--- title: Private Dublin Historical and Heritage Tour by Bike lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 150 duration_max_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 4 (Bike & Segway Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/private-dublin-historical-and-heritage-tour-by-bike/ --- # Private Dublin Historical and Heritage Tour by Bike In our comparison: #2 of 4 in Bike & Segway Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Doing a city tour by bicycle is a bit like a walking tour, but you get to see a whole lot more in the same amount of time. This tour is professionally led by a cyclist and qualified tour guide who was born and bred and lives in Dublin, so you get a local perspective of not just some famous highlights, but some lesser known hidden gems too! You can choose to hear live audio commentary on the move through a really neat custom designed App, and your guide can also provide you with a unique video route map, complete with captioned photos, video clips and music, sent to you after the tour via a secure personalised link as souvenir to share with friends and family and for memories to cherish! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 10:00 and 15:00 - Food not included: Snacks, refreshments, drinks are not… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person - Duration: 2h 30m–3h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: MYBIKEORHIKE - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 5.0 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32. - 5 stars: 32 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Use of bicycle ## Not included - Snacks, refreshments, drinks are not included ## Itinerary 1. **Grattan Bridge** (10m) - Stop at this historic bridge in the centre of Dublin. Rebuilt in 1875 on the foundation of the original bridge that was built in 1755. See the sites and hear the stories of the original custom house, the hotel connected with a famous rock band, the meeting point of two rivers... 2. **Dublin Castle** (10m) - Pass through the courtyard of the centre of government administration when Ireland was under British rule. Marvel at the juxtaposition of 18th and 12th century architecture where remnants of early Norman rule remain, at the confluence of over 700 years of Irish history! 3. **Dubh Linn Gardens** (10m) - Just around the corner from Dublin Castle, take moment to savour this city centre oasis with a rich heritage that will take your breath away. See the circular garden that was one the "dark pool" which gives Dublin its name. Stroll by the Garda Memorial, David & Goliath... 4. **The 40 Steps** (15m) - Time to pause at this most interesting of street corners in Dublin. Envisage the mediaeval city walls in metal plates and in real life; stand at the birthplace of Jonathan Swift; discover the mis-translated street and hear the story of the suffragettes, arrested for throwing... 5. **Saint Patrick's Cathedral** (5m) - The rival to Christchurch Cathedral, stop off to take in the views of the majestic cathedral and gardens. En route, pass the birthplace of Jonathan Swift and the still intact Norman walls. 6. **Teeling Whiskey Distillery** (5m) - Passing though the tradition working class Dublin district that is the Liberties, stop by the famous Teelings Distillery and hear the incredible story of the great whiskey fire of Dublin in the 19th century 7. **The Liberties** (5m) - Pedal through one of Dublin's oldest residential districts, the working class heart and soul of city. Learn how it got its name and see the nineteenth and twentieth century architecture that characterises the area, and discover the intrinsic link with the Guinness business. 8. **Royal Hospital Kilmainham** (15m) - Built as the Royal Kilmainham Hospital in the 17th century, and now the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Stop off by it and its beautiful gardens, overlooking the city of Dublin. Continue along a traffic free path and stop off at Dublin's oldest cemetery. 9. **Kilmainham Gaol** (5m) - Exiting the Kilmainham, park and gardens, stop off at the once notorious Kilmainham Gaol. Stand outside the entrance, once the site of public executions. Hear some of the stories of the troubling past of this now famous museum. 10. **Irish National War Memorial Gardens** (pass by, no stop) - Pedal along the peaceful, traffic free, pathways of the War Memorial Gardens, built in remembrance of this who let their lives in the First World War. Continue pedalling along the safe and picturesque purpose built cycle way along the River Liffey to the historic village of... 11. **Phoenix Park** (pass by, no stop) - Leaving Chapelizod, enter one of Europe's largest urban parks through a gate in its 17th century walls. Pedal along dedicated cycle paths and enjoy the natural scenery and the company of some wild deer with a bit of luck! 12. **Croppies Acre Memorial Park** (5m) - Visit Croppies Acre, which, according to folklore, was a mass burial grave for victims of the 1798 rebellion. Look and find out about Collins Barracks, the National Decorative arts and Military Museum, and view the Guinness Brewery across the River Liffey. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - 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 Meet at the bike rails outside the Bike Stop shop at 37 Capel St., just south of the junction with Mary St. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €200 | €100 | | 4 | €256 | €64 | | 6 | €312 | €52 | 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 Bike & Segway Tours start at €35 per person. ## Compared with other Bike & Segway Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 4** | €100 | 2h 30m–3h 30m | 5.0 (32) | private | | [Dublin Panoramic e-Bike Tour with Howth Adventures](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-panoramic-e-bike-tour-with-howth-adventures/?format=md) | €69 | 3h | 4.99 (630) | shared | | [Cycle Dublin - Bike & ebike Tours](/ireland/dublin/tours/cycle-dublin-bike-ebike-tours/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (953) | shared | | [Dublin City Bike Tour with a Local: E-Bike or Push Bike](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-city-bike-tour-with-a-local-e-bike-or-push-bike/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.78 (452) | shared | Ranked #2 of 4 in Bike & Segway Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €100, median €52; typical length 2h 30m. 1 of 4 are private. 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