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Did you know that the Dublin tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

Destination

Dublin, Ireland

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Română, Français, Español, Português

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets
• Tastings
• Transport
• All of the above can be arranged with your local host through a personalized offer

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 11 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Old Town Café - Dublin to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. This Experience is YOURS!

   See the landmarks and places in Dublin that you pick on a 100% personalized tour. Make this a one-of-a-kind experience that will satisfy your curiosity with the help of a local. All you have to do is tell them your preferences and interests

4. See THE Main Attractions

   What’s on your bucket list? Hop from landmark to landmark admiring them from the outside, and get recommendations from your local host on what’s the best way to enjoy them to the fullest

5. Off the Beaten Path

   What if there’s a way to see the city’s main attraction from a different angle? All of this while avoiding the touristy crowds? It’s possible with a local by your side!

6. Neighborhood Exploring

   Spend some time deep-diving into the neighborhoods of Dublin; there’s plenty of treasures to discover! From history, architecture, and local hangout spots, what area would you like to visit?

7. Amazing City Views

   Find the best lookout places in the city where you can spot your favorite landmarks as well as enjoy breathtaking views of the city - a picture-perfect personalized tour

8. All of Dublin

   Go on a full-day tour to see the highlights of the city. Pick the places, duration and let a local take you on a journey where you’ll cross the must-sees from Dublin off your list

9. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Maureen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

3 July 2025

Ruairi was great! Very informative and an absolutely phenomenal story teller. He has lots of knowledge about the history of Dublin and had some funny stories about his former tours. He also introduced us to some great local characters and greatly lessened a lot of my biases to boot. Great tour.

Mark

(About local Eamon)

25 June 2025

Eamon did a 3 hour private tour for our family of 5, and this was the absolute highlight of our time in Dublin! He is so knowledgeable and passionate about Irish history, and we learnt so much from him about what we were seeing. We would highly recommend his tour! Thank you Eamon! Dublin Tour with Eamon O’Sullivan

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Derek)

23 June 2025

Derek was fantastic. He's very knowledgeable, personable and a great sense of humor. We have visited Dublin several time and wanted a bit more of the history and to see some out of the way places. Derek did not disappoint - his knowledge of Irish history and ability to explain it was spot on. We also visited a few hidden gems. Our time with him was the one of the highlights of our visit to Dublin. Great tour

Alison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Derek)

15 June 2025

Derek was highly knowledgeable of many aspects of Irish culture and politics. Curated the tour to focus on things we had mentioned when we first met. Highly recommend.Very knowledgeable and friendly

Stacy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ruairi)

9 June 2025

A few too many stories about his past tours. He was knowledgeable about the sites we saw. Meh

Jamie

(About local Eamon)

31 May 2025

Our guide Eamon was very knowledgeable! Highly recommend taking the Dublin City Tour with him! He was very flexible, meeting us at our hotel and working with us on our start time. Eamon pointed out several local sites and had extensive knowledge of the history of the area! Also, had great suggestions on afternoon snacks, whiskies, and pubs. Outstanding tour!Outstanding tour, knowledgeable guide!!

Joanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

31 May 2025

We had an absolutely fabulous time with Ruairi!! He was very flexible with the start time which made these tired travelers very happy!!! If you want a fun and hilarious tour book with Ruairi!! We let him plan our Dublin tour and he did not disappoint!!! I felt like we hit most of the major tourist attractions with a lot of hidden gems thrown into the tour. Personally, I love the hidden gems and personal stories the most during a guided tour!! Ruining had us laughing the entire time!!! If we are ever back in Dublin (and we will be), we would definitely book him again ... maybe for a food tour next time!!!!

David

(About local Eamon)

30 May 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic walking tour in Dublin with Eamon through Withlocals. From the moment we met, his warm smile, incredible energy, and genuine enthusiasm set the tone for a truly memorable experience. Eamon’s deep passion for his city came through in every story he shared—whether diving into Dublin’s rich history or giving us a window into life today. His knowledge was impressive, and he struck the perfect balance between being an expert guide and a friend of a friend showing us around his hometown. I would absolutely recommend Eamon to anyone visiting Dublin and would gladly hire him again. He made our time together feel personal, engaging, and special.Enthusiastic and Knowledgeable

Tanya🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ruairi)

9 April 2025

Our first time booking with Withlocals turned out to be a fantastic experience! We had an unforgettable 3-hour tour of Dublin’s southside with Ruairi, a local tour guide I found from website Withlocals and it was absolutely fantastic! As a true Dubliner, Ruairi brought the city to life with his incredible depth of historical knowledge and engaging storytelling. He made every stop feel meaningful and full of character, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems we never would’ve found on our own. One of the highlights was how he took us off the typical tourist path, visiting a beloved local pub The Ha'Penny Bridge Inn where my son Ruairi pulled his first Guinness, a gorgeous local artwork shop called Jam Art Factory, and Sweny’s Pharmacy a charming non-for-profit bookshop and beautifully preserved old pharmacy made famous by James Joyce. Each stop felt like a little window into Dublin’s heart and soul. Ruairi also shared some brilliant foodie tips that we took full advantage of, so many delicious discoveries! One was definitely Murphys Ice Cream! His passion for the city was infectious, and by the end of the tour, we felt like we’d explored Dublin with a good friend who knows all the best secrets. Highly recommend this tour and especially Ruairi if you’re looking for an authentic, insightful, and truly memorable experience in Dublin.Dublin with the Dubliner!

Andy

(About local Eamon)

7 April 2025

Our group of 8 met Eamon at our central Dublin hotel and he took us on a great tour of this lovely city. Eamon proved himself to be extremely knowledgeable but also very entertaining bringing the history to life with some great stories and anecdotes. We all enjoyed it and would strongly recommend him. He was also most helpful with getting tickets and providing general advice to usInformative and fun - Dublin with Eamon

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local Derek)

25 July 2025

Derek has an amazing command of the history and the culture of Dublin. This was exactly what we had hoped for and we had an excellent time. We stopped for tea and a delicious scone as well. We highly recommend Derek for your Dublin tour!Very Thorough Tour!

Brian

(About local Eamon)

24 July 2025

Thanks again for the fantastic tour—it was truly the highlight of my trip to Ireland. Exploring Dublin with you was unforgettable. The way you brought the 1916 Rising and Irish history to life through your storytelling was something special. Your passion for Ireland and its history came through in every stop and story, and it made the entire experience so memorable. We had a great time weaving our way through the city—with a few well-earned stops at some classic Dublin pubs along the way! I couldn’t recommend Eamon more highly. He’s an incredible guide, a gifted storyteller, and someone I’ll absolutely be booking the next time I’m back in Ireland. The Highlight of Our Ireland Trip

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Derek)

22 July 2025

Derek was knowledgeable and personable. And patient since the rain and the traffic made us about 20 minutes late to our meeting point. The tour was a perfect intro to this magical and historic city, especially for folks like us who had only a short layover. I like that he talked about architecture as well as history: in a place like Ireland the two are very much connected. Enjoyable all around and very much recommended!Dublin in the Rain!

Verena

(About local Eamon)

22 July 2025

Thanks Eamon, we had a fantastic time and enjoyed the 90+ minutes walking tour with you. It is great that we had the opportunity to see some places besides the regular tourist route. :)Great Walking Tour of Dublin!

Cassie

(About local Ruairi)

20 July 2025

Ruari exceeded my expectations!! Such a knowledgeable, friendly guide. He really tailored the 10 Tastings to those in the group. We learned history and context for each location we visited. Had a delightful time feeling like a local with Ruari !!Ruari Knows Dublin!

John🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Ben)

20 July 2025

We did th Dublin City centre tour with Ben yesterday. We were a group of three retirees. My self John (Irish) and my two friends of 40 years Brett and Penney originally from South Africa but now living in Australia. The three of us have traveled extensively and have been on numerous tours but as Brett said “this tour was right up there at the top” Ben was patient, very knowledgeable, organised, humorous and had lots of interesting facts and funny little stories about the various places we visited. Thank you Ben.Dublin with Ben.

Unknown

(About local Keelan)

19 July 2025

Since our guide was a no show, I want my money to be reimbursed. Very disappointed.Our guide did not show up

tom🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Ruairi)

16 July 2025

We did the sights and hidden gems tour. Ruairi is a great storyteller and has excellent insider’s knowledge of Dublin. From the little known stories of events to the characters that make up the city. Great historical notes along with a locals knowledge of contemporary history made this a great tour of the inner city on a changeable blustery day. Great insights into Dublin

Ted🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

13 July 2025

Our family of five (three teenagers) booked Ruairi after reading his reviews, and the tour did not disappoint. Ruairi is a lifelong Dubliner and has extensive contextual knowledge of Dublin’s ancient and recent history. Not only did we visit and learn about major landmarks and events, Ruairi also shared stories and history that you’ll never read in any textbook. He has an excellent sense of humor and we laughed a lot. Ruairi also shared stories that kept our teenagers interested and even pointed out several shops/restaurants frequently by the rich and famous. Many of the shop keepers along the tour know Ruairi and it gave the tour an authentic personal touch. I can’t share all the highlights because we promised Ruairi we wouldn’t share any spoilers, but you will get a unique and special experience in Dublin on his tour. 10/10. Thank you, Ruairi!Excellent experience

Chetan

(About local Eamon)

12 July 2025

Eamon was a perfect guide. Full of energy and information. Very communicative and helpful. Couldn't ask for more.Great Guide

Sharyn, John (husband), Evan (son), Tabi (girlfriend)

(About local Mydie)

10 July 2025

Absolutely outstanding experience! Mydie was prompt, upbeat, and full of energy from the moment we met. Her deep knowledge of Dublin’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought every corner of the city to life in the most engaging way. What truly set her apart was her flexibility—she effortlessly tailored the day to our interests while keeping the pace fun and relaxed. It was the perfect blend of insight, warmth, and charm, making this one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Highly recommend Mydie to anyone visiting Dublin!Awesome Tour with Mydie!

Elizabeth, Christian, Caroline and Nicholas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Derek)

8 July 2025

Derek walked us around Dublin’s city centre, sharing historical facts and cultural insights. It was the perfect start to our vacation in Ireland. We appreciated his suggestions of restaurants and pubs. Fantastic family walking tour of Dublin

Emily

(About local Ruairi)

8 July 2025

Our food tour with Ruari with wonderful and a perfect introduction to the city and its food. We made 10 stops and sampled a variety of food, from chocolate, Guinness, fish and chips, stew, ice cream, cider, and more. Definitely come very hungry to this tour. Ruari was so knowledge and hilarious, with lots of great stories of the places we went and the city. His personality truly made this tour unique. I definitely recommend to anyone visiting in the city!Unique and delicious tour

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marius)

7 July 2025

Marius was a great guide. Throughly enjoyable!Nice pub crawl and historical tour

Carolyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Brendan )

7 July 2025

Had a wonderful tour planned with Brendan, and we missed it 😵‍💫🤣 our fault. Jet lag got the best of us. Yet, he checked in on our whereabouts and was very kind. We would book with him again. Missed due to jet lag but still positive!

