The 15 Best History Tours in Dublin

Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks - Stop 1: Vice Coffee Inc and the Irish Coffee You Help Make

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,718 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Dublin Historical Centre food tour with 8 tastings and drinks, plus Irish coffee, oysters, cheese, sausage rolls, stew, and ice cream.

“My mom and I traveled to Dublin in October and this was a DEFINITE highlight! Our guide (with her bright umbrella - Francesca) was amazing - she provided incredible I formation as we are the best food! Completely full by the end! I miss the Vice Irish coffee more than you know! Highly recommend, 5/5 stars!”

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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin

2.2-Hour Historical Walking Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

A 2-hour Dublin historical walking tour with a history postgraduate guide, tracing Trinity, Vikings, and Ireland’s politics for $22.98.

“I’ve taken many walking tours on my travels and this was hands down the best one ever. Owen knew a lot about everything! He was funny and thorough. That’s a great combination in a tour guide. Would highly recommend!”

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Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

3.Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 865 reviews · from $22

A 2-hour guided walk through Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, City Hall and the Medieval City, with story-driven history for $22.

“Tommy’s knowledge of history was evident & his passion to share. Loved his sense of humour too!”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $195

Train to Cork, coach to Blarney Castle, then Cobh’s Titanic-era stories, with reserved seats, admissions, and a tight lunch plan.

“Our driver Tony was excellent and our guide Peter was a great story teller and theygot us to the Castle before the cruise ship crowd arrived, so we got to the stone with only a 30 min wait. This trip would be worth it for just the Castle, the Cork and Cobh parts were great extras”

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Dublin: Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour

5.Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 431 reviews · from $16

Jeanie Johnston tall ship tour in Dublin Docklands brings the Irish Famine migration story to life above and below deck, 50 minutes.

“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”

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Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

6.Dublin’s Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 345 reviews · from $31

A 90-minute Dublin haunted history walk with PSI Ireland guides, cobblestone lanes, and stories like Darkey Kelly and the Green Lady of St Audoen’s.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour in Dublin! Our tour guide Finn was excellent! He was so knowledgeable and told such amazing and interesting stories about the history of Dublin. We would highly recommend this tour and Finn as the tour guide!!”

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Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Sample artisan donuts at four Dublin shops while your guide shares city history on a relaxed 2-mile morning walk, great value and small-group.

“This was a fun and interesting tour. Our guide was personable, entertaining, and knowledgeable about the tour, the shops we visited, and the history of Dublin and Ireland in general. If you have an interest in Irish history and a sweet tooth this is a tour for you. You bet a donut, or two, at each stop so bring an appetite. This was a fun and interesting way to spend a morning. It's a bit of a walk, so keep that in mind. Definitely had a good time.”

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Hidden Dublin: Haunted History Walking Tour v2.0 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $30

A 1 hour 50 minute haunted history walk in Dublin at 8pm, mixing dark legends, landmark streets, and a historic pub finish.

“A fun and interesting tour with a great guide, who was very knowledgeable about local legends and history.”

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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

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

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

Private 3-hour Dublin walk with a local guide, free-entry landmarks, and 1916 Easter Rising context, plus a drink if you choose the right option.

“We loved our tour! Eamon was the BEST! He was knowledgeable, kind, funny and patient and engaging with our 3 kids (aged 8, 10 and 10). He tailored the tour for us, stopped at much needed ice cream, and gave us a lovely introduction to the history of Dublin. He’s awesome and you should book him! Thanks Eamon!”

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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

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

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

A private 3.5-hour Dublin food tour with 8 tastings, including Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheeses, oyster, stew, and artisanal ice cream.

“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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Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City

11.Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

A one-hour living history show at Dalkey Castle, with the churchyard, Writers’ Gallery, and sea-and-mountain views from the battlements.

“It is an interactive experience Teaches about the culture of that day It is fun and exciting I would definitely recommend the tour”

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Dublin: Macabre History Walking Tour

12.Macabre History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · from $19

Dublin macabre walking tour covers executions, grave robbing, and the Death of Cuchulainn with Rob or Peter. 2 hours, $19.

“Peter is such a great guide. A great story teller and historian, he mixes tall tales with fascinating insights into Dublin’s history. This is such an insightful tour. High recommend. It’s two hours but jam packed and a lovely stroll through historic Dublin. Book now!”

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Dublin LGBTQ Pride Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

13.Dublin LGBTQ Pride Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Dublin LGBTQ Pride walking tour through Temple Bar, GPO Museum, Abbey Theatre, and more, guided by Irish queer history experts.

“excellent tour! Helena is enthusiastic about sharing queer history in Dublin, and particularly focuses on people and history that might otherwise be forgotten!”

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Book of Kells. Medieval Dublin Castle. 5* History & Heritage Tour

14.Book of Kells. Medieval Dublin Castle. 5* History & Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Small-group guided tour of Trinity College, the Book of Kells, College Green lore, and Dublin Castle exteriors. Admissions included.

“Did not get to see the medieval castle as it was closed, tour guide spent a lot of time talking about herself, it was very overpriced for what we got. We did the Belfast Titanic tour the next day which was excellent and not that much more expensive. This tour should have been half the price.”

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

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

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

Private 3.5-hour Dublin tour on the 1916 Easter Rising, from the GPO HQ to the Remembrance Garden, CO2 offset and mobile ticket.

“Really enjoyed the experience. The knowledge and stories told really painted a full picture. Our tour guide was fantastic- he really gave us so much information and we enjoyed spending time with him.”

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