Free Walking Tours of Dublin City

What to Expect

Free guided walking tours of Dublin city run daily throughout the year, offering visitors and locals alike a knowledgeable and engaging way to explore the city’s history and culture on foot. Tour companies including SANDEMANs New Europe, Unearthed Tours, Generation Tours and the Dublin Free Walking Tour all operate tip-based tours departing from prominent city centre locations including College Green and St Stephen’s Green.

The classic Dublin walking tour covers around 2.5 hours and takes in many of the city’s most iconic landmarks and stories: the Viking origins of the city, Dublin Castle, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Trinity College, Temple Bar, Grafton Street and O’Connell Street. Guides are typically young, passionate locals with deep knowledge of Irish history and a gift for storytelling. Specialist tours are also available, covering topics from Bloomsday and James Joyce to musical Dublin, pub history, and Georgian architecture.

These tours are a brilliant introduction to Dublin whether you are visiting for the first time or want to see the city through fresh eyes. The tip-based model means you pay what you think the experience was worth, typically at the end of the tour.

Good to Know

• Tours depart daily; check individual operators for exact times and meeting points
• No booking required for most tours; just show up at the meeting point
• Tours are free, but tipping the guide is customary and appreciated
• Most tours last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours
• Wear comfortable walking shoes; the city centre is best explored on foot

Getting There

Meeting points are in Dublin city centre and easily reached from anywhere in the city. College Green is served by multiple Dublin Bus routes and is a short walk from Tara Street DART station. The Luas Green and Red lines both stop within a few minutes walk of city centre tour departure points.