Welcome to Dublin - home to some of the friendliest, wittiest hosts you'll ever meet. Take a private Dublin tour with a knowledgeable local guide and get ready to be charmed by one of Europe's liveliest capitals.

Begin your day with a stroll through the lovely grounds of Trinity College, established in 1592, making sure to visit the beautiful Book of Kells at the Old Library. If you enjoy beer (as the Irish do!) tour the Guinness Storehouse in St. James Gate Brewery. Your guide will ensure you enjoy a pint of the famous brew at one of the city's many colourful pubs, where you can also listen to foot-tapping traditional Irish music.

Ireland's compact size means there are many daytrip opportunities from Dublin. Your guide would be happy to take you to Newgrange, a 5000 year old neolithic burial tomb and UNESCO World Heritage Site, or if you fancy a hike, perhaps the Wicklow Mountains.

Your Dublin tour will give you a glimpse of this fabulous city, through the eyes of a local.

Dublin

The Best things to do in Dublin in a full-day private tour

Maximize your time ashore with a private guide and a luxury private tour of the historical highlights of Dublin City and the beautiful Irish countryside surrounding our capital.

You would leave the city via the coastal road along Dublin Bay before heading inland to beautiful County Wicklow to visit the fabulous Powerscourt House and Gardens.

From there you would return to Dublin to have lunch in a traditional Dublin pub (optional) before touring Viking and Medieval Dublin to hear about the origins of our city. Includes a self-guided visit to St Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College/The Book of Kells exhibition.

If there is still time available after these site have been seen, I would be happy to show you all I can in the time available to you. In Dublin, there is so much to see! If a particular site is busy there are many other possible substitutes. I guarantee you will see the maximum amount possible in the time available to you.

Dublin Bay, Powerscourt House & Gardens, Trinity College/Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral and more - Shore Excursion

Depart Dublin early morning and see the best of the west and to Dublin that evening, the Cliffs of Moher are a UNESCO Geo Park and Ireland's most popular sight. The unique rocky limestone landscape of the Burren is ideal for a short break along the Wild Atlantic Way. We pop into a lovely Irish Pub in Doolin, before we drive the Wild Atlantic Way to Kinvarra for photos of Dunguaire Castle, then return to Dublin

Lunch in Doolin, The Burren and Dunguaire Castle

Cliffs of Moher + Wild Atlantic Way

I love showing my native city to visitors I will pick you up from your cruise ship or hotel you can take in the most historic sites of Dublin City in a chauffeur driven limousine with an expert in Irish history; such as Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St Patricks Cathedral, Guinness Brewery, Phoenix Park, shopping, etc. I will create an itinerary for you that takes in all the main sights and gives you time to relax and enjoy your visit. If you want you can combine seeing the city highlights with a trip to the Wicklow Mountains or North Dublin, you would prefer to get out to the countryside for a while.

Explore the History of Dublin city with a private vehicle

Dublin Highlights Private full-day Tour

The Amazing Highlights of Dublin 3 Hour Walking Tour - Private Tour

This is a fun and entertaining exploration of the main sights in the city centre.

We will travel through time, from early Celtic times, right through to the arrival of Christianity, the Vikings, the Anglo-Normans, right up to Ireland's independence and the present day.

I think of my tours as an adventure, both for me and you. You might get a song, a mythological story, a poem. Who knows. . . It all depends on where we end up and how the tour flows.

Let's go on a fun, engaging and interesting journey together!

Explore the best of Dublin City Centre in the shortest amount of time!

A seven-hour tour of the seven wonders of Dublin City which brings our guests to the very heart of Dublin with an intimate glimpse into Dublin through the ages with coffee within the shadow of its ancient walls and lunch in an Old School House or by private arrangement in the exclusive 1592 restaurant at Trinity College ,(week days only and subject to availability)
A packed tour that will provide our guests with the full Dublin experience in a day.
- Trinity College
- The Cathederals
- The Walls of Dublin,
- Saint Catherine's Church (site of the execution of Robert Emmet),
- Viking and Medieval Quarters
- The Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- Dublin Castle
Secret sites of the Revolution
We will have lunch in the Old School House Restaurant ( or the 1592 restaurant) site of the great battle with British forces during the Easter 1916 Revolution and coffee on the go en route.

Dublin City's Most Extraordinary Sights

Dublin Seven Wonders in Seven Hours

Full Dublin City Walking Tour with Private Expert Guide

Dublin is a city with a history like no other, from invasions and rebellions to revolutions and civil war we've seen it all. Join me as we meander through the windy characteristic streets of Dublin and we discover how a small Viking settlement came to be a sophisticated modern cosmopolitan city.

This tour will cover the key part Dublin plays in the relationship between Ireland and Britain. We will discuss the rebellions that took place and the role of British rule in Ireland. By visiting both the North and South sides of the city we will discover not only 'Irish Dublin' but 'British Dublin' too.

As well as discussing the political history of Dublin we will examine its culture too by discussing her famous writers like James Joyce, Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde and her musicians like Thin Lizzy and U2.

