From it's development in 1204 until Ireland's independence in 1922, Dublin Castle was the administrative heart of English rule in Ireland. As a result it is intrinsically linked to Ireland's long struggle from freedom from the British Empire. Your private walking tour of Dublin will take you through the grounds of the castle where you will hear the history and stand on the origins of Dublin City - The Blackpool.

Trinity College is one of the most famous landmarks of Dublin City. Let our Dublin tour guide walk you through the narrow doorway into an eloquent oasis in the heart of the thriving city. You will hear the history of the buildings, it's characters and learn of it's huge importance to the developing city over the years. Trinity College comes alive as part of our private Dublin walking tour.

Two splendid cathedrals lay close by in the heart of Dublin City - Christchurch & St Patricks. Take a stroll to these magnificent buildings with your Dublin tour guide and learn of their fascinating history and their connections with Ireland's literary achievements and viking origins.

A walking tour of Dublin City would not be complete without a stroll through the cobbled streets of it's cultural quarter - Temple Bar. Your private Dublin tour guide will take you to the origins of U2 and provide an account of the development from Temple Bar's humble beginnings to its present day standing as the heart and soul of Dublin. Along the way you will enjoy a pint of Guinness and a hearty meal in our local personal favourite traditional pub and if your lucky you might witness some of Dublin's famous live music scene along the way.

A change of pace will see your Dublin tour guide take you for a stroll through 18th century Georgian Dublin with its splendidly designed door frames and imposing architecture. These building built for the aristocracy soon became the heart of Irish rebellion and strive. You will learn of their intriguing history before taking a walk through the elegant St Stephens Green in the heart of South Dublin.

Your private tour of Dublin City will take you across the River Shannon and up the main thoroughfare of north Dublin - O'Connell Street. Hear you will hear of and witness the remnants of Ireland's fight for independence and the 1916 rebellion. You will see the bullet holes acting as poignant memorials to a darker time in the history of the city and you will walk to the famous GPO, headquarters of the rising. An incredibly important period of Ireland's history brought alive by your private Dublin tour guide.