Ireland · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Ireland

45 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Irish cities are small, wet and built for feet. These 15 walks cover Dublin, Galway and Cork, priced by length, with a note on the ones that run after dark and the ones that end in a bar.

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour - Dublin Castle connects Viking Dublin with modern Ireland
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Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

1.Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,020 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Explore Dublin’s medieval lanes, castle grounds, bridges, pubs, and Trinity College with a lively local guide on this 2-hour walking tour.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was worthwhile. We ended up with a very small group of 5 (we were 3 of the 5). Meeting point and ending point were clearly defined.”

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1916 Rebellion Walking Tour - Beginning at the International Bar on Wicklow Street
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1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

3.1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,605 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk Dublin’s 1916 Rising sites with passionate guides, from the International Bar to the GPO, with clear history, songs, and lively discussion.

“Very very informative and interesting! You can’t get enough of it and the guides are impeccable! You learn so much and at the same time it is truly enjoyable. Highly recommend”

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90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips - O’Connell Street and the General Post Office
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90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips

4.90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 916 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $21

See Dublin’s GPO, Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral on a lively, practical walking tour.

“Alex was fantastic!! Weaved a lot of interesting history into our walk. At the end he gave us great recommendations for restaurants. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin - Bank of Ireland and the story of Protestant power
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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin

5.2-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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Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin - Temple Bar Beyond the Pubs
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Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

Dublin Traditional Irish 3 Course Meal Walking Tour with Local - Molly Malone and the walk through central Dublin
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Dublin Traditional Irish 3 Course Meal Walking Tour with Local

7.Dublin Traditional Irish 3 Course Meal Walking Tour with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Taste Irish food, local beers, cider, and Irish coffee while walking Dublin with a local guide in a small group.

“We loved that we sat as a group at 3 different places (app, main, dessert) rather than having a bunch of small tastings at a lot of places. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and engaging, would recommend to everyone!”

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Dublin: Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour - Fairies, púcas, banshees, and the Irish imagination
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Dublin: Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour

The Dublin Private Walking Tour - Temple Bar beyond the pub sign
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The Dublin Private Walking Tour

9.The Dublin Private Walking Tour

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

A private three-hour Dublin walk linking Temple Bar, Trinity College, Georgian squares, Irish history, music, and local tips.

“Conor is a longtime Dubliner who is well-informed, relaxed and so informative. Ice been in Dublin many times but learned a lot and loved the tour. Conor goes at your pace and is not in a rush. He knows people all over the city. And he creates a photographic memory of the tour that is spectacular and a unique keepsake. I will take the tour again next time I am in Dublin!”

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Dublin City Center Walking Tour - Temple Bar: pubs, music, and a sensible first stop
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Dublin City Center Walking Tour

10.Dublin City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews

Explore Dublin in Spanish with lively guides, from Temple Bar and Viking sites to Trinity College, cathedrals, pubs, and local tips.

“I did this tour with Alvaro this morning. I was glad he got to be my guide because it was clear how much he knew about the place and his passion to teach about it. I would definitely recommend it and I’ll probably do another Dublin tour with him during this trip.”

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Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny - Medieval markets and the sayings still in use
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Shenanigans Walks – Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Dublin Highlights: 2.45-Hour Walking Tour in Italian - Starting at Trinity College and meeting Molly Malone
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Dublin Highlights: 2.45-Hour Walking Tour in Italian

14.Dublin Highlights: 2.45-Hour Walking Tour in Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 460 reviews · from $28

Explore Dublin’s key sights with an Italian-speaking guide, from Trinity College and Dublin Castle to Temple Bar, the Liffey and the GPO.

“Melania, our guide, has been very effective and her storytelling fun and interesting! Furthermore, she had been wonderful with my 8 years old daughter, keeping her engaged all the time. Not a simple one 😊❤️”

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The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour - The Browne Doorway and the Tribes of Galway
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The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

15.The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Review of Galway’s friendly 75-minute walking tour, covering Eyre Square, the Claddagh ring, Spanish Arch, local stories, and useful tips.

“Tour guide Paul was great - very knowledgeable and energetic and passionate about the history! Thanks!”

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