Stories & Culture
5 (86)

Literary Dublin

3 hours English
5 (86)
100% Personalized

Explore famous literary sites, have a pint like Oscar Wilde, and immerse in the rich literary culture to discover why it's a UNESCO City of Literature

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

The Spire, O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, Ireland

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

A private and personalized experience
3 hours with your host
Entry ticket to Trinity College
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)

What’s Excluded:

Your food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions (other than Trinity College)
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our Dublin Experiences

Our guide (Josè Luis) was very personable and truly seemed to enjoy sharing information with us. We were not particularly familiar with Dublin’s literary history, so this tour was a great way to learn.

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Jeffrey
Dublin

Wonderful tour that touched on all Dublin’s highlights. We were especially interested in Dublin’s literary history. Definitely surpassed our expectations.

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Thomas
Dublin

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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T
Thomas
Dublin

A wonderful experience. Nicola was a fantastic guide and her knowledge of history and food culture was outstanding. A must for anyone visiting Dublin

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Pamela
Dublin

She is a delightful and caring person who is interested in customizing the tour to fit our interests.

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Mark
Dublin

She was a perfect match for my sons and I. I really appreciate the the match and how engaging she was with my 3 twenty something sons. She also followed up with some great reading recommendations. Thank you for making this a great part of our trip.

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P
Pamela
Dublin
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Dublin, Our Guests Way

Here are our guests exploring on a City Unscripted experience.
Exploring colorful stained glass and festive lights in Dublin's cathedral.

Exploring colorful stained glass and festive lights in Dublin's cathedral.

Beneath Dublin's vibrant blooms, conversations linger outside a lively pub.

Beneath Dublin's vibrant blooms, conversations linger outside a lively pub.

Admiring the rock legend on a lively Dublin street corner.

Admiring the rock legend on a lively Dublin street corner.

Enjoying a bright morning outside Dublin's famous Temple Bar.

Enjoying a bright morning outside Dublin's famous Temple Bar.

A happy pair enjoys a riverside moment in Dublin.

A happy pair enjoys a riverside moment in Dublin.

Enjoying a sunny stroll by the Phil Lynott statue in Dublin.

Enjoying a sunny stroll by the Phil Lynott statue in Dublin.

Enjoying a sunny stroll by historic Dublin landmarks.

Enjoying a sunny stroll by historic Dublin landmarks.

Exploring Dublin's historic charm under a bright blue sky.

Exploring Dublin's historic charm under a bright blue sky.

Smiling together by the famous statue in Dublin's heart.

Smiling together by the famous statue in Dublin's heart.

Enjoying the sunshine by Dublin's iconic Ha'penny Bridge.

Enjoying the sunshine by Dublin's iconic Ha'penny Bridge.

Enjoying a sunny stroll by Dublin's iconic Ha'penny Bridge.

Enjoying a sunny stroll by Dublin's iconic Ha'penny Bridge.

A colorful stained glass window adds charm to the Dublin adventure.

A colorful stained glass window adds charm to the Dublin adventure.

Enjoying a leisurely stroll through Dublin's lush green spaces.

Enjoying a leisurely stroll through Dublin's lush green spaces.

Enjoying a sunny day by the iconic statue in Dublin.

Enjoying a sunny day by the iconic statue in Dublin.

Catching smiles with Dublin Castle as the backdrop.

Catching smiles with Dublin Castle as the backdrop.

A spontaneous moment captured while exploring Dublin's green spaces.

A spontaneous moment captured while exploring Dublin's green spaces.

A cheerful moment with Oscar Wilde under Dublin's blue skies.

A cheerful moment with Oscar Wilde under Dublin's blue skies.

Relaxed smiles in a cozy Dublin setting.

Relaxed smiles in a cozy Dublin setting.

Enjoying light-hearted moments in a hidden Dublin nook.

Enjoying light-hearted moments in a hidden Dublin nook.

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Festive balloons decorate the entrance of a lively Dublin pub.

Festive balloons decorate the entrance of a lively Dublin pub.

Pausing for a playful photo with Dublin's lively Molly Malone statue.

Pausing for a playful photo with Dublin's lively Molly Malone statue.

Evening lights glow as people explore Dublin's lively Temple Bar.

Evening lights glow as people explore Dublin's lively Temple Bar.

Enjoying a lighthearted moment with a Dublin statue.

Enjoying a lighthearted moment with a Dublin statue.

Enjoying a stroll through Dublin's charming city streets.

Enjoying a stroll through Dublin's charming city streets.