dublin day tours

Tours in Dublin, Ireland: Explore Glasnevin’s Hidden Gems

Experience a unique side of Dublin with this exclusive tour of Glasnevin, a peaceful suburb located just 20 minutes from the city center.

Perfect for those who have already explored downtown Dublin, this tour offers a tranquil escape filled with history, nature, and local charm.

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Glasnevin Cemetery Tour

Discover the history of Glasnevin Cemetery, the largest and most historically significant burial ground in Ireland, dating back to 1832.

Designed in the Victorian garden style, this cemetery is the final resting place of Irish patriots such as Daniel O’Connell and Michael Collins.

Its fascinating past includes tales of 19th-century grave robbing, and it is even mentioned in the works of James Joyce.

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Dublin Ireland Tours: National Botanical Gardens

Adjacent to Glasnevin Cemetery is the serene National Botanical Gardens, founded in 1795.

Explore stunning glasshouses filled with exotic plants, including cacti and palm trees.

Wander through picturesque gardens featuring statues, a reconstructed Viking Age house, and even friendly squirrels.

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Dublin Private Tours: The Gravediggers Pub Experience

No visit to Glasnevin is complete without a stop at the iconic Gravediggers Pub, known for serving the best Guinness in Dublin — and arguably the world.

Dating back to 1833, this historic pub remains largely unchanged, offering a charming and authentic Irish pub experience.

Visitors can enjoy delicious tapas from Tuesday to Saturday, which prompted Anthony Bourdain to declare, “Heaven looks like this.”

The pub is dog-friendly, so you may even meet some furry locals.

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Wine Bar Dublin

If you prefer wine or Italian fare, there’s also a fantastic wine bar and an Italian food bodega just a short walk away.

Choose your dining experience during booking — tapas at the Gravediggers, Italian cuisine, or a visit to the wine bar (available Tuesday to Saturday from 2 PM).

If you don’t feel like eating, one round of drinks is on me at the pub already included in the tour price; food and wine bar visits are additional and only if you want them.

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Best Dublin Tours: A Memorable Experience

This two-and-a-half-hour private walking tour covers history, literature, crime, humour, stunning views, nature, and an authentic local pub experience and lunch or dinner should you want that as well.

It’s the perfect way to explore a hidden gem just outside the bustling city center.

The tour costs €200 for two people and includes transport to and from your Dublin city hotel. Each additional person costs €50.

Please note that food is not included in the base price and is only if you feel like eating.

To book this tour, please fill out the form below. If you don’t receive a response within 24 hours, please email me on dara@daramccarthy.com directly.

Suburban Dublin Tour Booking Form

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End of Tour OptionJust a drink in PubTapas & PubWine Bar & SnacksItalian Food

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Day trips from Dublin As well as this Dublin Half Day tour, I also provide a Dublin Walking Tour, Dublin Pub Crawl which shows you 5 key bars in the Irish capital. If you would like to get entirely out of Dublin for a few hours, you can read up on my Powerscourt Tour or my Glendalough Trip.