Private Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Top-Rated Coastal Walking Tour

About This Tour

Hi! My name is Marina and I’m an enthusiastic Dublin native ready to show you my beautiful hometown! Together we’ll complete a half-day walking tour of captivating coastal Dublin, venturing beyond the city centre and into seaside villages full of antique charm and hidden gems.

The tour starts in beautiful Dun Laoghaire and its surrounding areas of castles, harbours, and museums, before finishing in one of Ireland’s most charming villages where you can enjoy a meal at your own pace. You’ll get a full overview of Irish history and insights into modern day Irish life. This is a private tour for you and your group only, and can be customised as required.

We will explore like locals, with plenty of time for photos and stories. The tour is a perfect shore excursion or a break from the busy city!

Please note that this is a walking tour and a moderate level of fitness is required. Feel free to reach out for further information or availability.

I am looking forward to meeting you! :)

What’s Included

• Local guide
• All Fees and Taxes

What’s Not Included

• Snacks
• Train fare
• Transportation to and from the meeting point

Itinerary

1. View and hear the history of Dun Laoghaire Pier and Harbour (10 min)
2. Hear about Dublin’s unique maritime history from outside this beautiful museum (pass by)
3. A beautiful local park. If you take the tour on a Sunday we spend extra time here to explore the farmer’s market. (10 min)
4. Walk through the historic Metals laneway and hear the railway history of Dun Laoghaire (5 min)
5. A typical Irish village (pass by)
6. See Dublin’s most famous swimming point! (pass by)
7. Enter the museum, hear the history, and climb the spiral staircase to the rooftop viewing point (20 min)
8. View this stunning village harbour and hear about it’s industrial past and modern day usage. We often see seals in the water or lounging on the rocks! (10 min)
9. See this stunning medieval ruin and hear about how Dalkey once contained seven such castles, three of which we see on the tour (5 min)
10. Walk through the most affluent village in Dublin where we will hear its fascinating Viking history and note recommendations for nightlife and dining (10 min)
11. View and learn the history of one of seven castles of Dalkey, including the story of this Norman castle and heritage centre. (pass by)
12. View this magnificent village island from our railway tour and hear its Viking and Catholic history (pass by)

Meeting point: We will meet outside Hartley’s Restaurant which is part of Dun Laoghaire DART Station. For cruise passengers, this is a two minute walk from the port in Dun Laoghaire. Please see photos for a picture of the meeting point.

Good to Know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a private tour. Available in: en.