Ireland · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Ireland

134 tours  ·  from $12

Irish cities are built for feet and their history is mostly on street corners. These 15 walks cover Dublin, Galway, Cork and Kilkenny, priced by length, with a note on the ones that run after dark.

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour - Dublin Castle and the city’s changing power
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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

Walk central Dublin with Original Dublin guides such as Helena, Barry, Keith, Dan, and Dave. Expect Irish history, folklore, city landmarks, pub tips, and lesser-seen details from Temple Bar to Trinity College. The tour is in English, costs $29.02, and allows up to 30 people.

“Excellent tour, guide Barry was both knowledgeable and entertaining. Very interesting and factual tour, well worth doing.”

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Dublin: Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour - Reading Temple Bar beyond the pubs
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Dublin: Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

2.Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,140 reviews · from $27

Follow an accredited English-speaking guide through Dublin’s Viking, medieval, Georgian, and modern chapters. Visit Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, Temple Bar, the Ha’Penny Bridge, the GPO, and Trinity College, while picking up useful local tips.

“Emily was a wonderful, engaging and interesting tour guide. She brought us to many different areas of Dublin telling us parts of the modern and ancient history of Ireland that bring the city together. Was well worth the money paid and would highly recommend the tour to newbies in the city - especially if the weather is nice!”

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1916 Rebellion Walking Tour - City Hall and Dublin Castle: power in the old center
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1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

3.1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

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

Meet at Dublin’s International Bar for a guided walk through the 1916 Rising and its aftermath. Lorcan Collins and fellow guides connect City Hall, Dublin Castle, the Four Courts, Moore Street, and the GPO with clear storytelling, songs, and time for questions.

“It was a great and informative tour. Especially if you are interested in Ireland’s history. Walked and saw rebellion landmarks and heard stories. Thank you!”

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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

Start at Aston Quay and walk through Dublin’s major sights with guides such as Alex and Sam. Expect Irish history, local tips, Viking stories, political landmarks, Temple Bar advice, and a final stop at Christ Church Cathedral. It is a brisk city orientation, not an indoor attraction tour.

“Very informative tour, he catered to us as to what we were interested in. It was the perfect amount of time. He was able to answer all the questions we had. Knowledgeable and fun!”

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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin - Why this is a useful first morning in Dublin
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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

Walk central Dublin with a history postgraduate guide such as Jody, Eoin, John, or Caolan. In about two hours, connect Trinity College, Temple Bar, Viking Wood Quay, the Four Courts, Christ Church Cathedral, City Hall, and Dublin Castle. Expect detailed Irish history, politics, stories, and plenty of walking.

“This was an excellent walk through a small part of Dublin to learn the history of the city and the country. We stopped at many cool landmarks, statues, and other historical points and learned their importance to the people. Definitely worth the investment if you like history. It's a decent length walk, so make sure to watch the weather for your dress code and wear comfy shoes!”

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Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin - Why this Dublin history walk works so well
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Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

6.Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

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

Walk Dublin’s historic center with guides such as Jodie, Colm, Daragh, and Eoin, all skilled at mixing dates, stories, humor, and even the occasional song. You’ll see Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, City Hall, and medieval streets while connecting Irish history to the 1916 Rising, the Famine, and modern peace efforts.

“Grace was very knowledgeable and gave us the information in a very interesting way. Def recommend.”

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Dublin Traditional Irish 3 Course Meal Walking Tour with Local - From Molly Malone to Temple Bar
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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

Walk from Powerscourt Townhouse Centre through central Dublin, stopping at three pubs or restaurants for a three-course Irish meal, local beers or cider, and an Irish coffee lesson. Guides such as Lara, Ray, Grainne, and Deirdre add history, food tips, and plenty of local character.

“Perfect mix of history, wit, food and drinks! Thank you!! A must do experience if you’re visiting Dublin.”

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Dublin: Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour - Fairies, banshees, púca, and leprechauns
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Dublin: Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour

8.Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 703 reviews · from $27

Join guides including Helena, Emily, Lee, and Dave for a two-hour English-language walk through Dublin’s myths, folklore, and darker stories. From Temple Bar to O’Connell Street, hear about banshees, púca, leprechauns, rebellions, grave robbing, and Gaelic culture.

