4 Private History Tours in Ireland to Book First

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Spend three hours walking central Dublin with a private local guide such as Eamon, Keelan, Derek, or Ciaran. Expect a flexible route, stories about the 1916 Easter Rising, major sights, local recommendations, and one drink or tasting with the three-hour highlights option.

“Eammon was our guide and he was outstanding!!! We toured Trinity College, temple Square, Grafton Street and the Guinness Factory. We jumped off of the plane from JFK and right into the tour. He kept us moving and interested! I highly recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend 3.5 hours tasting eight Irish foods with a private guide, from award-winning Irish coffee and warm sausage rolls to Flaggy Shore oysters, stew, cheese, ice cream, and a secret dish. Dublin guide Karen is praised for local insight and lively storytelling.

“Fun tour with good food. Our tour guide Karen made the whole experience! She is fantastic, knowledgeable and fun, providing lots of regional insight having grown up in Dublin … including at spots along the tour!”

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3.The History of Dublin With Locals: 1916 Easter Rising PRIVATE Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Walk through Dublin’s 1916 story with a private local guide, visiting the GPO and Garden of Remembrance while following a route shaped around your interests. Guides such as Eamon, Keelan, Ruairi, and Marius are praised for clear storytelling and a relaxed pace, but extra sites are not guaranteed.

“Ruairi was an excellent guide. Went above and beyond our expectations. He not only spoke about the rebellion subject matter but also pointed out many sites, little gems in the back streets, and information in the city we would never have noticed. He's a great communicator and tailors the tour to your personal needs. I believe he truly wants his guests to have a memorable experience.”

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4.Dublin Private Medieval Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Walk through medieval Dublin with a private guide such as Pasquale, Conor, Ed, or Cecilia. You’ll visit the Chester Beatty Library, see Dublin Castle and three historic churches from outside, and follow Viking-era streets at an easy, flexible pace.

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience on this walking tour through Dublin. Our guide, Pasquale, was outstanding. He was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly engaging. From the moment we met, he went out of his way to make sure the tour worked for everyone in our group, including a few younger kids. He struck the perfect balance between keeping things fun and accessible for them while still sharing in-depth historical insights that kept all the adults fascinated. We visited some truly iconic sites, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral (which we got to explore inside), Christ Church Cathedral, and Dublin Castle. Each stop was brought to life with stories, context, and a genuine…”

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