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Dublin on Foot: 15 Walking Tours Worth Joining

88 tours  ·  from $12

Everything worth seeing in Dublin sits inside a two-hour loop. These 15 walks differ on the story they tell, 1916, the literary pubs, the Vikings, the ghosts, with prices and start points.

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour - Dublin Castle and the city’s power
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Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

1.Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,020 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Walk central Dublin with guides such as Helena, Dan, Barry, Keith, Karl, and Dave. In two hours, you’ll connect Viking Dublin, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, Temple Bar, the Liffey, O’Connell Bridge, College Green, and Trinity College, with plenty of Irish stories, humor, and practical pub and restaurant tips.

“Such a great tour! Dan was knowledgeable, professional, and made Dublin’s history come alive. We also appreciated his recommendations for things to do around the city. Highly recommend!”

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Dublin: Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour - Irish music at the Wall of Fame
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Dublin: Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

2.Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,140 reviews · from $27

Walk central Dublin with an accredited English-speaking guide such as Ian, Keith, Alan, Kieran, or Emily. In two hours, see Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, Trinity College, the GPO, Ha’Penny Bridge, and Temple Bar while hearing stories about Vikings, rebels, writers, rock stars, and rogues.

“Alan was so informative and fun! I’ll remember many facts from his tour.”

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1916 Rebellion Walking Tour - The Four Courts and the path toward civil war
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1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

3.1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,605 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Start at Dublin’s International Bar with an introduction to the Great Hunger and the road to the 1916 Rising. Then walk to City Hall, Dublin Castle, the Four Courts, the GPO, Moore Street, and other landmarks. Guides such as Lorcan Collins, Liz, Phelim, and Donal add songs, stories, and clear historical context.

“If you are a fan of Revolutionary Irish history, you NEED to do this tour. Our guide, Lorcan Collins, was exceptionally knowledgeable and well spoken. Throughout the tour he took time to take questions and offer insightful feedback. It was very much a conversation as well as a tour. We visited a number of places that held importance during the 1916 Easter Rising and throughout the tour you could truly tell that Lorcan was not only knowledgeable but also fiercely passionate about the history. This is what you want in a tour guide and I say again; book this tour! You will enjoy it.”

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90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips - O’Connell Street and the General Post Office
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90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips

4.90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 916 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Join Finn McCools Tours for a fast-moving Dublin introduction from Aston Quay to Christ Church Cathedral. Guides such as Alex and Sam mix Viking origins, rebellion, architecture, pub advice, and local stories across a roughly 90-minute to 1-hour-45-minute walk. You will see O’Connell Street, the GPO, Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and more.

“Alex was fantastic!! Weaved a lot of interesting history into our walk. At the end he gave us great recommendations for restaurants. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin - Starting at Trinity College and the Book of Kells
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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin

5.2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Walk central Dublin with a history postgraduate guide such as Eoin, Jody, or John D. In about two hours, connect Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Viking settlement, Four Courts, Christ Church Cathedral, and Dublin Castle to Ireland’s political story. Expect a detailed, talk-focused tour, with Book of Kells entry not included.

“The tour provided a great history of Dublin and Ireland in general. It helped me understand all the different peoples influencing Dublin’s history, economy, and religion.”

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Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin - City Hall and Dublin’s changing political story
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Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

6.Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 865 reviews · from $22

Walk through Dublin’s Medieval City with guides such as Jodie, Daragh, Colm, and Eoin, all skilled at making Irish history clear and entertaining. In two hours, you’ll connect Dublin Castle, City Hall, Temple Bar, the 1916 Rising, the Potato Famine, and the Northern Ireland Peace Process. The tour is in English, wheelchair accessible, and costs $22.

“The Tour was excellent we definitely recommend it. Our tour guide was great he had so much knowledge about each stop, easily answered questions and kept all of us engaged throughout the tour.”

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Dublin Traditional Irish 3 Course Meal Walking Tour with Local - Temple Bar without making it the whole story
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Dublin Traditional Irish 3 Course Meal Walking Tour with Local

7.Dublin Traditional Irish 3 Course Meal Walking Tour with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend about three hours walking central Dublin with a local guide such as Lara, Ray, Grainne, or Deirdre. You’ll enjoy a three-course meal across three pubs or restaurants, paired drinks, Irish history, and an Irish coffee-making lesson. The small group is capped at 16, with dietary needs considered in advance.

“Wow this food and drink tour was fantastic! Firstly and most importantly we want to say how fantastically amazing Lara was! She was so attentive, friendly, super knowledgeable, a giggle to be with and she truly made this tour so wonderful! The places we visited were brilliant, we would have never strolled into a couple of these places on our own, and wow true gems! The food and drink we had was super delicious! Highly recommend this tour when visiting Dublin!”

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Dublin: Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour - Temple Bar and the mythical beginnings of Ireland
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Dublin: Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour

8.Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 703 reviews · from $27

Meet a local English-speaking folklore guide, often Helena, Emily, Dave, or Lee, beneath the green umbrella outside The Old Storehouse in Temple Bar. Over two hours, you’ll hear Celtic origin stories, meet banshees and púcas, uncover Georgian Dublin’s darker tales, and finish on O’Connell Street with Gaelic culture and modern Dublin stories.

