Dublin Tours for Campervan Travelers

Quick summary: The best way to see Dublin on a campervan trip is to leave the van parked and join a tour. Guided walks, pub crawls, distillery visits and hop-on hop-off buses cover the city’s history, food and music without the stress of city driving. Book a few for the days before you collect your vehicle, or the days after you return it, and spend the rest of the trip on the open road in your campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
DrinksGuinness, whiskey, gin and beer tours
EveningsPub crawls, music, shows and comedy
HistoryVikings, medieval Dublin, the Easter Rising
Getting aroundWalking, bike and hop-on hop-off tours
FoodFood tours, cooking classes, afternoon tea
ToursFeatured tours

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Which drinks tours are popular?

TourWhat to expect
Guinness toursThe Storehouse and the story of the stout
Whiskey toursTastings at Dublin distilleries
Jameson DistilleryBow Street tours and tastings
Teeling DistilleryWorking distillery in the Liberties
Roe & Co DistilleryWhiskey in a former power station
Gin tours, Beer toursCraft drinks around the city

Never drive after a tasting; book these for days when the van stays parked.

What can you do in the evenings?

Join a pub crawl or pub tour, hear live music, catch an Irish night show or comedy show, or try a ghost tour, true crime tour or silent disco tour.

Which history and culture tours stand out?

InterestTours
Medieval and Viking DublinMedieval tours, Viking tours
Easter RisingEaster Rising tours
LiteratureLiterary tours
ChurchesSt Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral
Trinity CollegeTrinity College tours, Book of Kells
MuseumsMuseums

How can you get around the city without the RV?

On walking tours, bike tours, hop-on hop-off buses, street art tours or tours of Phoenix Park. Inclusive options include LGBT tours.

What about food and hands-on activities?

Food tours, cooking classes, afternoon tea and craft workshops. Sports fans can try Gaelic games, and kayaking tours and boat tours head out on the water.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should you drive a campervan to Dublin tours?

No. Leave the van at your campsite or collect it after your city days, and walk or use public transport.

What are the most popular tours in Dublin?

Guinness and whiskey tours, pub crawls, walking tours and the Book of Kells.

Can you visit distilleries on a campervan trip?

Yes, but book them for days when you’re not driving.

How many days should you spend on Dublin tours?

Two or three days covers the main tours before heading out on the road.