The Jeanie Johnston an Irish Famine Story
Overview
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50 minutes
Mobile ticket
A visit to the Jeanie Johnston is an experience the whole family will enjoy. It’s suitable for people of all ages. From tall ship fans to history buffs to curious kids, our guides will keep everyone entertained.
Take a deep breath and go below deck to experience the cramped quarters where up to 250 passengers spent most of their time, only emerging for a half an hour of fresh air each day.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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 To Expect
The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story
The Jeanie Johnston tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who fled the Famine and embarked on a treacherous voyage in the hope of a better life in North America. Step on board and be transported back in time, joining them on their grueling journey across the ocean.
What‘s Included
Guided Tour
Meeting points
The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story
Custom House Quay, Dublin Ireland
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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The Jeanie Johnston an Irish Famine Story
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well done
sarahcJ2839WE,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was great - liked it a lot. Better than EPIC. Choose this instead
Great Tour
sh0rtcake00,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was fabulous, really made you feel for those who journeyed on the ship.
Visit to be made
Ce6le,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An interesting visit and very pleasantly led by a young guide. Be careful the stairs are steep to descend into the lower deck. The visit illustrates the period of emigration of Irish to the USA and Canada.
Just fantastic
4567235432,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited some museums in Dublin but this tour was by far the best. So vividly telling that I could have listened for hours. I’ll make it short, that’s what should be done in Dublin at the top
Must do
redderin,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked as an add on to the EPIC museum and this was the best activity of our trip. Our guide was really knowledgable and made it fun.
Powerful history, but a disappointing remark from the guide
Julien B,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I recently did the Jeanie Johnston tour in Dublin and overall, it was a very worthwhile and educational experience. It offers a powerful insight into the history of the ship and the Irish Famine, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in understanding that period. Our guide, Faye, was engaging, knowledgeable, and brought the story to life very well. However, I want to mention one point that I found disappointing. At one stage, Faye explicitly said that she “wouldn’t recommend visiting” rural Ireland. As someone originally from France who lives in the countryside, I found this comment dismissive and somewhat offensive. What made it more surprising is that she mentioned she had studied the Irish language. Given the strong connection between Irish culture, the language, and rural communities, and considering that the tour itself focuses on the Famine, where so many of those affected were rural families and farmers. I feel that rural Ireland deserves respect in this context. I’m not sure if this was simply an awkward comment that was not meant in that way, but it did stand out and felt out of place during an otherwise thoughtful and respectful tour. That said, this was only one moment in an otherwise very good experience, which I would still recommend overall.
A must see… especially if you have Irish roots.
152teresap,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Katrina Patterson made our experience the best! She was outstanding… It was so impactful to hear the history of this ‘miracle boat’.
A must when visiting Dublin!
DHugh1,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour! The closest thing you can get to experiencing what life was like for thousands of emigrants on this replica ship. Didn’t feel like we could have had a better tour guide either - Thank you Catrina, your knowledge and personality made the tour so much more memorable.
A fascinating tour
chrispH7513BU,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fascinating tour and insight into a key part of Irelands history. Our tour guide was highly knowledgeable and brought many stories back to life.
Catriona was a great!
Jacqueline C,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots to learn for both adults & children - very interesting and lots of detail shared with the whole group and all questions were answered with competence
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