Walking Tours in Dublin
Explore Dublin by foot on a fascinating tour led by an entertaining local guide.
As you stroll from site to site in this charm-laden city, hear fun facts and tales about its rich history, culture, and people.
Stop for photos at must-sees such as Trinity College and the General Post Office, the site of the infamous 1916 Easter Rising. Plus, explore the cobbled lanes of the pretty Temple Bar district and Italian Quarter, and stretch your legs with walks along the scenic Liffey River and bustling O’Connell Street
Walking tour of Dublin's must-see iconic sites
See famous Georgian buildings including City Hall and Trinity College
Visit Dublin's famous monuments, including the 18th-century St Mary's Church, Dublin Castle and the former House of Parliament
Stroll around Temple Bar and by the River Liffey
Professional local guide
Enjoy discounts at selected Dublin food and drink establishments
What's Included:
Professional guide
Free Dublin map
Departure & Return
Departure Point 59 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin.
Meet your guide outside the Dublin Bus Offices at 59 Upper O'Connell Street, beside the Pat Liddy's Walking Tour sign
Departure Time 11:00 AM
Return Details 80 Dame St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 RH42
Finish close to Dublin Castle, Dublinia & Christ Church Cathedral to allow you to make internal visits.
Departure Point
59 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin
90 Minute Dublin Walking Tour & Sightseeing Tips
The story of Dublin has taken many centuries to write, but that doesn’t mean it should take ages to see all the city has to offer.
In roughly 90 minutes, walk through the cobbled streets of Dublin’s past and present and learn about the colourful events and characters that illustrate and give spirit to its long, proud heritage - from playwrights and whiskeys, to invasions, wars and world economic crises.
An introduction to Dublin on foot: from its founding by Vikings in 988 AD to today.
A short, sharp and entertaining tour designed to spark lots of sightseeing ideas.
Gain first-hand insights into Dublin and learn to see the city the way locals do
See the Grand Post Office, Trinity College, Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Local guide
Professional guide
Departure & Return
Departure Point
O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 TX31, Ireland
Please be at the pick up point 5 - 10 mins before our walking tour leaves.
Meeting point: O'Connell Statue, O'Connell Street, Dublin
Return point:
Returns to original departure approximately 1.5 hours later.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Meeting Point
O'Connell Monument
Explore Dublin’s gruesome stories of murder, torture, cannibalism, grave robbing, brothels, proposals to eat young children, unearthly worship and much more!
We start our journey at Dublin Castle, where we will explore the torture of the past, speak of priest hunters and unearth why the upper courtyard was nicknamed the Devil’s Half Acre but behind the beautiful architecture is a brutal past.
From here we’ll take the side streets to hear stories of cannibalism and of proposals to eat babies.
As we delve further into Dublin’s dark past, we’ll enter an area once known as Hell.
Uncover stories of brothels, witches, and the infamous Hellfire Club.
Passing by the old city walls we’ll learn of grave robbing, The Black Pig, and finish with the very unusual case of a strangler and killer with no legs.
Join us on this 2-hour walking tour as we weave our way through the city streets and back alleys to uncover Dublin’s Dark past.
What's Included:
In-person guide
Small groups
Eco-friendly
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Barnardo Square, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin.
Barnardo Square is the small square next to Dublin City Hall.
Departure Time 5:00 PM
Return Details Smithfield, Dublin 7.
We will finish the tour in Smithfield Square.
Meeting Point
Barnardo Square