Private Ultimate Day in Dublin (Walking Tour)

A salute to Oscar Wilde. We’ll start with a salute to our of Ireland’s most famous and, in his time, controversial sons - Oscar Wilde.

Next, we’ll pop into the National Gallery to learn about Irish history through some fascinating works of art: the Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife which signalled the end of the old Gaelic order in Ireland; beautiful stained glass windows and a hugely symbolic painting about the Irish Civil War.

Then we’ll go to arguably Dublin’s best museum - the National Museum of Archaeology & History. We’ll visit The Treasury which hosts the greatest treasures that Ireland has produced including the Tara Brooch and Ardagh Chalice.

St Stephen's Green and Grafton street

Trinity College and the Old Library which hosts the famous Book of Kells (tickets required)

Trinity College and the Old Library which hosts the famous Book of Kells. Admission tickets are not included in the tour price. Guests wishing to visit the Book of Kells must purchase their own tickets in advance, or another site can be visited.

Stroll the cobbled streets of the famous Temple Bar area. Your guide will show you the real local spots (street art, bohemian shops) and hidden gems of what is a overty touristy area.

A brief intermission to be a tourist again - an Epic end to our tour at Dublin Castle - the centre of British occupation in Ireland for over 700yrs.

A visit to one of the best sights in Dublin - Christchurch Cathedral. Admission tickets are not included in the tour price. Guests wishing to visit the cathedral must purchase their own tickets.

Local shopping at George’s St. Arcade. Now we’ll take a break from being a tourist and start to be a local. We’ll amble through the charming areas of Grafton st and George’s St. Arcade. Here we will pay a visit to a local Irish jeweller - see him working on a piece (maybe have a go yourself!) and learn about the Ireland-inspired necklaces, rings etc. A great opportunity to obtain an authentic gift from Ireland.

Cross the famous Ha'Penny Bridge, one of Dublin's icons. Take look up the river towards the Guinness Brewery (maybe you'll detect the aroma of hops boiling) or down the river towards the Custom House and the modern Docklands area. Or simply stop to observe the lovers' locks.

Irish Parliament Building

The beautiful Old Parliament Building used in the 18th century by the British at the height of Dublin's golden age

See Ireland's main thoroughfare and one of the widest streets in Europe. Admire The Spire, the GPO (where the 1916 Rising began), and learn about Ireland's Marthin Luther King Jnr, Daniel O'Connell