Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
About this activity
Highlights
- Engaging performances by actor-guides
- Readings from James Joyce and Samuel Beckett
- Visit to iconic Dublin pubs
- Explore Dublin's literary heritage
- Enjoy a lively and entertaining evening
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour by professional actors
- Readings from Irish literature
- Visit to historic Dublin pubs
- Food and drinks at pubs
Itinerary
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.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is conducted in English
- Minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18
- Tour operates rain or shine
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Be prepared for a 2.25-hour walking tour
- Bring a valid ID if you plan to purchase alcohol
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Infant seats should be required at time of booking
- Maximum persons per booking is four
Traveler reviews
A perfect evening!
The actors were brilliant, funny and warm! A perfect evening!
Excellent tour
Fun and entertaining! I came with my adult daughter, we had a great time. Colum and John were fun, knowledgeable, and entertaining
Much more than I expected
Ben and Finn took us on an entertaining trip of great Irish writers. And pubs, of course. This was a splendid start to our Dublin visit. Absolutely loved the crowded pub scene and we did learn a bit as well!
A night of entertainment and education -- so good I've done it twice!
After enjoying this literary pub crawl in 2022, I had to return in 2026 - it's just that good! The guides are delights -- smart, funny, engaging. They clearly know their stuff and enjoy leading this tour. In fact, they've been doing it for 30+ years. And yet... they keep things feeling fresh. Don't hesitate; book this crawl. NOTE: It's worth booking with them DIRECTLY, so that they keep the proceeds and don't have a booking engine shave a large portion of the top.
Great evening
Ben was a great storyteller and John added to the experience with his singing. It was a cold wet night but it didn’t dampen the fun