Why choose this Dublin tour ?
Explore the beautiful city of Dublin and its fascinating literary history and culture. Dublin is recognized by UNESCO as a City of Literature, thanks to a large number of writers, poets and dramatists it has produced over the centuries, from Jonathan Swift to Oscar Wilde, WB Yeats to Samuel Beckett, Bram Stoker to James Joyce. See where these literary luminaries lived on Merrion Square and visit the pubs and bookshops they frequented.
Your guide will show you the status of Wilde and Yeats, and stop for some stories and photos outside the magnificent St Patrick’s Cathedral, where Jonathan Swift is buried. Visit Sweny’s Pharmacy and pop your head into the illustrious and very grand coffee shop of Bewley’s on Grafton Street, an inspiring place for Joyce to write! See all the places in Dublin that inspired these literary legends as you hear the stories of their lives and works. Walk over the river and end at the Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookstore.
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What makes Dublin’s Literary History: Private Off The Beaten Path Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Start in Merrion Square, where a statue in honour of the legendary Oscar Wilde can be found, born in Dublin in the 19th century.
Explore the literary history of Dublin, a city that has produced many famous writers and poets over the centuries – see where they took their inspiration on this private, off-the-beaten-path walking tour.
Admire the abstract statue of William Butler Yeats by Henry Moore in St Stephen’s Green, a prominent literary figure of the 20th century.
Stop in at the legendary Bewley’s on Grafton Street, a very old grand café with mahogany furniture and stained glass windows, where James Joyce, Patrick Kavanagh, Samuel Beckett and Sean O’Casey all visited.
Finish by crossing the river to the famous Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookstore.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Dublin’s Literary History: Private Off The Beaten Path Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
- Transportation throughout experience
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Travel Curious.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Dublin.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
