Dublin Highlights, History & Hidden Gems Private Walking Tour

Our guide, David, was so fun and knowledgeable about Dublin City and Irish history! Immediately upon meeting him, we felt at ease and knew we would enjoy our time. We told him we had another tour (Guinness) right after, so he reversed some of the itinerary so that we would end up right where we needed to meet out next tour. He crammed so many highlights into our time together, and was very excited to show us all the hidden places rich in history! David was more than willing to converse and answer questions. Safety was his utmost importance. He sent us many recommendations (sightseeing, pubs, modes of transport, etc) to utilize our remaining time in Dublin. Oh, if you are lucky enough to have David as your guide (Walkabout Tours), be sure to have him sing the Molly Malone song when you get to her statue. (we’ve got the video, he’s that good!!

Have an energy drink and wear good walking shoes for a tour with David. His background as a stage actor and his knowledge of his beloved city make him a wonderful tour director. We visited most of the locations outlined. Some bonus stops included an outside view of the Department of Taoiseach of Ireland and the National Gallery of Ireland. At the Gallery, we were treated to the back story on how Caravaggio's 'The Taking of Christ' came into the Gallery's collection. It is an inspiring painting. We visited the Oscar Wilde statue and Potato Famine Memorial in St. Stephen Green. David provided photo resources for the points of interest. He gave us tips on public transit & pubs to visit later. Best of all, he is kind, considerate and a "character." He inspires one to visit Dublin again.

David is friendly, knowledgeable, and lively! Great way at the beginning of our trip to see major sights, get the lay of the land, and recommendations. If you want to have more tailored experience and not be in a large group, definitely recommend.

Fantastic tour!! David is one of the best tour guides I have ever had (and I used to be a tour guide!) His level of knowledge is amazing, he tailored the tour to our interests, and even included some singing. He truly went above and beyond and gave tons of tips for the rest of our trip in Ireland. I will be recommending his tour to everyone I know who comes to Ireland! If you’re looking for an engaging and entertaining guide, David is your guy!

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David was great, He accomodated our late plane arrival by meeting us at the hotel. The tour was great and he highlighted a lot of great places. When wqe were done he sent a follow-up email on other activities to consider and restaurant recommendations. We had a great afternoon.

David Ryan, our guide, led us on a tour to fit our interests in past and contemporary Irish history. He’s extremely knowledgeable. Additionally, I’m interested in Irish music and he took us to see the place where Paddy Maloney helped start The Chieftains and supported other Irish musicians. And, you should ask David to sing an Irish tune. You will have a treat! Awesome guide!

David made our trip with his incredibly informative and energetic tour. He started out with an amazing rendition of Molly Malone that garnered applause from everyone standing around the statue. He kept our kids engaged the entire time and we all learned so much. He went above and beyond to spend extra time showing us a few extra sites we were interested in. David’s knowledge is incredible and his storytelling ability second to none. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a fantastic tour of Dublin.

Dave was the most gracious host and guide! We booked our tour for the same afternoon as our flight into Dublin, but the flight was delayed an hour! This put our tour meeting about 45mins late, but Dave waited patiently and told us not to fret. He then went at almost breakneck speed showing us a few key amazing sites - buildings, parks, monuments - and sharing a few of the rich stories of Dublin. He tailored our tour to our interest in history, and we were impressed by his extensive knowledge!! He also peppered our tour with suggestions for pubs, restaurants, and other sites to visit during the rest of our stay. He is a lovely guy, and has a beautiful singing voice, which he shared with us when breaking into some traditional folk songs. The walking speed of the tour did exhaust us, and we clocked 11,000 steps! Also, our brains were reeling afterwards with the extensive amount of information he gave us. We highly recommend a tour with Dave, but if you’d prefer a more leisurely walking pace, make sure to request that of him beforehand.

David was an incredible guide and added richness and colour to our Dublin experience. We would need weeks to properly mine his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for the city. I highly recommend this way of seeing the city.

David is a very interesting and involving guide. He’s was able to give us all the facts and details in a clear and concise manner. I had not realized we were the only guests with him so it felt have having a new friend taking us around the city of Dublin, and letting us in in all the history. We were blessed with a mostly dry and sunny day.