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  • A fun, flexible Dublin adventure designed for families, combining history, wildlife, and interactive experiences that keep every age group entertained.

Family-Friendly Dublin Private Tour

Overview

Traveling with children doesn’t mean sacrificing meaningful experiences, it means finding the right ones. This private family tour balances Dublin’s fascinating history with hands-on fun, outdoor adventures, and strategic ice cream stops that keep everyone happy.

Start your day in Phoenix Park, one of the largest enclosed parks in Europe. Spot wild fallow deer grazing in the meadows, explore the Victorian walled gardens, and let the kids run free in wide open spaces. Dublin Zoo, located within the park, offers a world-class wildlife experience if that’s on your family’s wishlist.

From there, we tailor the day to your children’s ages and interests. Interactive museums like Dublinia bring Viking and medieval Dublin to life through hands-on exhibits. The Little Museum of Dublin tells the city’s story through quirky objects and engaging storytelling. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum uses cutting-edge technology to explore Ireland’s global connections.

We’ll weave in Dublin’s highlights, colorful Georgian doors, the River Liffey, maybe a stroll through Temple Bar’s street performers, at a pace that works for little legs. And yes, we know all the best spots for ice cream.

Your driver handles logistics while you focus on making memories. Flexible timing, regular breaks, and no rushing, this is Dublin the family-friendly way.

Key Highlights

Phoenix Park
Wild deer, open spaces, playgrounds, and the Victorian walled gardens
Dublin Zoo
Award-winning zoo with African Savanna, Arctic zones, and more
Dublinia
Interactive Viking and medieval museum (kids love dressing up)
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
High-tech, family-friendly storytelling
City highlights
Colourful doors, Ha'penny Bridge, and street performers
Strategic ice cream stops
Murphy's, Gino's, and other local favourites

Sample Itinerary (Flexible)

Phoenix Park

Deer spotting, Papal Cross, playground stop, and Victorian gardens
1

Dublin Zoo

African Savanna, penguins, elephants (allow 2-3 hours if visiting)
2

Lunch break

Family-friendly restaurant with options for all tastes
3

Interactive museum

Dublinia, EPIC, or Natural History Museum (the kids choose)
4

City exploration

Ha'penny Bridge, Temple Bar buskers, colourful Georgian doors
5

Ice cream finale

End the day with scoops at Murphy's on Wicklow Street
6

What’s Included

Private spacious vehicle (car seats/boosters available on request)
Patient, family-experienced driver-guide
Completely flexible itinerary — you set the pace
Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off
Local tips for family-friendly restaurants and activities

What’s Not Included

Attraction entries (Dublin Zoo ~€22 adult/€17 child, Dublinia ~€14/€8, EPIC ~€17/€8)
Lunch, snacks, and ice cream
Gratuities (discretionary)

What Travellers Say

If you wish you had family in Ireland to show you around, this is the tour for you!
"Of our ten days in Ireland, the one we spent with Miriam of IrishTours365 was by far the most memorable and special. Miriam is a wealth of information and Irish lore, and on the drive to Newgrange (which was absolutely incredible), she painted a picture of what it's like to grow up and raise a family in Ireland. We were so lucky to have her insights as we visited the high crosses of Monasterboice, the majestic Hill of Slane, and the magical Hill of Tara. We especially loved hearing stories about fairies and banshees on the drives from site to site. Miriam charmed our kids (an 11-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son) and took really beautiful family photos -- a major plus for moms like me who often find ourselves behind the camera and in none of the pictures!"
Kara Z
Aug 2025
Fabulous tour, Highly recommend
"Fabulous tour of Dublin City & Howth. Miriam was so lovely, knowledgeable & accommodating to our family. Wish we had more time in Dublin to do another tour with Miriam, highly recommend."
Kim R
2025
Highly recommend Miriam
"Miriam was awesome. We spent 5-6 hours with her on our tour. She has a great sense of how much detail to provide. Miriam also has a great sense of humor. She went out of her way to secure tickets for us at Newgrange (tickets are very hard to get). And, she ticks all the boxes, on time, excellent driver, knowledgeable and just fun to be around. We highly recommend her for any outing around Dublin."
Greg O
Jun 2025
Fantastic Tour by Miriam!
"Miriam was a fantastic tour guide! We covered many places in such little time. She has extensive knowledge of the area and gives great recommendations. She is tapped into local businesses, so we were taken care of in a quick fashion. 100% recommend this tour! Look forward to planning our next trip to Ireland with her :)"
Caroll M
2025
Excellent Tour of Dublin and Surroundings
"Noel is a great tour guide. He showed us all the best places around Dublin and was able to teach us about their history as well. We were immersed in Irish culture for the day, and really enjoyed having Noel as our tour guide."
Audrius P
Aug 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a private spacious vehicle (with car seats and boosters available on request), a patient and family-experienced driver-guide, hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off, a completely flexible itinerary, and local tips for family-friendly restaurants and activities.
No, attraction entries are not included. Approximate costs are Dublin Zoo (around €22 for adults and €17 for children), Dublinia (around €14 for adults and €8 for children), and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (around €17 for adults and €8 for children). Lunch, snacks, and gratuities are also not included.
The tour typically visits Phoenix Park for deer spotting and outdoor play, Dublin Zoo, a family-friendly lunch stop, an interactive museum of your choice (such as Dublinia or EPIC), city highlights including Ha’penny Bridge and Temple Bar, and finishes with ice cream at Murphy’s on Wicklow Street.
Absolutely. The itinerary is fully tailored to your children’s ages and interests. The pace is relaxed with regular breaks, and your driver-guide handles all logistics so you can focus on enjoying the day. There’s no rushing, it’s Dublin at a family-friendly pace.
The tour is priced per tour for groups of 1 to 8 people, travelling together in a private spacious vehicle. For enquiries or larger groups, you can contact the team directly.

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Starting from
€650
per tour (1–8 people)
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