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The best free walking tours Dublin has to offer

Small, compact and packed with stories to tell, Dublin is best visited in the company of an expert. Whether you’re looking for a deep dive into the city’s medieval history or need a primer on local folklore, Dublin’s range of free walking tours can accommodate. Yes, free: there’s no charge to take part in any of these tours, but you’re invited to give the guide a tip for a job well done.

There are a number of independent operators that offer free walking tours of the city, including Yellow Umbrella Tours, Generation Tours and Sandeman’s, who operate free walking tours in a host of other European cities.

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Great tour with our local guide ! Full of fun facts and tips to spend a nice evening in a pub... read more

Conor was a great tour guide! We did the south side tour and it was very insightful. We learnt lots... read more

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So good. Oh so good. Our guide was Peter for both the south side tour (free) and the Whiskey/beer tasting and Trad music tour (that one is not free). PETER is brilliant; he is so smart and knowledgable, friendly, helpful, respectful. We learned a great deal about Dublin and Irish history on the first tour and whiskey, craft beer and Guinness in the evening. So get up and go meet at the spire for your tour and give him a large tip at the end. He doesn't even ask. Fab.

We did the southside tour in the mornig with Eoin. Really good fun, humourous, informative and comprehensive. We had a late lunch then backed it up with the afternoon Northside tour with James. Again, very informative, interesting and most of all, fun. Thanks guys, well done. Highly recommended.

When we booked the walking tour, I expected it to be a bog standard "see a couple of buildings, hear a few stories" but the North tour was probably the best walking tour I have been on by far. Our tour guide James was definitely the highlight of the tour, generating so much enthusiasm in his vast storytelling of Irish history through the north part of Dublin and, for a few moments, I actually felt as if I was a proud, patriotic Irishman (I'm actually Scottish)! If you are visiting Dublin and would like to go on a walking tour, this is definitely the one you should pick.

This was the first time I attended such tour, but surely not the last. Conor, our guid was a real funny guy, we really like the tour. He not just said a lot (really a lot, as he speaks very fast, but still understandable for a non native speaker), but has so many stories and also an ironic viewpoint on Irish people and their history. If you want more than a simple sightseeing tour and can choose, go with Conor!

I make a point to do a walking tour my first day every time I visit a new city. This one was by far the best! (I did the South tour). Our guide James was informative, insightful, funny, and had a great perspective on the history of Dublin and Ireland from its origins to current events. He did a wonderful job of weaving together history, culture, and humor to create a truly enjoyable experience. One side note- it takes about 2 1/2 hours, with one small break in the middle, so if you have difficulties with long walks or standing for a long time, or have little kids, this is not the tour for you. Otherwise, I highly recommend it!!!

The tour was a total win, we laughed so much over the stories told. CONOR was definitely the key to have this experience, as his style, articulation of words and info sharing capacity (=words told per minute) was excellent.

Brewery & Craft Beer Tour

Dublin is famous for its historic breweries and tasty craft beer which have evolved over generations. Discover the best of Dublin's breweries and taste the best Dublin craft beers on a walking tour adventure which guarantees to delight.

• Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the city.
• Sip and savour locally produced craft beers.
• Experience Dublin like a local.
• Indulge in culture and creativity.

Join your tour guide on a journey through the contemporary "Dublin Dockland" district, situated east of the city centre; somewhat off the normal tourist track. Explore Dublin's brewery and craft beer scene in this engaging and insightful tour while taking in the stunning views the city has to offer.

Throughout the journey explorers will get the opportunity to sample the best Irish craft beer, Did you know Dublin is currently home to over 90 different microbreweries? It's an ideal way to broaden your palate and try new things as you experience the diverse beer varieties available in the heart of the city.

From meeting at the CHQ building, on the North Quays of the River Liffey your guide will share interesting stories relating to the craft of brewing beer from within a working brewery followed by a sampling session. The adventure will continue through the Grand Canal Dock where you'll hear even more unique insights and stories.

Tour Highlights:

• Ringsend Sea Locks.
• East Dublin Silicon Docks Area.
• Variety of 8 Beer Samples.
• Guided Tour of Working Brewery.
• Stouts, Red Ales, IPAs, Lagers.

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• Meeting point - CHQ Building .
• Tour duration 3 hours.
• Language - English.
• Not suitable for under 18s.

