Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is more than just a 'sightseeing tour' (but there's plenty to see) but an in-depth presentation of the main features of Irish history—the English conquest, the influences of the American and French Revolutions, the Great Hunger, the struggle for independence, the Northern Ireland Peace Process, Brexit—by a history postgraduate.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Trinity College Dublin
Tours leave from the Grattan statue, College Green, opposite Trinity College front gate and enter the campus where we outline its history as Ireland's oldest university (1592) & its most valuable artefact, the Book of Kells, an 8th century manuscript of the four Gospels, written in Latin.
Bank of Ireland
Originally Ireland's colonial parliament, built in 1729, abolished by the Act of Union in 1800, symbolic of 'Protestant Ascendancy', particularly in the 18th century & of the period's neo-classical architecture.
Options
2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin
What‘s Included
Included is the expertise of our guides who are all history postgraduates.
Entry to the Book of Kells.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
930 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting and interactive
388claush,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Highly recommended. Small crowd. Very interactive.
Dublin Historical Walking Tour June 2026
tomsJ1837KO,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had very good communication skills.
Don't miss it
Michael B,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent introduction to the history of Dublin. Our guide Colm even sang related songs! A must for anyone visiting this wonderful city.
Excellent
68MikeB,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fascinating introduction to the history of Dublin - with folk song interludes! The time flew by. Will be doing it again next year with my family. Thanks Colm.
Excellent!
Amos R,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with a very knowledgable guide. Thank you so much. I feel i learned a lot from the history.
Wonderful story teller
cats340,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caolan was a great tour guide! He was witty and shared wonderful stories about Dublin, North-South Dublin dynamics and more. He was open to questions and had fun with hecklers passing by.
Highlight of our stay in Dublin!
abwright,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a highlight of our 5-day stay in Dublin! Daragh was a fantastic tour guide and my husband and I loved learning about the city, culture, and Irish history, through his eyes. The tour exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!!
Great history walking tour!
517Posse4,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour as recommended by Rick Steve’s travel guide and were not disappointed! Jody F. really knew his history and was well spoken. It was a great way to tour the city and learn about Dublin’s history. Be prepared for rain, as we were not always able to find cover, although Jody walked us to covered spots when it was too much. Wear comfortable shoes and be sure you can manage walking/keeping up! Well worth the cost.
Exceptional
Elizabasset,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are at all interested in history, this walking tour is excellent and our guide, Jody Fitzpatrick, was exceptional. He not only instructed us in the history of Dublin, and Ireland, but he brought it to life and was so thoroughly engaging. 5 Stars.
Fabulous tour guide and tour
LeAnn M,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best tours we've taken. Jody is a graduate history student and his knowledge is vast. The whole tour was packed with so much interesting information. His enthusiasm for history was contagious. Highly recommend!
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