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Dublin Private Tour with Skip-the-line Dublin Castle Tickets

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Dublin Private Tour with Skip-the-line Dublin Castle Tickets

About this activity

Discover the history & legends of Dublin's historic center with a 5-Star Local Guide & get skip-the-line tickets to Dublin Castle for an audio guide tour of its State Apartments. Extended options: private car transfers from your accommodation.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:

3-hour: Old Town Tour with Dublin Castle Tickets

Book a 2H walking tour of Dublin's historic center & skip-the-line tickets for a 1H audio guide tour of Dublin Castle (no guide).

4-hour: Old Town Tour with Dublin Castle Tickets & Transfers

Book a 1H round-trip transfer, a 2H walking tour of Dublin's historic center & skip-the-line tickets for 1H audio guide tour of Dublin Castle (no guide).

Join a passionate Local Guide on a private tour of the historic center of Dublin & discover its rich history, urban legends & stunning monuments. This tour includes skip-the-line tickets to Dublin Castle so you can save time.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Rosotravel - Ireland Tours & Experiences

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Walking tour of the city center and the castle courtyard with live commentary
  • Included: Private Walking Tour of Dublin with Dublin Castle Tickets (itinerary depends on the selected option)
  • Included: Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4-hour option only)
  • Included: Skip-the-line tickets to the State Apartments of Dublin Castle with audio guide
  • Included: 5-Star Private Guide who is fluent in the language chosen when booking

Not included

  • Not included: Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 3-hour option)

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    10 min

    Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

  2. Dublin

    50 min

    1-hour round-trip transfer, We will arrange a 5-Star Driver and a private car for your pickup and drop-off at the accommodation

  3. Dublin Castle

    one hour Admission included

    Walking tour of Dublin with a Private Guide and receive skip-the-line tickets for an estimated 1-hour audio guide tour of Dublin Castle. Your guided tour will start in front of the statue of Molly Melone, which is a star of a well-known Irish song. Together with your Private Guide you will explore the city center and discover its highlights and hidden gems.

  4. Irish Whiskey Museum

    one hour

    You will see the popular Irish Whiskey Museum, the Irish Houses of Parliament and Trinity College. You will also explore the lively Temple Bar district, which is well-known for its nightlife, taverns and art. Other points of interest include the Georgian-style City Hall and the Gothic-style Christ Church Cathedral.

  5. The State Appartment

    one hour Admission included

    With skip-the-line tickets you will be able to get in at your reserved time slot and explore its beautiful State Apartments on your own with the official audio guide that will take you on a journey through 800 years of the castle’s history.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

End point

  • Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

Pickup points

  • The Morgan Hotel
  • The Kingfisher Guesthouse
  • Judge Darley's Hotel
  • Old Dubliner Bed and Breakfast
  • Latchfords Townhouse Of Baggot Street
  • Hotel St. George
  • Niche Living Ballsbridge
  • The Hendrick Dublin Smithfield
  • Trinity College Summer Accommodation
  • West County Hotel
  • Gardiner Lodge
  • Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

and 158 more pickup points

Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

  • Please check your email the day before the tour.
  • Please note that transfers are not included in a 3-hour option.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Dublin Castle include a reserved time slot for entry. You can skip the lines at the ticket office but not at the entrance. Please note that the guide will not accompany you inside the castle, but they will provide all the information in the courtyard.
  • You can explore Dublin Castle at your own pace with the official audio guide in English, downloadable from the castle’s official website (devices and earphones are not supplied).
  • The 4-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from accommodation. Transfer time will vary depending on the distance and traffic.
  • We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, and a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
  • Due to castle’s regulations, we limit the size of your group to 8 people.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please check your email the day before the tour.

  • Please note that transfers are not included in a 3-hour option.

  • Skip-the-line tickets to Dublin Castle include a reserved time slot for entry. You can skip the lines at the ticket office but not at the entrance. Please note that the guide will not accompany you inside the castle, but they will provide all the information in the courtyard.

  • You can explore Dublin Castle at your own pace with the official audio guide in English, downloadable from the castle’s official website (devices and earphones are not supplied).

  • The 4-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from accommodation. Transfer time will vary depending on the distance and traffic.

  • We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, and a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.

  • Due to castle’s regulations, we limit the size of your group to 8 people.

Options

  • 3H: Old Town + Dublin Castle

    Duration: 3 hours: Book a 2-hour walking tour of Dublin's historic center lead by a Private Guide and skip-the-line tickets for.

    ,: a 1-hour audio guide tour of Dublin Castle (no guide).

    Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU010.

  • 4H: OldTown+Castle & Transfers

    Duration: 4 hours: Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer, a 2-hour walking tour of Dublin's historic center lead by a Private Guide.

    ,: and skip-the-line tickets for a 1-hour audio guide tour of Dublin Castle (no guide).

    Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU010.

    Pickup included

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