Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Visitor Experience
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
The iconic building and its recording studios are now open to exclusive tours to the public.
Windmill Lane Recording Studios have been capturing music history since 1978. The list of artists the studios have worked with includes Kate Bush, U2, The Cranberries, The Rolling Stones, Hozier, Lady Gaga & Westlife.
The Visitor Experience tour is an unprecedented opportunity to step beyond the studios famous metal doors and receive an exclusive, immersive and highly memorable experience. Please note, Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a working recording studio so advanced booking is essential.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note, Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a working recording studio so advanced booking is essential.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Windmill Lane Recording Studios
Let us guide you through the amazing history of these world-famous studios and the artists that have recorded here. • Explore the World Famous Studios • Discover the Studios Amazing History • See How a Recording Session Works • Meet the Virtual Band • Mix Your Own Session
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Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Visitor Experience
Reviews
830 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience at Windmill Studios, Dublin!
alessiamI7963LK,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed my visit to Windmill Studios. The place itself is fascinating and full of history, and it was great to get a behind-the-scenes look at such an iconic recording studio. What made the experience even better was the guide: very knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate, which made the tour engaging and enjoyable from start to finish. Everything was well explained and never boring. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dublin, especially music lovers. A truly memorable experience!
Incredible Tour for Music Nerds!
Passport596959,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time at Windmill Lane. The guide was the star of the show—total expert in sound engineering and hilarious to boot. He walked us through the production process with great detail and plenty of wit. My only "complaint" is that I didn't want it to end; I’d love an extended version of the tour that visits even more studios. Definitely worth a visit!
Great experience!
TheoChristel,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience in the studio, The tour-guide ( Maeve) explained very well the history of this building as a studio as well as its former use as factory. Also the technique and recording equipment of the studio she demonstrated. It is amazing the number of artists and groups that recorded here.
Fantastic experience!
10andyv,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic to experience the place where so many great songs and albums saw the light (Voodoo Lounge by The Rolling Stones, One by U2, Hysteria by Def Leppard...). You get to learn about the history of the studio and the building, do some quick mixing on a pro console and enjoy the ambience of the huge live room. If you are into music recording like me, or you just want to know what a pro studio is all about, don't hesitate to visit Windmill Lane, you are welcomed with open arms.
Great experience, really interesting
MoynaS,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and enjoyable experience. Guide was excellent. If you are into musical history then this visit is for you.
Number One Hit !
JNN2014,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Studio Tour was fantastic. Worth every penny. It was great to see how everything works and to hear the stories about the Artists that have worked there. We were a mix of musicians and non-musicians and everyone loved it !!
An Exceptional Music Experience – A Must-Do in Dublin
Speak-up-Ross,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was truly one of the best music-related tours I’ve ever taken. It offered a fascinating and authentic behind-the-scenes look at how things really work in a recording environment. From captivating stories about the many artists who have recorded there, to touring the building itself, to trying out the mixing desk and even stepping up to the microphone—it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide was outstanding: knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely funny. This tour was easily the highlight of my trip to Dublin, and I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in music or creativity. A fantastic experience from start to finish!
An incredible experience for music fans!
P557DPpaulr,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am a huge music fan and music professional, and I can’t completely explain how meaningful this experience was to me. It was amazing to see the platinum records of so many of my favorite artists hanging on the walls and to stand in the studios where so much great music was made. Our tour guide did an incredible job of explaining how music is recorded and mixed and even allowed volunteers to try some audio mixing. And when he played some music back in these amazing rooms on their amazing studio monitors, it was just awe inspiring. Throughout the tour he told so many great stories about the history of the studio and the various artists and producers who have worked there. I loved every minute of it and highly recommend signing up for this tour.
A brilliant experience
R4208VAseanh,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant experience, The guys not alone told us about the studio but allowed us to use the equipment to learn how recordings work . The place is an absolute "who's who" of the history of Irish and International recording artists . A must see if visiting Dublin.
Great tour
GoPlaces35915933561,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended. Very nice to see who recorded all the tracks and how it works. So if you go to Dublin. Sure thing.
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