Original Dublin Walking Tour

This is the definitive walking tour of Dublin

Our beloved city may be small but its stories, its characters and its buildings can take you on a journey. Join us and travel from early Viking settlement to modern European capital city. Witness a thousand years of humour, heartache, turbulence and triumph.

On this city tour, you’ll be immersed in our history, learn about our culture, and hear our stories – the hilarious and the horrifying – as well as meet some of the incredible characters that made Dublin the city it is today.

This Dublin walking tour gives you a local perspective of the city, so you’ll leave with a real understanding of modern Dublin; where it came from, where it’s going, and what makes it so unique.

We’ll show you our favourite things about Dublin, from the highlights and must-see spots to some of the hidden corners and lesser-seen oddities the city has to offer. You can expect strange and interesting facts, gripping stories, colourful characters, loads of humour, as well as plenty of recommendations to help you make the most of your visit.

Book your spot now. If you want a truly Original tour of Dublin, there’s nowhere else you’re going to get it!

Dublin Tour guide tells the story of Brian Boru on Dublin City Walking Tour
Dublin Tour Guide poses for group picture before a walking tour of Dublin City.

Original Dublin Walking Tour Includes:

  • Dublin Castle;
  • Christ Church Cathedral;
  • Viking Dublin;
  • Temple Bar;
  • Medieval Dublin;
  • 1916 Easter Rising;
  • Irish Revolutionary Period & Independence;
  • The River Liffey;
  • The Ha’Penny Bridge
  • Trinity College
  • Old Irish Parliament Buildings;
  • Irish Language, Traditions and Customs;
  • Irish Literature and culture.

Original Dublin Walking Tour Includes:

  • Dublin Castle;
  • Christ Church Cathedral;
  • Viking Dublin;
  • Temple Bar;
  • Medieval Dublin;
  • 1916 Easter Rising;
  • Irish Revolutionary Period & Independence;
  • The River Liffey;
  • The Ha’Penny Bridge
  • Trinity College
  • Old Irish Parliament Buildings;
  • Irish Language, Traditions and Customs;
  • Irish Literature and culture.

Customer Reviews

Read some of our amazing reviews from visitors just like you.

  • Excelente tour en español impartido por Marina

    Jennifer Murillo Avatar Jennifer Murillo
    March 4, 2025

    So hilarious, 15/10 recommend!! Laughed the whole way. Stopped for a pint. Perfect!

    Regan Fleming Avatar Regan Fleming
    March 3, 2025

    Deirdre was fantastic!! Very informative, energetic, and helpful! Has great suggestions of where to eat/pubs!!

    Haley Atkins Avatar Haley Atkins
    March 3, 2025
  • Deirdre was an amazing guide, she told us all about Irish history and made learning it all great fun! She also gave great recommendations.

    Jimena Hallal Avatar Jimena Hallal
    March 3, 2025

    James was amazing! Very informative and thorough

    Siye Kiflu Avatar Siye Kiflu
    March 3, 2025

    De tour was geweldig, vooral Dave. Hij weet heel veel, prachtige verhalen gehoord van hem, je verveelt je geen minuut!

    Mathijs Declerck Avatar Mathijs Declerck
    March 3, 2025
  • Deirdre 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 Harrison Avatar Max Harrison
    March 3, 2025

    Excellent tour - Deirdre was exceptional. Highly recommend!!

    Dunc Avatar Dunc
    March 3, 2025

    Quiero 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 perez Avatar inma perez
    March 3, 2025
  • Very interesting tour, our guide Dave was incredibly funny and knew his stuff - I puls absolutely recommend it!

    Bianca Bre Avatar Bianca Bre
    March 2, 2025

    Very good tour with Deirdri

    Marc van der Spek Avatar Marc van der Spek
    March 2, 2025

    Excellent your, very entertaining

    Mijail Santos Avatar Mijail Santos
    March 2, 2025
  • Fantastic tour with Dan, fun, informative and so full of knowledge and great stories. Absolutely recommend his tour. Thanks Dan

    Glenda Edwards Avatar Glenda Edwards
    March 2, 2025

    Helena is doing great. Thanks for the vibe and showing around this beautiful sunny day!

    M BAYKARA Avatar M BAYKARA
    March 1, 2025

    Really cool. Friendly guide and really informative. Had a lot of fun and was sufficiently spooked.

    Sean Cavlan Avatar Sean Cavlan
    February 28, 2025
  • Deirdre was amazing! and insightful !! 5 stars

    Alexandros Synadinos Avatar Alexandros Synadinos
    February 28, 2025

    Dan 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 Sutherland Avatar Lucy Sutherland
    February 27, 2025

    Had 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 Spoon Avatar Aurora Spoon
    February 27, 2025
  • I had a fantastic time and learned so much, Keith has a great sense of humour and did a great job!

    Dax Bartlett Avatar Dax Bartlett
    February 26, 2025

    Fantastic tour by the very knowledgeable James. Highly recommend!

    Ed West Avatar Ed West
    February 25, 2025

    Une 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 B Avatar Sophie B
    February 25, 2025
  • We 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 Hogan Avatar Laura Hogan
    February 25, 2025

    Emily 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 Rehult Avatar Anders Rehult
    February 25, 2025

    Emily was amazing!! So knowledgeable!

    Autumn Teixeira Avatar Autumn Teixeira
    February 25, 2025
  • It was amazing, Emily is so great to listen to. We loved every second of it.

    Mandy G Avatar Mandy G
    February 25, 2025

    Deirdre was amazing, super funny and very knowledgeable! Gave us loads of tips and recommendations, thank you for everything 😊

    Romane Russell Avatar Romane Russell
    February 25, 2025

    Emily 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 Iniesta Avatar Arantxa Iniesta
    February 25, 2025
  • Marina 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 Lopez Avatar Jocelyn Lopez
    November 4, 2024

    alot of history and information. I had alot of fun!

    maayan futterman Avatar maayan futterman
    November 4, 2024

    David was a walking encyclopidia of Irish knowledge. Great Tour!!

    Chucky Winters Avatar Chucky Winters
    November 4, 2024

Additional information

Joining the Tour

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.


Group Bookings

Groups of more than 10 people must contact us and book at least 24 hours in advance.


Getting Here

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.