Over course no tour of Dublin would be complete without discussing the pub culture - what better way to discuss this than with a pint of Guinness or an Irish Whiskey on break - remember its educational!

Discover Dublin's Fair City and its Fascinating History

This tour is super interesting, and a lot of fun! It's a mix of driving and walking - from your Cruise Ship, airport or hotel, where you can see the very heart of historical Dublin up close, including Trinity College, The GPO (scene of the 1916 Rebellion, or as we call it, 'The Rising'), Stephen's Green, the iconic River Liffey with it's beautiful Ha'Penny Bridge, Grafton Street, Stephen's Green, Christchurch Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, and some lovely sneaky shopping and coffee areas.
This tour can be extended if you'd like to include Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, Book Of Kells or something else of your choice - just ask and I can adjust this for you.

Please note re Kilmainham Jail, this can sometimes be added, but I can never guarantee this due to nature of KJ ticketing method (it's complicated!), but I will definitely try if you ask.

Plenty of stories about each of these places, from famous Dublin characters to terrible firing squads.

See The Best of Dublin in Four and a Half (ish) Hours

Top Ten Things To See In Dublin Excursion

Let's follow in the footsteps of the famous and fabled Molly Malone, through Dublin's Streets broad and narrow. If you ask me nicely, I'll sing a few bars of the song!

This tour is ideal for the visitor that might only be passing through the city, or already has a busy itinerary and has just a few hours to spare. I want you to learn how our nations capital came to into being, was moulded over the centuries, and what she's like to live in today.
As a Dublin City Ambassador, it's incredibly important to me that my guests get an accurate and unbiased account of Ireland's history, culture and politics.

Because you only have a short time, let's cut to the chase. If you're interested in something and less so in something else, let's tailor the tour for you. I want you to be engaged by what Dublin has to offer, and to finish with some great memories of your stay here.

Drop me a line and let's go for a stroll!

Moore Street Markets, Dublin's personality in a nutshell

New Dublin, The Convention Centre, the Samuel Beckett Bridge and the River Liffey

A short stroll through Dublin, past and present

The Fair City - A Private walking Tour

I will bring you to Trinity College, the National Museum and the National Gallery as we pass through the splendid Georgian Squares of Dublin. You will continue onto The Old Parliament Building, Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral are also on the agenda.

You will explore the secret laneways, offering the best photo shots whilst hearing stories about the ill fated voyage of the ship The Ouzel or the story of the 'Bayno', the luxurious play centre Lady Guinness built for the poor of Dublin.

This will be filled with memories and fun times as your guide brings these stories to life. The Irish are the masters of storytelling, they have the greatest tales. These stories, these memories are what you will bring home.

Exploring the highlights of Dublin with a local guide telling you the stories all the way

Dublin Highlights Half Day Walking Tour

The best of Wicklow in a day - with a private Guide

Visit County Wicklow and it's national park - just 40 minutes from Dublin city centre.

Enjoy a short visit to Enniskerry village - setting of many recent films due to it's quaintness.

Explore Powerscourt Gardens (Rated third best in the world by National Geographic)

Drive through Wicklow Mountains National Park with a stop at Glencree Centre, a former army barracks with a very poignant history and a surprise.

Look down at the beautiful 'Guinness Lake' and hear the stories of Luggala Estate and the Guinness connection.

Lunch in one of Wicklow's fine eateries - I have many recommendations.

Visit Glendalough and tour the ruins of the monastic city and walk around the two lakes.

Glendalough Cemetery on a frosty winter morning

Powerscourt House and gardens - a must see!

A visit to a small graveyard with the ruins of a Norman church - one of many to be found in Wicklow.

I am looking down at Lough Ouler - Wicklow's heart shaped lake. A perfect romantic hike if you like views!

Victor's Way - a private meditation garden with some interesting Indian sculptures. This can be part of our tour if pre-booked.

Enjoying the Upper Lake at Glendalough with my guests.

The Upper Lake at Glendalough on a still morning.

My favourite beach in County Wicklow - a very special place!

View from the Rose Garden at Powerscourt House

About to go down a big slide - this was a customised tour of Wicklow with a six year old guest! This is a new tree top walk in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow and worth a visit.

Your guide at the Upper Lake, Glendalough

Looking at the Pepperpot Tower in Powerscourt Gardens

Mountains, lakes, gardens and much more....

Private Go-As-You-Please Walking Tour of Dublin

On the day of the tour we tailor-make a bespoke itinerary together according to your interests and the time you have available. Let's make the most of your visit to Dublin by mixing sight seeing highlights with real insider experiences. With my many local contacts it is possible to decide on visits spontaneously while exploring the city at your pace. This tour also allows for impromptu visits to markets, cafes, shops or restaurants as the mood or peckishness strikes. For example, in case of inclement weather we can shelter in a cosy pub on route or escape to the Dublin coast with a deli picnic on a sunny day.
Anything is possible and tailored to you on the day!

Dublin Coast, a 20 minute train trip away

Hear the stories whispering from these walls...

See the city YOUR way!

