Private History Tours in Ireland: Our Top 4

1.Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Spend about three hours walking central Dublin with only your group and a local guide. Visit Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Christ Church Cathedral while exploring the city’s 1916 Easter Rising story. Guides such as Eamon, Keelan, Derek, and Rauri tailor the route, pace, food stops, and local tips to your interests.

“Brendan was an excellent guide. We were traveling with young children, and he tailored the entire day to their little legs and interests. We learned so much, had a fun time, and were so grateful for his introduction to Dublin for us. Highly recommend!”

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2.Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend about three and a half hours walking central Dublin with a private Secret Food Tours guide. Learn to make Irish coffee, try warm sausage rolls, Irish cheeses, a Flaggy Shore oyster, soda bread with hearty stew, local beer, brownie, and Irish ice cream. Guide Karen brings local insight from growing up in Dublin.

“Fun tour with good food. Our tour guide Karen made the whole experience! She is fantastic, knowledgeable and fun, providing lots of regional insight having grown up in Dublin … including at spots along the tour!”

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3.The History of Dublin With Locals: 1916 Easter Rising PRIVATE Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Follow Dublin’s 1916 Easter Rising story with a private local guide, beginning at Custom House Quay and ending at Collins Barracks. You’ll visit the GPO and Garden of Remembrance, hear personal stories, and adjust the pace and focus to suit your group. Guides such as Eamon, Keelan, Hugh, and Ruairi have earned praise for their history and storytelling.

“Fascinating to walk in the steps of the Rebels of the 1916 Rising. Eamon has a wealth of knowledge about the Rising but, also in all aspects of Dublin and surrounding areas. We throughly enjoyed our day. Thank you Eamon”

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4.Semi-Private (8people max) 2.5 Hr Dublin Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $71Best value

This 2.5-hour Dublin walk takes up to eight people from the Molly Malone statue through Christ Church, Temple Bar, Trinity College, Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin Castle, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Guides including Jimmy, Dermot, Miriam, Sean, and Antonio combine city history, local stories, food advice, and Irish lore. The route ends where it begins.

“We had a great time with Jimmy. He was so friendly and informative, and we felt like we had known him forever. He is extremely knowledgeable, and you can tell he really enjoys making sure you receive the best experience during his tours. Read more”

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