Saurabh🇺🇸 United States

(About local Derek)

6 July 2025

Had a great day introduction to Dublin with Derek. He was flexible to start the tour near our hotel which meant less walking for us. He was extremely knowledgeable about history and was interesting to talk to. We saw a few places we would never have seen on a regular tour. All in all a great choice.Nice day in dublin

Steve & Jodi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

30 June 2025

So happy we booked this food tour with Ruari! We enjoy doing a food tour to literally get a taste of the city and Ruari delivered an exceptional experience. We had some must see places on our list that I doubt we would have had time to find on our own and thanks to Ruari we actually got to visit them. We really enjoyed all of our tastings and Ruari’s stories. If you are looking for a great food tour, I’d highly recommend this one with Ruari. He also went above and beyond when our flight in was delayed and met us at our hotel which we REALLY appreciated because we almost always get lost in new cities. He also took us on our first luas ride which gave us the confidence to use it on our own. Saved us so much time over the course of our visit. Thank you, Ruari!Fabulous!

Anne Marie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

28 June 2025

If you want to enhance your visit to Dublin (or just looking for something different to do), do yourself a favor and book a food tour with WithLocals! …specifically Mydie!! From the minute our group met her, we knew we’d enjoy her company. She’s got a terrific personality and was very entertaining with her stories of Irish history and legends. Let’s see if I can remember everything…3 different kinds of potato cakes (a little thicker than our potato pancakes) with a glass of hard cider, then a doughnut, then a good-size portion of smoked cod & chips (they had a sign outside listing all the celebrities who had eaten there), then Irish Guinness stew, then a falafel stuffed with mozzarella and finally the best ice cream we’ve ever had. With this said, if anyone in your group has special dietary needs, they are happy to work around it. We look forward to checking out WithLocals food tours in other cities we travel to in the future. Job well done, Mydie!A 10+++ ❤️ Experience!

Peter🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Eamon)

25 June 2025

Eamon did a great tour. He really did the right spots for us. Well done. THANKS Great experience

Daniela🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Derek)

24 June 2025

Unser Spaziergang durch Dublin mit Derek war eine Reise in die Vergangenheit. Derek wusste so viel und lebendig aus der Geschichte zu berichten - wir hatten oft das Gefühl mitten im Geschehen zu sein. Wir haben den Nachmittag sehr genossen und sagen nochmals herzlich Danke. Zeitreise in Dublin

Jennifer

(About local Eamon)

24 June 2025

We were a group of work colleagues that thoroughly enjoined this lively tour. Eamon made history come alive!Interesting and Fun!

Pernilla

(About local Ruairi)

18 June 2025

A true Dubliner showing his home city with knowledge and a sense of humor. Great sights, behind the scenes, and a door opener to the places and the people you would never find on your own. /Gus Enquist, Gustav's Europe & BeyondRuairi is Dublin incarnate

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(About local Keelan)

17 June 2025

Keelan was an outstanding guide to introduce us to Dublin. Even on our first day on zero sleep due to an overnight flight from US, he engaged our attention and engagement beautifully throughout the 3-hour tour. We feel very grateful that we selected Keelan to conduct our tour and would recommend him very highly to others. Perfect blend of Dublin culture & history

Donald🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugh)

16 June 2025

Hugh is a funny and personable guide who gave us great insights to the city. Good intro to Dublin

Charles

(About local Mydie)

15 June 2025

Mydie was a wonderful tour guide that showed us the authentic Dublin experience. We went to a number of delicious spots that we would never have discovered on our own. She also gave us a bunch of historic tidbits along the way. Highly recommend! Wonderful Tour!

Thomas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Keelan)

13 June 2025

The journey with Keelan was an unbelievable experience. We enjoyed every second and every sentence of his stories. Always again. Best ever

Naomi

(About local Eamon)

13 June 2025

Eamon was personable and full of great information. We really enjoyed our tour with him and especially appreciated his friendly and fun nature and his patience in answering our questions. I would definitely recommend him for an excellent introduction to Dublin!Great tour with Eamon

Ashley🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eamon)

13 June 2025

We spent a wonderful morning with Eamon! He was charming and kind, and gave us loads of info. about Dublin. Our 11 year old daughter also loved the tour - highly recommend. Thanks, Eamon!Wonderul Tour!

