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11 Best Dublin History Tours

The ones worth your morning.

The 11 dublin history tours worth your morning. A short list of the walks, sites and guided visits that bring the past to life, with run times, prices and who leads them.

11 Best Dublin History Tours

Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin - Loughcrew Cairns: Passage Tomb Rock Art and the Real Footwork Test
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Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin

1.Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin

Dublin to Ireland’s Boyne Valley for Tara, Trim, Loughcrew rock art, plus Fore Distillery and Fore Abbey on a guided 10-hour day tour.

Most Popular 4.5

“The guide arrived significantly late but the agency took good care of us while waiting. The tour was so good that it was worth the waiting. They gave us enough time to visit every place, we had really good lunch and a very interesting whiskey distillery visit. The route is amazing. A must do in…”

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From Dublin: Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour - Starting at the Molly Malone statue: easy pickup, long day ahead
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From Dublin: Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour

Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train - The Morning Departure From Dublin Heuston: Be Ready Early
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Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

3.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

Train from Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle, and Cobh. Kiss the Blarney Stone, tour Titanic-era Cobh, and travel with reserved seats.

4.5

“I really enjoyed this tour. Blarney castle was beautiful and we were quickly able to climb to the top. I loved the Titanic tour. We’re able to learn so much more about this last port of call as well as some history on the passengers. Only thing I wished we were able to do was…”

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Dublin: Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour - Stepping Aboard: The Upper Deck Walk and the “Why This Ship” Story
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Dublin: Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour

Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour - Stop 1: The Rolling Donut on King Street South
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Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour

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Book of Kells. Medieval Dublin Castle. 5* History & Heritage Tour

6.Book of Kells. Medieval Dublin Castle. 5* History & Heritage Tour

A small-group walking tour linking Trinity College, the Book of Kells, College Green landmarks, and Dublin Castle exteriors for a tight 2h45 hit.

5.0

“We did a private Viator walking tour of Trinity College, the Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle with our guide Marty, and it was excellent. Marty was engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly very well-versed in the history and context of each location. He shared information in a way that was easy to follow and genuinely interesting,…”

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St Patricks Cathedral. Dublin Castle, Book of Kells Heritage Tour - Dublin Castle grounds walk: what you’ll see, and what you won’t
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St Patricks Cathedral. Dublin Castle, Book of Kells Heritage Tour

7.St Patricks Cathedral. Dublin Castle, Book of Kells Heritage Tour

St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle grounds, and Trinity’s Book of Kells on a small-group heritage walk with fast-track entry and expert guides.

5.0

“Alan was brilliant. His passion for Irish history really enhanced our tour. Ireland has a long and sometimes brutal history and Alan conveyed how the Ireland of today was formed and established. We had plenty of time at each of the stops to see the Book of Kells and other exhibitions. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Full-Day Irelands Ancient Boyne Valley Private Guided Tour - Key Highlights You’ll Notice Fast
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Full-Day Irelands Ancient Boyne Valley Private Guided Tour

9.Full-Day Irelands Ancient Boyne Valley Private Guided Tour

A private 8-hour Boyne Valley day from Dublin, visiting Hill of Tara, Loughcrew Cairns, Dowth, and Fourknocks with free-entry stops.

5.0

“We were initially looking at seeing New Grange, but were told it was a tourist nightmare. I found the tour with Michael Foxx, and we were able to see several other passage tombs privately instead. Michael is very knowledgeable and professional and defiantly made it worth it.”

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Private Dublin Historical and Heritage Tour by Bike - Getting rolling: meeting point, pickup, and what the start feels like
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Private Dublin Historical and Heritage Tour by Bike

10.Private Dublin Historical and Heritage Tour by Bike

Private bike tour of Dublin’s key heritage sites and hidden corners, with a later souvenir video, free entry stops, and local food tips.

5.0

“The History of Dublin via a bike tour is the best. Our guide Ben was wonderful and knowledgeable of the history of this wonderful city.”

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History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery - Loughcrew Cairns: Passage Tombs and the Clear-Day View Over 18 Counties
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History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery

11.History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery

Private Dublin day trip to Loughcrew Cairns, Fore Abbey, a Fore distillery with tastings, and Kells, with pickup and bottled water.

5.0

“Diana customized our day to our interests in sites with ancient healing plants and energy. She shared stories and facts about each area we visited that helped us see the life of the ancestors. It was a magical day for our group brought to us by Diana's thoughtful planning and guidance. We visited Beckive Abbey,…”

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