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Dublin Highlights Walking Tour
County Dublin, Ireland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Dublin by foot on a fascinating tour led by an entertaining local guide. As you stroll from site to site in this charm-laden city, hear fun facts and tales about its rich history, culture, and people. Stop for photos at must-sees such as Trinity College and the General Post Office, the site of the infamous 1916 Easter Rising. Plus, explore the cobbled lanes of the pretty Temple Bar district and Italian Quarter, and stretch your legs with walks along the scenic Liffey River and bustling O’Connell Street
- Walking tour of Dublin's must-see iconic sites
- See famous Georgian buildings including City Hall and Trinity College
- Visit Dublin's famous monuments, including the 18th-century St Mary's Church, Dublin Castle and the former House of Parliament
- Stroll around Temple Bar and by the River Liffey
- Professional local guide
- Enjoy discounts at selected Dublin food and drink establishments
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- 59 O'Connell Street Upper59 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, Ireland
Meet your guide outside the Dublin Bus Offices at 59 Upper O'Connell Street, beside the Pat Liddy's Walking Tour sign. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts, as it is not possible to catch up with the guide once the tour has left.
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End point
- 80 Dame St80 Dame St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 RH42, Ireland
Finish close to Dublin Castle, Dublinia & Christ Church Cathedral to allow you make internal visits.
What To Expect
Meet your friendly, local guide on O’Connell Street in central Dublin. Learn how the road is one of Europe’s widest streets, and set off to explore the city center while learning about Dublin’s eventful history and laid-back culture.
Stroll along O’Connell Street and see the General Post Office, a place regarded as hugely symbolic by the Irish. Admire the grand façade, and learn how Irish rebels occupied the building during the Easter Rising of April 1916, an event that ultimately led to an independent Ireland.
Next, follow your guide through the bustling Henry Street shopping district to the 18th-century St Mary’s Church. Head inside to admire some of the striking features, including a beautiful stained glass window and Renatus Harris-built organ that towers over the bar.
Continue into Dublin’s Italian Quarter, a vibrant area of shops and restaurants situated on the north banks of the Liffey River and also known as Quarter Bloom. As you stroll here, admire the views of the Liffey, and hear how the river has served as a trading lifeline of Dublin from Viking days.
Head on to Temple Bar, the city’s designated ‘cultural quarter’ and trace the narrow cobbled streets, still laid out in a pattern unchanged from medieval times. Then, stroll to Dublin City Hall, a magnificent example of the stately Georgian architecture that Dublin is renowned for. Walk from here to view 800-year-old Dublin Castle, and the former Irish Houses of Parliament, the world’s first purpose-built parliament house.
Finally, arrive at Trinity College, the college that makes up Ireland’s oldest university. Founded in 1592, this famous place of learning was one of seven established just before the Tudor monarchy extended its authority over Ireland as a whole. View the historical buildings, many set around cobbled quadrangles, and finish your tour here when you bid goodbye to your guide.
Your tour ticket also entitles you to valuable discounts at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre, The Church—the bar and restaurant set in St Mary’s Church—and Bewley’s Café. Be sure to take advantage of these deals during the rest of your time in the city!
Stroll along O’Connell Street and see the General Post Office, a place regarded as hugely symbolic by the Irish. Admire the grand façade, and learn how Irish rebels occupied the building during the Easter Rising of April 1916, an event that ultimately led to an independent Ireland.
Next, follow your guide through the bustling Henry Street shopping district to the 18th-century St Mary’s Church. Head inside to admire some of the striking features, including a beautiful stained glass window and Renatus Harris-built organ that towers over the bar.
Continue into Dublin’s Italian Quarter, a vibrant area of shops and restaurants situated on the north banks of the Liffey River and also known as Quarter Bloom. As you stroll here, admire the views of the Liffey, and hear how the river has served as a trading lifeline of Dublin from Viking days.
Head on to Temple Bar, the city’s designated ‘cultural quarter’ and trace the narrow cobbled streets, still laid out in a pattern unchanged from medieval times. Then, stroll to Dublin City Hall, a magnificent example of the stately Georgian architecture that Dublin is renowned for. Walk from here to view 800-year-old Dublin Castle, and the former Irish Houses of Parliament, the world’s first purpose-built parliament house.
