Travel Blog: Exploring Dublin

Saint Patrick's Day 2022 in Dublin - all you need to know!
Date: 11 January, 2022
Saint Patrick's Day 2022 in Dublin - all you need to know!
The month of March usually brings with it two welcome things in Dublin; daffodils begin to colour the parks & gardens of the city with dots of yellow, ushering in “a grand stretch in the day” as we wish good riddance to winter, and two - Saint Patrick’s day is just around the corner!
Our Dublin Free Tour returns!
Date: 5 August, 2021
Our Dublin Free Tour returns!
It's been a long five hundred or so days since our last free tour of Dublin, the unforeseen break bringing a halt to tourism and an eerie silence to the city's streets. Thankfully, we are ecstatic to now be able to fill the air with the sound of laughter, knowledge and passion once again as we have recommenced our free walking tours in Dublin city.
A perfect (second) day in Dublin
Date: 14 February, 2020
A perfect (second) day in Dublin
Only in Dublin for a day or two? We've got you covered. Here's (the second) of our top tips for the best way to spend a day in Dublin! So many of you really liked our recent blog last month with suggestions for what to do in Dublin in a day, so much so that we decided it wasn't enough! So, we've put together another perfect day in Dublin for you. You're welcome.
One day in Dublin: the must-dos, from a local!
Date: 10 January, 2020
One day in Dublin: the must-dos, from a local!
So you're coming to Dublin but only have one day to experience the city. Here's the best way to do just that!
Things to do in Dublin when it's raining
Date: 9 December, 2019
Things to do in Dublin when it's raining
Dublin City has a myriad of Victorian parks, Georgian squares, small cobbled streets, a lengthy boardwalk, historical graveyards and the famous Phoenix Park, the largest urban park in Europe; all of which is rendered completely useless when it's raining here, and it rains pretty regularly. While any local will tell you Dublin is the best city in the world when the sun is shining, that may be of little comfort to you should you find yourself at the mercy of a rainy day in Dublin.
How to celebrate Halloween in Dublin & Ireland
Date: 12 October, 2019
How to celebrate Halloween in Dublin & Ireland
Are you bound for Ireland this Halloween? Whether you're spending Halloween in Dublin or around the country, there's a few things you ought to know about how the Irish celebrate Halloween. The holiday actually originated on these shores, and we have plenty of ancient Irish Halloween traditions that we still abide by today. One of our very own Dublin tour guides, Ian, gives you a little introduction to the origins of Halloween, our Halloween traditions in Ireland, as well as some Halloween events and things to do in Dublin this Halloween 2019 - It's the ultimate guide to Halloween in Dublin, so jump in!
Things to do in Ireland – an alternative guide
Date: 3 September, 2019
Things to do in Ireland – an alternative guide
We’re often asked on our free tours of Dublin, “what’s good to do outside of the city?” and it’s usually followed up with “should we go to the cliffs of Mo-hair?”. Of course, we’re always full of suggestions and recommendations on how to get out and experience real Ireland beyond the capital city, but we thought we’d invite a ‘non-tour-guide’ Dublin local to suggest a few not-so-touristy things to do and see around Ireland. Up stepped Damian, local Dub, diligent waiter, and seeker-out of Ireland’s unconventional attractions.
What's The Story? An Insight into Dublin's Mythology, Fables & Folklore Tour
Date: 30 April, 2019
What's The Story? An Insight into Dublin's Mythology, Fables & Folklore Tour
Mythology, folklore, fables, legends, tales – we’re talking about stories! A typical Dublin greeting when encountering a friend is "what's the story?", it's our way of saying hello. Stories, story-tellers and characters are inherent to our culture and identity and have always played a central role in the Irish narrative – so much so, that we felt an Irish mythology & folklore tour should be an essential part of any visit to the Irish capital; so, we made it happen! Here’s a little insight into what you can expect on our free fables & folklore tour in Dublin.
The Best Coffee in Dublin
Date: 25 January, 2019
The Best Coffee in Dublin
What do you think is one of the most frequently asked questions us Dublin tour guides are asked each day? “Does everyone here play a musical instrument?” Nope. “What’s the Brexit situation here?” No, again. “Where’s good for coffee?” Bingo!