Private Tour
Dublin Off-The-Beaten-Path Private Literary Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the library history of Dublin, a city that has produced many famous writers and poets over the centuries – see where they took their inspiration on this private, off-the-beaten-path walking tour. Discover the captivating life and times of Dublin’s literati on this tour of the capital of the Emerald Isle that many famous poets and writers called home.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Transportation throughout experience
Hotel pickup/drop-off
What To Expect
Merrion Square
Start in Merrion Square, where a statue in honour of the legendary Oscar Wilde can be found, born in Dublin in the 19th century.
Dublin
Explore the literary history of Dublin, a city that has produced many famous writers and poets over the centuries – see where they took their inspiration on this private, off-the-beaten-path walking tour.
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Dublin Off-The-Beaten-Path Private Literary Walking Tour
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous Tour!
Julie H,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Liam was a fantastic guide! We learned a lot of laughs and learned a lot about Dublin and its literary legends! Highly recommend!
Bartle, The Best!!
RebeccaJohn3322,
Oct 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We will never forget Bartle. He was a fabulous guide. I’d almost say perfect but it might go to his head😉 He was ready and waiting for us at our hotel. Bartle radiates warmth and attentiveness. He is a wealth of knowledge and knows how to be concise, clear, very open to conversation, questions, and laughs.(He is hysterical at times!) He knows his way around Dublin with his eyes closed (not that we tried that) and hidden gems within. He recommends tourist attractions to skip unless you want to go there and takes you to places you might never imagine. Never have we met someone like Bartle before and I doubt that we will ever again. He was The Perfect guide for us in Dublin and we’ll never forget him. He will always be a very significant memory of our trip to Ireland.
Wonderful Time
Amy E,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My spirited guide, Cathy, was marvelous! She showed me all the places where the literary greats lived, wrote and caroused, and we visited bookshops, stopped to listen to street musicians like Key West perform, all the while discussing the works of the writers. She finished the tour by getting me a booking at a wonderful, highly sought after restaurant!
Our guide Cathy was...
Philip M,
Jun 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Cathy was wonderful. We especially enjoyed Sweeney’s “Pharmacy” where we were treated to a performance by PJ. Cathy even extended the tour beyond the scheduled time to make sure we saw and heard it all.
Fantastic experience!
Bernadette C,
Apr 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Liam, was fantastic! He achieved a perfect balance of information, anecdotes and humor and we enjoyed the tour immensely. I would recommend without hesitation!
Our fascinating tour of Dublin's famous writers history
NBODINE,
Jun 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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.
Excellent city overview
Keith M,
Apr 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Liam was an excellent guide, witty, a wealth of stories, quotes and historical facts, brought many things to life and in context.
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