Private Dublin City Tour for Small Groups: 4 Hours, 1-7 People

See Dublin's Georgian streets, cathedrals and riverside in one morning without navigating it yourself.

A private 4-hour sightseeing tour of Dublin for groups of 1 to 7 people, with pickup from Dublin Airport, a cruise ship port or your hotel and return to the same place or any city attraction. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide who shares stories about the city's history, architecture and character while you pass Trinity College, the General Post Office, Christchurch Cathedral, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the Four Courts, Georgian squares and the River Liffey. The guide and driver are the same person, with years of experience in Dublin.

The experience

The vehicle picks you up from Dublin Airport, a ferry port or your hotel (confirm your location before the tour starts), and the 4-hour route unfolds from there. You'll see Trinity College, where the Book of Kells is housed; the Irish Parliament building at Leinster House; the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, a landmark of Irish independence; and both Christchurch and Saint Patrick's Cathedrals. The guide points out the medieval walls, the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square and Saint Stephen's Green, and the River Liffey as it cuts through the city center.

What sets this tour apart is the guide himself. Someone who has lived in Dublin all his life and drives the vehicle, so the commentary flows naturally as you move through the streets rather than stopping at a fixed sequence of points. He shares the stories and details that explain what makes Dublin unique, moving at a pace that lets you absorb the city without rushing between photo stops. The air-conditioned minibus holds up to 7 people with luggage, so families and small groups travel together without splitting up or joining strangers.

When the 4 hours are done, you can return to your hotel or ask to be dropped at any attraction in Dublin you want to visit next. There's no fixed itinerary after the tour ends. The flexibility is built in. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need them.

What’s included

• Professional local guide and driver with years of Dublin experience.
• air-conditioned vehicle with capacity for up to 7 people and luggage.
• pickup from Dublin Airport, a cruise ship port, or your hotel.
• return to your original pickup location or any Dublin attraction of your choice.

Options for this experience

3 options

Dublin City Tour lasting 4 hoursGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Four-hour tour of Dublin City, with time to explore more of the city and the Phoenix Park and plenty of time for photos. Pickup is included in a luxury minivan.

Meet & greet at the airportGuide in English · 09:00Airport meet and greet, with pickup included

Meet & greet at the cruise shipGuide in English · 09:00Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Planet Dublin Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private vehicle and a guide who knows Dublin intimately. The price is per group, not per person, so it works well for families or small groups traveling together. The same person drives and guides, which means the commentary flows naturally as you move through the city rather than stopping at set points, and you're not joining strangers or waiting for a larger group to assemble.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What buildings and landmarks will I actually see on this Dublin tour?

The tour passes Trinity College, the Irish Parliament building, the General Post Office, the Four Courts, Christchurch Cathedral, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and the medieval walls. You'll also see College Green, Merrion Square, Saint Stephen's Green and O'Connell Street, plus the River Liffey running through the city center.

Can I be picked up from Dublin Airport, or do I need to arrange my own way to the tour?

Pickup is included from Dublin Airport, a cruise ship port, or your hotel or accommodation anywhere in Dublin. Confirm your exact pickup location before the tour starts, and you can be returned to the same place or dropped at any Dublin attraction instead.

How many people can fit in the vehicle, and is it suitable for children and infants?

The air-conditioned minibus holds up to 7 people with luggage. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Infants can also sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

Who is the guide, and what kind of information will I hear during the tour?

The guide is also your driver and has lived in Dublin all his life, with years of experience showing visitors the city. During the 4 hours, he shares stories and tales about Dublin's history, architecture and character (what makes the city unique and interesting) as you move through the streets.

What happens after the 4-hour tour ends?

When the tour is complete, you can be returned to your hotel in Dublin or dropped at any attraction location in the city that you want to visit next.