Private 3-Hour Walking Tour of Dublin City Centre
by Dublin Tour Guide
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The tour begins with a walk through Dublin’s city centre, focusing on key landmarks over about three hours. The guide leads the group to Trinity College Dublin’s campus, where access restrictions apply if you want to visit the Old Library and Book of Kells. Next, the route passes through the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, highlighting local spots such as street art and independent shops. The tour continues to the grounds of Dublin Castle, including the upper and lower courtyards, Chapel Royal, and Dubh Linn Gardens, without entering interior areas reserved for official castle tours. Outside views of Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral follow, showcasing Dublin’s medieval religious architecture. Participants cross the Ha'penny Bridge, pausing to observe the river views toward the Guinness Brewery and the Custom House area. The walking route also includes Leinster House and St Stephen's Green. On O'Connell Street, travelers see the Spire and the General Post Office, learning about the 1916 Rising and notable Irish figures. The final stop is City Hall, where entry is possible if no private events occur. The guide is experienced and meets the group at a central hotel location. The tour is private and can be customized for accessibility or special interests. Food, drink, entry fees, and gratuities are not included.
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Trinity College Dublin
Visit the campus of Trinity College Dublin. Groups larger than eight cannot visit the Old Library without prior ticket purchase due to college rules. The Old Library and Book of Kells visit requires booking the longer 5-hour tour.
15 min
Temple Bar
Walk the cobbled streets of the Temple Bar area. The guide points out local spots such as street art and bohemian shops within this heavily visited but lively district.
15 min
Dublin Castle
Explore the exterior grounds of Dublin Castle including the upper and lower courtyards, the Chapel Royal, and Dubh Linn Gardens. Interior access is not included and requires an official Dublin Castle tour.
15 min
Christ Church Cathedral
View the exterior of Christ Church Cathedral, a significant example of medieval religious architecture in Dublin, along with St Patrick's Cathedral.
15 min
Ha'penny Bridge
Cross the Ha'penny Bridge, an iconic pedestrian bridge over the River Liffey. Look along the river towards the Guinness Brewery and the Custom House area or observe the lovers' locks on the bridge.
5 min
Leinster House
Pass by Leinster House, the building itself.
10 min
St Stephens Green
Visit St Stephen's Green, a public park in the city centre.
15 min
O'Connell Street
See one of Europe's widest streets, O'Connell Street, including The Spire and the General Post Office, the site where the 1916 Rising began. Learn about figures like Daniel O'Connell and Ireland's Martin Luther King Jr. equivalent.
20 min
City Hall
View City Hall, an important location in the 1916 Easter Rising and an example of 18th-century architecture. Entry is possible unless a private event is taking place.
10 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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