Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour)
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 37 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour) worth booking?
Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour) is a 8-hour experience in Dublin, Ireland, from $346 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 37 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (37)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $346 per person
Do you enjoy Food, Pub, Museums, Culture tours and learning how the locals live? This tour comprises elements from all those tours to give you the most varied, comprehensive and enjoyable tour of Dublin possible! After 10yrs tour guiding private tours, and over 500 5-star reviews, Garvan has designed a tour to deliver an outstanding full day in Dublin. By the end of the tour, you’ll have visited all the essential attractions, experiencing only the best of the National Gallery and National Museum, eaten lunch where the locals go, shopped for Irish artisanal foods & cheeses, paired them with Irish beer/whiskey in a locals’ pub, visited a jeweller (or similar) and learned the methods & inspiration behind their art. As if that wasn’t enough, you will have also gained not only an understanding but a powerful feeling for Irish history & culture. Most importantly of all, you’ll have connected with an authentic Irish guide who wants to share a fantastically memorable & personal day with you.
What you get
About this experience
Do you enjoy Food, Pub, Museums, Culture tours and learning how the locals live? This tour comprises elements from all those tours to give you the most varied, comprehensive and enjoyable tour of Dublin possible! After 10yrs tour guiding private tours, and over 500 5-star reviews, Garvan has designed a tour to deliver an outstanding full day in Dublin. By the end of the tour, you’ll have visited all the essential attractions, experiencing only the best of the National Gallery and National Museum, eaten lunch where the locals go, shopped for Irish artisanal foods & cheeses, paired them with Irish beer/whiskey in a locals’ pub, visited a jeweller (or similar) and learned the methods & inspiration behind their art. As if that wasn’t enough, you will have also gained not only an understanding but a powerful feeling for Irish history & culture. Most importantly of all, you’ll have connected with an authentic Irish guide who wants to share a fantastically memorable & personal day with you.
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
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic beverages
- Entry tickets
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Monument to Oscar Wilde
A salute to Oscar Wilde. We’ll start with a salute to our of Ireland’s most famous and, in his time, controversial sons - Oscar Wilde.
10 minutes here
National Gallery of Ireland
Next, we’ll pop into the National Gallery to learn about Irish history through some fascinating works of art: the Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife which signalled the end of the old Gaelic order in Ireland; beautiful stained glass windows and a hugely symbolic painting about the Irish Civil War.
50 minutes here
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Then we’ll go to arguably Dublin’s best museum - the National Museum of Archaeology & History. We’ll visit The Treasury which hosts the greatest treasures that Ireland has produced including the Tara Brooch and Ardagh Chalice.
50 minutes here
St Stephens Green
St Stephen's Green and Grafton street
Pass by without stopping
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College and the Old Library which hosts the famous Book of Kells (tickets required)
30 minutes here
The Book of Kells Experience
Trinity College and the Old Library which hosts the famous Book of Kells. Admission tickets are not included in the tour price. Guests wishing to visit the Book of Kells must purchase their own tickets in advance, or another site can be visited.
45 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
A brief intermission to be a tourist again - an Epic end to our tour at Dublin Castle - the centre of British occupation in Ireland for over 700yrs.
50 minutes here
Christ Church Cathedral
A visit to one of the best sights in Dublin - Christchurch Cathedral. Admission tickets are not included in the tour price. Guests wishing to visit the cathedral must purchase their own tickets.
30 minutes here · Admission included
George's Street Arcade
Local shopping at George’s St. Arcade. Now we’ll take a break from being a tourist and start to be a local. We’ll amble through the charming areas of Grafton st and George’s St. Arcade. Here we will pay a visit to a local Irish jeweller - see him working on a piece (maybe have a go yourself!) and learn about the Ireland-inspired necklaces, rings etc. A great opportunity to obtain an authentic gift from Ireland.
60 minutes here
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
Leinster House
Irish Parliament Building
5 minutes here
Bank of Ireland
The beautiful Old Parliament Building used in the 18th century by the British at the height of Dublin's golden age
5 minutes here
O'Connell Street
See Ireland's main thoroughfare and one of the widest streets in Europe. Admire The Spire, the GPO (where the 1916 Rising began), and learn about Ireland's Marthin Luther King Jnr, Daniel O'Connell
25 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Dublin
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
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 36 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
36 verified traveler reviews for Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Single traveler in Dublin
Kevin Sheehy was an amazing and informative guide. He was very knowledgeable and polite and helpful.