Finally, arrive at Trinity College, the college that makes up Ireland’s oldest university. Founded in 1592, this famous place of learning was one of seven established just before the Tudor monarchy extended its authority over Ireland as a whole. View the historical buildings, many set around cobbled quadrangles, and finish your tour here when you bid goodbye to your guide.
Your tour ticket also entitles you to valuable discounts at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre, The Church—the bar and restaurant set in St Mary’s Church—and Bewley’s Café. Be sure to take advantage of these deals during the rest of your time in the city!
O'Connell Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Mary's Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Temple Bar
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dublin Castle
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Don’t forget to bring cash to tip your tour guide!
Jayson_M, Mar 2023
Sam was our guide and shared so much of the history of Dublin, as well as Ireland, with us. He was amazing and even stopped in at Burdocks and shared an order of the best chips (fries) we have ever had! We were only in Ireland for the day and no Euros to give him as a tip, so if Sam sees this, please email me your Venmo because you absolutely deserve a tip! Thanks again for showing us around Dublin!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you so much for your terrific review. You can be sure that Sam will get to see this. Getting the 'Burdocks' was a bonus, to be sure! Delighted you enjoyed the tour. Best regards. Pat Liddy
Best walking tour
Koreanrye, Feb 2023
We had a tour with Pat Liddy due to a tragic circumstance. Pat was unbelievably wonderful and had a great knowledge of Irish history! We had a great time and he was very mindful of my husband’s limitations so he made a point to stop often
Response from Host, Feb 2023
It was my real pleasure that morning to look after yourself, your husband and the six others. I'm really glad we could provide the tour despite everything.
Fascinating and entertaining, can't recommend highly enough.
Graham_M, Jan 2023
Our charming guide Áine was a font of fascinating history and entertaining stories. This is a Highlights Tour not a History Tour, so we were not overwhelmed with too many historical details. She also works at the National Museum of Ireland and was extremely knowledgable. Her enthusiasm for Dublin and all things Irish was infectious. Unlike some city tours we've been on elsewhere, she was easy to hear over background noise and very easy to understand, even for those in our party from abroad.
Thoroughly recommended!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
ÁIne will be thoroughlly delighted with this review as indeed we are ourselves. Many thanks for taking the trouble to send your review in.
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The places of history
Josephine_D, Nov 2022
Our guide, Michael, was very well informed and was really skilful at placing historical events into Dublin’s past and present urban environment. He was able to explain in simple terms while never patronising the group.?
Wonderful
ANDREW_Z, Nov 2022
Our Tour Guide Sean and driver Gabriel were both fantastic. Very knowledgeable and open to giving suggestions. Loved the Cliffs of Moher and seeing Galway. Beautiful sights along the route as well
Great tour - definitely check out
Amanda_S, Nov 2022
One of the highlights of our trip to Dublin. Kate was knowledgeable and funny. Everyone really enjoyed the tour.
Great walk
Djan_m, Nov 2022
Great guide really informative and funny, we all enjoyed this walking tour around Dublin. Would recommend as great introduction to Dublin.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Much appreciated and delighted you you enjoyed the tour.
Pat Liddy
Great tour, perfect for Dublin!
Victor_L, Oct 2022
This is a great little walking tour. 2 hours is just the right amount of time for Dublin City, as the city is very compact and not a whole lot to do. My guide was Eoin, and he provides great little story - although his circumlocutions can be difficult to follow. Nevertheless, I would totally recommend the tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Many thanks for your kind review. Yes, Eoin is brilliant with his stories but sometimes requires great and keen attention to get at he heart of some of his deliveries. We have 31 guides and they are all so different in their guiding. The power of diversity, I guess. Kind regards
Pat Liddy
Best tour guide in Dublin!
kathrynflacke_m, Oct 2022
Patrick was a phenomenal guide. He was a wealth if very cool info to understand the significant parts of Irelands culture. I am of irish heritage and more proud today to be Irish from Patrick’s tour. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you for this lovely review. But I'm blushing because it was me!. So double thanks. Pat
Our guide was very...
Christine_K, Oct 2022
Our guide was very knowledgeable. He took the time to make sure everyone was having a great experience and paced the tour appropriately for the group.
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