Skip the tour buses

From March through September, over 80 cruise ships bring 128,000 passengers to Dun Laoghaire. It's busy.

Picture the scene. Your cruise ship docks in Dún Laoghaire/Dublin. 3,000 passengers rush to get off the ship, then wait in line to be herded onto one of the waiting dozens of buses. Only to sit in Dublin traffic en route to a crowded tourist site. Half of their time in Dublin is spent getting to what they see.

Instead, you stroll off the ship where I'm waiting for you.

The best of Dublin is right where your cruise ship docks. But 99% of passengers miss it.

Dublin's Most Beautiful Walk

We take a ten minute train to Dalkey, This is a wealthy part of town. It's got the houses, cafes and atmosphere that comes with that. You'll hear some history and stories that will give you a real insight into Ireland.

You'll see real Dubliners go about their day. You'll see them swimming in the cold water. You'll look out at islands with 6th century ruins. We'll pass by Bono's house and enjoy the same views he does across the magnificent Killiney Bay. Ireland's version of Sorrento.

You won't see another cruise passenger on this walk.

But when you're back on the ship that night having dinner, at least pretend to be interested when your fellow passengers tell you about all the fascinating museums they rushed through in Dublin.

Read the full details about the walk we will do here.

Time For The City Too

When our walk is over, we’ll take a train back to your ship or you can take it into Dublin City centre to see the famous sights there.

You can tour the city on your own or you can add on my City tour to your itinerary.

What's Included

✅ Private guided 2 hour walk for your group only
✅ No getting lost. I'll come with you on the train. Train tickets included.
✅ Local recommendations for food, drinks, shopping
✅ Flexible itinerary can adjust based on your interests

Pricing

Private tour : €195 (for up to 4 people)

Guest Reviews

"The Vista Tour by Darragh is fantastic. He is full of local history and very patient with us slower walkers. High recommend as you see the REAL Ireland!!"

"Darragh met us right at the ship and showed us the most beautiful parts of Dublin we never would have found. The coastal walk was stunning and his city tour was so much better than the ship excursions we went on. We felt like we had a Dublin friend for the day!"

"Best shore excursion of our entire cruise. Darragh knows Dublin inside and out. We saw the real city, not just tourist spots. Highly recommend!"

My Dublin Shore Excursion FAQ

• How far is your excursion meeting point from my ship?
  • About 100 metres!
• How far will we walk?

3km with lots of stops and breaks. I've brought 15-75 year olds on it.

• How do we get back to the ship

The DART train station is directly in front of the cruise terminal in Dun Laoghaoire. It takes just 20 minutes to get into the city and from the end point of our walk

• Why choose a private Dublin shore excursion over cruise ship tours?

Because my tour is unique and local. You won't see another passenger from your ship on our walk. It is very off the beaten track. But beautiful.

• What happens if my cruise ship arrival is delayed in Dublin?

I'm one of those travel geeks who has a ship tracking app. Whether you're arriving on Viking, Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity or any other cruise ship, I'll keep an eye on your ship and adjust our walk to fit any delays.