Dublin Private Walking Tour: Highlights, History & Hidden Gems

Meeting point

Where

The meeting & starting point for our tour is at Barnardo Square on Dame Street. This is the public square and primary meeting point located directly next to the left side of Dublin City Hall..

Departure

11 start times between 09:00 and 14:00, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

College Green is a three-sided plaza in the center of Dublin, directly in front of Trinity College adjacent to the historic old Parliament Building now the Bank of Ireland building.

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

Dublin Walkabout Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Discover the life and legacy of Oscar Wilde, one of the world’s greatest literary geniuses, a celebrated gay icon, and an enduring figure in LGBTQ+ history

   Visit one of the most photographed monuments in Dublin, Danny Osbourne's incredible sculpture dedicated to Oscar Wilde and his enduring legacy. Learn about his Dublin childhood, literary career and remarkable life.

   15 min
2. 2
   National Gallery of Ireland

   We’ll visit inside the magnificent National Gallery of Ireland to see how Dublin’s remarkable past is interwoven with some of its incredible collection of Irish and European art. Discover the fascinating stories and intriguing connections to Dublin and Ireland’s rich history.

   15 min
3. 3
   Molly Malone Statue

   The Molly Malone Statue, one of Dublin's legendary and iconic figures who is believed to have been a street trader in 18th century Dublin. Derived from the song of the same name, this is Dublin's unofficial anthem and has been sung down through the ages to this very day. Yes I will sing it if I'm asked :-)

   10 min
4. 4
   Full of ancient history, we’ll visit Dublin’s Medieval and Viking past: exploring landmarks, ancient streets and buildings, discovering the people and events of Dublin’s oldest quarter, and stand upon one of the city’s most controversial medieval sites

   External visit of Christchurch

   15 min
5. 5
   Temple Bar

   We’ll visit Temple Bar, -not just a pub – but a quarter steeped in rich history, cobblestone streets, lane-ways & hidden gems, mighty music and those infamous pubs.

   15 min
6. 6
   Ha'penny Bridge

   Stand on the Ha'penny Bridge and take in the views of Dublin over the River Liffey. Once the city's bustling trade route, the Liffey carried goods, gossip, and the rhythm of daily life. Traders' voices and the creak of wooden boats have given way to footsteps and laughter on the quays and Dublin’s most famous walkway that links the north and south side of the city.

   10 min
7. 7
   Merrion Square

   We’ll visit one of Dublin’s most magnificent squares, uncovering the stories and scandals of the famous elite who once lived there. From aristocrats and writers to revolutionaries, discover their lives of opulence and grandeur behind these magnificent houses.

   15 min
8. 8
   Trinity College Dublin

   Stroll through the grounds of Dublin’s most prestigious & oldest college since 1592. Learn about the history, events and famous alumni who have graced this magnificent campus. External Visit. Book of Kells & Old Library are not included

   15 min
9. 9
   Theobald Wolfe Tone Statue

   Learn about the events and people who fought for Irish independence from the 1798 Rebellion and the 1916 Easter Rising to the Irish Free State as we visit some of the key sites and locations throughout the tour.

   10 min
10. 10
    Grafton Street

    We will traverse Grafton street taking in Dublin’s most vibrant and busiest bustling shopping quarter, alive with street musicians, boutique shops & Georgian architecture, a beloved street full of stories and lane-ways leading to some of Dublin's most famous cafes, restaurants and pubs.

    10 min
11. 11
    St Stephens Green

    We’ll visit Stephen’s Green to uncover one of Dublin’s most popular quarters, magnificent architecture, famous legends and some great secret stories. Learn about An Gorta Mór The Great Hunger of 1845 - 1852. Taught to us in school and from the many stories told to us by our parents of the great suffering and hardship that devastated the Irish people and landscape of Ireland.

    15 min
12. 12
    Full of ancient history, we’ll visit Dublin’s Viking past and the old city quarter: exploring landmarks, ancient streets, buildings, discovering the people and events of one of the oldest parts of the city, we’ll also stand upon one of Dublin’s most controversial historical sites15 min

About this tour, from the operator