Writer’s and rogues, risings and rebellions, fires, famines, fairies, Facebook, and everything in between – the evolution of Dublin is a fascinating and varied story of a town that became a capital against the odds.
This free tour of Dublin guides you through the twists and turns of our history, takes you to the heart of local culture, includes the key must-see sights, and reveals the hidden gems and lesser-known secrets of Dublin old and new.
Our free walking tour with a professional local Dublin tour guide will be a highlight of your visit. We’ve curated an unbeatable, original tour that goes well beyond the standard sightseeing and box-ticking of typical free tour providers. Indeed, we’ve recently earned the Most Original Tour Worldwide 2022 Award from the leading Free Tour user platform, one of several accolades achieved in our 10+ years so far.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin and rewarding your trust in us!
Read some of our amazing reviews from visitors just like you.
Excelente tour en español impartido por Marina
Jennifer MurilloSo hilarious, 15/10 recommend!! Laughed the whole way. Stopped for a pint. Perfect!
Regan FlemingDeirdre was fantastic!! Very informative, energetic, and helpful! Has great suggestions of where to eat/pubs!!
Haley AtkinsDeirdre was an amazing guide, she told us all about Irish history and made learning it all great fun! She also gave great recommendations.
Jimena HallalJames was amazing! Very informative and thorough
Siye KifluDe tour was geweldig, vooral Dave. Hij weet heel veel, prachtige verhalen gehoord van hem, je verveelt je geen minuut!
Mathijs DeclerckDeirdre was fantastic. Her energy was infectious and storytelling was compelling. Learned a lot of Irish history and saw a collection of architectural highlights. Would highly recommend this tour and her local knowledge of good food and drinks spots.
Max HarrisonExcellent tour - Deirdre was exceptional. Highly recommend!!
DuncQuiero destacar especialmente a Marina como guía del tour en español de 3 horas, es encantadora, amena, divertida, muy educada y con muchos conocimientos históricos y anecdóticos. Era nuestro primer contacto con Dublín y ha sido un placer empezar así! Totalmente recomendable!
inma perezVery interesting tour, our guide Dave was incredibly funny and knew his stuff - I puls absolutely recommend it!
Bianca BreVery good tour with Deirdri
Marc van der SpekExcellent your, very entertaining
Mijail SantosFantastic tour with Dan, fun, informative and so full of knowledge and great stories. Absolutely recommend his tour. Thanks Dan
Glenda EdwardsHelena is doing great. Thanks for the vibe and showing around this beautiful sunny day!
M BAYKARAReally cool. Friendly guide and really informative. Had a lot of fun and was sufficiently spooked.
Sean CavlanDeirdre was amazing! and insightful !! 5 stars
Alexandros SynadinosDan was super informative & engaging, he managed to squeeze a lot of factual & historical details into the tour without it feeling like a lecture. Covered a good deal of the city’s major sites, and gave great recommendations for further activities & places to eat/drink! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dublin!!
Lucy SutherlandHad the amazing opportunity to participate on this tour with Kieran. He was very knowledgeable and performed the tour with a funny twist. Learned a lot and am happy to have booked this tour.
Aurora SpoonI had a fantastic time and learned so much, Keith has a great sense of humour and did a great job!
Dax BartlettFantastic tour by the very knowledgeable James. Highly recommend!
Ed WestUne belle visite de Dublin et de ses principaux sites. Dreidre raconte l'histoire de l'Irlande avec merveille et enthousiasme. Il faut avoir un relativement bon niveau d'anglais pour comprendre tous les détails.
Sophie BWe spent a wonderful afternoon with Deirdre seeing some of the highlights in the city of Dublin. We learned so much about Ireland and the history of the city visiting Dublin Castle, Christchurch, Temple Bar, Trinity College, the Post Office and much more. Deirdre was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information in addition to giving tips about restaurants and bars. Highly recommend
Laura HoganEmily did an amazing job! The tour was a great way to start a visit to Dublin and covered both mythology and history. Banshees, horse-men, epic battles and last stands, as well as famine, occupation, and civil war. Highly recommended.
Anders RehultEmily was amazing!! So knowledgeable!
Autumn TeixeiraIt was amazing, Emily is so great to listen to. We loved every second of it.
Mandy GDeirdre was amazing, super funny and very knowledgeable! Gave us loads of tips and recommendations, thank you for everything 😊
Romane RussellEmily was a great tour guide. I did the original dublin walking tour and she was amazing. She's a local so she can give you very good advice and tips for your stay in Dublin. Absolutely recommended!!
Arantxa IniestaMarina es muy amable, se nota que es experta en el tema, nos contestó todas las dudas. El tour y la explicación fue muy dinámica. Fue muy paciente y graciosa todo el tiempo. Muy linda
Jocelyn Lopezalot of history and information. I had alot of fun!
maayan futtermanDavid was a walking encyclopidia of Irish knowledge. Great Tour!!
Chucky WintersIt’s very simple. At the end of the tour, you are free to pay the guide whatever you thought the tour was worth. The guide receives no money other than tips from happy customers like you which guarantees you a top-class tour on the premise of fairness and good faith between you and your guide. Contactless payments via card machines are also facilitated on the tour.
Groups of 6 or more must book at least 24 hours in advance, and are subject to a fixed rate, including a non-refundable deposit. Any group suspected of creating multiple bookings in an effort to avoid these fixed rates will not be allowed to join the tour.
Our meeting point is at 3 Crown Alley, near Temple Bar Square in the heart of the city centre. It’s a 2 minutes walk from both Dublin Castle and Trinity College. Click here for a Google Maps Link. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts and show your booking confirmation to one of our guides. Look for the green umbrellas and lanyards.
We are Original Dublin – a local Dublin tour guide collective crafting experiences unlike any other in the city to ensure you get the best from your time in the Irish capital.