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Rebellion & Independence – Dublin North Side Tour

Ireland’s capital city witnessed heroic deeds and remarkable social change over its history, it holds stories of great ideas of freedom and solidarity but also of clashing cultures and world-views. This unique tour will focus on the changes that Dublin and Ireland went through over 100 years, between the mid 19th and mid 20th century. 

At first glance, in the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, Dublin looked relatively successful. But the first glance was deeply misleading. The reality was harsh and brutal. Infant mortality, hunger, crime and alcoholism, even among children, were ever present. Life in Dublin was not a fairy tale. The situation got tragic when the staple crop for most of the Irish poor – potatoes – was destroyed by a disease for several years in a row. The Potato Famine changed Ireland forever. About 1 million of its people died of starvation and diseases that followed after, and about two million left in a desperate search for a better life. It proved to be a watershed moment also for Irish national aspirations and accelerated changes in people’s mentality. They were ready to fight and shed blood for their ultimate goal – independence. This will be the story of these people, the story of desperation, struggle and faith. 

The tour will give you an overview of the history of the Irish struggle for independence – over the centuries, its people committed themselves to a myriad of sacrifices in the name of shared ideals. The dozens of lost uprisings ended up with the Easter Rising of 1916, which led to the War of Independence. Starting the tour at the General Post Office which became the headquarters of the insurgents, we will tell you what motivated them to take action, we will visit the Garden of Remembrance, a memorial to those who died for the state’s freedom. We will tell you what Sinn Féin is, and how it was formed. We will explain what impact did the Great Famine have on society, and finally tell you why theatre and actors were so influential in the drive for independence. 

Join us on a walk in the Irish rebels’ footsteps, to get a better understanding of what their ideas and beliefs were, but also to understand the modern city of Dublin. Join us and see the city through the eyes of Ireland’s freedom fighters!

During this 2,5 hour tour you will see:

• General Post Office
• Garden of Remembrance
• St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral
• Custom House
• Famine Memorial

Teníamos el tour el 28 de noviembre a las 16h y llegamos 10 minutos antes como se indica. Estuvimos allí esperando hasta las 16:15h y nadie se presentó. Podemos entender que algo haya pasado, pero que mínimo que avisar para no ir hasta en punto de encuentro para nada!

Amazing tour - highly recommend before enjoying Dublin

Jack was our tour guide and the tour was amazing from start to finish. The pace was spot and the humor and empathy for the Irish plight was amazing. Jack’s story telling took us through 2 centuries of rich history with focus on Irish fight for independence. I recommend this tour before you enjoy Dublin . It will make you appreciate the compassion, tenancity and humility of the Irish population. It’s incredible to think these events happened only 100 years ago.

Amazing experience

My friend and I had an amazing time! Gorgeous places and very well organised! Our tour guide Rob was awesome! :))

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Craic and culture in Dublin

Nestled on the east coast of Ireland is the charming capital of Dublin, home to the iconic Guinness storehouse & factory along the river Liffey, the Jameson whiskey distillery, ancient buildings such as Dublin castle, Christchurch Cathedral & Trinity college, famously friendly people and more character per square inch than any other city on the planet.

This small city has loads to offer the curious traveller - fascinating history from Vikings to dramatic risings & rebellions, vibrant cafés & excellent restaurants, an unrivaled music & literary tradition and the best pubs & bars in the world. Dublin is a special place rich in culture & life.

With the largest walled park in Europe, The Phoenix park, beautiful green spaces such as Stephen's green & the Iveagh gardens, endearing sea-side villages such as Howth a short train ride along some of Europe's most scenic railway, Dublin has ample opportunities to chill out after a ramble through the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, shopping on Grafton street or finding captivating areas of the city like enchanting Georgian Dublin & canal bank walk with some of the free walking tours recommended by freetour.com. Join friendly local guides for a fun & insightful free tour to get an authentic insider perspective on Dublin, we guarantee your visit to the capital of Ireland will be an experience you won't soon forget.

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Free Tour Dublin Highlights

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• Language: English
• Location: The Spire, O'Connell Street
• City: Dublin
• Timing: Everyday – 10am, 11am & 2pm

This tour is a tips-based, ‘Pay-What-You-Want’ model. At the end of the tour you can decide how much you would like to tip your guide.