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

11 June 2025

Seeing what and where locals eat is a great glimpse into the real lives of residents. Ruairi took me though a wonderful variety of food experience and places as we walked around Dublin for the afternoon. Based on my preferences he created a bespoke tour that gave me great food and drinks while avoiding the tourist traps that are too easy to find. A glimpse into a real view of Dublin

Barbara and Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

9 June 2025

Ruairi really went above and beyond with his tour. The food selections were excellent and his local knowledge and personal experience with the local food scene made for an unforgettable Dublin experience. Additionally, he was able to provide great recommendations that made the rest of our trip that much more special. Would recommend booking with him if you get the chance.Fantastic experience

Carolyn

(About local Ruairi)

9 June 2025

We wanted to see some key highlights and also hidden gems. We got them both. So many unknown stories of the city and its people that makes this worth the value. Great stories of Dublin

Eva🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Keelan)

9 June 2025

We had a fantastic walking tour of Dublin — our guide Keelan was incredibly knowledgeable and showed us hidden spots we’d never have found on our own. What made it really special were the personal stories he shared from his parents and grandparents, which gave the city’s history a personal and authentic touch. Highly recommended!

Kaitlin

(About local Ruairi)

8 June 2025

Ruairi was an absolutely fantastic tour guide! We loved hearing the history, cultural significance and personal anecdotes about each place we visited! And every bite of food he brought us to was phenomenal! We adored the variety we got to try and he was really attentive to adapting things if he found out one of us wasn’t a fan of a certain flavor (I’m not a coffee person and he remembered that when he gave us some guinness since it’s also bitter and turned it into a cocktail for me so I’d enjoy it more!). Not to mention his wit and sense of humor! We were laughing the whole way! We really felt like we knew the real Dublin a lot better because of his tour and highly recommend him!!Wonderful tour!

Hank🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

6 June 2025

Ruairi is an entertaining guide. He has lots of colorful tidbits and facts on the local culture and its history. We had plenty to eat and drink and even bypassed the last stop in favor of the most delicious ice cream at Murphy’s. The stop at Sweny’s Pharmacy was an add on and he was kind enough to pick us up at the train station rather than the originally scheduled meet up. It was a beautiful day in Dublin and a refreshing tour. Thanks, Ruairi Entertaining Afternoon

Jerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Brendan )

3 June 2025

Brendan did a great job on the walking tour and would highly recommend. He genuinely enjoys history and impressed. He has continuing education ongoing in the area, and it shows in his tour, which was a great introduction with good balance of depth and interest. Also great local tips.Great introduction in history for Dublin

Keith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ruairi)

2 June 2025

Ruairi was such a pleasure to have lead us on a food tour through Dublin. He came with waters and Tayto chips for the large amount of kids with us, and all of the places were prepared for our large group. The cherry on top was taking us to a Pub where we learned the proper way on how to pour a Guiness. Truly a wonderful experience, would highly recommend to anybody else visiting Dublin!!Great kickoff to an amazing Ireland Trip

Unknown

(About local Eamon)

31 May 2025

Eamon was so knowledgeable about both past and present Dublin… he was interested in what we were interested in and tailored the tour to suit our preferences. He’s enthusiastic about sharing his city and knowledge—we had such an enjoyable day with him! And he has a beautiful singing voice! What a great day in Dublin!

Michele🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

31 May 2025

Our food tour of the 10 taste of Dublin with Mydie was great. We had so much fun together. Mydie was enthusiastic and patient and gave us an excellent experience at each stop. We highly recommend her as a guide and would certainly take this food tour again. The samplings were generous and delicious. A great thing to do in Dublin.A super fun food tour of Dublin

Jennifer 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eamon)

30 May 2025

Eamon introduced us to Dublin on day one of our arrival. He was informative, funny and extremely helpful getting us set up to enjoy our long weekend in our new favorite city! I would highly recommend a tour with Eamon! Eamon is a great tour guide!

Marianne🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Derek)

29 May 2025