--- title: "Dublin Private Walking Tour: Highlights, History & Hidden Gems" lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 125 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 195 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 25 of 43 (Walking & History Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-private-walking-tour-highlights-history-hidden-gems/ --- # Dublin Private Walking Tour: Highlights, History & Hidden Gems In our comparison: #25 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience Dublin on a private guided walking tour with local guide David. Visit iconic landmarks, discover hidden gems, the city’s best-kept secrets and the rich history that has shaped Dublin from its humble beginnings to its present day. Tailored entirely to your pace, this private tour provides a personal and authentic way to discover Dublin. • Local Irish guide — experience Dublin with someone who knows and loves his city. See our Reviews • Private tour exclusively for you/your family/group only. Also can be 100% customised. • Beyond the guidebook — discover the people, characters, events and stories that shaped Dublin. • Your tour, your pace — pause for photos, refreshments, coffee or restroom breaks whenever you choose. • Real local recommendations — get David’s personal tips for traditional music, pubs, restaurants, cafés and other things to do here in Dublin and beyond. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting & starting point for our… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 11 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00 - Food not included: Food & Beverages - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €125 per person - Duration: 3h 15m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Dublin Walkabout Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11 start times between 09:00 and 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.98 from 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 41. - 5 stars: 40 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Local Tips & Tricks & Recommendations - A private guided walking tour led by a qualified, licensed, professional guide. - After the tour receive a list of recomendations for cafes, restaurants, pubs & Irish music venues. - Opportunities to pause for photos / refreshments / restroom breaks ## Not included - Food & Beverages - Tickets/Paid Attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Discover the life and legacy of Oscar Wilde, one of the world’s greatest lite...** (15m) - 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... 2. **National Gallery of Ireland** (15m) - 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. 3. **Molly Malone Statue** (10m) - 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... 4. **Full of ancient history, we’ll visit Dublin’s Medieval and Viking past: explo...** (15m) - 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... 5. **Temple Bar** (15m) - 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. 6. **Ha'penny Bridge** (10m) - 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... 7. **Merrion Square** (15m) - 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. 8. **Trinity College Dublin** (15m) - 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 9. **Theobald Wolfe Tone Statue** (10m) - 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. **Grafton Street** (10m) - 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,... 11. **St Stephens Green** (15m) - 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... 12. **Full of ancient history, we’ll visit Dublin’s Viking past and the old city qu...** (15m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11 start times between 09:00 and 14:00 - 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 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.. Ends: 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. ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €250 | €125 | | 4 | €320 | €80 | | 6 | €336 | €56 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking & History Tours start at €6 per person. ## Compared with other Walking & History Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 43** | €125 | 3h 15m | 4.98 (41) | private | | [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 #25 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. 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