Hidden Dublin: Tours Beyond the Tourist Trail
- The Epic Tours
- Jun 5
- 1 min read
Everyone visits the Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar—but Dublin has a secret side, rich with stories, hidden corners, and tours that go way beyond the guidebooks. These 5 lesser-known Dublin tours will take you behind the scenes of the city locals know and love.
1 - The Liberties Whiskey Trail (Local-Led Tasting Walk)
Neighborhood: The Liberties
Highlights: Pearse Lyons Distillery, Roe & Co, and tucked-away whiskey bars.
Why it’s hidden: Away from main tourist areas, often run by passionate locals.
2 - Northside Noir – A Dark History Walking Tour
Theme: Crime, politics, and rebellion.
Highlights: Stories of the 1916 Rising, Michael Collins, and gangland tales.
Guide: Run by a local historian with theatrical flair.
3: Street Art & Urban Culture in Smithfield
What to expect: Murals, spoken word pop-ups, music history.
Bonus: Includes stops at indie coffee shops and galleries.
Pro tip: Best done on Saturday afternoons.
4 - Literary Pints(Dublin Writers in the Pub)
Route: Through historic pubs once haunted by Joyce, Beckett, Wilde.
What’s special: Live readings and pub tales.
Tip: Book early – it’s small group only.
5: The Graveyard Shift – Dublin Cemetery Night Tour
Location: Glasnevin Cemetery
Twist: Done at dusk with candles.
Why it’s different: Focus on folklore and superstitions, not just history.
The best way to see Dublin isn’t in a queue—it’s through quiet lanes, local voices, and stories whispered in stone walls and pub snug corners. These tours show the city’s real soul. Try one. Or all five.
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