--- title: Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 255 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 343 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 43 (Walking & History Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/private-nearly-all-of-dublin-in-5-hours-walking-tour/ --- # Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) In our comparison: #4 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is a thorough but leisurely-paced walking tour that covers most of Dublin's major and minor sites. History, culture, architecture, Irish society, Irish language, literature, and many-a-joke to be heard during our jaunt around the fair city. Everything can be tailored to suit you. A coffee break and a lunch break will be included to nicely punctuate your Dublin experience. Five hours fly by quickly! Optional: - Guided tour of Old Library of Trinity College where the Book of Kells is housed. Note that if this option is selection, the National Museum of History and Archaeology must be substituted out. On Mondays, the National Museum of History and Archaeology is closed. - Please note that there is an entrance fee for the Book of Kells (adults and children) – you can purchase the tickets at the door. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 15 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €255 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 343 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Dublin Tour Guide - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 15 start times between 09:00 and 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.99 from 343 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 343 of 343. - 5 stars: 339 (99%) - 4 stars: 4 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Tour Guide: experienced, qualified and Irish! - Hotel meet-up (for central location) - Private tour - tailored just for your group ## Not included - Food & Drink - Gratuities - Entry tickets ## Itinerary 1. **Trinity College Dublin** (10m) - Visting the campus. If you want to visit the Old Library and Book of Kells, please book our 5hr tour '(Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours'. Access to the campus is limited to groups of 8 or fewer unless tickets for the Old Library are purchased in advance (these are Trinity's... 2. **The Book of Kells Experience** (40m) - Trinity College and the Old Library, which hosts the famous Book of Kells. This is one of the two cultural institution options on this tour; the alternative is the National Museum of Archaeology. Admission tickets are not included in the tour price. Guests wishing to visit... 3. **Temple Bar** (15m) - Stroll the cobbled streets of the famous Temple Bar area. Your guide will show you the real local spots (street art, bohemian shops) and hidden gems of what is a overty touristy area. 4. **Dublin Castle** (15m) - We will explore the grounds of Dublin Castle (upper and lower courtyards, Chapel Royal, Dubh Linn Gardens) without needing to explore any interiors, which can only be availed of through an official Dublin Castle tour. 5. **Christ Church Cathedral** (15m) - Along with St Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church is a remarkable example of Dublin's medieval religious architecture. We'll be visiting the exterior only. 6. **Ha'penny Bridge** (5m) - Cross the famous Ha'Penny Bridge, one of Dublin's icons. Take look up the river towards the Guinness Brewery (maybe you'll detect the aroma of hops boiling) or down the river towards the Custom House and the modern Docklands area. Or simply stop to observe the lovers' locks. 7. **National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology** (30m) - Closed on Mondays. On this tour, we have time to visit either the National Museum of Archaeology or the Book of Kells Experience at Trinity College. The National Museum has free admission, while Book of Kells admission is not included and must be purchased separately in... 8. **Leinster House** (10m) 9. **The O'Connell Monument** (7m) - Daniel O'Connell was arguably the first man to prove to the masses that civil disobedience and peaceful resistance could be effective. A huge hero for Irish people, having secured Catholic Emancipation, he's nick-named 'The Liberator' and the main street of our capital city... 10. **Bank of Ireland** (pass by, no stop) - Old Parliament Building Dublin was the 2nd city of the British Empire in the 18th century, and we have the subtle patriotism of the Irish-born politicians of the institution to thank. Today, Dublin's architectural landscape is ornamented by an abundance of buildings from this... 11. **St Stephens Green** (10m) - Gifted to the city in 1880 by a member of the Guinness family, Stephen's Green remains much-appreciated by Dubliners today - it's probably their favourite piece of the city. We'll stroll through the lush verdure along the curved Victorian walkways and keep our eyes peeled for... 12. **Grafton Street** (5m) - Don't let the brands and blatant consumerism fool you, Grafton still has its charm. In fact, Grafton street is one of the last bastions of old Dublin left. Admire the flower ladies, enjoy the buskers (street musicians) as you head towards Bewleys Café, Ireland's oldest and... 13. **An Post General Post Office** (15m) - It was outside this impressive building on Easter Monday when Padraig Pearse read the Declaration of Irish Independence and he, together with his 1600 comrades, led a rebellion that shock an empire. The most under-rated site in Dublin for tourists, the GPO retains all its... 14. **City Hall** (10m) - One of the key locations of 1916 Easter Rising and an example of Dublin's 18th century architecture. We can enter the building as long as there is not a private event occuring. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15 start times between 09:00 and 16:00 - 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 Outside the National Museum of Archaeology & History Ends: Could be Dublin Castle or GPO, O'Connell St., depending on the preferences of you and your guide ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - 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 | €510 | €255 | | 4 | €508 | €127 | | 6 | €552 | €92 | 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 · #4 of 43** | €255 | 5h | 4.99 (343) | 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 #4 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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