“Helena was a great guide! She was very knowledgeable and kept us very entertained. You could tell she has a passion for teaching people this information! She was also helpful for recommendations after the tour!”

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The Dublin Private Walking Tour - Molly Malone and the energy of Grafton Street
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The Dublin Private Walking Tour

9.The Dublin Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Explore central Dublin with a private guide from Travelling Ireland, including Pasquale, Conor, Sharon, or Seamus. Over about three hours, you’ll walk from Temple Bar to Merrion Square, covering music, politics, famine history, Trinity College, parks, statues, and local life. The route is family-friendly, flexible, and includes restaurant tips and umbrellas.

“Seamus is an extremely knowledgeable, friendly and very respectful. He makes you feel comfortable with the depth of history and caters the walk and narrative to your specific areas of interest- You could see and one gets to experience his passion for sharing cultural and historical information. Very personable with a good sense of humor and one is very comfortable with the time spent.”

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Dublin City Center Walking Tour - Dubh Linn Gardens and a quieter side of the center
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Dublin City Center Walking Tour

10.Dublin City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews

Join Álvaro, Bea, Mark, or another Spanish-speaking guide for an energetic three-hour walk through central Dublin. You’ll hear Viking stories, learn pub and music customs, visit Dublin Castle and the cathedrals, see Trinity College from outside, and finish near the old Jameson distillery with a surprise.

“Álvaro is an example of passionate person that enjoys his work sharing all his strong knowledge about the incredible history of Dublin and also touristic advice which he has collected over the years living here. We could neither have a better tour or guide, thanks a million to Alvaro. We will always recomend you. Best of luck 🍀”

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Haunted Dublin Walking Tour - The theatres: Olympia and Smock Alley
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Haunted Dublin Walking Tour

11.Haunted Dublin Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Join Original Dublin at 6 pm for a two-hour evening walk from Temple Bar to St Stephen’s Green. Guides such as Ciarán, Deirdre, Lee, and Ross mix Dublin history, folklore, true crime, and ghost stories. Expect quick walking, outdoor stops, humor, and plenty of old city atmosphere.

“Lee was wonderful and had great stories. We learned a lot and he was very knowledgeable as well. It was nice to see different parts of Dublin and hear some of the history tied with the ghost stories”

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Walking Tour of Dublin - Viking Dublin and the city’s early story
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Walking Tour of Dublin

12.Walking Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · from $21

Walk central Dublin with guides such as Alex, Connor, Conor, or Tony, hearing stories from Viking Dublin to modern Ireland. The route passes the GPO, O’Connell Street, Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Rock ’n’ Roll Wall of Fame, and Christchurch Cathedral. Expect humor, practical tips, and weather-proof walking shoes.

“Alex was very knowledgeable regarding the history of Dublin. The company was very flexible as we missed our 11:30am appointment and they allowed us to join the 3:20pm tour. We are (were) visiting from Washington, DC and we really appreciate the hospitality. Beautiful architecture, crazy weather 🤪, we highly recommend it.”

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Dublin Highlights: 2.45-Hour Walking Tour in Italian - Starting at Trinity College and meeting Molly Malone
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Dublin Highlights: 2.45-Hour Walking Tour in Italian

13.Dublin Highlights: 2.45-Hour Walking Tour in Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 460 reviews · from $28

Walk central Dublin with an Italian-speaking guide, starting at Trinity College and ending near the Spire. Hear the story behind Molly Malone, Dublin Castle, both cathedrals, Temple Bar, the Ha’penny Bridge and the GPO. Guides named Melania and Michela V. are praised for lively storytelling and keeping children engaged.

“Melania, our guide, has been very effective and her storytelling fun and interesting! Furthermore, she had been wonderful with my 8 years old daughter, keeping her engaged all the time. Not a simple one 😊❤️”

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Dublin: Trinity College Campus Guided Walking Tour - Meeting the guide beneath the Bell Tower
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Dublin: Trinity College Campus Guided Walking Tour

14.Trinity College Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 392 reviews · from $18Best value

Join a current Trinity student or alumni guide for a 45-minute English walking tour of Ireland’s oldest university. Start at the Bell Tower, see the Museum Building, Dining Hall, historic societies, gardens, native plants, and nesting birds. The ticket covers campus grounds and special Museum Building access, but not the Book of Kells or Old Library.

“Our guide, energetic and very informative Kate (law student) was so great that we were sorry when the tour was over…”

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Dublin's Haunted History Walking Tour - Beginning at Bernardo Square beside City Hall
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Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

15.Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 345 reviews · from $31

Walk Dublin’s cobbled lanes with an English-speaking guide linked to Paranormal Study and Investigation of Ireland. Hear stories of Darkey Kelly, the Green Lady of St. Audoen’s, the Dolocher, Dublin’s Hell, and the Hellfire Club. Guides including Darragh, Dara, Lydia, Finn, Kate, and Darren have led this lively 90-minute evening tour.

“Amazing guide, Dara was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about many centuries of Dublin's history. Loved all the stories and really brought the city to life from across time. Very detailed tales and impressive and valuable that he's done so much additional research to verify stories and add more authentic colour to the tales. Thank you for everything, we won't forget it! :) -Erin & Kalyna”

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