Private Dublin Walking Tours

Personalised tours for families, couples, and small groups seeking an engaging and fun introduction to Dublin's history, culture and stories.

Cathal offers private walking tours designed to provide a relaxed, engaging and personal introduction to Dublin. These tours combine history, storytelling and local insight to bring the city’s past and present to life.

Each tour is private and flexible, allowing us to adapt the route and pace to suit your interests. Whether it’s your first visit to Dublin or you would like to explore the city in greater depth, a private tour offers the best way to discover the stories behind Dublin’s streets and landmarks.

3 Hour Dublin Highlights Private Walking Tour

Price: €240 (1–6 guests)

A well-paced introduction to Dublin’s most iconic sights and stories.

This three-hour walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone seeking a clear and enjoyable understanding of Dublin’s historic centre.

As we walk through the city’s streets and hidden corners, we trace Dublin’s story — from early Celtic Ireland and Viking settlements, through medieval power and centuries of British rule, to rebellion, independence and the shaping of modern Ireland.

My approach is personal and story-driven. I aim to bring history to life through storytelling, local insight and a touch of Irish humour, with plenty of time for questions along the way.

If you wish, we can include a short coffee or refreshment pause during the tour.

Possible Highlights

• Dublin Castle and the Castle Gardens
• Christ Church Cathedral and the Medieval Quarter
• Wood Quay – site of the Viking settlement
• Temple Bar and the Ha’penny Bridge
• Trinity College and College Green

Depending on timing and interest we may also visit:

• O’Connell Street and the GPO
• Merrion Square and Oscar Wilde
• The National Gallery
• The National Museum of Archaeology

4 Hour Complete Dublin Private Walking Tour

Price: €320 (1–6 guests)

A relaxed, in-depth exploration of Dublin with extra stories, hidden corners and time to explore at a comfortable pace.

This four-hour experience allows us to discover Dublin’s highlights without feeling rushed, while also exploring places and stories that shorter tours often miss.

Across four engaging hours we trace Dublin’s rich and layered story — from early Celtic Ireland and the arrival of Christianity, through Viking settlements and medieval intrigue, to rebellion, independence and the shaping of modern Ireland.

My tours are personal, flexible and story-driven. Rather than presenting history as a list of dates, I connect people and place through narrative, humour and local insight. Sometimes a line of poetry, a myth, or even a short song finds its way into the walk.

Possible Highlights

• Dublin Castle
• Christ Church Cathedral and the Medieval Quarter
• Wood Quay – the Viking settlement
• Temple Bar and the Ha’penny Bridge
• Trinity College and College Green
• Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green

With the additional time we may also include:

• Merrion Square and Oscar Wilde
• The National Gallery
• The National Museum of Archaeology

What Corporate Clients Say

"A wonderful and memorable evening. Cathal, thank you so much for your amazing hospitality. The feedback from our guests was fantastic and your knowledge of our wonderful city is second to none."

"Had the best time on our walking tour in Dublin. What an informative and fun time we had. Exceeded my expectations and would definitely recommend this tour."

It was great to meet Cathal and to have the pleasure of hearing the history of Ireland from him. His presentation of the art and culture of the Irish people was outstanding . I’d like to thank him for his singing and theatrical presentations. He is extremely knowledgeable of the artifacts and ancient history of Ireland. I highly recommend his walking tour of Dublin.

I have traveled quite a bit with guides but I must say Cathal added a totally different dimension to our trip in Ireland. His knowledge, passion and good humor made our experience unforgettable. Truly good guides are hard to find. This one is a keeper. Thank you, Cathal.

Enquiries

If you are planning a private visit, group tour, or corporate event in Dublin, please feel free to get in touch. I’m always happy to discuss what might suit your group and help plan a tour that fits your interests and schedule.

If you prefer to book through a booking platform, these tours are also available on ToursByLocals.

Or you can contact me directly by email:

Email: cathalsheahantourguide@gmail.com