The Saturday Market Tour
See Real Dublin life on the old Guinness estate
Everyone goes to the Guinness Storehouse, but few visit the old Guinness family estate featured in Netflix’s House of Guinness. Today, it’s St Anne’s Park, a 250-acre gem and Dublin’s finest park.
This tour runs Saturday mornings, when the farmers market is in full swing. You’ll see locals at the market, kids playing Gaelic games, parkrunners, and the weekend buzz that makes Dublin unique. Follow in the footsteps of Benjamin, Arthur, Olivia, and the other Guinness family members.
What You'll See
Raheny Village
We'll meet in Raheny. It is just a 12 minute train ride from Dublin City Centre.
This is a regular Dublin village although it has 300 year old church ruins. Tourists never come here.
St Anne's Park
The grandson of Guinness's founder bought this land in 1835 for their family home It would take hours to walk through all of its 250 acres, so we'll focus on its nicest areas.
The Dark Hedges of Dublin
All the tourists race to Northern Ireland to see the Dark Hedges from Game of Thrones. Here in St Anne's Park, we have our own version.
Rose Garden
In summer, 25,000 roses bloom. Sit on a bench, sip your coffee, and enjoy the view.
The Hidden River
This is my favourite part of the whole park. As you walk, you could swear you’re in rural Ireland, not the capital. Birds sing, the river meanders, dogs run.
Saturday's Farmers Market
Order fresh food, grab a coffee, and mingle with locals. This is Dublin life in action.
Gaelic Games
You'll see Hurling and Football being played. These sports are only played in Ireland. I'll explain the rules and tell you how important these games are.
Bull Island & Dublin Bay
Leaving the park, you see all of Dublin Bay right in front of you. Dublin is the only capital city in the world in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The tour ends at the wooden bridge to Bull Island with fantastic views over all of Dublin and see Dubliners swimming in the cold sea.
You can take the bus home or go for a walk along the pier.
Saturday Morning With Dubliners Tour Details
- Duration: 2 hours
- Distance: 3km
- Cost: €125
- Start: Raheny Dart Station
- End: Dollymount Bus Stop
- Best Day: Saturday for farmers market and community atmosphere
- Difficulty: Easy
What Makes This Different
This isn't about dramatic cliffs or famous sights. It's about seeing how Dubliners actually live. You'll be joining locals at their weekend farmers market, watching their sports, walking where they walk their dogs.
It's Dublin life unfolding naturally around you and you very rarely see tourists here.
Perfect for families, culture lovers, and anyone wanting authentic Dublin experiences over Instagram shots.
Price €125
Questions? Email hello@irelandbylocals.com
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