Ireland · HISTORICAL TOURS
18 reviewed
Nine hundred years of invasion, rebellion and rebuilding, mostly still standing. These historical tours differ mostly in how much ground they cover and how well they explain it: the two-hour city loops, the castle and monastic days, and the long routes through the Ancient East. Running times, group sizes and prices follow.
Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 tastings and drinks, from Irish coffee and oysters to Temple Bar stew and ice cream.
“Ann was spectacular. She is so entertaining and really funny. She made sure that our every need was met. The foods was incredible. Everything ran smoothly. I had a lovely day altogether!”
A focused 2-hour walk through Dublin’s power points, cathedrals, Vikings, and rebellion, led by history postgrads. Free site entry included.
“You learn a lot about Dublin but also Irish History in general, from Viking times up until very recent events. Highly recommend!”
A 2-hour guided walking tour of Dublin landmarks, from Dublin Castle to Temple Bar, with Irish history from revolutions to the Peace Process.
“Daragh was amazing! Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dublin!”
Train to Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh by Queenstown Heritage Centre, with Blarney Stone time, included admissions, and a long day.
“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 capture the same photo of the colorful houses and cathedral behind it. Our driver took us in a different direction. Prepare yourself for a long train ride though.”
Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston in Dublin for a 50 minute tall ship tour of the Irish famine, docklands views, and passenger stories.
“Claire was our tour guide, and she was funny and knowledgeable. It was a great tour and we are so glad we booked it.”
Dublin Haunted History Walking Tour: 1.5 hours of gruesome folklore, guided by PSI Ireland, near City Hall, for $31.
“Tour guide Darragh is passionate and knowledgeable, such a nice person in general! We really enjoyed the tour.”
Four Dublin donut stops, local history on foot, small-group English tour, breakfast treats included in about two hours for $70.
“The donuts were delicious! Jody was a fantastic and entertaining guide - also quite the history buff.”
A 75-minute guided walk through Cork’s river streets, Shandon bell tower, and maritime landmarks, ending at the English Market.
“I loved the local stories the guide shared with us. Learning recent history as well as ancient. It was a great way to find our way around Cork City and plan a few extra stops.”
Galway’s after-dark guided walk with a local storyteller brings Halloween origins, murders, witch trials, and ghost tales to life in 1.5 hours.
“the absolute best tour I took in all of Ireland, and the guide Conor was incredible and fun, he deserves a pay raise!”
A 2-hour Cork walking tour with fresh donut tastings, guided history stops from Shandon bells to the English Market.
“I’ve been on this tour twice now, and loved it both times. A perfect combination of local history and stops for treats along the way. Highly recommend!”
A small-group haunted history walk in Dublin’s Northside, mixing witchcraft tales, spooky landmarks, and classic pubs, led in English.
“A fun and interesting tour with a great guide, who was very knowledgeable about local legends and history.”
Skip the lines at Cobh Heritage Centre for The Queenstown Story, an interactive self-guided journey through Irish emigration and ship connections.
“Excellent interactive museum. We were given the name of an emigrant to follow through the museum as if we were the one experiencing it. Very clever way to keep us engaged. We also enjoyed an amazing Irish scone with cream and jam, and an excellent cuppa.”
A brisk 90-minute walking tour in Cobh covering 16 rebel-history stops, led by Kieran, starting at the Cobh Heritage Centre.
“This is an excellent tour! The guide is very knowledgeable and makes it all interesting and easy to grasp. Highly recommended.”
Private Dublin Castle, Trinity, and Christ Church walk with local guide plus 1916 Easter Rising context and a drink tasting.
“Rauri() was a great guide. Lots of great stories about the places that we visited and more besides. Aligned our tour with our available time. With 7 years of international travel, he was the best guide ever.”
A private Dublin food tour with 8 tastings, including Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheese, oysters, Irish stew, beer, and ice cream.
“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”
