Our self-guided tours are a great new way to take a guided walk. They’re packed with information and expert commentary every time, yet much cheaper than a conventional guided tour, and oh-so convenient, with no large groups, annoying questions or hold-ups. Just download one of our audio tours or activity sheets, and away you go! Pop the audio in your pocket, and press play to start exploring. With the activity sheets, simply print off the PDF file, sharpen your pencils, and hit the trail.
To hear an extract from any of our audio guides, simply choose from our range of ingenious tours here:
The Hill of Tara – High Kings, Heroes and History
All you need to know about Ireland’s ancient royal capital. Archaeology, legends and landscape, from the Stone Age to modern times. Listen to an excerpt »
Dublin Rocks – Street, Stones and Stories
A must for the curious visitor! Discover Dublin’s streets and stones, in a fascinating walking tour that mixes architecture, history and geology. Listen to an excerpt »
New! Quaternions by the Royal Canal
Celebrate a great Eureka! moment in science, walk in the footsteps of Ireland’s greatest scientist, and enjoy a pleasant walk by the Royal Canal.
Dub1in by Numb3rs – activity trails for families
Stretch your legs, and your mind! These walking trails are suitable for ages 6-plus – with some tricky activities for those who enjoy a challenge!
Botanic Gardens – Plants, People & History
Fascinating stories and treasures, and over 200 years of history, await in our audio-guided tours of the gardens at Glasnevin. Listen to an excerpt »
Royal Irish Academy – Inside No. 19 Dawson St
Historic proclamations, illustrated manuscripts, benches from Grattan’s parliament, the very harp that was owned and played by Thomas Moore, the Bard of Erin . . . and the finest room in Dublin. Listen to an excerpt »
The Science Safari – Trinity College Dublin
Explore Ireland’s most ingenious quarter in this free walking tour of Trinity College Dublin and its scientific heritage.
Dun Laoghaire Harbour & East Pier
We’re delighted to contribute stories to this Twintrack Media tour, mixing weather and wildlife, maritime heritage and ingenious engineering.
What do I need?
For our audio guides, you will need a mobile phone, MP3 player or other device that can play MP3 files (such as an e-reader or satnav).
Then, simply choose the tour you want, and we’ll email you a download link. Each audio guide pack includes all the audio, together with any notes and user guides, all zipped together to make it easier and faster for you to download. Simply unpack the zip folder, and load the audio to your MP3 player. Nothing could be simpler. You can be out and exploring in minutes.
Our tours come with an information leaflet, and some even come with an activity sheet for young explorers.
A native Dubliner and award-winning heritage writer, Mary Mulvihill is an enthusiastic storyteller. Her guidebook, Ingenious Ireland, won a number of awards. 