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15 Dublin Private Tours to Book Before You Fly

23 tours  ·  from $28 a head

The 15 best dublin private tours, each with its price, how long it takes and who it suits. Start at number one and work down until something fits your week.

The Dublin Private Walking Tour - What the private format adds
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The Dublin Private Walking Tour

1.The Dublin Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

This three-hour private walk crosses central Dublin from Temple Bar to Merrion Square, pairing familiar sights with Irish music, political history, and local advice. Guides named by past guests include Pasquale, Conor, Sharon, and Seamus, though your guide may differ. Expect a flexible route, photo stops, and brief visits rather than long indoor tours.

“Really enjoyed the private experience and could spend time on areas of our interest. Pasquale was quite knowledgeable and had many good stories. Enjoyed seeing many parts of Dublin”

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Private Dublin Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation - A smooth welcome, with a few practical caveats
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Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

2.Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 304 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet your driver in Dublin Airport’s arrivals hall after customs and baggage claim, then ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your central Dublin hotel or accommodation. The drive is usually about 30 minutes, traffic permitting. Groups of up to eight can book, but confirm your luggage needs and call the emergency line if delayed.

“Dorset was a great driver - very knowledgeable and helpful. Met us inside the airport, and helped with the luggage. Would definitely use again.”

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Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) - Leinster House, O’Connell, and the old Parliament
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Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

3.Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $296

Walk central Dublin with an Irish guide who can tailor the route to your interests, from Trinity College and Temple Bar to the GPO and St Stephen’s Green. You can arrange a paid Book of Kells visit, or spend the available museum time at the free National Museum of Ireland. Guides such as John, Eamon, Carl, and Austin are among those named by past participants.

“It was a great experience. We learned so much and saw so much more than we would have ever doing it solo. Are tour guide was very thoughtful and always ready to answer any questions we had!”

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Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour - Reading the Burren’s Stone
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Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

4.Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private Mercedes with a guide such as Dragos, Taufeeq or John. Shape the day around the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, a sheepdog demonstration, a small chocolate maker or a stop in Galway. The 8-to-12-hour outing includes hotel or agreed-point pickup, but the long drive and changing weather are part of the deal.

“We had the best time on our tour. Drago was the most amazing tour guide and was an encyclopedia of information and history of the places we visited.”

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Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems - Trinity College and Grafton Street
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Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

5.Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

Set the pace and shape a two-to-five-hour private walk with a Dublin host. Expect historic streets, Trinity College, Grafton Street, Temple Bar, and local recommendations, with stops adjusted to your interests. Past guides include Ian, José Luis, Mick, and Wilbur. Food, attraction tickets, and transport are extra.

“The information and your guide were good. I answered on the questionnaire that my main goal on this tour was to go to the most picturesque spots around Dublin, as I was hoping to take as many pictures as possible. I would have thought that you would have paired me up with a tour guide who also does photography and knows the best spots around Dublin for pictures. As much as he knew a lot of information about a lot of buildings around Dublin, he doesn't really do any photography. I took more pictures myself after the tour than during the tour.”

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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour - Trinity College: a brief look at an old university
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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

6.Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend about three hours walking central Dublin with a local guide, stopping at Dublin Castle, Trinity College and Christ Church Cathedral. The private route can be tailored to your interests, with other stops varying by host. Guides such as Eamon, Keelan and Derek have led tours. A local drink or tasting is included with the Private Highlights Tour - 3h option.

“Keelan was super knowledgeable, friendly, and informative. We learned a lot and saw a lot - a much richer experience than on our own. Additionally his personal anecdotes brought an even more interesting touch to our day. 5 stars for sure!”

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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings - An oyster, then a proper Dublin lunch
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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

7.Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

This private Dublin food walk pairs eight tastings with local food stories over about three and a half hours. You’ll make and sample Irish coffee, try warm sausage rolls, Irish cheeses, a Flaggy Shore oyster, stew with soda bread, and more. Guides such as Karen bring local insight, and the route finishes near Grafton Street.

“Fun tour with good food. Our tour guide Karen made the whole experience! She is fantastic, knowledgeable and fun, providing lots of regional insight having grown up in Dublin … including at spots along the tour!”

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Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings - Dublin Castle, Trinity, and Christ Church along the way
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Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

8.Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $243

Spend about three hours tasting Dublin with a private local guide. Ten food and drink tastings are included, with examples ranging from potato cakes and Irish cheese to cider, fudge, and pub fare. Guides such as Ruairi, Mydie, and Carl have led the walk, which also passes Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Christ Church Cathedral.

