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Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour)

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Dublin, Ireland
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Do you enjoy Food, Pub, Museums, Culture tours and learning how the locals live?
This tour comprises elements from all those tours to give you the most varied, comprehensive and enjoyable tour of Dublin possible! After 10yrs tour guiding private tours, and over 500 5-star reviews, Garvan has designed a tour to deliver an outstanding full day in Dublin.

By the end of the tour, you’ll have visited all the essential attractions, experiencing only the best of the National Gallery and National Museum, eaten lunch where the locals go, shopped for Irish artisanal foods & cheeses, paired them with Irish beer/whiskey in a locals’ pub, visited a jeweller (or similar) and learned the methods & inspiration behind their art.

As if that wasn’t enough, you will have also gained not only an understanding but a powerful feeling for Irish history & culture. Most importantly of all, you’ll have connected with an authentic Irish guide who wants to share a fantastically memorable & personal day with you.

What's Included

  • Hotel meet-up (for central location)
  • Private tour - tailored just for your group
  • Tour Guide: experienced, qualified and Irish!
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Entry tickets
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

35A Kildare Street
Dublin 2, D02 YK38, Ireland

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Pickup details

We can meet you at any hotel if it is centrally located, if not, then the Oscar Wilde Monument shall be the default pickup / meeting point.

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Meeting point

Oscar Wilde Monument
Dublin, Ireland

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Christchurch Place
Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Monument to Oscar Wilde

A salute to Oscar Wilde. We’ll start with a salute to our of Ireland’s most famous and, in his time, controversial sons - Oscar Wilde.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Gallery of Ireland

Next, we’ll pop into the National Gallery to learn about Irish history through some fascinating works of art: the Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife which signalled the end of the old Gaelic order in Ireland; beautiful stained glass windows and a hugely symbolic painting about the Irish Civil War.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Then we’ll go to arguably Dublin’s best museum - the National Museum of Archaeology & History. We’ll visit The Treasury which hosts the greatest treasures that Ireland has produced including the Tara Brooch and Ardagh Chalice.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Stephens Green (pass by)

St Stephen's Green and Grafton street
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Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College and the Old Library which hosts the famous Book of Kells (tickets required)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Book of Kells Experience

Trinity College and the Old Library which hosts the famous Book of Kells. Admission tickets are not included in the tour price. Guests wishing to visit the Book of Kells must purchase their own tickets in advance, or another site can be visited.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Temple Bar

Stroll the cobbled streets of the famous Temple Bar area. Your guide will show you the real local spots (street art, bohemian shops) and hidden gems of what is a overty touristy area.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dublin Castle

We will explore the grounds of Dublin Castle (upper and lower courtyards, Chapel Royal, Dubh Linn Gardens) without needing to explore any interiors, which can only be availed of through an official Dublin Castle tour.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Christ Church Cathedral

A visit to one of the best sights in Dublin - Christchurch Cathedral. Guests wishing to visit the cathedral interior must purchase their own tickets.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

George's Street Arcade

Local shopping at George’s St. Arcade. Now we’ll take a break from being a tourist and start to be a local. We’ll amble through the charming areas of Grafton st and George’s St. Arcade. Here we will pay a visit to a local Irish jeweller - see him working on a piece (maybe have a go yourself!) and learn about the Ireland-inspired necklaces, rings etc. A great opportunity to obtain an authentic gift from Ireland.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Ha'penny Bridge

Cross the famous Ha'Penny Bridge, one of Dublin's icons. Take look up the river towards the Guinness Brewery (maybe you'll detect the aroma of hops boiling) or down the river towards the Custom House and the modern Docklands area. Or simply stop to observe the lovers' locks.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leinster House

Irish Parliament Building
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bank of Ireland

The beautiful Old Parliament Building used in the 18th century by the British at the height of Dublin's golden age
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

O'Connell Street

See Ireland's main thoroughfare and one of the widest streets in Europe. Admire The Spire, the GPO (where the 1916 Rising began), and learn about Ireland's Marthin Luther King Jnr, Daniel O'Connell
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel meet-up (for central location)
  • Private tour - tailored just for your group
  • Tour Guide: experienced, qualified and Irish!
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Entry tickets
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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