Beyond the postcard

into the stories that matter

For the explorers, for the culturally curious
For those who want fewer crowds, richer stories, and unexpected layers

Dublin tour experiences covering art, social history and contemporary life

Passionately told, carefully crafted. Come and see what makes Dublin so endlessly itself

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Get the insider experience

The Dublin Insider offers tours that go well beyond the usual highlights - routes and stories built from over a decade of guiding, working in cultural institutions, and getting under the skin of this city.

With a background spanning arts programming, gallery education and years of guiding across Dublin, the focus is on genuine depth, original storytelling, and a relaxed, engaging experience.

Small groups, no filler, and always something worth talking about afterwards.

Want to know more about what goes into a Dublin Insider tour? Visit our About page.

About us

Guided Tours

Dublin Unframed: TV & Film Locations Tour

A relaxed, accessible tour through iconic TV, film and music video locations - a real grounding in Irish popular culture, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way

Cinematic Secrets
Pop Culture Immersion
Behind the Scenes

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Dublin's Liberties Tour: Stories, Characters & Hidden History

A tour through one of Dublin's most beloved neighbourhoods, packed with infamous figures, loveable rogues and the kind of storytelling that makes these streets unforgettable.

Larger-than-Life Characters
Heartfelt History
Local Soul

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Dublin Cultural Orientation Tour

A lively introduction to Dublin's social life - the unspoken rules, the local knowledge, and the cultural codes that make settling into the city so much easier

Social & Interactive
Candid & Conversational
Unfiltered Dublin

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Dublin’s Living Canvas: Southside Art Tour

An immersive tour uncovering the sculpture, murals and hidden installations that most visitors never find - led by a guide who knows this city's public art inside out

New Perspectives
Stories on Every Corner
More Than Meets the Eye

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Dublin’s Living Canvas: Northside Art Tour

A passionate, in-depth journey through the northside's extraordinary public art - a side of the city that consistently rewards the curious.

Vivid and intriguing sights
Community-Rooted
Quietly Rewarding

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Streets and Stories: A Dublin Evening Culture Tour

A pleasant Thursday evening route to discover underrated public art, including a visit to explore highlights from the National Gallery - unhurried, enriching, and a world away from the pub.

Curious
Conversational
Unhurried

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Our Reviews

"Evan was a fantastic tour guide, and I’m so glad I joined his tour during my limited time in Dublin. Our group was small with just four people which made it easy to hear everything, ask questions, and engage throughout the experience... The combination of historical context, local insight, and compelling storytelling made this one of the most interesting tours I’ve taken in a major European city."

— Vickira

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"The tour with Evan was absolutely outstanding. Evan is an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging guide who brings history vividly to life. His storytelling combines fascinating historical detail with just the right amount of eerie, true-crime atmosphere, making the entire experience both exciting and deeply informative. He was also able to answer every question with ease, showing just how much expertise he has. This felt like a true premium experience from start to finish. Easily one of the best tours we’ve ever done. Highly recommended!"

— Constanze

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"As it turned out, I was the only one who booked the tour that day, but Evan was so kind to do the tour also just with myself. I appreciated it a lot! Communication before the tour was very easy and straight forward via WhatsApp... He told the stories in an intriguing, fact based way and always pointed out when some parts of the stories weren't proven 100% to have happened that way... If you're looking for a special tour about a more tailored topic rather than a general one and want a great guide, book this tour."

— Christina

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"Evan was a really welcoming and enthusiastic tour guide! The tour was dense with really high quality stories and details. There were many historic tales but also super relevant modern day stories that were hugely fun and interesting. I'd recommend booking a tour with Evan without a doubt!"

— Patrick

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“What a wonderful tour, and so excellently delivered. I learned so much in this 2 hour tour about events and happenings in places that I pass by every day. I shall look differently, and with more knowledge, at these places in future.”

— Maureen
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“It was funny, very informative and different to other tours I've done in Dublin. Some really interesting stories and places, giving a great insight into Dublin's history and culture. Evan has bags of personality and as a local he knows the city inside out..”

— Kieran

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"Evan is very knowledgeable and bases his info on research, which is fantastic. He was able to give us corrected information on something we had heard prior, which changed the perspective a bit. Evan is personable and entertaining. He welcomes questions throughout the tour and respects others' time/schedules. We would highly recommend his tour and him as a tour guide and would book with him in the future!"

— Kelly

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"Evan did a fantastic job showing us places and parts of the city that we would normally have walked right past. His stories were engaging, relevant, and connected historical events to what is still happening today, which made the experience even more interesting. We learned so much in such a short amount of time. Evan was also very open to suggestions and took into account our personal interests, making the tour feel tailored to us."

— Jacoba

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"Evan led an excellent tour that touched on stories throughout previous centuries that you won’t hear on any other tour! I appreciated his intriguing storytelling style and excellent communication throughout the whole experience. He went above and beyond multiple times, for example by making sure we went by a coffee shop so I could grab a quick coffee when the jet lag set in, by keeping an eye on time and the route to ensure I would be able to make it to my next commitment, and by sending recommendations he’d thought of after the tour! He also did a great job answering questions and being both personable and professional. Highly recommend joining Evan on a tour to see a side of Dublin’s history you won’t get anywhere else!"

— Rachel

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"Evan was such a fantastic guide, and his true crime style tour was very fascinating. Evan really knows how to engage with his tour guests. Our group was small, and he took the time to get to know each of us and answered questions we had that weren’t a planned part of the tour! 10/10"

— Jess

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"I'm from near the Liberties in Dublin and I thought I knew it all until I went on this tour! From the first few minutes I learned so much new stuff and this continued for the duration of the tour. Evan was able to present wonderful facts combined in engaging stories about what’s been going on in this area over the past few centuries and right up to the present day. The walk was not difficult or long, the time just seemed to fly."

— Joe

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Private Tours

We also offer private tours to groups, education and corporate clients. With over a decade in the industry, we can tailor any of our existing tours or build something entirely from scratch around your group's interests.

Click the link below to find out more.

Private tours

Now offering:

Dublin Football Matchday Experience

A guided matchday experience at a live League of Ireland game in Dublin - drinks, ticket and a host included

Skip the pub crawl. This is what real Dublin looks like on a Friday night.

Includes:

Drinks at the fan pub before kickoff
Ticket to the game included
A host who knows the history, the rivalries and the stories behind the clubs
Guided journey to the stadium and back to the city centre by public transport

Packages starting at €79 pp

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The Insider Blog

From practical advice to explorations of unique history and culture in Dublin, our blog is written for those who like to dig a little deeper

The Best Pubs in Dublin for a Proper Conversation

Six Dublin pubs where the conversation is genuinely the point - chosen for atmosphere, character, and the kind of crowd that makes a night out worth it.

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Understanding Public Transport in Dublin

Everything you need to know about getting around Dublin without the confusion - Leap Cards, Luas, DART, buses and taxis, explained clearly by someone who uses them all.

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The Neon Hangover: Dublin’s Digital Glow at the Edge of the Crash

The Celtic Tiger's last gift to Dublin was a burst of genuinely world-class public art. This is the story of the light installations that transformed the city's streets, quays and skyline in the final days of the crash

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