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 | |
|---|---|
| Drinks | Guinness, whiskey, gin and beer tours |
| Evenings | Pub crawls, music, shows and comedy |
| History | Vikings, medieval Dublin, the Easter Rising |
| Getting around | Walking, bike and hop-on hop-off tours |
| Food | Food tours, cooking classes, afternoon tea |
| Tours | Featured tours |
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Which drinks tours are popular?
| Tour | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Guinness tours | The Storehouse and the story of the stout |
| Whiskey tours | Tastings at Dublin distilleries |
| Jameson Distillery | Bow Street tours and tastings |
| Teeling Distillery | Working distillery in the Liberties |
| Roe & Co Distillery | Whiskey in a former power station |
| Gin tours, Beer tours | Craft 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?
| Interest | Tours |
|---|---|
| Medieval and Viking Dublin | Medieval tours, Viking tours |
| Easter Rising | Easter Rising tours |
| Literature | Literary tours |
| Churches | St Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral |
| Trinity College | Trinity College tours, Book of Kells |
| Museums | Museums |
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
No. Leave the van at your campsite or collect it after your city days, and walk or use public transport.
Guinness and whiskey tours, pub crawls, walking tours and the Book of Kells.
Yes, but book them for days when you’re not driving.
Two or three days covers the main tours before heading out on the road.