“Carl was my guide for the tour. He was on time, highly knowledgeable about all things in Dublin, and picked an Irish pub with live music, a great fish and chips place, a high end grocery store to even try local cheeses and meats. I had a good beer a good cider, and so many places in 3 hours I would never have found on my own, this was totally worth it.”

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Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport - What the hotel pickup involves
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Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

9.Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 106 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Book a one-way private transfer from your Dublin hotel or accommodation to Dublin Airport, available around the clock. The service is described as suitable for groups of up to eight, though you should confirm the vehicle and luggage plan before departure. Drivers meet hotel pickups in the lobby, and the ride’s actual length depends on traffic.

“I enjoyed the drive back to Dublin airport from my hotel. The driver, Kevin, was on time to pick me up. We discussed many things regarding the places that I visited while in Ireland. He also gave me some ideas for doing a genealogy search of my Irish ancestors, as well. Finally, he also pointed out this funny sign at a pub that we passed!”

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Dublin: Private City Tour in German - Choosing a route through the city
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Dublin: Private City Tour in German

10.Private City Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews

Choose a start time, meeting point, and focus for this three-hour private Dublin tour in German. Your guide can tailor the walk to history, Irish literature, architecture, or darker stories, with possible stops around the city center, Docklands, Trinity College, Dun Laoghaire, or Howth. Guides named for this tour include Jakob, Noel, and Sam Ford.

“Our guide Jakob was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable.”

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PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide - Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin’s older layers
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PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

11.PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $28Best value

Meet a local guide on Suffolk Street for a private 90-minute introduction to Dublin. The walk includes Temple Bar and Christ Church Cathedral, with other stops chosen by your host. Guides have included Helena, Eamon, Ben and Ruairi. Expect city history, local stories and tailored tips, not a set route or hotel pickup.

“Derek, our guide, took us in a lengthy and fascinating tour of Dublin.Trinity College, Molly Malone statue, and St.Stephen’s Green we’re the highlights. He offered us a great deal of information about Dublin’s history. Love the fact that it was private.”

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Chauffeur Private Cliffs of Moher Day tour from Dublin - A quick look at the Burren
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Chauffeur Private Cliffs of Moher Day tour from Dublin

12.Chauffeur Private Cliffs of Moher Day tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

This private day tour takes up to two people from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, with stops at Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Doolin, and more. Your guide handles the long drive and can adjust the day to your interests. Ciaran and Val are among the guides named by past customers, but a particular guide is not guaranteed.

“Val is such an interesting Person- Made a long trip fun and memorable. The Cliffs were outstanding and numerous side attractions were included to insure a total experience. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers - Dublin’s streets are part of the experience
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Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers

13.Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $348

Start at 9:30 am with hotel pickup and a private drive through Dublin with a beer and whiskey specialist host. At Guinness, enjoy a private guided Storehouse visit and a pint in the Gravity Bar. At Jameson, join the shared Bow St. Experience for a cocktail and a tasting of three whiskeys. Guides include John, Karl, Tiernan, and Colm.

“John was the best. Very timely and extremely knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in learning about Irish whiskey”

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Private Fantastic Walking Tour of Dublin - Dublin Castle and the cathedral quarter
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Private Fantastic Walking Tour of Dublin

14.Private Fantastic Walking Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $208

Walk central Dublin with an Irish guide who can shape the route around your interests. In about three hours, expect Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle’s courtyards, cathedral exteriors, the Ha’penny Bridge, and major civic landmarks. Guides such as Austin, Conor, John, Mark, and Catal have led the tour. Entry tickets are extra.

“This was a great tour! Austin was engaging, funny and knowledgeable. I highly recommend it. You get a lot of information in 3 hours.”

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6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley - A private guide makes the drive part of the tour
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6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

15.6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

This six-hour private trip from Dublin pairs Newgrange, the 5,000-year-old passage tomb, with the Hill of Tara and, if time allows, sites such as Monasterboice or Fourknocks. Your driver-guide sets the pace for your group of up to four. Newgrange chamber tickets cost extra and must be booked separately.

“This was a girls trip with my mom and daughter . We enjoyed New Grange and Hill of Slane. Perfect day trip for those interested in archeology”

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Explore Dublin and beyond

Pick a street, a coastline or a bar stool.

In the city

Walking ToursHistory WalksBook of KellsMuseumsGhost Tours

Pints and whiskey

Guinness StorehouseDistilleriesPub CrawlsFood WalksDrinking Tours

Near the city

HowthBay CruisesWicklowNewgrangeKilkenny

Further afield

Cliffs of MoherGalwayBlarney CastleRing of KerryGiant’s Causeway