--- title: 90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 18 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 1025 duration_minutes: 105 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 39 of 43 (Walking & History Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/90-minute-dublin-walking-tour-and-sightseeing-tips/ --- # 90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips In our comparison: #39 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Come along on a Finn McCool's Tour! Find out what you need to know about Dublin! Our team of guides are some of the best in the business and should not be missed. This isn't just a tour through history or a walk around for some sightseeing and to hear a few stories! This is a tour of Dublin and incorporates everything from the heights of history to the silly shenanigans of the dear auld Dubliners. From shopping to architecture by way of a few stories both new and old. You may find yourself taken off course to be shown something new! A variable, malleable and surprising walk through Dublin that will leave you ready to take on all of Dublin. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please be at the pick up 5 - 10 mins… - 4 start times: between 09:30 and 15:30 - Food not included: Food and drinks, Lunch **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €18 per person - Duration: 1h 45m - Rating: 4.86/5 from 1025 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Finn McCools Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.86 from 1025 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 989 of 1025. - 5 stars: 939 (92%) - 4 stars: 50 (5%) - 3 stars: 20 (2%) - 2 stars: 7 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (1%) ## What's included - Local guide - Professional guide - All taxes, fees and handling charges - TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee ## Not included - Food and drinks - Lunch - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Firstly we have a quick meet & greet with your Guide** (5m) - The purpose of this is for a quick introduction and chat before getting on with some of the walking part of this spectacular walking tour. Ask your guide any questions you have as they’ll certainly be willing to answer. It’s what makes this tour good for everyone, from groups... 2. **O'Connell Street** (5m) - From the starting point our Guide will bring you on a journey towards the widest street in Ireland. You’ll hear how it got its current name after being renamed twice! O’Connell street is one of the main thoroughfares of Irish History and so has seen a lot of footfall over the... 3. **An Post General Post Office** (10m) - Hear of Irish Rebels at the Battle of O'Connell Street, the sailing of the Gunboat Helga up the River Liffey and the bombardment of Dublin City Centre. Find out what happened to the rebels at the end of the fighting and how their execution affected the oncoming revolution to... 4. **Trinity College Dublin** (5m) - Working back around and down towards Westmoreland Street the tour will bring you to the area around Trinity College and College Green. From one center of Dublin to another center of Dublin we go from the North side to the South side of Dublin which is an important feat for... 5. **Temple Bar** (10m) - Stop for a quick meeting at Meeting House Square and hear what the locals think of the famous Temple Bar! You’ll get some proper tips here whether it is for the mythical Best Pint of Guinness in Dublin or where to hear some good Irish music. With the history and hubbub of... 6. **Through Temple Bar and towards Dublin Castle by way of the site where the ori...** (10m) - Through Temple Bar and towards Dublin Castle by way of the site where the original Viking settlement of Dubhlinn was established. Find out how Dubhlinn became Dublin and how the Viking settlement was lost and rediscovered only to be buried and built over! A tragic tale but... 7. **Dublin Castle** (10m) - We bring you then to Dublin Castle, once the absolute center of authority here on the island of Ireland. Former home of the Lord Lieutenants of Ireland right up until 1922. However it’s construction was finished around 1230 under the orders of King John of England, the son of... 8. **Christ Church Cathedral** (5m) - Onwards to the final stop on this barnstormer tour of Dublin. Christ Church was founded by King Sigtrygg Silkbeard, one of the great Kings of the Vikings here in Ireland who ruled for over 40 years before his defeat at the Battle of Clontarf. Christchurch Cathedral has stood... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please be at the pick up 5 - 10 mins before our walking tour leaves. Meeting point: Depart form the Tourist shop located on 12 Aston Quay Dublin 2 , D02 TE81 (Do NOT go to the Temple Bar pub - it is the tourist shop on 12 Aston Quay's) See the map ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship - A maximum of 40 people per booking ## Compared with other Walking & History Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #39 of 43** | €18 | 1h 45m | 4.86 (1025) | shared | | [Dublin City Center Walking Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-city-center-walking-tour/?format=md) | €360 per group | 3h | 5.0 (618) | shared | | [Dublin Private Walking Tour: Highlights, Hidden Gems & Local Tips](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-private-walking-tour-highlights-hidden-gems-local-tips/?format=md) | €122 | 3h | 4.99 (795) | private | | [Dublin's Best Kept Secrets Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-s-best-kept-secrets-tour/?format=md) | €36 | 3h | 4.98 (569) | shared | Ranked #39 of 43 in Walking & History Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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