Overview
Immerse yourself in Dublin's rich literary heritage and enjoy a few pints along the way on a literary pub crawl through Dublin. This walking tour is a wonderful introduction to Dublin's literary past and exciting pub culture.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guided walking tour with local actors to four Dublin pubs
Literary Quiz with prizes for winners
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
You will find us in the upstairs bar of The Duke Pub, 9 Duke Street. Just off Grafton
Good to know
• Current valid Photo ID May be required on the day of travel
Literary Pub Crawl Book: The pub, the poet and the pint. With this guide, you can discover the gin palace, the long hall and the spirit grocer. The public house is where many Irish writers sharpened their wit.
Joyce, Beckett, Behan and Flann O'Brien each had a regular haunt. This book will show you which pubs they favored. You can sally forth in their footsteps and raise a glass to their memory - and savour a great tradition.
Viator customers can purchase the book on tour - at the starting point or at the end. The cost of the book is 10 euro.
What to expect
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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
30 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Dublin).
Additional Information
- Infant seats should be required at time of booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
Can I cancel Dublin Literary Pub Crawl for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 15 min.
Where does it start?
You will find us in the upstairs bar of The Duke Pub, 9 Duke Street. Just off Grafton
What's included?
- Guided walking tour with local actors to four Dublin pubs
- Literary Quiz with prizes for winners
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
