Dublin

Dublin's Best Kept Secrets Tour

Badge of ExcellenceDublin, Ireland

2 to 3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Join this tour to discover some of Dublin’s secret spots on a tour hosted by a local interested in Irish history. This small, intimate group tour takes you on a lighthearted exploration of the city where you learn about culture, art, music, and more. Visit places you most likely won’t find on your own, and also get treated to a few snacks along the way.

Easily meet your group and guide at the departure point
Note this isn’t a pub tour, so don’t count on that
Wear comfy shoes for going up and down stairs and walking
Make a few new friends on this small-group tour

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fusiliers' Arch
St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02 HX65, Ireland
Starting at Saint Stephen’s Green Park (main entrance under arches)

Start time

11:30 AM

End point

Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Ending point may vary, but will be in the Temple Bar area.

What To Expect

10 St. Stephens Green

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Comfortable walking attire. Some streets are uneven (after all, Dublin is an old city).
Bring a raincoat or umbrella, weather permitting.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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228 reviews

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Very special tour

Jane_O, May 2024

Patrick is a great person, funny, smart and passionate about Ireland its people and history. GO ON IT.

Excellent tour and guide

Elizabeth_N, May 2024

Patrick is an outstanding tour guide. He’s hilarious and will keep you in a great mood the better tour. The few hours went by in a flash.

Amazing tour guide; Fantastic scenery!

Jodi_M, Apr 2024

Patrick was an amazing host and guide during our time together. The tour is immersive and provides a great deal of history as you traverse the Dublin landscape. We kept a good pace while providing enough time at locations to discuss details. I’d recommend this tour for anyone visiting Dublin. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a sense of humor and have a great time.

Superb!

Daniel_M, Apr 2024

Patrick was an amazing story teller and extremely knowledgeable with all of the questions we threw at him. We laughed the entire time.

Thoroughly enjoyable tour

Sean_B, Apr 2024

We had a great tour with Patrick - a very interesting and quirky look at Dublin, delivered with great humour and local knowledge.

Dublin, but not as you know it!

Desmond_N, Apr 2024

We weren’t sure what to expect but Patrick took us on a journey of discovery into the past and present. Fascinating, sometimes challenging, but great fun and throughly enjoyable. Not your typical tour or guide!

Excellent

Mike_S, Mar 2024

Patrick was an engaging guide and showed us aspects of beautiful Dublin that you would not normally experience.

Fun and knowledgeable tour guide

Genevieve_T, Mar 2024

What an incredible and fun tour! As born and bred Dubliners even we were amazed at Patrick’s knowledge of our fair city. We gained lots of new knowledge and had such a laugh to boot!

History, humor and hidden gems

Amanda_R, Mar 2024

Dublin's Best Kept Secrets tour is an absolute delight! Patrick is the perfect ambassador to the city: kind, affable, and downright funny. His wealth of knowledge, relatable demeanor and captivating anecdotes provide a fascinating glimpse into the city's rich history. Without divulging any of the secret details, I can affirm it's the best way to spend your afternoon in Dublin. Highly recommended!

Surpising tour

Leon_M, Mar 2024

It was a nice tour and Patrick was a good storyteller. The tour had a few surpises that really surprised us. I can't say too much about this Dublin's Best Kept Secrets Tour, but i can recommend this tour to everyone

Just book it, you won't regret it, Patrick's the best

Kawtar_H, Mar 2024

We had a wonderful time exploring Dublin with Patrick. He was hilarious and witty! I highly recommend Patrick's tour to anyone who wants to experience Dublin in a fun and memorable way. Thank you for making our trip to Dublin unforgettable!

Don’t hesitate, just book!

Susan_W, Mar 2024

Patrick was amazing! Don’t hesitate to book this store. He made us feel like locals and was so knowledgeable of Ireland. Such a unique experience and the best tour I’ve ever been on

Your Irish best friend

Kimberly_C, Feb 2024

Great tour! Patrick is your Irish best friend showing you some of his favorite places. He has many stories about Dublin and the small Irish businesses that he introduces you to. We REALLY enjoyed the dinner suggestion for fish and chips that he gave us! Thanks again Patrick!

Dublin Gem!!

Laura_D, Jan 2024

Best tour ever! Patrick made us feel so at home and welcomed in Dublin. And his tour was so unique and interesting … not to mention hilarious ! We’re going to do this tour again next time we come back to Dublin because Patrick is so amazing. Highly recommend- don’t miss this!!!!

Off The Beaten Track

PAUL_W, Dec 2023

We spent a fabulous few hours off the beaten track with Patrick, getting to know some of the history and places of Dublin that we would have otherwise passed by.

Best Dublin Tour

Claire_K, Dec 2023

We went on a few different tours and you will not get the same sense of humor nor most of the places Patrick took you. 110% worth it

Soooo much information

Kacy_B, Nov 2023

This tour was amazing. Patrick has such a fascinating story, and is filled with insider tips on Dublin. Plus, a few really amazing experiences you wouldn’t otherwise get. Eat beforehand! It’s a long tour.

Worth Bundling Up

Missy_S, Nov 2023

Even though braving the winds of Hurricane Debi, my husband, my son, DIL, and I had the most delightful walk through Dublin City Centre with Patrick. It was the last day of our visit and we truly appreciated his willingness to bundle up and forge on with our group of four. We would have hated to miss the stories he shared and the spots he pointed out. His sense of humor and grasp of history was worth enduring the blustery winds. He even made a wonderful recommendation for dinner on our last evening.

Perfect Day 1 Dublin Tour

KAYLEE_B, Nov 2023

This tour is a MUST! Definitely recommend for your first day in the city as Patrick will bring you to many places that you’ll want to go back and explore even more. He was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable and entertaining. And my partner and I made some great new friends who we got a pint with after the tour was over.

Quirky insights into Dublin

Ralf_R, Nov 2023

A rather quirky insight into some of the more obscure yet interesting highlights Dublin has to offer. You certainly won’t be bored with Patrick around!! On a practical point do be prepared to be on your feet and largely outside for a number of hours. And yes, those without a more open mind might be better off on other tours!

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