Couples, families or small groups who will use the flexibility of a private format.
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A Silent Disco Walking Tour
Walk Temple Bar with wireless headsets and your own soundtrack - a one-hour silent disco tour that's become a go-to for hen parties, birthdays and group nights out.
From €17 starting price · live price may vary
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Duration1 hour
PriceFrom €17
Rating5.0 from 120 reviews
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The IrelandMe take
What stands out about this one
Our practical read of the published itinerary, traveller feedback and local context—not the operator’s sales description.
Picture this: you're walking through Temple Bar with a wireless headset on, your own soundtrack playing in your ears, and the people around you on the street have absolutely no idea why your group keeps dancing at intersections. That's the silent disco walking tour in a nutshell - and it works surprisingly well as a way to see this part of Dublin.
You meet your guide, pick up your headset, get a quick warm-up to get everyone in sync, and then you're off through one of the city's most famous neighbourhoods. The music is in your ears; the city is all around you. Groups of up to 40 people can join, which makes it a natural fit for hen parties, milestone birthdays, and any occasion where you want the night to start with a bit of energy before the pubs take over.
Private pricing makes most sense when the group will genuinely use the flexible pace and direct access to the guide.
One practical detail
Temple Bar is much more interesting when you actually slow down and look at it. Most visitors move through it quickly on the way to somewhere else. On foot with headsets on, you end up noticing things - the Victorian-era building facades, the side lanes, the mix of old pubs and contemporary venues that sit side by side on the same street.
How the experience works
It's picked up a TripAdvisor Standard of Excellence badge and holds a 5-star rating - the kind of track record that tells you it consistently delivers.
What the price covers
- Silent disco headsets for the duration of the tour
- All fees and taxes
The published itinerary
Use this to judge the pace and where your time actually goes. Operators can adjust stop order for traffic, weather or opening times.
- Meet your guide, collect your headset, and get a short warm-up before the tour kicks off (10 minutes)
- The full silent disco experience through Temple Bar's streets
Local tips that make the day better
The warm-up is worth taking seriously. The guide uses those first ten minutes to get the group coordinated and to explain how the headsets work. Go along with it, even if it feels a bit silly - the people who engage from the start tend to have a better time once the tour properly gets going.
Book ahead if you're coming with a group. Groups of up to 40 can join, but this one genuinely does sell out - particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings and during the summer months. A few days' notice is usually enough outside peak season, but don't chance it on the day if you're planning around it.
After the tour, you're already in Temple Bar. That's convenient if the plan was always to end up here. If you'd rather avoid the busier spots, your guide can usually point you toward the quieter pubs on the edges of the neighbourhood - the ones where locals actually drink.
Good to know before booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport available nearby
- Groups of up to 40 people
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap
- Not recommended for people with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
- Available in English
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Questions before you book
How long is A Silent Disco Walking Tour?
The published duration is 1 hour. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point and for your onward plans.
How much does A Silent Disco Walking Tour cost?
The listed starting price is From €17. Live prices can change by date, group size and availability.
What should I know before booking?
Private pricing makes most sense when the group will genuinely use the flexible pace and direct access to the guide.
Ready to decide?
Check the live times before building the rest of your day.
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