Traditions & Heritage
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

Aurora
Aurora
Ian
Ian

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in French, German, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish (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)

Key Highlights:

  • Walk in the footsteps of literary greats such as James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, and Oscar Wilde
  • Visit the National Library or Trinity College to see the Book of Kells and brush up on your literature knowledge
  • Hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about the literary history of Dublin from your knowledgeable local guide
  • Check out the 25,000 rare volumes of Marsh's Library from the early Enlightenment era
  • Stop by the pub where Oscar Wilde enjoyed a drink or two for some literary inspiration
  • Discover why Dublin is known as a UNESCO City of Literature and experience its vibrant literary scene.

What travelers think of our Dublin experiences

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Jeffrey Jul 2025

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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Thomas Nov 2023

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 Nov 2023

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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Pamela Jun 2023

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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Mark Jun 2023

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

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Pamela Jun 2023

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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