Hi! My name is Marina and I’m a 25-year-old Dublin native ready to show you my beautiful hometown! Together we’ll complete a half-day tour of captivating coastal Dublin, venturing beyond the city centre and into seaside villages full of antique charm and hidden gems. We’ll hear historical insights and modern-day recommendations as we explore like locals. The tour starts in Dun Laoghaire and its surrounding areas of castles, harbors, museums, and more, finishing in one of Ireland's most beautiful villages where you can enjoy a meal at your own pace. This tour is a perfect shore excursion or a break from the busy city!
Please note that this is a walking tour and we walk in Irish weather so a raincoat is recommended! There are two booking options for your convenience: standard group tour or self-led audio tour. Please feel free to reach out if you require further information or for private tour/group rates.
Looking forward to meeting you! :)
Posted By : Clare_G
Marina was an excellent guide and really made the story of her country come to life. This was a great option for cruise passengers who do not want to go into Dublin as the meeting point was a couple of minutes walk from the cruise port. The scenery is absolutely amazing and the walk went so quickly. We walked approximately 2.5 hours along the coast and then off into some small villages, we also stopped along the way to enter the Tower for an amazing panoramic view of the coastline. We finished the walk in a beautiful small town where you would stop for refreshments or lunch (at your own cost). We were tired by the end of the tour and so chose to take the train back to Dunlaohgaire . Marian took all the guests to the train station and showed us how to buy a ticket on the machine (no ticket office open). We paid in euros but tap was also available. It cost us about 5 euro for 2 adults to return back to Dunlaohgaire All in all we had an amazing time and would highly recommend this tour. Please note that an times the pathways were a little uneven so trainers would be advised (no need for hiking boots or shoes just would not recommend flip flops!)
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 05:32:28 
Posted By : goin4u
Marina was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and quite interesting. We saw a lot of sites and Marina gave us very good information for each one. She made sure to answer any questions we had and was very very friendly and personable. I highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 11:40:46 
Posted By : culvingolf
What an amazing tour. Marina was so knowledgeable about the area and was always checking to make sure everyone was involved.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 11:22:17
Posted By : Bethanne_B
Marina was very knowledgeable and made this an excellent tour, especially if you’ve already seen the sites in the city, or if you want to avoid the city. Walked about 10,000 steps. We saw castles, a beach, learned some history. Great tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 11:15:16
Posted By : Voyage813386
We throughly enjoyed our walking tour with Marina. The views were great and her knowledge of the area made it even more interesting.
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 03:54:50
Posted By : Anne_J
We really enjoyed our walking tour with Marina. The meeting place was easy to find. We enjoyed the cultural and historical information she shared with us. Just make sure you have good walking shoes on because you will cover a lot of ground.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 14:21:30
Posted By : Glenn_P
Our tour guide Marina Boyle was great! She was very knowledgeable and personable. We learned a lot about the coastal suburbs of Dublin. The walk was at the perfect pace. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 09:15:39
Posted By : Sarah_R
What a perfect way to spend an afternoon!! Marina was so accommodating and sweet for our large family with kids. By the time the tour was over, she felt like family. She is knowledgeable with history and with fun random facts and you can tell she enjoys sharing with others. The walk itself was breathtaking and wonderful. Beaches, small villages, ice cream, flowers, castles, swimmers! Can Marina just lead us all the way through Ireland?
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 02:36:34
Posted By : Dennis_P
What a day we had in Dublin! We were met on time very close to where we got off the tender. We walked through villages receiving fun and exciting facts about the city, villages and the country of Ireland. We were so surprised to see that residents like to go swimming in 40°F weather in windy conditions, but our guide told us lots of people do that here. At the end of the tour is a train ride and back to the city. Great tour, lots of walking!
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 02:27:28
Posted By : bokeflyer
I had a wonderful tour with Marina, who was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. She was passionate about the history and culture of Dun Laoghaire (one of the first things you learn is its pronunciation!), Dalkey, Dublin, and Ireland, which made the tour that much more enjoyable.
The coastal views, the architecture, and the small-town charms are all highlights and nice contrasts to central Dublin. The train ride from Dalkey to Bray has amazing views (unfortunately, the dirty DART windows obscured them somewhat), and you should spend time walking along the promenade in Bray after the tour ends.
It's a walking tour of about 4~5km, so you do need to be somewhat fit and mobile. There are uneven surfaces, stairs, and narrow passages, so I would not recommend a group tour for anyone with mobility issues. Opt for a private tour or the self-guided tour, so you can move at your own pace. (Unfortunately, regardless of tour type, those with mobility issues won't be able to go up the James Joyce Tower for the amazing views.)
Marina provided a ton of recommendations for things to do, places to visit, and of course, food to eat. You can't do everything, so you have an incentive to return.
As an aside, due to a lost item (which was never found), I retraced the steps of the tour. Without Marina's commentary or the stops (plus the stress of searching the ground), it was less pleasant the second time around, but the views and the architecture were still stunning.
I can't recommend Marina or the tour enough. If you're looking for a day trip just outside of central Dublin, this is a great option.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 19:12:00
