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Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems
About This Tour
This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour. It’s a City Unscripted experience designed entirely around you. Discover Dublin alongside a knowledgeable local host who tailors the experience to your pace, preferences, and personality. Whether you’re into folklore, history, local pubs, or tucked-away corners of Georgian charm, your host will reveal a side of Dublin that guidebooks often miss.
Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with the right local host and design a day filled with insight, authentic moments, and meaningful connection.
Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with the right local host and design a day filled with insight, authentic moments, and meaningful connection.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
✗ Not Included
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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See Dublin through the eyes of someone who calls it home, uncovering centuries of history, literary legends, and local secrets with a passionate local host by your side. This isn’t just a tour, it’s a City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries.
Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can craft an itinerary that reflects your interests, whether it’s sampling street-side pho, navigating narrow alleyways in the Old Quarter, or sipping egg coffee in a tucked-away café only locals know. Here are some highlights to spark your curiosity:
Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can craft an itinerary that reflects your interests, whether it’s sampling street-side pho, navigating narrow alleyways in the Old Quarter, or sipping egg coffee in a tucked-away café only locals know. Here are some highlights to spark your curiosity:
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Explore the historic heart of the city, from Viking foundations to Georgian architecture. Your local host shares stories that shaped Dublin, right where it all began.
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Stroll through Ireland’s oldest university and down its most famous shopping street. Discover the rhythm of student life, street performers, and historic charm.
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Step off the tourist path into atmospheric alleys lined with colorful pubs, artisan boutiques, and local gems that reveal the real soul of this famous district.
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Unwind in the peaceful gardens surrounding Dublin’s iconic cathedral. Your host will share tales of saints, writers, and rebels who helped shape Ireland’s identity.
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End your walk along the Grand Canal or explore the modern Docklands. Your local host may suggest a nearby pub or café to relax and continue soaking in the city’s charm.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.