“Helena was an awesome guide. She made us feel very welcome and was happy to answer any questions. The stories were told in a very engaging manner. Thank you, so much! Big recommendation”

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The Dublin Private Walking Tour - Trinity College and the Molly Malone story
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The Dublin Private Walking Tour

9.The Dublin Private Walking Tour

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

Walk central Dublin with a private guide from Travelling Ireland, often Pasquale, Conor, Sharon, or Seamus. Over about three hours, you’ll see Temple Bar, Trinity College, Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green, Leinster House, and Oscar Wilde’s memorial while learning about Irish music, politics, famine, folklore, and daily life.

“It felt like walking with an old friend with vast knowledge of the area. We hit all the talking points and made an unexpected stop to visit a swan! Great way to get acclimated to the city”

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Dublin City Center Walking Tour - Temple Bar: pubs, music, and the tourist center
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Dublin City Center Walking Tour

10.Dublin City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews

Spend about three hours walking central Dublin with guides such as Álvaro, Bea, or Mark. Hear stories of Vikings, Dublin Castle, Irish writers, pub culture, music, and Molly Malone, with practical advice on food and live music. The tour begins near Dorset Street and ends by the old Jameson distillery.

“Álvaro is an example of passionate person that enjoys his work sharing all his strong knowledge about the incredible history of Dublin and also touristic advice which he has collected over the years living here. We could neither have a better tour or guide, thanks a million to Alvaro. We will always recomend you. Best of luck 🍀”

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Haunted Dublin Walking Tour - Dublin Castle links power, fear, and Bram Stoker
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Haunted Dublin Walking Tour

11.Haunted Dublin Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Follow an English-speaking accredited guide through Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, old theatres, cathedrals, Marsh’s Library, and St Stephen’s Green. Expect a brisk two-hour walk mixing alleged hauntings, true crime, Irish folklore, Bram Stoker, and dark Dublin history. Ciarán, Deirdre, Lee, and Ross have led popular outings.

“We had an amazing time on this tour. So much fun and very informative, history and the traditional Irish gift of gab. Our tour guide Deirdre was so much fun, answered any questions and truly made us feel the stories she told.”

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Walking Tour of Dublin - Trinity College and Dublin’s literary side
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Walking Tour of Dublin

12.Walking Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · from $21

Join Finn McCools Tours at 12 Ashton Quay for a 90-minute guided walk through central Dublin. Guides such as Alex, Connor, Conor, and Tony cover Viking origins, writers, politics, whiskey, the GPO, Trinity College, Temple Bar, and Christchurch Cathedral, with practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“Alex was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable able to answer any questions and provided an excellent introduction to the city”

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Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny - Smithwick’s, monks, and the magic of beer
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Shenanigans Walks – Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

13.Shenanigans Walks – Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Walk central Kilkenny with guide Nevin on a small-group tour of about 90 minutes. Expect castle stories, Smithwick’s brewing lore, medieval markets, tombs, city gates, local sayings, witchcraft tales, and a few playful magic tricks. The walk ends at Kyteler’s Inn.

“Excellent tour. Highly recommend. Kevin was entertaining and full of great stories. He answered all of our questions and gave great advice about Kilkenny. Loved the tour.”

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Dublin Highlights: 2.45-Hour Walking Tour in Italian - Trinity College and the Molly Malone opening
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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

Join an Italian-speaking guide for about three hours through central Dublin. Start at Trinity College, hear the Molly Malone legend, visit Dublin Castle, the two cathedrals, Temple Bar, the Ha’penny Bridge, and the GPO, then finish near the Spire. Guides such as Michela and Melania add lively stories and practical tips.

“The guide was fantastic. Very competent and very sympathetic. A great guide to recommend.”

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The Welcome to Galway Walking Tour - Starting among Galway’s symbols at Eyre Square
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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

Start at Eyre Square and walk through Galway’s city center with a local guide such as Paul, Conor, Erin, or John. Hear stories about the Tribes of Galway, Oscar Wilde, the Claddagh ring, and Spanish Arch, plus practical tips for food, drinks, and shopping.

“An easy walk through Galway. It was an excellent introduction to the city and many interesting historical lessons”

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