Private Walking Tours of Dublin. Make an authentic connection with Ireland through a very personable guide.
Our private, custom-made tours of Dublin will leave you raising your fists in defiance with Irish freedom-fighters, singing like poets, drinking with character, and embracing the timeless majesty and magic that is Ireland. We want to make a real connection with you, so we prefer smaller groups and we love to tailor each tour to suit your needs. We believe in delivering the most fascinating (not just interesting), emotive (not just objective) and passionate tour experiences. Our tours include: 1. Sightseeing Tours (3, 5, or 8hrs) 2. Themed Tours (Pubs, Museums, Artists’ studios) 3. Combo Tours (Sights & Pints) All of the tours have time for breaks and are suitable for all ages as our guides can easily adapt. Our most popular tour is '(Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours', which includes an unforgettable guided tour of the Old Library and Book of Kells. Our 'Pub Tour' takes you through the REAL Dublin pubs, staying away from the touristy areas, where you'll connect with music and stories that are Dublin's lifeblood. 'Sights & Pints' is for those who want a mix of both sightseeing and relaxing in charming pubs. See you in Dublin!
Garvan is engaging, knowledgeable and willing to truly customize his tours to your own pace and level of interest. As we requested, he added in a few typical spots to enjoy "tastes" of the city in addition to the usual historical attractions. I encourage you to communicate special requests in advance as it makes the day all the more special. Garvan covers a lot of ground and information in a fleeting five hours. You won't be disappointed.
Marcia P.
15 Oct '15
A tour with Garvan was like visiting the city with an old friend; a very fun, knowledgeable, entertaining, friend at that. He is passionate about Ireland and enjoys sharing it with others. Our tour included everything from ancient to modern Irish history, legends and stories, even songs relating events from the Irish story. We loved every minute of the time we had and have already made plans to return next year with our daughter and her family. He is THAT good!!
Karla D.
24 Jun '17
When we were coming home I asked each of the children what was there favorite part of the trip and one quickly responded it was the walking tour in Dublin with Carl! Our family talked a lot about the lack of understanding / education in the US about the adversity the Irish faced for hundreds of years and we feel better filling the void with the facts and stories provided in the 2 days we spent with Carl. I could not recommend this tour enough!!!
Chris B.
4 Jul '18
Bartle was a wealth of knowledge. He provided a wonderful overview of Dublin sprinkled with fantastic stories and lots of humor. He showed us so much in the 5 hours while dazzling us with his insight. He was open to all our questions and so willing to share. We had lunch in an amazing pub with perfect beer and whiskey recommendations provided by Bartle. This tour was full of fantastic sightseeing and information, and gave us a wonderful overview of lovely Dublin. But the best part was Bartle. He made our tour so special and personal. It was beyond words. We feel we have a new friend in Dublin. Absolutely recommend this tour
Elizabeth K.
10 Sep '19