Dublin Insider Tour: Explore Hidden Treasures

This excursion offers a homegrown Irish welcome. You’ll gain a unique perspective of one of the globe’s most cherished capitals. Your journey will be enriched with insider advice to amplify your Dublin experience. We will unveil historical landmarks and undiscovered gems. You will uncover fascinating trivia and forge new companionships on the voyage.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Luke Kelly Statue - Luke Kelly, an iconic Irish musician and former member of the traditional folk band The Dubliners, is honored with a statue located between the H&M Clothing store and St. Stephen’s Green shopping centre. The tour begins here with brief introductions and an outline of the journey ahead.
  • St Stephen’s Green - This stop includes the renowned Grafton Street, Dublin’s premier high-end shopping district, the historically significant Royal College of Surgeons, a glimpse of Georgian-era architecture, and the charming city park known as St. Stephen’s Green.
  • Leinster House - Walking along Kildare Street, visitors will see the original home of Dracula writer Bram Stoker and the Irish houses of parliament, also known as Leinster House. The tour covers its connection to the White House in Washington, DC, and its history. The National Museum of Archaeology is also along this route.
  • St Anne’s Church - The tour stops outside Saint Anne’s Church on Dawson Street to discuss the wedding of famous Irish writer Bram Stoker, who married here. The journey then continues towards the ornate Bewley’s Café on bustling Grafton Street.
  • Trinity College Dublin - At Trinity College, one of the world’s most famous universities, visitors will learn about the many notable historical figures who studied here. The tour includes a brief visit to the university’s courtyard to admire its extraordinary original architecture.

The tour also offers a view of the historical House of Lords, known as Parliament House, along Dame Street.

  • O’Connell Bridge - Approaching the epicenter of the 1916 Easter Rising rebellion, the tour crosses O’Connell Bridge to view the statue of its namesake, Irish parliamentarian Daniel O’Connell. Discussions will cover the history of the River Liffey and the famous Liffey Swim.
  • GPO Museum - The tour visits the General Post Office on Dublin’s main thoroughfare, O’Connell Street. This significant building played a crucial role in Ireland’s struggle for independence and was a hotspot during the 1916 rebellion against British rule. Visitors will see bullet holes in the building’s columns from that time, get a close-up view of the visually striking Spire, and explore the culturally important Clery’s Clock and nearby shopping area Henry Street.
  • Temple Bar - The tour explores the lively nightlife quarter of Dublin known as Temple Bar. This bustling area is a popular spot for tourists to share a pint and chat long into the night, with live music and plenty to see.

The tour crosses the picturesque Ha’penny Bridge, offering insights into the city’s foundations and the evolution of trade and travel around the town center.

  • Christ Church Cathedral - Passing by Christ Church Cathedral, the tour delves into the history of the Catholic Church in Ireland and the venue where Handel’s Messiah was first performed. Visitors will learn about the origins of Dublin, dating back to the Viking invasions and their lasting legacy.
  • Dublin Castle - The tour concludes with a walk around the beautiful gardens of Dublin Castle, exploring the grounds and learning about the origins of Dublin’s name and the landscape of its beginnings.
What's Included
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
Location
Luke Kelly Statue
King Street South
The Luke Kelly Statue sits between H&M Clothing Store and St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre on King Street South on the south side of Dublin city centre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Johntell2015
Sep 28, 2024
Lovely Dublin Introduction - Damian leads a great tour and covered a great amount of history and places. The music he brought tied into events at certain locations. A great introduction to Dublin which was exactly what we wanted.
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Daydream44198965468
Sep 20, 2024
Dublinteresting - Interesting tour around the city centre with a lot of monuments. Mr Damian was very well organised with a lot of historical information on the places we visited.
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418maddyh
Jul 26, 2024
Damian for the win! - Damian is lovely, and the tour was spectacular. Damian took interest in who I am and what I do, and was careful to point out several points of interests that he knew I’d find interesting/helpful/funny. I now know how I’m going to spend the rest of my week, as he’s incredibly knowledgeable on what’s not to be missed, and what you can avoid…! So helpful! Approximately 9000 steps later and I’m still very happy :).
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Curiosity33980461900
Jul 19, 2024
Excellent tour with music - Damian offered a long and informative tour. You need to be good on foot. The music interludes were great. It was a good start to our trip through Ireland. A lot about history but also tips about cafes and pubs. Thanks a lot.
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K1364sskat
Jul 13, 2024
Wonderful tour - What a wonderful guide we had! He played music as we walked, he sang and was very cheerful. We saw so much of the city. This is a great tour to take on your first day so you can determine which places you want to return to.
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Kingm3c
Jul 7, 2024
Such a great walking tour in Dublin! - Damian was so fun and informative and the pace was just right. You can tell he’s very passionate about his work. Also the selection of Irish music was a nice touch.
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Kathleen_c
Jul 7, 2024
Excellent tour - We had a wonderful guide who made the experience so charming. This is a good tour to take at the beginning of your stay in Dublin. You get acquainted with the city and you see the areas you want to explore more. Excellent tour.
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Alisona22
Jul 6, 2024
Dublin Treasure - Damien was an unexpected highlight of our stay in Dublin. He is passionate, knowledgeable and his approach is a little funky with his music. As the tour description states he took us to places that we did not know existed. Thank you Damien.
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Wendypb
Jun 22, 2024
All you could hope for and more - Damian was all you would hope from a Dublin tour guide Knowledgable , passionate on his subject and entertaining He really had thought how to make sure it was engaging Could not recommend more highly
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472terryp
Aug 28, 2024
Fast paced, educational and entertaining - A fast paced and entertaining tour which uncovered much of the history of Dublin. Damian is an energetic guide who is inclusive of all participants. His sense of humour and musical interludes make this trip an enjoyable and memorable one. Ensure you are wearing good walking shoes because you cover a great deal of ground on this tour.
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