The 6 Best Literary & Music Tours in Dublin \u2013 Dublin Visits

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,787 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $31Our pick

Hear live Irish music, learn the stories behind the songs, and enjoy reserved seats at two Dublin pubs with professional musicians.

“This pub crawl is a great way to get a lot out of your evening. You get songs, history, and authentic banter and audience interaction with talented and amusing musicians. You get to enjoy the vibe of different pubs and a nice stroll through town between venues. Get there early and ask the bartender for the best seating, and be sure to head out towards the next venue and get there quickly to grab good seats. For folks with mobility issues, be advised that there are often no elevators in the older buildings, and you will want to walk at a fast pace when moving to the next venue to…”

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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

2.Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,607 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Explore Dublin’s literary soul through four historic pubs, live readings, Irish music, and a lively quiz led by entertaining actors.

“The group leaders were great but our group was 40 people, way bigger than what I would call a “small group” tour and it was too many people to add to crowded pubs on a Saturday night. I would not have signed up if I had known. We ended up leaving halfway through.”

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Dublin Off-The-Beaten-Path Private Literary Walking Tour

3.Dublin Off-The-Beaten-Path Private Literary Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170Top rated

Follow Dublin’s literary trail from Oscar Wilde to James Joyce on a private walk with cafés, bookshops, stories, and local guides.

“Our guide, Nicola Carroll gave us an excellent tour of Dublin's Literary History starting at the Oscar Wilde Memorial and ending up at James Joyce's favorite restaurant. Nicola had an amazing knowledge of the writers and their lives and took us to many important sites in Dublin, bookstores, museums, parks and other highlights. We have recommended her and your company to friends who will be going to Dublin in the future.”

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Dublin: Literary Walking Tour – Wilde, Yeats & Joyce

4.Literary Walking Tour – Wilde, Yeats & Joyce

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $25Best value

Explore Dublin’s literary heart with Dr Philip Taylor, visiting Stephen’s Green, the Yeats exhibition, Sweny’s Pharmacy, and Oscar Wilde’s memorial.

“Interesting and very informative. Phillip was neurodiversity affirming and considerate of the needs of the group. We are very grateful to him for his kind and relaxed approach.”

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Dublin Literary Tour with a Local Expert: Custom & Private

5.Dublin Literary Tour with a Local Expert: Custom & Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $178

Follow Dublin’s literary trail on a private three-hour walk with a local guide, Trinity College, writers’ landmarks, and a traditional pub stop.

“Dave Kavanagh was our guide. He has a marvelous knowledge of Dublin, its history, and its literary history. He contacted us well in advance and tailored the tour to our preferences. We could not have had a better guide to this wonderful city.”

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