--- title: Private Driver Guided Tour of Dublin lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 795 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 30 of 41 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/private-driver-guided-tour-of-dublin/ --- # Private Driver Guided Tour of Dublin In our comparison: #30 of 41 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Customised private tour to suit you by a badged professional guide who is a history graduate and genealogist. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 5 start times: between 08:00 and 10:00 - Food not included: Your Lunch and Refreshments - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Not suitable for children under 12 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €795 per group/vehicle - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: John's Tours of Ireland - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.82 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 33. - 5 stars: 30 (91%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Dublin City Highlights Tour | €795 per group | English | Private Limousine Duration: 8 hours: Full day tour Lunch: Lunch is at your own expense in a historic pub with good food Private Limousine Limousine Pickup included | | 8:00 AM | €795 per group | English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Entrance Charges to Attractions - Your Lunch and Refreshments - Due to parking restrictions I may not be able accompany you inside some attractions. - Per attraction charges for over 40 museums and art galleries, whiskey distilleries and Guinness (average prices). ## Itinerary 1. **Saint Patrick's Cathedral** (30m) - Dublin's great National Cathedral dating from 1174 where Johnathon Swift was Dean and is buried 2. **Dublin Castle** (30m) - The ancient citadel and royal palace in the heart of the city 3. **The Book of Kells Experience** (1h) - Described as Ireland's greatest treasure it's a must see for most visitors to Ireland 4. **Guinness Storehouse** (1h 30m) - The most popular paid visitor attraction on the island of Ireland and home of the famous black beer 5. **Halfpenny Bridge Market** (pass by, no stop) - The Halfpenny Bridge is over 200 years old and is an iconic symbol of the city 6. **Merrion Square** (pass by, no stop) - The heart of the Georgian 18th century city surrounded by historic buildings which house Government, art galleries and museums as well as the homes of many great Irish hero's and writers. You will have the opportunity to hear all about their stories ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - 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 City landmark by arrangement Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Wheel chairs and strollers can be accommodated folded in the trunk providing the user can get into the car unaided - Not suitable for children under 12 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €795 | €398 | | 4 | €795 | €199 | | 6 | €795 | €133 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #30 of 41** | €795 per group | 8h | 4.82 (33) | private | | [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 | | [Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)](/ireland/dublin/tours/private-nearly-all-of-dublin-in-5-hours-walking-tour/?format=md) | €255 | 5h | 4.99 (343) | private | | [Private Fantastic Tour of Dublin (Walking Tour)](/ireland/dublin/tours/private-fantastic-tour-of-dublin-walking-tour/?format=md) | €211 | 3h | 4.98 (172) | private | Ranked #30 of 41 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €74 to €302, median €179; typical length 4h. 41 of 41 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/private-tours-dublin/?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/private-driver-guided-tour-of-dublin/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md