Immerse yourself in Dublin's rich literary heritage and enjoy a few pints along the way on a literary pub crawl through Dublin. This walking tour is a wonderful introduction to Dublin's literary past and exciting pub culture.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
On this tour that's as educational as it is recreational, you'll embark on an animated and entertaining journey through the sights and sounds that inspired great Irish writers including James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Brendan Behan, Sean O'Casey, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats - not forgetting modern scribes like Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, Paula Meehan and Brendan Kennelly. Kicking off at the Duke Pub on Duke Street, this literary pub crawl will take you to famous pubs and haunts while actors recite verses from the best Irish literature. You can sink a pint while learning about the lives of these great writers and hear some of the hilarious stories that became folklore in Dublin's literary circles.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl lasts about 2h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $26 per person for this Dublin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:15 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is You will find us UPSTAIRS in The Duke Pub, 9 Duke Street. Just off Grafton. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 4 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,767 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Dublin Literary Pub Crawl.
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This was fantastic, easily the best guided tour I have ever been on, in nearly 40 years of visiting Europe. The two men were brilliant actors and also so friendly interacting with the crowd. There were 21 of us. Plus the pubs were great too and as a bonus we saw Trinity College at night. I cannot recommend this highly enough. The highlight of my trip.
Thanks Bobby. We are delighted you enjoyed the tour COLM
I had a fun experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and there was also a man who sang a few songs. The pubs were also nice
Thank you for joining us Colm
Learned a great deal about Irish writers and their exploits in Dublin. Visited many excellent taverns as well as pertinent locales about Dublin.
Thank-you Maris Colm
As soon as they brought out the black hats I knew we were in for a little Beckett! This wonderful tour through the literary landscape of Dublin was highly entertaining and informative. Frank and Finnbar brought the great Irish works to life so that even our friends who were less interested in literature greatly enjoyed the evening (full disclosure, I led with the pub crawl and later mentioned it was literary) It was also a fun way to visit several pubs and enjoy the local brews. 5/5 would recommend.
Thanks Nanette Delighted you enjoyed the tour. It's the pub. The poet. The pint
The actors were informative and dedicated. We learned quite a bit, had some really good drinks at the pubs, and generally had a great evening. Highly recommend!!
Thanks Constance. Colm
Kevin was the absolute best guide and I loved every minute of his presentation. The tour went to at least four pubs, and Trinity college. The information about literary greats, and their exploits kept me riveted, and the recitation of parts of plays and speeches was fabulous. The tour lasted longer than I expected which was great for the cost, however, this tour is not great for people who can't stand for long periods of time. When we had time in the pubs for a drink it was pretty much standing room only. However, that being said. I highly recommend this fun pub crawl.
Thank you Jean
This was an amazing experience!! The two tour guides were kind and friendly, and had planned a really fun night. They were enormously charming and profoundly engaging. The tour lasted a little under three hours, with more than enough downtime to get delightfully plastered, while still feeling thoughtful and well-rehearsed. We were treated to some beautiful Irish songs as the night went on, and got to learn a lot about literary history in Dublin. We also got to see a number of awesome pubs! Highly recommend for a fun pub crawl experience with some interesting history thrown in! As a side note, I’d suggest booking directly through their website to support them!
Thank you such a recommendation. Colm & John
Highly recommendable, especially the rendering of " Waiting for Godot", not to forget the rest, Slainte !
Thanks Marcel.
This is the best thing to do in Dublin! I did it two years ago and came back because it was so great. Frank and Finnbar are phenomenal and very welcoming. I also learned so much about Irish writers and history!
Thanks Beth - and for coming back Colm
The tour guide and singer were both highly engaging. It was by far the most enjoyable tourist thing I did during my visit to Dublin
Thank you! Colm & John
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