Start with the city’s essentials

Highlights of Dublin: a 2-hour walking tour

€20 per person2 hoursMaximum 10 guestsLocal guide · English
People crossing Ha’penny Bridge over the River Liffey, with Dublin’s colourful riverside buildings beyond

Get your bearings in Dublin and discover the stories behind its best-known streets and landmarks. This two-hour introduction connects the city's history with the Dublin you can explore today, with time for questions and local recommendations.

A small group, time for questions and local recommendations for your stay.

Small-group public tourOutdoor walking tour

Meet at: Molly Malone statue · Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

Daily · 10.30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

2 hours well spent

More than a walk. A way into the city.

  • 01

    Connect Dublin’s headline landmarks in one easy-to-follow story

  • 02

    Understand the city, from medieval lanes to Georgian streets

  • 03

    Hear the human stories behind the grand buildings

  • 04

    Leave with ideas for what to explore next

A great fit for First-time visitors · Solo travellers and couples · Friends and families

A personal way to explore.

Your guide welcomes questions and can give particular stories more attention according to the group’s interests, while covering the advertised experience. Come curious, join the conversation and enjoy getting to know Dublin together.

For a walk shaped around your own group, ask about a private tour. Private group sizes are agreed with your quotation.

Follow the story

Your route through Dublin.

These are the places and themes the walk connects. The final route may adapt to conditions on the day.

  1. Molly Malone, College Green & the Trinity College exterior
  2. Temple Bar’s streets and hidden details
  3. The River Liffey & Ha’penny Bridge
  4. Dublin Castle’s surrounding streets

Enjoy Dublin’s landmarks from its streets and squares. Book attraction entry separately for any interior visits you would like to add to your day.

Sunlit State Apartments and dry cobbled Upper Yard at Dublin Castle beneath a blue sky

Clear before you book

What’s included.

Included in your tour

  • Two-hour guided city walk
  • Local stories and historical context
  • Recommendations for the rest of your visit

Make more of your visit

Plan these extras separately to complement your tour.

  • Attraction and museum entry
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport

Start your walk with confidence

Where we meet.

Molly Malone statue

Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

Meet beside the statue, outside the former St Andrew’s Church. Your booking confirmation will explain how to identify your guide.

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Before setting out

Check the meeting instructions in your booking confirmation and allow time to find your guide.

Your finish

A city-centre finish. Ask us about onward plans when you enquire.

Ask about access or onward plans

A little preparation

Good to know before you go.

Pace & access

Plan a comfortable walk with us. Routes include kerbs, road crossings and some uneven paving or cobbles. Share any access needs before booking so we can discuss the route. More about access.

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring layers and rain protection. Allow time to reach the meeting point.

Dates & booking

Daily · 10.30 a.m. and 1 p.m.. €20 per person. Enquire with your preferred date and departure time to confirm your places. You can also request a private version for your group. Read booking information.

Your questions, answered.

How many people join a public tour?

Every public departure has a maximum of 10 guests, plus your local guide. That keeps the group personal, with room for questions, conversation and recommendations. Private group sizes are agreed separately when we prepare your quotation.

How long is the tour?

This tour lasts two hours.

Can I book this as a private tour?

Yes. Every tour can be booked for your own group, subject to guide availability. Send your preferred date and group size for a quotation.

When can I join a public departure?

Join us daily at 10.30 a.m. and 1 p.m.. The public tour costs €20 per person. Enquire with your preferred date and departure time to confirm your places.

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