--- title: The Retro Routes Experience Dublin Vintage Shopping Tour lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 220 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 23 of 43 (Walking & History Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/the-retro-routes-experience-dublin-vintage-shopping-tour/ --- # The Retro Routes Experience Dublin Vintage Shopping Tour In our comparison: #23 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Dublin’s hidden vintage gems with Irish bites and drinks along the way. The Retro Routes Experience is a unique walking tour through the city’s best vintage boutiques, thrift stores, and retro treasure troves. Led by a local vintage lover, this small-group tour offers more than shopping. Enjoy local treats, hear stories, get styling tips, and explore shops full of clothing, accessories, records, and curiosities. Guests receive 10–20% discounts in selected partner stores. For a premium option, Retro Royale focuses on beautiful items made by local Irish artists and craftspeople. Whether you love vintage fashion or discovering something unique, this tour is personal, memorable, and full of Dublin charm. What’s Included Irish coffee demo & sweet treat 10–20% shop discounts Mid-tour bakery stop Vintage fashion & curios Styling tips & stories Ends with wine & cheese We take pride in our quality of service. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:30, 13:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person for the The Retro Routes Experience: Dublin's Vintage Shopping Tour option; other options up to €100 - Duration: 3h 40m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: The Retro Routes Experience Dublin - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:30, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 5.0 from 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 34 of 34. - 5 stars: 34 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | The Retro Routes Experience: Dublin's Vintage Shopping Tour | €80 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | | Retro Royale. | €100 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Retro Royal: Retro Royale is a boutique shopping and cultural experience, Authentic Dublin shopping with artisan Irish makers | ## What's included - Lets wind down with a glass of wine or beer. - What better way to break the ice then with an Irish Coffee before our bargain hunt begins! - Fresh out of the oven Irish Pork Sausage Rolls and some Gur cake! ## Itinerary 1. **Dublin** (3h) - is a city of stories — cobbled streets echo with history, while Georgian facades and old shopfronts whisper of days gone by. From grand theatres to tucked-away alleyways, every corner holds a secret. It’s a place where tradition and creativity meet, brimming with character,... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 13:00 - 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 tour ends at The Cappuccino Bar, 10 Crow Street, on the corner of Cecilia Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 DC94. A cozy spot in the heart of Temple Bar where you can relax, enjoy a coffee, or sip a glass of wine after the tour. A perfect finish to your Retro Routes adventure! Ends: We’ll finish up at The Cappuccino Bar, 10 Crow St (corner of Cecilia Street), Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 DC94 — a lovely spot in the heart of Temple Bar where you can relax after the tour. ## 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 - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking & History Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 43** | €80 | 3h 40m | 5.0 (34) | shared | | [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 #23 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/dublin-walking-tours/?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/the-retro-routes-experience-dublin-vintage-shopping-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md