EXPLORE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF DUBLIN AND LISTEN TO THE STORY OF OUR WONDERFUL CITY!

​Trinity College – The oldest university in Ireland and home to the incredible Book of Kells exhibition. Temple Bar -The cultural centre, home to colourful pubs, Irish music and craic! Dublin Castle – The seat of British Rule in Ireland for 700 years and the beautiful Dubh Linn garden. Christchurch Cathedral – Built by Silkenbeard the Viking and developed by Strongbow the Norman. St. Patrick’s Cathedral – Named after our patron saint and restored by the Guinness family.

Look for the yellow umbrella and join us for the craic!

What does tips-based mean?

We offer this tour on a tips-based, ‘Pay-What-You-Want’ model. This means that your guide doesn’t get paid by anyone else to run the tour. If you enjoy the tour you are free to decide how much you would like to leave for your guide at the end.

Your guide can accept a payment with cash or card.

Where do the tours start?

The tour meets beside the Spire on O’Connell Street. Look for the yellow umbrella!

Do I need to book or can I just turn up?

You do need to book the tour to guarantee your place. This helps us to manage our numbers and to ensure that we do not have groups that are too big.

Can I join the tour with a group of more than 5 people?

Unfortunately, we cannot take groups travelling together of more that 5 people on this tour.

If you are part of a group travelling together of more than 5 people please email us and we will try to organise a private guide for your group.

Is the tour wheelchair and stroller accessible?

Of course! We are delighted to share the city with our guests using wheelchairs or strollers.

Where does the tour end?

The tour finishes close to Dublin Castle, beside Temple Bar district.

10 minutes walk to Trinity College and, in the other direction, 10 minutes walk to the Guinness Storehouse.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts for 2.5 to 3 hours, including a short coffee/bathroom break in the middle.

Why do you charge a €3 booking fee?

This booking fee guarantees your place on the tour.

It also helps us to pay for our booking system, our website and our Public Liability Insurance.

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Do not hesitate to give us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you.

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Southside Tour with Peter was Fantastic. I am all about walking yours in towns and this was one of the best. It lasted about 3 hours, but I could have wandered around with Peter for a couple of more hours and not gotten bored. We got great general history of Ireland and insite to specific sites on the South Doubling tour. Highly recommend.

Absolutely recommend!

During my short trip to Dublin I decided to book a free walking tour with the Dublin Free Walking Tour – South Side. Our guide was Conor (with one ‘n’) who did a great job sharing bits of Ireland’s/Dublin’s history and present in a relatively short amount of time (one can learn a lot in 3 hours) and with some humour. I had lots of fun learning during this tour and I would 200% recommend anyone to book it. I’m sure you won’t regret it!

Great experience

Our tour lasted 2hr45 of the Southside, and was really excellent. Our tour guide gave us lots of information and was happy to answer questions, and was generally very friendly and easy to understand. It’s a contribution at the end as well, but nominally free. Would definitely recommend!

All you need to know within 2 hours

A great mixture between information, fact, cultural insights and first hand tips for pubs and restaurants. Would encourage everyone to go on a tour!

Must-do in Dublin

Had a fantastic South Side tour with Richie on Sunday morning. Very informative and funny, and we learned interesting history about Dublin. It’s three hours but time flies by! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to take a walking tour – best way to get your bearings plus learn about the buildings instead of just looking at them!

Interesting tour!

Very interesting tour about the history of the city of Dublin. Our guide Conor was dynamic and captivating! We recommend to discover the city at the beginning of your stay!

Informative and fun tours with a great guide

We did both the north and south side tours with Peter. He was absolutely fantastic and really knowledgeable, giving an insight into the city we never would have had walking round in our own. He was also really helpful in answering any questions and providing recommendations for the rest of our trip. Great experience and would definitely advise anyone visiting Dublin to book on to both tours.

Educational and fun. Highly recommended!

My hostel recommended this company to me. Incredibly knowledgeable guide for the free morning & afternoon walking tour (tour date 30.11.2021). Did not expect this level of knowledge and presentation skill from a free tour, but will definitely take a closer look at their normal tours next time I am in Dublin. I am sure they are fabulous too. Overall highly recommended!