What to Do in Dublin: A Sophisticated Guide for Culture Enthusiasts

Dublin Private Guided Walking Tour With Customization

Discover Dublin on two feet during this private guided walking tour. Your local guide will join you on a journey through Ireland’s capital city and show you the many faces of Dublin, including storied sites and modern must‐sees. You’ll learn about the history and local life of Dublin as you tour the Temple Bar district, Trinity College, and other neighborhoods.

The Valley of Kings: Boyne Valley Private Day Trip from Dublin

There are few areas in Ireland, if not Europe, that are so steeped in history and intrigue as the Boyne Valley. Embark on a journey through history, culture, and breathtaking scenery with a private guide, and explore some of the most popular highlights of the Boyne Valley. On your private full‐day tour, you will: Explore Newgrange, considered to be one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world, older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Egypt; Find yourself in awe at the truly bizarre and unexplained on a guided tour of Newgrange and the Knowth Neolithic passage tombs;  Immerse yourself in the religious history of Ireland, which saw one of its most significant moments at the Battle of the Boyne; Visit the interactive museum of the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, and learn about the impact it had on Irish history, culture, and identity; After a short drive, discover Monasterboice, a 5th‐century monastic settlement where you will see some of the finest examples of Celtic high crosses and early Christian gravestones in Ireland; Enjoy a traditional Irish pub lunch, a great opportunity to try some authentic Irish dishes like Irish stew or fish and chips; Stop at Trim Castle, an impressive 12th‐century medieval fortress used as a filming location for movies such as Braveheart and The Tudors; Enjoy an easy journey back to Dublin, with drop off at your hotel or somewhere central of your choosing. First, you will be picked up from your accommodation by your guide in a private car and taken on a short drive to the world‐famous Neolithic site of Newgrange. Older than Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza, this ancient site consists of enormous circular mounds flanked by a ring of heaped stones.  Most impressive of all is the underground stone passageway, leading to some interior rooms that historians today remain unable to fully explain. In between visiting the nearby visitor centre and taking in the view, your guide will regale you with the myths and legends surrounding the area.Your guide will then take you to the infamous battleground of the Battle of the Boyne—one of the definitive and most symbolic battles in Irish history. It saw the Catholic James II pitted against the Protestant William III. The latter’s victory goes some way to explaining the subsequent strength of Protestant belief in Ireland and is to this day used as a rallying cry on both sides during religious disputes.Please note: This tour is only bookable online for up to 3 guests. For larger groups, please get in touch with u

The Road to Independence: Private Walking Tour of Dublin

Explore some of the most important sites of the Easter Uprising of 1916 in the beautiful city of Dublin, independent Ireland's capital city. See the scenes of fierce fighting, the statues of rebel leaders on O'Connell street and the rebels' HQ at the General Post Office – end at the moving Gardens of Remembrance. You will explore the most significant sites, while learning all about the history of the Emerald Isle and its turbulent, often violent relationship with Britain. Hear about the events that led to the Easter Uprising, its defeat and the fallout from it. Visit the General Post Office—the headquarters where the rebels declared Ireland a republic and raised the flag—to the City Hall, where fierce fighting took place. After walking up O’Connell Street, lined with the statues of those who made significant contributions to the fight for Independence, you will end the tour at the Garden of Remembrance, where the lives of all the Irishmen who fought for freedom are commemorated.

Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

Choose an afternoon or evening departure, and meet your guide, an expert on Irish whiskey, in central Dublin. After a brief introduction, head inside the popular Dingle Whiskey Bar, a whiskey tasting haunt dedicated to some of Ireland’s classic whiskeys. Soak in the cozy interior, and get into the spirit of things by tasting Irish whiskeys, all of which are hand‐picked by your guide, who is extremely knowledgeable about Ireland’s history and whiskey heritage. After savoring the whiskeys and swapping notes on their tastes and tones, continue on foot through Dublin's history‐steeped streets to another locale where you sip on super‐smooth whiskeys paired with Irish cheese, crackers, fruits, and delicious handmade Irish chocolates. Your tour then ends here when you say goodbye to your guide, leaving you free to continue enjoying Dublin’s hospitality as you wish.

Day Tour From Dublin: Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Tour

Take an air‐conditioned bus ride and observe the transformation of Dublin's metropolitan environment into the verdant hills of the Irish countryside. Travel through a number of interesting locations, such as the Irish National Stud's home, the Curragh in County Kildare, and the Galtee Mountains. Discover the fabled Rock of Cashel, a recognisable representation of Ireland's historical significance, as you delve into its past. A remarkable collection of mediaeval structures can be seen at this location, such as a high cross, round tower, abbey, Romanesque chapel, Gothic cathedral, and 15th‐century tower house. Reach Blarney Castle, which is well‐known around the world for the Blarney Stone. Put your lips on the stone to obtain the "gift of gab." Discover enchanted gardens with mystical waterfalls and ancient ferns. This location, rich in mystery and history, promises an amazing experience. Climb the Wishing Steps to see the charming Rock Close. In Blarney Castle, there is a range of restaurants to pick from. Discover the magnificent Cahir Castle, one of Ireland's largest and best‐preserved, as your day's last destination. It is perched atop a rocky island in the River Suir. Constructed by the Butler family in the thirteenth century, this storied castle has seen many fabled sieges and conflicts. Its impressively maintained defensive architecture provides an intriguing look at the inventiveness of the Middle Ages. Experience its fascinating past with a guided tour and audiovisual presentations. After that, go back to Dublin's city centre to round out your tour !