Why choose this Dublin tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Dublin adventure
What makes Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour) a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
St Stephen’s Green and Grafton street
Trinity College and the Old Library which hosts the famous Book of Kells (tickets required)
Trinity College and the Old Library which hosts the famous Book of Kells (tickets required)
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.
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.
A visit to one of the best sights in Dublin – Christchurch Cathedral.
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.
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.
Irish Parliament Building
The beautiful Old Parliament Building used in the 18th century by the British at the height of Dublin’s golden age
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
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour)
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Included with Your Ticket
- Tour Guide: experienced, qualified and Irish!
- Hotel meet-up (for central location)
- Private tour – tailored just for your group
- Entry tickets
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Dublin Tour Guide.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Dublin.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 25 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.