10 Historical Tours in Dublin Worth the Day

1.Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,718 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Taste Dublin through Irish coffee, soda bread, stew, oysters, cheese, beer, and ice cream on a lively three-hour small-group food walk.

“My mom and I traveled to Dublin in October and this was a DEFINITE highlight! Our guide (with her bright umbrella - Francesca) was amazing - she provided incredible I formation as we are the best food! Completely full by the end! I miss the Vice Irish coffee more than you know! Highly recommend, 5/5 stars!”

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2.2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Explore Dublin’s story from Trinity College to Dublin Castle on a lively, history-led walking tour with expert postgraduate guides.

“Lots of historical detail - our guide was lovely and great at sharing his passion about and knowledge of Ireland’s history. Probably not suited for younger children but my teenager really enjoyed it, as well as myself.”

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3.Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 865 reviews · from $22

Explore Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, and the Medieval City with Trinity-trained guides on a lively two-hour history walk.

“Our guide was superb. Great info and cultural context, and he sings a few times, which is so enjoyable. Loved it..”

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4.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $195

Review of the Dublin to Cork rail tour with Blarney Castle, the Blarney Stone, Cobh Heritage Centre, scenic views, and practical tips.

“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!”

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5.Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 431 reviews · from $16Best value

Tour Dublin’s Jeanie Johnston tall ship, hear famine-era passenger stories, and see the cramped conditions of a voyage across the Atlantic.

“i highly recommend you the tour !! it was really an interesting experience, the guide (klee- i’m probably butchering your name so sorry) explained everything very clearly”

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6.Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 345 reviews · from $31

Explore Dublin’s haunted streets, Darkey Kelly, Hellfire Club lore, and grisly tales on a lively 90-minute walking tour.

“Lydia did such a great job! She mentioned it was her first solo tour, but I never would have been able to tell. She was funny, a great storyteller, and overall made the tour a great experience.”

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7.Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Taste four Dublin donut stops while walking two miles of city history, culture, and local stories on a relaxed morning tour.

“Jodi was our tour guide & he was amazing from start to finish. Enjoying a sweet treat every 20 minutes or so was an added bonus. Would highly recommend!”

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8.Hidden Dublin: Haunted History Walking Tour v2.0 2026

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Explore Dublin’s darkest stories on a 1-hour-50-minute night walk from City Hall to the Brazen Head, with ghosts, grim history, and local legends.

“Was not where app said they would be to meet. Then due to uncontrollable circumstances tour guide couldn’t reach me by phone but could by email. Tried to tell the operator where we were no response then he offered to book another tour. Gave him 2 options and told he couldn’t help. Apparently a fraud. I booked the day of the tour and guide tried to say I didn’t contact them before hand but I couldn’t. I did contact while we were looking for the tour group”

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

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

A private three-hour Dublin walking tour linking 1916 history, famous sights, local stories, and tailored food and pub tips.

“Derek was an excellent guide whose political and historical knowledge was outstanding. Highly recommend this tour.”

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

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

Taste Dublin through Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheese, oysters, stew, ice cream, and local insight on a private Temple Bar food walk.

“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”

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