Dublin: Private City Tour & Guinness Storehouse with Pickup

One Driver, Eight Hours, the Whole of Dublin

You're picked up from your Dublin hotel and driven through the city's main sights (Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, Malahide Castle, Howth, and Phoenix Park) with stops whenever you want them. Your guide handles the driving and the stories. You decide the pace. Eight hours, up to four passengers, modern vehicle with Wi-Fi included. Pre-book tickets for attractions you want to enter, and the rest is yours to shape.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Dublin city highlights tour

• Pickup from accommodation in Dublin
• Visit Jeanie Johnson ship
• Explore Trinity College and Book of Kells
• See St Patrick's Cathedral
• Tour Kilmainham Gaol
• Visit Guinness Storehouse
• Stop at Malahide Castle
• Drive through Portmarnock
• Explore Howth Village and Summit
• Visit Phoenix Park
• Enjoy photo stops and flexible sightseeing
• Return to accommodation after 8 hours

The experience

Hands gripping the wheel at 8am, your guide pulls away from your hotel and points the car toward the Jeanie Johnston first: a restored tall ship that sits on the Liffey like a piece of Dublin's emigration story made solid. This is how the day starts: not with a bus full of strangers, but with someone who knows the city's back routes, who can slip into bus lanes when traffic clogs the main roads, and who'll tell you stories about growing up here while you settle into a vehicle that's less than a year old and fitted with Wi-Fi. The private Dublin city tour unfolds on your schedule, which means if you want to spend twenty minutes photographing the Georgian doorways around Trinity College or skip past something entirely, that's what happens.

You'll move through the city's landmarks in a shape that makes sense: Trinity College and the Book of Kells (pre-booked if you want to go inside), St. Patrick's Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol where Irish independence was decided in a prison cell, the Guinness Storehouse where you can stand at the Gravity Bar and see the whole city spread out below you. Then out to the edges: Malahide Castle with its gardens, Howth village perched on the coast, the summit walk if the weather holds, and Phoenix Park where the city opens into green. Your guide will suggest where to stop for lunch (they know the places locals eat, not just the tourist spots), and the whole thing takes about eight hours. Some attractions need tickets booked in advance (the guide will help you sort that before you start), but the transport, the vehicle, the Wi-Fi, and the stories are all included.

The flexibility is the thing that changes how you actually experience a city. You're not locked into a set itinerary or waiting for twelve other people to shuffle back to the coach. If you spot something from the window and want to know more, you ask. If a stop isn't working for you, you move on. The driver knows Dublin the way someone knows a place they've lived in, not from a script, but from time and attention. Four people maximum per vehicle means there's room to breathe, and the saloon cars are comfortable enough that eight hours doesn't feel like you've been trapped in a tin box.

What’s included

• Transport by private vehicle with Wi-Fi.
• private guide/driver.
• round-trip pickup from anywhere in Dublin.
• driver's local knowledge and stories about Dublin and Irish history.
• flexibility to stop, skip, or add sights as you choose.

Options for this experience

4 options

Up to 3 per booking · Guide in EnglishNo fixed time

Up to 5 per booking · Guide in EnglishNo fixed time

Up to 7 per booking · Guide in EnglishNo fixed time

Up to 8 per booking · Guide in EnglishNo fixed time

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Touristy Ireland

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Dublin's main sights in one day without arranging your own transport or timing: the private vehicle and flexible schedule let you move at your own pace while someone who knows the city handles the driving and the route.

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Top questions

Can I choose my own start time?

Yes. Early morning is recommended to fit more in, but you can start as late as 1pm in summer or 10am in winter. Note that darkness falls around 5pm in December and January, which affects how much you'll see.

What's included in the price?

Transport in a private vehicle, the driver/guide, Wi-Fi, and round-trip pickup from anywhere in Dublin. Entry fees to attractions and lunch are separate. Some attractions like the Book of Kells and Kilmainham Gaol require pre-booked tickets.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

Up to 4 passengers maximum per booking. The vehicles are saloon cars licensed for 4 people. If everyone is tall, three in the back can be snug. You can request a minivan by adding it to your booking notes.

Can I skip stops or add new ones?

Yes. The tour is flexible. You can skip any stop and add new ones if you spot something you want to explore. Your guide will work it into the day.

How long does the tour last?

Approximately 8 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Do I need to book attraction tickets in advance?

Some attractions require pre-booked tickets: specifically the Book of Kells at Trinity College and Kilmainham Gaol. Let the operator know before your tour if you want to visit inside these, and they'll help you book and send payment links.

Are the vehicles comfortable for a full day?

Yes. All vehicles are less than a year old with plenty of legroom. They're fitted with Wi-Fi at no extra charge.

Can children travel on this tour?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available. Infants can also ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap. The tour suits all fitness levels.