Response from the operator: Hi Judith, Thank you very much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience exploring Dublin with Kevin. It's lovely to hear that you found Kevin knowledgeable, informative, polite, and helpful throughout your Ultimate Day in Dublin tour. We’re especially pleased that he helped make your time in Dublin enjoyable and memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Dublin again in the future! Warm regards, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
A Great Day in Dublin!
Emmet Lyons was the perfect tour guide for our day in Dublin! He showed us the Grafton Street area, including the (almost unnoticeable) St. Teresa’s Church, which was so beautiful. We hit the high points of the Temple Bar area, the George’s Street Arcade, and Christchurch Cathedral, ending at The Book of Kells at Trinity College (a “must see”). Emmet’s wealth of knowledge about Dublin’s history was so vast and interesting, and he shared his experiences with, and love of, music and choirs. We definitely recommend Emmet as a guide if you want to explore the best of Dublin.
Response from the operator: Hi Bonnie, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed exploring Dublin with Emmet. It’s lovely to hear that his knowledge of the city’s history, music, and choirs made your walking tour so interesting and memorable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
Emmet is an awesome tour guide!
Emmet was our guide who met us at the hotel. He provided a detailed historical review and details of Dublin while we walked through various areas of Dublin. He pointed out the popular shopping areas on Grafton, as well as the architectural features including the St Teresa’s church and the George’s Street Arcade. We highly recommend Emmet as a tour guide; very knowledgeable and personable!
Response from the operator: Hi Bonnie, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Dublin walking tour with Emmet. It’s great that his historical insights and knowledge of places like Grafton Street, St Teresa’s Church, and George’s Street Arcade made the experience so memorable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
Austin carries the rock!
Having Austin Rock as our Dublin Tour Guide was about the best thing that we could do in terms of touring Dublin. He has almost infinite history knowledge of the area and continually sprinkles good humor in with his factual information. We enjoyed Austin so much that I told my wife we should have invited him to dinner with us during our conversation later that night eating dinner. Just a wonderful human who knows his stuff and enjoys what he is doing. He takes a genuine interest in making your tour the best experience that he can. I highly, highly, recommend Austin.
Response from the operator: Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an incredible review! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Austin. His passion for Dublin's history, his sense of humour, and his genuine enthusiasm for sharing the city with visitors are qualities that our guests consistently appreciate, and it's wonderful to hear that they helped make your experience so memorable. Your comments about Austin's knowledge, personality, and dedication to creating the best possible experience truly mean a lot. Austin takes great pride in ensuring that every tour is engaging, informative, and tailored to his guests' interests, so we're thrilled that this shone through during your visit. Thank you again for your kind words and enthusiastic recommendation. We'll be sure to share your feedback with Austin, who will be delighted to hear it. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Dublin again in the future! Warm regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
A perfect day in Dublin
Together with my group of 12 we had a fantastic day with John Caffrey! John is such a nice person and fun to be with, and his knowledge of everything related to Dublin and Ireland was just outstanding. We saw so many wonderful places and learned a lot of interesting facts about Irish history and culture. John also made sure that everyone in our group was at ease and adapted the schedule to our needs. There was also enough time for breaks, which is really important when booking a full day. Thank you, John for this amazing day!
Response from the operator: Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you and your group had such a fantastic day with John. His passion for Dublin and Ireland, along with his wealth of knowledge, truly shines through on every tour, and we're so pleased that he helped make your visit both enjoyable and memorable. It's especially lovely to hear that John was able to adapt the day to suit your group's needs and ensure everyone felt comfortable throughout the tour. We firmly believe that a great tour should be both informative and enjoyable, with plenty of opportunities to relax and take in the experience along the way. Thank you again for your kind words. We'll be sure to pass your feedback on to John, who will be thrilled to hear it. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Dublin again in the future! Warm regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
via Tripadvisor
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
- $346 to $711
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Dublin Tour Guide, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.3.
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Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dublin.
How much does Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour) cost?
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Prices start at $346 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 Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking 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 Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 37 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 Ultimate Day in Dublin (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 Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking 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 Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour)?
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Around 13 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 Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (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 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 Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour)?
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Included: Tour Guide: experienced, qualified and Irish!; Hotel meet-up (for central location); and Private tour - tailored just for your group. Not included: Tea and coffee; Alcoholic beverages; Entry tickets; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour) include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 3 listed pickup locations in and around Dublin. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking 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 Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking 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 Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking 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 Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour)?
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Across 37 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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