Dublin's Literary History: Private Off The Beaten Path Walking Tour

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • 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

Meeting Location

Meeting point

The Oscar Wilde Monument, Oscar Wilde Monument, Dublin, Ireland

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Your guide will meet you at the Oscar Wilde Monument in Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland.

End point

The Winding Stair, 40 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 R9Y5, Ireland

The tour will finish at The Winding Stair, a restaurant and bookstore. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

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What To Expect

Merrion Square

Start in Merrion Square, where a statue in honour of the legendary Oscar Wilde can be found, born in Dublin in the 19th century.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dublin

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Stephen's Green

Admire the abstract statue of William Butler Yeats by Henry Moore in St Stephen's Green, a prominent literary figure of the 20th century.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bewley's Grafton Street

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Winding Stair

Finish by crossing the river to the famous Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookstore.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-255730P16

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