My tour of Dublin with you will be the highlight of your trip to Ireland. Sharing my knowledge with you will leave a lasting impression of what it means to be Irish. Tread the path of Irish history as I weave together the strands using the wonders of the ancient world in Dublin as we visit iconic sites on this fascinating tour awell as a insightful humourous commentary.

We will see a book older than the City itself, the world famous treasure, the Book of Kells, pre-historic Gold and the weapons of the fabled early settlers of Ireland the Tuathe Dé Danann.

I will show the incredible backstory to the City and a Gothic Cathedral where the roof reaches into the heavens and the dead live on in effigy tombs. This is a tour for the connoisseur where you will delve deep into Irish Culture.

Tickets to Trinity Library, The Book of Kells and the New Book of Kells Experience and Tickets to St Patrick's Cathedral all pre booked. 

I share my name with a James Joyce Character in his collection of short stores, Dubliners.

Trinity College established in 1592 by Elizabeth I. Alma Mater to Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett.

Trinity Library one of the must see sights of Dublin and the longest room in Ireland.

The Book of Kells, older than the City of Dublin, was described in the year 1007 AD as one of the wonders of the western world.

The Medieval Ardagh Chalice from the 8th Century, one of the treasures of Ireland.

Early Bronze Age Gold Lunula collars dating to 2400 - 1800 years B.C. (before Christ).

The Bronze Age weapons of the Tuatha Dé (the people of God) including examples of An Claidheamh Soluis (the sword of light).

St Patrick's Cathedral dating back to the 1200's built on the site where St Patrick baptised early Christians in the 5th Century.

Dublin City Hall completed 1779 was originally the Royal Exchange.

The Hidden History of Dublin.

The Treasures of Dublin.

From St Patrick to the Vikings to the Anglo-Norman conquest to Independence, this tour will give you a taste of the highlights that Dublin has to offer.
Strolling around a city is the best way to take in the sights and it can be paced to suit you and customized to suit your interests.
And having a local guide who knows the history, the museums and galleries, the streets and bridges, the pubs and shops make the tour all the more interesting and enjoyable.
You'll see where St Patrick baptized people in the 5th century, where the Vikings moored their boats, where the British had their headquarters and where the 21st-century party-goers congregate.
We'll visit the best of Dublin at a relaxed pace and have time for a coffee stop.
We'll walk as much or as little as you wish; we'll nip into interesting buildings: we'll see great architecture and you'll learn what it is that makes Dublin such a vibrant city.

Dublin - over a thousand years of history

Private Walking Tour of Dublin

You will travel from Dublin to Galway City, visiting the Bru na Bionne UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasting the greatest collection of Neolithic art in Europe that adorns the passage tombs of Newgrange, Dowth, and Knowth, dating to 3200BC.

Visit the Hill of Tara, a site steeped in history and the place where the High Kings of Ireland were inaugurated.

Visit the largest Norman Castle in Ireland at Trim in Co. Meath for a fully guided tour. Discover how the Normans conquered Ireland while exploring this formidable fortress.

Journey through Ireland's Ancient East before crossing the majestic River Shannon into the West of Ireland.

The majestic Slane Castle, legendry rock concert venue

The interior of the passage tomb, no water has seeped in for 5000 years

The Kerb Stone at the entrance to Newgrange Passage Tomb, the greatest collection of Neolithic art in Europe

The 5200 year old passage tomb at Newgrange

Treasures of the Boyne Valley Private Day Tour ( Airport/ hotel pick up/drop off option)

Dublin to Galway Private Day Tour

I have lived and worked in Dublin all my life and I have a lifetime of memories and stories to share.
I have studied mainstream history and also local history for many years.

The Irish are great storytellers and my family are no exception!

Some of our greatest writers and poets, such as Joyce, Swift, Yeats, Heaney, Wilde, Beckett, Stoker, Shaw, O Casey and Behan, followed in the great tradition of Irish storytelling.

Come with me on a tour and you will hear about our Celtic and Viking past, the great literature, music and art we have produced as well as the turbulent relationship we have had with our closest neighbours. You will also hear about some of the great men and women who fought for our freedom through the many centuries of oppression and occupation.

Dublin is my home and my favourite city. I met my wife here and we raised our children here. I can't wait to guide you around 'me jewel and darlin' Dublin! ☘

One of Dublin's many beautiful old bookshops

A bookworm's delight in Georges Street Arcade

The city's most famous and storied landmarks on this most enjoyable walk around Ireland's capital

Dublin Highlights Half-Day Walking Tour

This breathtaking tour will allow you to witness firsthand the natural beauty of Northern Ireland.

You will travel from Dublin in a luxury air-conditioned Train
Meeting your guide at lanyon place station you will then travel
to the 8th wonder of the world …. The Giants Causeway.

Traveling along one of the most picturesque coastal roads in the world you will also visit beautiful towns, villages, and harbours including:

The Giants causeway
Ballintoy harbour,
Whitepark Bay, Dunluce Castle, and last but not least the beautiful Dark Hedges!

Once we complete the Causeway coastal sites we drive back to Belfast for you to visit the world-renowned Titanic Belfast visitors complex.
Or an alternative is to visit The beautiful city of Belfast learning the political history of this once at war city.

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