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Accessibility Welcome Guide

Making Our Tours Accessible: A Guide for Guests

A Very Warm Welcome to Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours of Dublin

Our tours, both public and private, are designed to share the wonder and uniqueness of Dublin with visitors and locals alike. We love our city and hope you’ll share our enthusiasm as you discover its treasures—both famous and hidden. This guide has been created to help you enjoy your tour with confidence and comfort, and we look forward to helping you make many happy memories along the way.

Pat Liddy
Owner, Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours of Dublin

Accessibility Contact & Support Information

For any assistance with accessibility or help in planning your visit, please do get in touch. We are committed to ensuring your tour is as comfortable, enjoyable, and accessible as possible, and we will be happy to provide any information or support required.

Accessibility Coordinator:
Lorraine Henry

Telephone: +353 87 905 2480 

Email: info@walkingtours.ie

Website: https://www.walkingtours.ie/

Our Response Commitment: We aim to respond to accessibility-related enquiries within 2 business days.

Plan Your Arrival

Public Transport: Dublin city centre is well served by public transport including LUAS (tram network), DART (suburban train network) and Dublin Bus.

Your tour’s starting point will differ depending on whether you’re joining a public tour or a private tour with your guide.

Public Tours

Public tours start from a number of locations around Dublin, selected with accessibility and convenience in mind. Our most popular Best of Dublin – Highlights & Hidden Corners tour begins at a spacious, level, public plaza, making for an easy and welcoming meeting point.

Private Tours


Private tours typically begin with your guide meeting you at your city-centre hotel. If you are staying outside the city centre, we will be happy to arrange a suitable and accessible alternative meeting point.

Key Accessibility Features

Public Tours

  • Meeting points are accessible and conveniently located near public transport.
  • Trained and registered Assistance Dogs are welcome on all public tours.
  • Carers providing support with wheelchairs, mobility needs, or personal assistance may join free of charge. Please contact us to arrange.
  • For guests with hearing impairments: Guides are trained in voice projection, speaking clearly and distinctly / Use of photographs and illustrations is provided to enhance understanding. / Guests can be positioned directly in front of the guide to aid lip reading.

Private Tours

  • Private tours are fully bespoke, ideal for guests with accessibility requirements.
  • Our guides are compassionate, experienced, understanding, and committed to inclusivity, striving to ensure nothing hinders your enjoyment of the city.
  • The pace of the tour can be adjusted to suit your needs, with rest breaks provided as required.
  • Routes can be tailored to avoid inaccessible terrain, such as steps, steep inclines, cobblestones, or narrow pavements.
  • Trained and registered Assistance Dogs are welcome.
  • For guests with sensory needs, Dublin’s city-centre parks such as St. Stephen’s Green and Merrion Square and the Iveagh Gardens offer a quieter setting where the history and stories of the city can be shared in a more relaxed environment.
  • For guests with hearing impairments: Guides are trained in voice projection, speaking clearly and distinctly. / Use of photographs and illustrations is provided to enhance understanding. / Guests can be positioned directly in front of the guide to aid lip reading.

Accessible Destination Highlights

For guests planning a private tour, we can advise on accessible venues and attractions that may be added to your itinerary. This helps create a smooth and enjoyable experience tailored to your interests. Please note that accessibility details should be confirmed directly with each venue.

Emergency Medical Information

For your safety and peace of mind, here are the nearest hospitals to central Dublin:

  • Mater Misericordiae University Hospital – approximately 1.7 km from College Green.
  • St James’s Hospital – approximately 2.1 km from College Green.
  • Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street – approximately 1.5 km from College Green.

In an emergency, please call 112 or 999 and your guide will provide your precise location.

Date Produced & Last Updated

We review and update our Access Welcome Guide regularly to ensure accuracy. Guests are encouraged to contact us with feedback or suggestions to help us continue improving accessibility.


Last updated: 04/06/26 • Next review: [01/01/2027]