Dublin Literary Tour

05.11.26 – 08.11.26

Starting off from just outside the Viking foundation of Christ Church Cathedral, join author Pat Liddy or one of his expert guides, on a walking tour of the old city. Learn about the first development of writing in Ireland’s earliest monastic settlements to the internationally-recognised flowering of some of the most famous writers associated with Dublin from at least the 17th century to modern times.

During this 2-hour tour you will pass by iconic places including Christchurch Place, Fishamble Street, East Essex Street, Parliament Street, Dublin Castle, the Chester Beatty Library, Ship Street, le Pole Square, St Patrick’s Park (the Dublin Literary Parade), St Patrick’s Cathedral and the early 18th century Marsh’s Library – Ireland’s first public library. A not-to-be-missed tour if you want to spend time in the presence of these great people of letters while walking through the streets and byways of Dublin, designated a UNESCO City of Literature.

In association with the Dublin Book Festival.

Duration

2 hours

Prices

€25 Adult

€20 Seniors/Students

€15 Children aged 12-18 years with accompanying adult

FREE Children under 12 with accompanying adult

Meeting Point

Pedestrian entrance gate to Christ Church Cathedral

Christchurch Place

Wood Quay, Dublin, D08 TF98

Map To Meeting Location

*Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts

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!

Tripadvisor 2023

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

“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 just finished our Dublin City Tour with Jacob.
Thank you Jacob for a perfect tour and that you enriched our stay in Dublin with a lot of insights and details about IRE history.
To all: very professional team and Organisation.”
Ralph P
22 June 2024

Take A Closer Look

This tour will only deal with authors who have passed to the great library in the heavens as otherwise the walk would take double the time! History has nominated that most of the famous writers associated with this part of Dublin were male but thankfully, in contemporary society, the gender balance has correctly kicked in, as talent resides in all regardless of sex. The route, from Christ Church Cathedral to St Patrick’s Cathedral, will weave in and out of familiar streets and some lesser-known places. This way we can cover the lives of locally born writers, from Swift to Beckett, or share the Dublin experiences of visiting luminaries such as Charles Dickens and J. P. Dunleavey. In 2010, Dublin became the fourth UNESCO City of Literature, now one of 53 UNESCO Cities of Literature worldwide. Uniquely, the city has produced four Nobel prize winners in literature (Yeats, Beckett, Shaw and Heaney) and creative writing is still flourishing, as The Dublin Book Festival amply demonstrates.

Places We See & Pass By

· Temple Bar – early publishing & printing centre of Dublin

· Dublin Castle & Chester Beatty Library

· Castle Forty Steps

· St Patrick’s Park & the Dublin Literary Parade

· Marsh’s Library & St Patrick’s Cathedral

Why Tour with Us?

· Visit or pass by places associated with renowned writers such as Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Charles Dickens, Sheridan le Fanu, Bram Stoker and James Joyce.

· View an arcaded memorial dedicated to Dublin writers including, in addition to some of the above, Samuel Beckett, Eilis Dillon, G, B. Shaw, and W. B. Yeats.

· Receive discounts at a number of Dublin’s most iconic museums and cafes/restaurants.

· We only take small groups.

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Meet Our Guides

Our knowledgeable guides offer deep insights into the culture, history, and hidden gems of Dublin. With expertise drawn from diverse backgrounds, they are provided with annual opportunities to upskill, ensuring they can confidently lead any of our diverse tours. Their enthusiasm and infectious delivery will help you get the most from your experience. Several of our guides are bilingual, and some are even multilingual, further enhancing your tour with a broader range of insights and perspectives.

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