--- title: Private Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Top-Rated Coastal Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 85 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 15 of 43 (Walking & History Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/private-dublin-dun-laoghaire-top-rated-coastal-walking-tour/ --- # Private Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Top-Rated Coastal Walking Tour In our comparison: #15 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Hi! My name is Marina and I’m an enthusiastic Dublin native ready to show you my beautiful hometown! Together we’ll complete a half-day walking tour of captivating coastal Dublin, venturing beyond the city centre and into seaside villages full of antique charm and hidden gems. The tour starts in beautiful Dun Laoghaire and its surrounding areas of castles, harbours, and museums, before finishing in one of Ireland's most charming villages where you can enjoy a meal at your own pace. You'll get a full overview of Irish history and insights into modern day Irish life. This is a private tour for you and your group only, and can be customised as required. We will explore like locals, with plenty of time for photos and stories. The tour is a perfect shore excursion or a break from the busy city! Please note that this is a walking tour and a moderate level of fitness is required. Feel free to reach out for further information or availability. I am looking forward to meeting you! :) ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet outside Hartley’s… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 08:00 and 17:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 85 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walk the Coast Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.98 from 85 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 85 of 85. - 5 stars: 83 (98%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Local guide - All Fees and Taxes ## Not included - Snacks - Train fare - Transportation to and from the meeting point ## Itinerary 1. **Dun Laoghaire Harbour** (10m) - View and hear the history of Dun Laoghaire Pier and Harbour 2. **Dun Laoghaire Harbour** (15m) - Dun Laoghaire Baths and Roger Casement statue 3. **People's Park** (10m) - A beautiful local park. If you take the tour on a Sunday we spend extra time here to explore the farmer's market. 4. **The Metals** (5m) - Walk through the historic Metals laneway and hear the railway history of Dun Laoghaire 5. **A typical Irish village** (pass by, no stop) 6. **Forty Foot** (pass by, no stop) - See Dublin’s most famous swimming point! 7. **James Joyce Tower & Museum** (20m; admission included) - Enter the museum, hear the history, and climb the spiral staircase to the rooftop viewing point 8. **Bulloch Castle** (5m) - See this stunning medieval ruin and hear about how Dalkey once contained seven such castles, three of which we see on the tour 9. **Bulloch Harbour** (10m) - View this stunning village harbour and hear about it's industrial past and modern day usage. We often see seals in the water or lounging on the rocks! 10. **Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre** (pass by, no stop) - View and learn the history of one of seven castles of Dalkey, including the story of this Norman castle and heritage centre. 11. **Dalkey Island** (pass by, no stop) - View this magnificent village island from our railway tour and hear its Viking and Catholic history 12. **Dalkey** (10m) - Walk through the most affluent village in Dublin where we will hear its fascinating Viking history and note recommendations for nightlife and dining ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00 - 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 We will meet outside Hartley’s Restaurant which is part of Dun Laoghaire DART Station. For cruise passengers, this is a two minute walk from the port in Dun Laoghaire. Please see photos for a picture of the meeting point. Ends: We will finish the tour at Dalkey DART station. You can depart by train to the city centre, Dun Loaghaire (the starting point) or any other DART station from here. ## 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 | €160 | €80 | | 4 | €240 | €60 | | 6 | €330 | €55 | 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 · #15 of 43** | €80 | 3h | 4.98 (85) | 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 #15 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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