Dublin · HISTORICAL TOURS
Vikings, Georgian money, the Rising and the civil war that followed, all within a mile of the Liffey. These 15 tours differ on period and pace; the listings say which stay outdoors and which get you inside the buildings.
A 3-hour small-group Dublin historical food tour with 8 tastings and drinks, from Irish coffee at Vice Coffee to Temple Bar stew.
“Ann was a great guide thru the city and full of helpful advice and historical info. The food stops were outstanding and the portions were so filling and delicious! We enjoyed a wonderful day and would highly recommend this tour!”
A 2-hour Dublin historical walk from Trinity to Dublin Castle for $22.98, led by history postgrads, covering Vikings, law, and religion.
“It was very interesting and informative. Directions on where to go next were very clear. The politics are always interesting”
A 2-hour guided walking tour through Dublin’s key landmarks, from Dublin Castle to Temple Bar, with Irish history from famine to the Peace Process.
“Loved loved loved the history lesson. I was aware of bits and pieces of Irish history but the tour did a really good job of assembling it in chronological order and emphasizing how important Dublin was in all of it. It's a long complicated history that is hard to sum up in a succinct way, but it was expertly done.”
Train and coach day trip from Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle, and Cobh, with guided history, included admissions, and free time in Blarney Village.
“Had a great time on our trip! This is my second time going on this tour and I am never disappointed! Guides and drivers are amazing!”
50-minute Jeanie Johnston tall ship tour in Dublin Docklands, with famine-era emigrant stories, upper-deck views, and cramped below-deck life.
“I was pleasantly surprised by how interesting and informative this tour was. Our tour guide Steve did an excellent job at answering any questions we had and making it a very enjoyable experience. In terms of value for money, this was an excellent experience.”
A 1.5-hour haunted history walking tour in Dublin with PSI Ireland guides. Hear Darkey Kelly, the Green Lady, and stories behind Hell.
“This was an interesting tour and we got to see a lot of the main sites. This is a good tour for learning more about locations and navigation as well as hauntings.”
A 2-hour Dublin walk with four artisan donut stops and local history, led by a fun guide. Morning tour keeps your afternoon free.
“This was a fun and interesting tour. Our guide was personable, entertaining, and knowledgeable about the tour, the shops we visited, and the history of Dublin and Ireland in general. If you have an interest in Irish history and a sweet tooth this is a tour for you. You bet a donut, or two, at each stop so bring an appetite. This was a fun and interesting way to spend a morning. It's a bit of a walk, so keep that in mind. Definitely had a good time.”
A 2-hour haunted history walk through Dublin’s Northside, with Darkey Kelly, Hellfire sites, and a finish at the Brazen Head.
“It was terrible. Only 2 ghosts mentioned, 1 that put old coins into the the hands of sleeping homeless people and a poltergeist, but no stories. The rest of the time it was a left wing poticical attack on the British and Donald Trump. He said he had a masters degree in? But if you took away You know and All that stuff from his script, there would not be much left. He showed up late and didn't check who the guests were. He even mentioned that a lot of people left before the end. Viator obviously do not check the quality of the guides or their scripts anymore!”
A private 3-hour Dublin walk with local storytelling, free-entry classics, and 1916 Easter Rising context, plus a tasting for some bookings.
“Derek was an excellent guide whose political and historical knowledge was outstanding. Highly recommend this tour.”
Private 3.5-hour Dublin food tour with 8 tastings, Irish coffee, oyster, cheese, Temple Bar lunch, and ice cream, near Grafton Street.
“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”
Interactive living history at Dalkey Castle near Dublin with costumed actors, St Begnet church, Writers’ Gallery, battlements views.
“Fantastic tour! We learned so much and it was all very well presented. We loved the live actors and our tour guide Minota was excellent. Highly recommend!”
Walk Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile with Nevin Cody, a magician storyteller. Learn the sights of Medieval Mile, with jokes and small performances.
“Our guide was tremendous on this very hot day. He didn’t complain once and still gave us a first rate tour. The street magic tricks were mildly amusing, but the stories and personal anecdotes were what made the tour. If you’re in Kilkenny, take the shenanigans tour!”
Macabre Dublin on foot: 2-hour dark history walk with Cuchulainn, grave robbing, executions, and rats. Meet at the Spire, yellow umbrella. $19.
“i Always try to do some walking tour with local guides when i visit a Place, this one in particular was very interesting, you get to learn some Dublin history and curiousities (not only of the macabre kind) which you would have never probably heard of, and it's narrated by a guy (peter in our case) who is clearly very passionate and competent and manages to transport you in these stories across time. He was very engaging and also very clear. Thank you, would absolutely recommend!”
Walk Dublin’s queer history in about 2 hours from Temple Bar to Dublin Castle, stopping at GPO Museum, Abbey Theatre, and Trinity. $29.02.
“such a cool tour!! highly recommend. the tour takes you to popular tourist sites but gives you stories you wouldn't hear anywhere else.. and great company!”
Walk Kilkenny’s medieval streets with a licensed guide for 2 hours, spotting key sites from St. Canice to Kilkenny Castle.
“John was an excellent guide with an a deep knowledge of Kilkenny and Irish history. He also kept us smiling with funny anecdotes and interesting stories about Kilkenny.”
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