Immerse yourself in the history of the Great Irish Famine with our Dublin Great Famine Tour. Explore Dublin Docklands, visit the Famine Memorial and Jeanie Johnston, and optionally, discover the Irish Emigration Museum, EPIC. Choose from various tour options tailored to your interests.
Immerse yourself in the history of the Great Irish Famine with our Dublin Great Famine Tour. Explore Dublin Docklands, visit the Famine Memorial and Jeanie Johnston, and optionally, discover the Irish Emigration Museum, EPIC. Choose from various tour options tailored to your interests.
- Molly Malone Statue - Meet the guide beside the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew’s Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland.
- Dublin - Enjoy a round-trip transfer between the meeting point and your accommodation for easy access to the tour. A 5-Star Driver will pick you up in a private vehicle, and drop-off at your accommodation…
- Molly Malone Statue - Meet the guide beside the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew’s Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland.
- Dublin - Enjoy a round-trip transfer between the meeting point and your accommodation for easy access to the tour. A 5-Star Driver will pick you up in a private vehicle, and drop-off at your accommodation after the tour is included for your convenience.
- Docklands Dublin - Discover Dublin Docklands with a Private Guide and learn about the Great Irish Famine. The walking tour begins next to the famous Molly Malone Statue, a tragic fictional character who died young. Nearby, find the statue of Thomas Davis and the Memorial Fountain, commemorating the famine. Each stop on this tour is rich with history, offering authentic stories about the challenges of daily life during the Great Famine.
- River Liffey - The Historian Guide will lead a walk through the city center and along the River Liffey, passing Trinity College, the Irish Houses of Parliament, O’Connell Monument, and the Custom House Quay. Witness the poignant Famine Memorial and the World Poverty Stone.
- Triumphal Arch - Explore additional points of interest, including the Triumphal Arch and the state-of-the-art EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum.
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, during the private walking tour of Dublin Dockyards. With skip-the-line tickets, you can avoid the crowds and long lines. This world-class interactive museum delves into the stories of Irish emigrants on their departure, arrival, and return, showcasing how they survived and thrived far from home. The engaging exhibits provide insight into Irish identity and national pride.
- The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story - The tour concludes in front of the historic Jeanie Johnston tall ship, moored in Dublin Docklands.

- Private walking tour focusing on the Great Famine and Irish Emigration
- Skip-the-line tickets to EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (specific tour options)
- Guidance from a licensed History Guide fluent in your chosen language
- Complimentary private transfers including pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (specific tour options)
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- Private walking tour focusing on the Great Famine and Irish Emigration
- Skip-the-line tickets to EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (specific tour options)
- Guidance from a licensed History Guide fluent in your chosen language
- Complimentary private transfers including pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (specific tour options)
- Insightful expert commentary on the Great Irish Famine and its impact
- Visit multiple attractions related to the theme (varies by selected tour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3,5-hour options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3,5-hour options)
Discover the reasons and consequences of the Great Irish Famine during a personal tour of the Dublin Docklands. View iconic locations such as the Famine Memorial and Jeanie Johnston, among others. Additional services include fast-track tickets to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum and private transport.
Select from our range of superb tour packages…
Discover the reasons and consequences of the Great Irish Famine during a personal tour of the Dublin Docklands. View iconic locations such as the Famine Memorial and Jeanie Johnston, among others. Additional services include fast-track tickets to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum and private transport.
Select from our range of superb tour packages customised to suit your preferences and hobbies:
2-hour: Comprehensive Famine Tour
This choice offers a guided walking tour around Dublin Docklands, featuring sites like the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, etc.
3-hour: Comprehensive Famine & Travel
This package comprises a 1H round trip transfer coupled with a 2H walking expedition of Dublin Docklands. Key attractions include the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, among others.
3.5-hour: Comprehensive Famine & EPIC
This selection consists of a walking exploration of Dublin Docklands, featuring EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum along with the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston and more.
4.5-hour: Comprehensive Famine, EPIC & Travel
This offer includes a 1H round-trip transfer along with a 3.5H walking exploration of Dublin Docklands. Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum.
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfers and tickets to the EPIC Museum are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum are reserved for a specific time slot, so it’s important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office.
- The EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum was designed as a self-guided experience, so guiding will be kept to a minimum so as not to distract from the interactive exhibits.
- The 3- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on traffic the distance from your accommodation in Dublin.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you’re traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.