Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)
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Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) is a 5-hour experience in Dublin, Ireland, from $355 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 326 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (326)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $355 per person
This is a thorough but leisurely-paced walking tour that covers most of Dublin's major and minor sites. History, culture, architecture, Irish society, Irish language, literature, and many-a-joke to be heard during our ja
What you get
About this experience
This is a thorough but leisurely-paced walking tour that covers most of Dublin's major and minor sites. History, culture, architecture, Irish society, Irish language, literature, and many-a-joke to be heard during our jaunt around the fair city. Everything can be tailored to suit you. A coffee break and a lunch break will be included to nicely punctuate your Dublin experience. Five hours fly by quickly! Optional: - Guided tour of Old Library of Trinity College where the Book of Kells is housed. Note that if this option is selection, the National Museum of History and Archaeology must be substituted out. On Mondays, the National Museum of History and Archaeology is closed. - Please note that there is an entrance fee for the Book of Kells (adults and children) – you can purchase the tickets at the door.
What's included
Included
- Tour Guide: experienced, qualified and Irish!
- Hotel meet-up (for central location)
- Private tour - tailored just for your group
Not included
- Food & Drink
- Gratuities
- Entry tickets
What you'll see and do
Trinity College Dublin
Visting the campus. If you want to visit the Old Library and Book of Kells, please book our 5hr tour '(Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours'. Access to the campus is limited to groups of 8 or fewer unless tickets for the Old Library are purchased in advance (these are Trinity's rules). Started in 1592 as a university only for Protestants, Trinity remained an institution of resentment for Ireland's Catholic majority up until at least 1970. Throughout the centuries, this fine university nurtured such aspiring students as Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett, the greatest playwright of the 20th century.
10 minutes here
The Book of Kells Experience
You can coordinate with your guide to book the tickets in advance
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple Bar
Stroll the cobbled streets of the famous Temple Bar area. Your guide will show you the real local spots (street art, bohemian shops) and hidden gems of what is a overty touristy area.
15 minutes here
Dublin Castle
We will explore the grounds of Dublin Castle (upper and lower courtyards, Chapel Royal, Dubh Linn Gardens) without needing to explore any interiors, which can only be availed of through an official Dublin Castle tour
15 minutes here
Christ Church Cathedral
Visting the outside. Christ Church Cathedral or/and St Patrick's Cathedral Although a wooden church was built here in ca. 1030, and there was likely a pagan shrine before that, Christchurch as a stone structure began in the 1180s and has been restored and changed numerous times since. The neo-gothic architecture makes Christchurch, arguably, Dublin's most beautiful complex. The vast crypt underneath the cathedral deserves particular attention for its size, interesting curious and the fact that it hosted a pub, distillery and... brothel (!) in the 18th century.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Ha'penny Bridge
Cross the famous Ha'Penny Bridge, one of Dublin's icons. Take look up the river towards the Guinness Brewery (maybe you'll detect the aroma of hops boiling) or down the river towards the Custom House and the modern Docklands area. Or simply stop to observe the lovers' locks.
5 minutes here
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Closed on Mondays. On this tour we have time to EITHER do National Museum (free entry) or Book of Kells (paid entry). Coordinate with your guide after booking. We suggest you book this tour and our Museums tour for a great Dublin plan
30 minutes here
Leinster House
Leinster House
10 minutes here
The O'Connell Monument
Daniel O'Connell was arguably the first man to prove to the masses that civil disobedience and peaceful resistance could be effective. A huge hero for Irish people, having secured Catholic Emancipation, he's nick-named 'The Liberator' and the main street of our capital city is justifiably named after him.
7 minutes here
Bank of Ireland
Old Parliament Building Dublin was the 2nd city of the British Empire in the 18th century, and we have the subtle patriotism of the Irish-born politicians of the institution to thank. Today, Dublin's architectural landscape is ornamented by an abundance of buildings from this period, making it look much older than Paris and London.
Pass by without stopping
St Stephens Green
Gifted to the city in 1880 by a member of the Guinness family, Stephen's Green remains much-appreciated by Dubliners today - it's probably their favourite piece of the city. We'll stroll through the lush verdure along the curved Victorian walkways and keep our eyes peeled for that most-rare of animals - an Irish person sunbathing!
10 minutes here
Grafton Street
Don't let the brands and blatant consumerism fool you, Grafton still has its charm. In fact, Grafton street is one of the last bastions of old Dublin left. Admire the flower ladies, enjoy the buskers (street musicians) as you head towards Bewleys Café, Ireland's oldest and biggest café, built in 1927.
