Jewish Dublin

01.01.25 – 31.12.25

There has been a Jewish presence in Dublin for hundreds of years but immigration of persecuted Jews from mostly Lithuania in the late 19th century brought the numbers from a couple of hundred up to nearly 5,000. Most of these new arrivals settled in an area of Dublin which is officially called Portobello but gained for itself the nickname of Little Jerusalem. The Jewish community got on well with their gentile neighbours and gradually the Jewish immigrants assimilated and contributed hugely to Irish society.

Prices

From €325 for up to 3 hours (1-8 people)
€85 per additional hour
€85 per tour supplement for European language

Duration

3 hours – with the option to extend if desired

Meeting Point

Private tours may start from your hotel and finish where you wish. If your hotel is not in the city centre, we can arrange a mutually convenient meeting point

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“Wonderful tour today!!! The guide, Ger was SUPER!!! Such fun!!!”
Tracey McD
20 October 2024

“This is just to tell you that we really enjoyed the walking tour last Wednesday morning (17th April). Despite the cold and at times rainy weather, our guide James gave us such an interesting tour, and was so generous with all the information he gave us. Please thank him from us both. It was our first trip to Dublin (indeed, to Ireland) and it has definitely made us want to return! Many thanks to you all”
J&A R
22 April 2024

“We have been on many walking tours, this is the best way to get to know what to see. Go at the beginning of your trip! Very authentic tour. Pat even joined us for the meet and greet at the meet up spot. Learned a lot about Dublin. We saw all the highlights from the outside so that we could plan which places we’d explore on the inside. Highly recommend this group.”
Izabela, London
12 October 2024

“Pat was a phenomenal guide. He was a wealth of very cool info to help understand the significant parts of Dublin’s and Ireland’s culture. I am of Irish heritage and prouder today to be Irish following on from Pat’s tour. Highly recommend!”

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Take A Closer Look

Today, the area no longer supports a Jewish population as they have since mostly emigrated to Isreal or America or moved to the Dublin suburbs. However, but there are several physical reminders of their former presence and, of course, there are many wonderful and surprising stories to be told. A visit to the remarkable Jewish Museum, a one-time synagogue, can also be arranged and is highly recommended. This area is slightly outside the city centre but depending on where you are staying, we can either walk there, go by public transport or take a taxi. If you are on the typical 3-hour tour, we will be walking or bussing to the former Viking & Medieval Quarter as the usual visit time to Little Jerusalem is only 90 minutes.

Places we will see or pass by

Former home of Chaim Herzog
“Birthplace” of Leopold Bloom from Ulysses
The Bretzel Bakery
Former synagogue on Walworth Road (now the Irish Jewish Museum)

Relevant self-guided or guided visits

Irish Jewish Museum
The cost for a private visit to the Jewish Museum is €75. This is the only way to visit the museum except for the only public opening hours on Sundays, when the donation is €10.

We can arrange other visits if your tour time exceeds 3 hours. Our team will be happy to recommend suitable guided and self-guided visit options.

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