Welcome to Secret Street Tours!
We’re a nonprofit social enterprise offering you a new way to discover the streets of Dublin through the eyes and experiences of someone who has been affected by homelessness.
Our unique, friendly and powerful tours are developed in partnership with our guides who will share their story with you as you explore the cultural and historic landmarks of their local area.
Our goal is to empower our guides with skills and confidence to take the next step toward independent living whilst offering our customers a channel to engage with one of Dublin’s most pressing social challenges.
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Upcoming Tours
We’re excited to announce Secret Street Tours has started again our in-person homeless walking tours for small socially distanced groups! We’ll also keep offering interactive digital experiences with our guides virtually.
For bookings please reach out to us with some preferred dates and times, we always do our best to accomodate.
Thank you for your support during this difficult time!
South City Tour
Let us take you on a journey through the charming and laid-back streets of Dublin 2.
Your guide, Kenny, has a deep connection to the area having once called these streets home.
We’ll begin the walking tour on Palace Street, right beside Dublin Castle. From there, Ken will guide you through the sometimes narrow and winding city centre streets, sharing his unique perspective and experiences of homelessness along the way.
We’ll wrap up the tour approximately 1 hour later in St. Stephen’s Green, close by the Luas stop (Green Line - St. Stephen’s Green) and Grafton Street for you to continue your day exploring Dublin.
North City Tour
Let us take you on a journey through the vibrant and colourful streets of Dublin 7.
Your guide, Shane, has a deep connection to the area having once called these streets home.
We’ll begin the walking tour outside Collin’s Barracks. Just up the steps from the Museum Luas Stop. From there, Shane will guide you through the streets, sharing his unique perspective and experiences of homelessness along the way.
We’ll wrap up the tour approximately 1 hour later opposite St. Mary of the Angels. Close by to the Luas and Smithfield square for you to continue your day exploring Dublin.
We hope to welcome you soon!
128
People recorded as sleeping rough in Dublin during April 2019. Official rough sleeper count.
10,172
People using state-funded emergency accommodation as of April 2019. This includes 3,675 children.
>120,000
People on the waitlist for social housing in Ireland.