5 minutes here
An Post General Post Office
It was outside this impressive building on Easter Monday when Padraig Pearse read the Declaration of Irish Independence and he, together with his 1600 comrades, led a rebellion that shock an empire. The most under-rated site in Dublin for tourists, the GPO retains all its historical potency for Dubliners and Irish people, but most tourists never learn why this should be on their top 5 list of sites to visit.
15 minutes here
City Hall
One of the key locations of 1916 Easter Rising and an example of Dublin's 18th century architecture. We can enter the building as long as there is not a private event occuring.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Dublin
Outside the National Museum of Archaeology & History
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Could be Dublin Castle or GPO, O'Connell St., depending on the preferences of you and your guide
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
- Dublin Tour Guide
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 324 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
324 verified traveler reviews for Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
10/10 Tour of Dublin!!
My wife Maddey and I had a wonderful tour from Austin. Maddey and I had been traveling from Lisbon to Sintra to Dublin and had lots of tours along the way. This tour was by far our favorite. Hiring Austin for a tour was like recruiting a friend for the day who also had an abundant wealth of knowledge and stories. Anything we had questions about, any direction we wanted to take the tour, Austin was prepared and ready. Austin came prepared with background about our family names as well as pub and restaurant recommendations for after our tour. In addition to learning what felt like all of Dublin's history, we had a great time and lots of laughs. I recommend this tour whole heartedly. 10/10!
Response from the operator: Hi Brendan, Thank you very much for such a wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your private tour with Austin was the highlight of your travels and felt more like spending the day with a knowledgeable friend. It’s great to know you enjoyed the stories, laughs, family-name research, and his pub and restaurant recommendations. We’re especially happy that Austin was able to make the experience feel so tailor-made to your interests. It was a real pleasure hosting you and Maddey, and we hope to welcome you back to Dublin again someday! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
Excellent
Our guide Eamon O’Sullivan was wonderful - full of historical knowledge of all of Ireland and knew the best places to show us in Dublin! Eamon went above and beyond to make sure we had a great tour. We highly recommend Eamon and Dublin Tour Guide!
Response from the operator: Hi Karen, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great tour with Eamon and enjoyed both his knowledge of Irish history and the places he showed you around Dublin. It’s wonderful to know he went above and beyond to make your experience special. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
Private family Dublin tour
We did the private 5-hour tour with Kevin Sheehy. We had our teo young girls with us (age 4 and age 1). Kevin was so flexible and accommodating with our girls - even helped entertain them while my wife and I looked at sights. My family has done many tours around the world, and this is one of the best we have ever had! Its a great way to see some main sights of Dublin in one day. Kevin is an excellent guide - gave great recommendations on future sightseeing too.
Response from the operator: Hi Ryan, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great time with Kevin. It’s especially lovely to hear how flexible and accommodating he was with your two young girls, making sure everyone could enjoy the experience at their own pace. We’re also glad his recommendations helped with the rest of your sightseeing. It was a pleasure hosting your family, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
Walking and talking in Dublin
My sister and nieces enjoyed the Dublin Walking tour with Brandan McEvoy. His tour was very informative and also sprinkled with humorous anecdotes. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Brandan. He took us to our top choice of Trinity college and other sites such as the famous Oscar Wilde statue and the one of Molly Malone which was a cheeky delight. Thanks Sandra W.
Response from the operator: Hi Sandra, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re so happy to hear that your sister and nieces enjoyed their Dublin walking tour with Brendan. It’s great that his mix of local history and humorous stories made the experience even more enjoyable, especially the visits to Trinity College, Oscar Wilde, and the cheeky Molly Malone statue! It was a pleasure hosting them, and we hope to welcome you and your family on another Dublin tour in the future. Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
Perfect tour for introduction to Dublin
We booked the private tour because we landed that morning and needed some one to keep us moving to work through the jetlag. Mark covered all of the items we shared with him ahead of time and much more. We learned a lot about the history of Ireland and how to navigate the city. It made the next few days of the trip much easier and more flexible.
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted that your private tour with Mark helped you work through the jet lag while learning about Irish history and getting familiar with Dublin. It’s great to hear that he covered everything you requested and helped make the rest of your trip easier to navigate. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again on another tour! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $355 to $617
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 114
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dublin.
How much does Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) cost?
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Prices start at $355 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 Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 326 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 Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking 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 Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)?
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Around 114 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking 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 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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