Dublin Literary Pub Crawl: A Walk Through Dublin's Rich Literary Heritage
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Dublin
Delve into Dublin’s vast literary history while indulging in some drinks during a literary pub crawl through Dublin. This ambulatory journey serves as an excellent primer to Dublin’s historical literary context and its vibrant pub scene.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dublin Literary Pub Crawl - 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. PLEASE NOTE: During Covid we reserve the right to cancel tours at short notice due to lack of numbers attending.
What's Included
- Experience a guided walking tour with local actors to four iconic Dublin pubs.
- Participate in a fun literary quiz and win exciting prizes.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Infant seats should be required at time of booking
Location
9 Duke St
Duke Street
You will find us in the upstairs bar of The Duke Pub, 9 Duke Street. Just off Grafton
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Judy_g
Mar 30, 2024
Fun experience! - Great stories and history. With a few Irish songs in the mix. Very enjoyable!! Colum was so full of great information delivered with a theatrical flair that was perfect.
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179branwenm
Mar 29, 2024
Tafarndai a llên- cyfuniad gwych! - Profiad hwyliog ac addysgiadol. Roedd y canu, y straeon a’r adrodd (yn enwedig y darn o Ulysses) yn arbennig a theimladwy. Cawsom hefyd ein cyflwyno i dafarndai difyr, llawn cymeriad. Fe es efo fy ngwr a mhlant yn eu hugeiniau cynnar a gwnaethom i gyd fwynhau’n arw. Mi faswn i wir yn argymell hwn- uchafbwynt arall!
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755kimberleyh
Mar 26, 2024
Great evening, full of surprises. - Fabulous evening spent with the hosts Colm and John. Very informative and well presented but also plenty of chuckles thrown in.
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Excursion54031080815
Mar 25, 2024
The Dublin Literary Pub Crawl should not be missed! - Our guides, Colm and John, were informative and extremely entertaining. The pubs were historic and interesting. The presentations were totally engaging. The songs, accompanied by guitar, were a lot of fun. We LOVED our Literary Pub Crawl evening! If you have a chance to go, don't miss it!
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Josephine_c
Mar 22, 2024
Awesome 🌞 - The tour was very entertaining, fun and interesting!!! Saul knew how to keep us all on our toes. Can totally recommend!
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F6168okjaned
Mar 20, 2024
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl - Great Night Out!! - What a brilliant night out! This is a real must, even if you are not a literary buff. I discovered so much in a short space of time about the Irish literary classics. The atmosphere was fun and engaging. Frank and Finn were just great fun. Thank you, Colm for your great communication too. I would definitely recommend this when you are visiting Dublin.
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Colin_m
Mar 6, 2024
Drinks and Drama in Dublin - Hosts were funny and good actors—we heard great stories, met people from all around the world, and learned more about Dublin history and literature.
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Lindsaybs9881jz
Mar 2, 2024
Frank and Finn steal the show - Such a fun night!! Finn and Frank were exceptional actors and led us on a great journey through 4 Dublin bars. They were fantastic storytellers and I loved the scenes they did throughout the night. The bars were fun with about 20 minutes in each but the real gem were the actors. Would absolutely recommend but made sure to dress for the weather!!
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Patricia_f
Mar 2, 2024
A great time - Colm and John were brilliant, and the group was great fun. Their songs and readings were very entertaining. We learned a little, laughed a lot, and enjoyed the history of the pubs. A good night had by all.
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Amanda_b
Mar 24, 2024
The actors were fantastic - It was great but Viator did not mention how little time we would have at the diff pubs and the outside portions when it’s cold and we weren’t dressed to be standing outside for long periods of time.
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