15 Best Historical Tours In Dublin

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Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks

/ June 4, 2026

1.Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks

Taste Dublin’s historical center on a 3-hour food walk with 8 stops, including Irish coffee, oysters, Temple Bar lunch, and ice cream.

2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin

/ June 4, 2026

2.2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin

2-hour guided walk through Dublin’s big history sites from Trinity to Christ Church, with free stop entries and day-one context.

★ 5.0

“The guide was really nice and explained really well. I had fun, even if the weather was freezing. Would definitely recommend.”

875 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $22.98by Historical Walking Tours of Dublin

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Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

/ June 4, 2026

3.Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

2-hour guided Dublin walk from Trinity to medieval streets, Dublin Castle and Temple Bar. Learn revolutions, famine, 1916 and beyond.

★ 4.7

“Our guide Jodie was knowledgeable, engaging, friendly, and quite funny. He imparted a great deal of information in a memorable and well-organized way, all while chatting with us and answering questions. We learned a lot and had fun while doing so! Highly recommended.”

865 reviewsFrom $22by Historical Walking Tours of Dublin

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Blarney Castle & Cork Day Trips, Dublin, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences

Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

/ June 4, 2026

4.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

Train from Dublin to Cork, kiss the Blarney Stone, then head to Cobh Heritage Centre for Titanic-era stories and return by rail.

★ 4.5

“We had a great time visiting all of the sites on this trip, worth the price and definitely recommend. The guide did an excellent job giving historical information and when we got to Blarney Castle we really liked that we were given a solo opportunity to explore and experience the grounds on our own. We…”

510 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $195.33by Railtours Ireland First Class

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Dublin: Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour

/ June 4, 2026

5.Dublin: Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour

Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston in Dublin’s Docklands for a 50-minute famine history tour with tall-ship sights and real passenger stories.

★ 4.8

“Josh was a great story teller! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Great information that really took you back to the times of emigration”

431 reviewsFrom $16by Jeanie Johnston Famine Museum

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Wicklow’s Historic Gaol Day Tour

/ June 4, 2026

6.Wicklow’s Historic Gaol Day Tour

Wicklow Historic Gaol tour with holographic prison guards, recorded audio, and original cells, plus kid-focused haunted moments in 1 hour.

★ 4.5

“Informational and somewhat disturbing to think of all that occurred in the Goal. The history is worth seeing it in person.”

355 reviewsFrom $14.48by Wicklow's Historic Gaol

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Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

7.Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

A 90-minute Dublin haunted history walk with PSI Ireland guides, from Darkey Kelly to the Green Lady and Dublin’s Hell. $31.

★ 4.3

“Darragh was an extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide who knows all about Dublin’s history with its colorful characters and dark stories. For my friends and me this tour was one of the highlights of our Dublin trip. Highly recommended!”

345 reviewsFrom $31by Hidden Dublin Walks

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Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour

/ June 4, 2026

8.Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour

A 2-hour Dublin walk with four artisan stops. You’ll sample donuts and Irish churros while learning city history from a friendly guide.

★ 5.0

“It was a great tour that I really enjoyed. It’s smaller than most trips and especially great for people who need breaks in between walking.”

329 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $70.00by Underground Donut Tour

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Hidden Dublin: Haunted History Walking Tour v2.0 2026

/ June 4, 2026

9.Hidden Dublin: Haunted History Walking Tour v2.0 2026

Dublin’s 8pm haunted history walk: Viking Northside witchcraft tales, Hellfire Club stops, and a chill finale at Brazen Head.

★ 4.5

“I took this tour with a group of friends and we loved hearing the different ghost-y stories. We covered a good amount of ground and the stories were very interesting. My favorite section was the portion regarding lepers at the castle gates.”

188 reviews1 hour 50 minutes (approx.)From $30.17by Hidden Dublin Tours

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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

/ June 4, 2026

10.Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

Private 3-hour Dublin walk with a local guide: Dublin Castle, Trinity College, Christ Church, and 1916 Rising context plus a drink.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. She gave us a comprehensive tour of all of the major spots in Dublin, while also reviewing major points in Irish history.”

154 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $135.50by Withlocals

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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

/ June 4, 2026

11.Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

Private Dublin private food tour with 8 tastings in 3.5 hours, from Irish coffee to oysters and ice cream, guided walk through classic spots.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”

152 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $429.49by Secret Food Tours

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Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City

/ June 4, 2026

12.Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City

Actor-led living history at Dalkey Castle near Dublin, with church, graveyard, Writers’ Gallery, and battlement sea views, all in about 1 hour.

★ 5.0

“Great fun and educational too! It was amazing to see an actual castle and learn about its defenses and daily life.”

133 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $21.77by Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre

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Dublin: Macabre History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

13.Dublin: Macabre History Walking Tour

A 2-hour Dublin walking tour of grim legends and real street-level history, led by a lively guide, with sights from executions to rats.

★ 4.9

“Rob was an excellent tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Dublin, the stories he told and so personable! My partner and I were part of a small group(3 of us) and It felt like we got a VIP experience! So much fun! I think Fob got my partner hooked on Ghost…”

95 reviewsFrom $19by Yellow Umbrella Tours Ltd

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Dublin LGBTQ Pride Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

14.Dublin LGBTQ Pride Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Walk Dublin’s queer landmarks in 2 hours, from Temple Bar and GPO to Abbey Theatre, Trinity College, and Dublin Castle. Great value.

★ 5.0

“such a cool tour!! highly recommend. the tour takes you to popular tourist sites but gives you stories you wouldn't hear anywhere else.. and great company!”

91 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $29.02by Original Dublin

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