitations of Viator's messaging system and the messages do not come instantly to us / or notifications are not sent out immediately so the team check the Viator system sporadically throughout the day. I am delighted to hear you did have a nice time with Jim and that your day went well. We try our best to communicate as efficiently as we can via Viator but I will admit in this instance we could have done better to respond or make sure your question was answered with no feeling of it left open. Just to note if anyone reading this feels a response is taking a little longer than expected please do just text/whatsapp us on our number provided on the booking. Our team answer late at night to service our American guests. Kind regards, Bradley
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- €680 to €900
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 23
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dublin.
How much does Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour cost?
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Prices start at €680 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 Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 66 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 Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour?
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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 Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour?
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Around 23 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour 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 Belfast Titanic Dunluce Castle Giants Causeway Tour, Dublin to Belfast Black Cab: Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway, Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway. 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.
What is included in Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour?
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Included: Transport by private vehicle/car; Private tour; Free Wi-Fi; Driver/guide; and Round-trip private transfer from anywhere in Dublin. Not included: Entrance fees (to those that charge); Can collect directly from Dublin Airport for additional fee; Lunch; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 261 listed pickup locations in and around Dublin. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Dublin. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour?
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Across 66 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Larger Vehicle Space, Full-day Private Dublin City Highlights Tour, 5-7 People Touring, 8 People (Larger Vehicle). Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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