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Dublin City Private Award Winning Luxury Car Tour

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Dublin City Private Award Winning Luxury Car Tour

About This Tour

This tour is built around what you actually want to do. Before you go anywhere, tell the family-run company your wishlist - where you’d like to go, what you want to see, whether you’re tracing Irish ancestry or simply exploring some of the country’s most beautiful spots - and they’ll put the day together around your priorities.

If you’re not sure where to start, they’re happy to help you figure it out. You can get in touch through their TripAdvisor page before booking, and they’ll bring their local knowledge to the conversation.

Popular stops include the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin city, the Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Book of Kells at Trinity College. But the itinerary is yours to shape.

What’s Included

  • Professional local guide and private vehicle

What’s Not Included

  • Entry fees to sites visited (varies by location)

Itinerary

The itinerary is customised to your preferences. Common stops include:

  1. Guinness Storehouse - Seven floors at St. James’s Gate exploring the history, ingredients, and culture behind Ireland’s most famous beer. The tour wraps up at the Gravity Bar with 360-degree views of Dublin - the Wicklow Mountains to one side, Phoenix Park to the other. (90 min)
  2. Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum - Rated as one of Dublin’s top experiences, particularly for music lovers and musicians. (90 min)
  3. St. Patrick’s Cathedral - Founded in 1191 as a Roman Catholic cathedral, now the national cathedral of the Church of Ireland. (30 min)
  4. Book of Kells at Trinity College - One of the world’s most celebrated illuminated manuscripts, housed in the Long Room at Trinity College Library. (90 min)
  5. One stop is currently closed for refurbishment and will return soon - your guide will advise on the day.

Good to Know

  • This is a private tour
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry fees to sites are not included and vary by location
  • Free cancellation available
  • If you’d like help planning a custom itinerary, contact the operator via their TripAdvisor page before booking
  • Tour conducted in English

Local Tips

Get in touch before you book. The family-run company behind this tour genuinely wants to hear from you before you arrive, and reaching out via their TripAdvisor page ahead of time means you can shape the itinerary around your actual interests rather than a standard list. If you’re researching Irish ancestry, trying to reach a specific village, or want to combine city sights with a run into the countryside, this is exactly the right conversation to have early.

Entry fees aren’t included, so budget for them separately. The Guinness Storehouse, Book of Kells, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral all charge admission, and the costs add up if you’re visiting all four suggested stops. It’s worth looking at current prices and factoring that into your planning before the day.

The Gravity Bar is worth timing right. If the Guinness Storehouse is on your list, the rooftop Gravity Bar at the top gives you a 360-degree view of Dublin on a clear day - Wicklow Mountains to the south, Phoenix Park to the west. Going in the morning or early afternoon tends to mean a better chance of a clear sky and fewer crowds.

Ask about the ancestry tracing option specifically. If you have Irish roots, this kind of private, flexible tour is one of the best ways to follow them up. A local guide who knows the country’s county structures, historical records, and regional geography can make the difference between a vague family story and an actual connection to a place. It’s worth mentioning explicitly when you contact the operator.

Phoenix Park is a good add if you have time. At over 1,750 acres, it’s one of the largest enclosed city parks in Europe, and it’s easy to miss on a standard city itinerary. The park is home to the Irish President’s residence, the US Ambassador’s residence, a herd of fallow deer, and some of the most peaceful green space you’ll find anywhere in Dublin.

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