Dublin City Tours

Enjoy a private tour of the ancient and vibrant city of Dublin with its wonderful culture, theatre, architecture and famous writers - guided by an informed and engaging chauffeur.

Dublin - a city of Illuminated manuscripts, cathedrals and castles - all comes together in this full day tour.

You will learn a great deal about Dublin from your guide, who will take you to Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and the Guinness Storehouse.

Your full day tour will be "in style" with transportation in a luxury Mercedes minivan.

Tour Highlights:

• Book of Kells
• Dublin Castle
• St. Patrick's Cathedral
• Kilmainham Gaol
• Guinness Storehouse

Included:

• Private Touring in a Luxury Mercedes Minivan
• Knowledgeable Personal Chauffeur/Guide (police vetted for governmental departmental assignments)
• Executive Vehicles adhering to all National and European Limousine Regulations
• Chauffeur expenses, fuel cost, parking tolls etc, as well as all related touring expenses are covered by your ticket price

Excluded:

• Attraction Entrance Fees
• Meals
• Chauffeur/Guide Gratuity

Itinerary:

Your full day Tour of Dublin includes a visit to Trinity College, which houses The Book of Kells. Written around the year 800 AD, the Book of Kells contains a richly decorated copy of the four gospels. Also, in the Long Room, is the old library - a beautiful facility that holds some of the most important historic books and records in Ireland. The oldest harp in Ireland can also be found housed in the Long Room.

You will also be taken to Kilmainham Gaol. There, a guided tour of the prison is available. It takes you back in time when this was a fully functional Gaol and gives you a realistic insight into what it was like to have been confined in one of these forbidding bastions of punishment between 1796 when it opened, and 1924 when it closed. The Leaders of 5 Irish rebellions between 1798 and 1916 were detained here.

Bringing you further back in history, your Driver/Guide will take you to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral where, in a well close to where the cathedral now stands, Saint Patrick is reputed to have baptized converts from paganism to Christianity. To commemorate his visit, a small wooden church was built on this site, one of the four Celtic parish churches in Dublin. Today you have the option to explore the magnificent cathedral where music has played an integral part in the life of Saint Patrick's since its founding and it is the only cathedral in these islands to sing two services every day.

Dublin Castle is the next location on your chauffeur tour of Dublin. Built in 1204 by King John, the castle has a bloody and ignoble past in the city's history, from the impaling of Irish Chieftains on its walls to the more recent housing of the British Administration up to 1922. The State Apartments, Undercroft and Chapel Royal are open to visitors paying the entrance fee and there are regular guided tours on weekdays.

The Guinness Storehouse is the final tour stop - the home of Guinness. The building itself was built in 1904 and up until 1988 housed the fermentation of Guinness. An admission fee is required to enter. The exciting new Guinness Experience is based in the heart of the Guinness brewery. Discover all there is to know about the world famous beer from its beginnings in 1759 through to present day. Today, 10 million glasses of Guinness are enjoyed daily around the world. No visit to Dublin is complete without enjoying a complimentary pint with the best view of the city in the Gravity Bar.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Vehicles are insured to International standards.
• In the event of a vehicle breakdown, no refund will be applied for the time lost. Your tour provider will do everything in its power to ensure this does not happen. Vehicles are maintained to national annual car testing standards.
• If the vehicle is soiled by a passenger in your party, you may incur valet charges of 100 euros, payable on-site for cleaning costs.
• We strongly suggest you arrange for travel insurance prior to your trip.
• Tour provider, its affiliates and agents are not responsible for loss, damage or theft of personal belongings and equipment, personal injury and illness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Our Chauffeur Driver also a Guide?
Yes, chauffeurs are also guides and have considerable expertise in Ireland from many different perspectives. These include history, current affairs, restaurants, the best driving routes, best time of day to visit attractions, as well as a host of other topics such as activities, local events and festivals. Your chauffeur/guide can make your experience much richer and deeper than if you were touring on your own or on a bus.

Should I tip my chauffeur/guide?
Tipping is a discretionary matter. It is, however, customary around the world - if one is pleased with their tour - to tip the chauffeur/guide.

Is there time for shopping on this tour?
Wherever possible, time for shopping is allowed within the framework of your tour. But, this is not a "shopping tour," so the actual amount of time available for shopping is generally limited.

Does this tour include much walking and stair climbing?
Virtually all tours involve some walking, and some tours include more walking and stair climbing than others. You will have much control over how much walking you will do. Walking may be over uneven surfaces such as cobblestone city streets or the rocky pathways of ancient ruins. On many tours, it could be necessary to negotiate stairs. Please keep in mind that most of the buildings you may be visiting were constructed well before conveniences such as elevators were invented and have been preserved in their original state.

Pick-up and drop-off at virtually any Dublin lodging are included for this tour. Rates are per person in US dollars. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-217-2297.