--- title: Best of Dublin - Highlights and Hidden Corners lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 28 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 231 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 42 of 43 (Walking & History Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/best-of-dublin-highlights-and-hidden-corners/ --- # Best of Dublin - Highlights and Hidden Corners In our comparison: #42 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Dublin on foot with an engaging local guide who brings the city’s stories to life. Wander through its charming streets and hidden lanes while learning fascinating facts about Dublin’s rich history, vibrant culture, and notable figures. Along the way, stop for photos at iconic landmarks including Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and Trinity College. • Explore Dublin’s famous attractions and lesser-known gems with expert local guides. • Uncover over 2,000 years of history as you venture down streets inaccessible to tour buses. • Enjoy exclusive discounts at some of Dublin’s most celebrated museums, cafés, and restaurants. • Small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Tree of Gold sculpture Central Plaza… - Max 16 people: shared group - Starts 10:15, 14:15: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €28 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.55/5 from 231 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Pat Liddys Walking Tours - Group: Shared, up to 16 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:15, 14:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.55 from 231 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 203 of 231. - 5 stars: 170 (74%) - 4 stars: 33 (14%) - 3 stars: 15 (6%) - 2 stars: 10 (4%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ## What's included - Professional guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Temple Bar** (pass by, no stop) - Walking through Temple Bar, Dublin's lively cultural and nightlife quarter, you'll encounter Ireland's oldest theatre, explore Meeting House Square, and visit the very spot where Handel's 'Messiah' premiered to the world. 2. **Christ Church Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - Learn the history and curious stories of the oldest church building still standing in the centre of Dublin (first built in 1030). An internal visit (paid admission) can be made after the tour if you wish. 3. **Dublin Castle** (pass by, no stop) - Constructed in the early 13th century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. (We will view the castle from outside the walls as the complex is closed to the public... 4. **Powerscourt Townhouse Centre** (pass by, no stop) - Constructed between 1771 and 1774, Powerscourt House is the former Dublin townhouse of Viscount Powerscourt, who was a member of the Irish House of Lords in the 18th century 5. **Grafton Street** (pass by, no stop) - Named after Charles Fitzroy, 2nd Duke of Grafton, Grafton Street is one of the principal shopping streets in Dublin. It was originally developed from a lane way in the early 1700s. 6. **Trinity College Dublin** (pass by, no stop) - Established in 1592 by royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College stands as Ireland's oldest university still in operation today. Just across the road, you'll see the former Irish House of Lords—the nation's principal parliament building from the 1730s until its... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:15, 14:15 - 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 Tree of Gold sculpture Central Plaza Dame Street (corner with Fownes Street) Dublin 2 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking & History Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #42 of 43** | €28 | 2h 30m | 4.55 (231) | shared, max 16 | | [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 #42 of 43 in Walking & History Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €6 to €302, median €30; typical length 2h 20m. 15 of 43 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/dublin-walking-tours/?format=md ## More in Dublin - All Dublin tours: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/best-of-dublin-highlights-and-hidden-corners/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md