The 10 Best Literary, Art & Music Tours in Ireland, Ireland

Lively Temple Bar might be famous for its nightlife, but as one of the oldest parts of the city it has another side to its personality that most visitors don’t experience. This vibrant area is rich in culture, history and art - you just have to know where to look! So let a local reveal Temple Bar’s creative art’s scene, discover Medieval and Viking Dublin and enjoy a drink in the oldest pub in the area which has been loved by Dubliners for more than 160 years! 

Inclusions: One alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink included, Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Alcoholic Beverages, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions

You’ll spend a few hours with one of our Dublin hosts, walking the streets that were once home to the likes of Samuel Beckett, James Joyce and Oscar Wilde. Visit the National Library or Trinity College to brush up on your literature knowledge and see the Book of Kells. Or maybe you see yourself more settling in for a pint in the pub where Oscar Wilde enjoyed a tipple or two. The streets are abuzz with stories about the literary history of Dublin, so you’ll definitely hear a tale or two along the way. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: A private and personalized experience, 3 hours with your host, Entry ticket to Trinity College, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Your food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions (other than Trinity College), Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

Enjoy some of Dublin's most famous old time songs with a local professional singer and the fun option to partake in a coached interactive singing session while visiting their associated locations learning about their people and history. It offers a walking tour with a difference and you will learn so much about this wonderful city.

Inclusions: Local Professional Singer

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Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Dublin. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the capital! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs and your favourite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all dance, all singing walking tour in town! Ganging up with your super-stylish leader at the starting point, you’ll groove down the historic streets, passing famous landmarks, performers and the public- looking on in awe and jealousy! Your moves are awesome. You just don’t know it yet.

Inclusions: silent disco head sets, All Fees and Taxes

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Dublin has lots of amazing street art across the city but it's hard to find.. We created this tour to show you some of the best pieces across the city. For this walking tour your guide will take you to some of the best pieces of street art across the city and explain different elements of street art and graffiti. You will visit over 15 places in Dublin and be taken across the city by an experienced guide.

Inclusions: Advice about Dublin

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'Cliffs of Moher & Galway bay Experience' by ChaperoneVIP Private Tours is a comprehensive day out of Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way where not only will you experience Galway bay and the rugged beauty of the famous Liscannor Cliffs and dramatic coastlines but you will also learn of many key events in Irish history as we do not waste any time during our full day. My Tour motto is: History - Music - The Craic (fun) - Guinness! Before we part ways you'll have - - a locals insights into Ireland and what makes us unique. - a good understanding of Irish history from the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish famine, Irish life & culture and what makes a PERFECT Guinness!! - you will learn the basics of the Irish language and a cúpla focal. - a collection of high quality digital photos as I am your personal candid photographer for the day! Tours are conducted in a highly personal and professional manner by myself unless explicitly stated. See you in Ireland, Éamonn ChaperoneVIP Private Tours.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Still or sparkling, cool or ambient., Chocolate is provided for my guests., Cliffs of Moher admission, Glass of Guinness or Tea/coffee, Irish music history lesson - learn about local Irish history via Irish traditional song.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

You are in Dublin for a good time. . not a long time! Let's cram in as many of the best Dublin bars that we can on a 4 hour private tour. Stops will be customised to what suits you! we can go anywhere and I know everywhere! Whether its old Victorian pubs, Irish whiskey bars, crazy cocktails, secret speak-easys, the best Guinness in Dublin, real locals bars or the very best traditional Irish music & dancing. I drive you around and take care of you in a customized selection, curated just for you + a little Irish history & music as we drive from stop to stop. I know Dublin and Dublin knows me. . you will feel the culture of our Dublin pubs and do what we do. Along the way there will be some passing by historical sights and the pubs themselves are the spirit of Dublin, buzzing with the chatter of locals, the sound of laughter and many a great singer and a fiddle or 3. See you in Dublin! Eamonn.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Irish chocolates for my guests.

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

The iconic building and its recording studios are now open to exclusive tours to the public. Windmill Lane Recording Studios have been capturing music history since 1978. The list of artists the studios have worked with includes Kate Bush, U2, The Cranberries, The Rolling Stones, Hozier, Lady Gaga & Westlife. The Visitor Experience tour is an unprecedented opportunity to step beyond the studios famous metal doors and receive an exclusive, immersive and highly memorable experience. Please note, Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a working recording studio so advanced booking is essential.

Inclusions: Visit to Windmill Lane Recording Studios

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Dublin Traditional Pub Tour Everyday at 6PM from the Spire (The Big Needle) on O'Connell St. Running Late? Meet us until 6:30PM at The Black Sheep on Capel St. Experience the famous Dublin pub culture with us! On this 3.5 hour tour, we take you out of the tourist area and visit some local bars with some local people! We visit three different pubs on the north side of the river, introducing you to some of the best new craft beers and Irish Gin and Craft Whiskey in Ireland. Excellent traditional Irish food is available at a discount in one of the venues and we finish with a traditional Irish music session

Inclusions: Local taxes, Local guide, Professional guide, Live entertainment, Drinks included as stated, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food is available on purchase on the tour at one location but is not included in ticket price, Additional drink are available to purchase

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.

Inclusions: Guided walking tour with local actors to four Dublin pubs, Literary Quiz with prizes for winners

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop off