The 10 Self-Guided Routes in Dublin to Book First

1.Christ Church Cathedral Entrance Ticket & Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 773 reviews · from $14Our pick

Visit Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral at your own pace with entry to the nave and Ireland’s largest crypt. Use the multilingual audio guide to trace medieval pilgrims, view relics, stained glass, Magna Carta material, and the famous mummified cat and rat. A separate guided tour and belfry visit cost extra.

“We would have like to have been prepped in advance to have some kind of listening device like air pods in advance to hear the audio tour that had to be downloaded. We missed the audio portion of the tour because we couldn’t hear it in our phones.”

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2.Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Explore Dublin at your own pace with a private, app-led ghost hunt from the National Museum to the River Liffey. Follow audio stories, inspect landmarks, and solve clues tied to Wolfe Tone, St. Ann’s Church, Olympia Theatre, and City Hall. Allow about 90 minutes, or longer with breaks.

“A great way to get to know the city and learn some history. I recommend doing it on the first night you get to a place. Can't wait to do some more.”

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3.Private Dublin Treasure Hunt Self Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

You’ll follow an ancient treasure map through central Dublin, solving puzzles with your private group. The route passes Kevin Street Garda Station and traditional pub exteriors, begins at The Clockwork Door in Temple Bar, and takes about two hours. Bring patience, teamwork, and weatherproof clothing.

“This was my husband’s 60th birthday treat. Had a wonderful time at Trinity College and a lovely lunch. This was booked for the afternoon. I was so disappointed.”

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4.Dublin Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by Temple Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $21

You collect a clue envelope near Trinity College, then follow a self-guided murder mystery through central Dublin. Solve riddles and tasks at your own pace, pass Temple Bar, and finish at Parliament House. Allow 90 minutes to 2 hours, with roughly two hours of walking and standing.

“This was a unique way to discover different parts of Dublin, but it could be better. It rains constantly in Dublin, making the paper guide impractical. A digital guide, perhaps one with GPS guidance to the different spots would have been helpful. Read more”

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5.Dublin Old Town: Famous Pubs Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $8

Use the Questo app to follow a fictional family mystery through 12 Dublin pubs, from The Brazen Head to Toners. You solve clues on your phone, set your own pace, and decide where to stop for a drink. No guide is included, but one ticket and phone can cover your whole private group.

“Enjoyed the history lessons and visiting all the pubs and eateries (some of which were too fancy to go into). The story was hard to follow, and some of the puzzles were too difficult. Great concept, the execution needs improvement”

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6.A Self-Guided Stroll Along Dún Laoghaire’s East Pier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Use the VoiceMap app to guide yourself from St Michael’s Church along Dún Laoghaire’s historic waterfront. In about an hour, you’ll pass the Metals, Carlisle Pier, war memorials, a Russian cannon, and the East Pier Lighthouse. The tour is in English and works offline.

“I was able to breathe the EirE of the AvEntur A.. And ElEveilZr The SEnIrs Of This Discovery ☘️... Maj 🌈Auto-translated”

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7.Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Dublin Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $12

Use the Let’s Roam app to explore central Dublin for about two hours. Start at the Spire, solve riddles, answer Irish history questions, and complete photo challenges as you reach Trinity College, Ha’Penny Bridge, and other city sights. You choose the start time, pace, and player roles.

“No need to pay 40 euros for 3 people, nothing say that we have to pay one ticket to create a group. We were three and we received exactly the same question on our phone. One phone would have been enough.”

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8.The Dublin Incident: Alien, Whiskey & Clues Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $10

Follow a self-guided trail from 12 Newmarket through Dublin’s Liberties to Kilmainham Gaol. Your phone gives clues and puzzles leading to sights such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse, Teeling Distillery, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Play offline, pause anytime, and bring the kids free.

“How much time we wasted. The purchase was much more complicated than need be. Wasted so much time. I regret finding this activity”

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9.A Self Guided Walking Tour of Dublin’s Docklands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $11

Use your phone and headphones to follow a private, GPS-guided walk through Dublin’s Docklands. The route links the Custom House, Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, Samuel Beckett Bridge, Grand Canal Docks, and more, with offline audio, maps, and lifetime access.

“It was fun!! learned a lot, and I took note of points that otherwise I would have missed. The guide was easy to understand and the pace was manageable.”

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10.Turtle Bunbury’s Dublin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from a Celebrated Author

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $7Top rated

Turtle Bunbury leads you on a one-hour audio walk from St Stephen’s Green through Merrion Square to Trinity College. Expect Irish, French, Viking, Mexican, and political stories, plus offline maps and directions through the VoiceMap app.

“This audio tour was a nice way to see this little section of Dublin. Very helpful, easy to use! Highly recommend.”

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