Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Dublin, Ireland

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.

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.

USD $15.27

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Katja W	March 2012
Fun and a great way to be introduced to the writers and poets history in Dublin.

Review by: David D	January 2012
First of all, the literary content was very good, but there was not enough of it._br/_ If you like a pub crawl with 20 minutes in each pub, with about 5 min literary interlude in betwen, then this tour is perfect for you._br/_ I would have preferred much more literary content,and less drinking time, but perhaps I was expecting a walking tuype tour rather than a pub crawl._br/_ However the 2 guides/actors were very entertaining.

Review by: writergal78	January 2012
Did not enjoy as it was too drawn out, we had to wait until the end of the crawl to learn anything when it would have been much more informative to learn about what we were seeing when viewing it. By the time you would get your drink in the bar you didn't even have time to finish it and you were off to the next place. Either less bars and more time or just stay at one or two and enjoy the local color

Review by: Andrew G	November 2011
This is a fantastic Pub Crawl and well worth every penny I paid for it. It is a must do experience for anyone visiting Dublin. With lots of humour as well as Dublin Literary facts not too mention the odd pint or two. It sadly marked the end of an excellent long weekend.

Review by: William E	October 2011
Lots of fun and brilliant presentation.

Review by: Michael F C	September 2011
This was very entertaining and a great way to be introduced to Dublin night life. Would recommend this for anyone coming to Dublin

Review by: Susan Kathleen D	September 2011
Very disappointing. We got left behind at the second pub. Maybe a head count or let people know where the next pub is so that they can check map and catch up.

Review by: Diane C	August 2011
Very enjoyable tour! I really like being introduced or re-introduced to a number of key literary figures from the Dublin area and hearing stories about their time there. I can recommend this one.

Review by: janet S	August 2011
Very much enjoyed this tour for the money. However, if you expect to actually be IN the pubs while the actors share their literary factoids, forget it - most of the tour/storytelling took place on the street near the pubs. We would hear the "stories" then be sent inside on our own for a drink - very boring. We thought we be enjoying a pint whilst listening to literary facts related to that particular pub. Not even close; but entertaining, even if not as advertised.

Review by: Lisa E	July 2011
Lots of fun. Well worth it.

Review by: Matthew K	July 2011
This trip was cancelled. I imagine it would be great though because we saw signs for it all over the place!

Review by: mary-lynne m	July 2011
very well done.

Review by: Elizabeth C	May 2011
Actors were good but not sure the relevancy of the pubs. One pub they took us to was so busy we waited outside for 20 mins while the actors had a drink! Also they do a lot of the talk on the street so you need good hearing!

Review by: Marilyn M	May 2011
Not impressed!

Review by: Elizabeth P	April 2011
This was an excellent addition to my trip to Dublin. The tour was just the right length and the guides were hilarious. There was a history tour done by the same group but didn't have time. Will put on the list for the next trip. Would recommend.

Review by: Diane K	March 2011
It would have been nicer to have more time in the pubs. I know it's a 2.5hr tour, but it would've been beneficial to make it longer just to get some extra time!

Review by: Elizabeth W	December 2010
Very entertaing - great guides with strong acting abilty and a good range of pubs but a little too crowded on the Saturday night to have relaxing drink at each pub.

Review by: claudia h	November 2010
very informative and fun...all pubs were within a comfortable walking distance and each had its own unique style

Review by: Ranita Q	October 2010
Excellent. My favorite activity in Dublin. The character actors were fun and engaging. The actual pub crawl distance is short and you get to see some different pubs.

Review by: Anonymous	August 2010
The Pub Crawl was entertaining and informative for our party that ranged from the age of 18- 81.

Review by: Carol W	August 2010
The literary pub crawl in Dublin was a hoot. The actors were fabulous. Their scene selections were "spot-on". I'm spending the next year reading the works of many of the authors works presented. Booking through Viator made it a snap. Directions and time were accurate and it was easy to find the starting point. Visited 4 pubs and several "literary" spots in the area. My only problem was picking a Saturday night on a bank holiday weekend that was also the semifinals weekend for Irish football! What a crowd!

Review by: Jamie L, United States of America	January 2010
The actors were definitely knowledgeable and had plenty worth saying, but it would be nice to see them act out more scenes from the writers quoted. Most of all, we would have liked to have heard an explanation of whose work was being presented BEFORE scenes were acted out. Also, while it was neat to have "drinking time" at two of the pubs so we could get to know the other tourists, we would have preferred cultural information or literary information at ALL pubs. Several of us definitely signed up for the tour for the literary aspect, NOT all for the "pub" aspect....

Review by: Keith B, United Kingdom	December 2009
Great way for new visitors to get a taste of Dublin in every sense of the word.

Review by: Brian S, United States of America	December 2009
The pubs were very crowded and no space was reserved so apart from the first meeting point in a pub the rest of the talking was done outside - as this was November it was cold - the group was large too but it was interesting.

Review by: Katherine J, United States of America	October 2009
I took this on the night of the 250th anniversary of Arthur Guiness - not the best of all possible circumstances, I left the tour mid-way but I was nice for what I stayed for.

Review by: Ilene D, United States of America	August 2009
Really enjoyed the literary pub crawl - would definitely do it again!

Review by: Elizabeth F, United States of America	August 2009
It was entertaining and informative!

Review by: Thomas M, United States of America	July 2009
Loved it, loved it, loved it!

Review by: Umber N, United States of America	June 2009
Wonderful! Two actors lead you through the city, stopping at a few pubs or key locations in the city to read passages or act out scenes from works of Dublin-based writers. There is some friendly competition in the form of a quiz at the end.

Review by: Umbereen N	June 2009
Wonderful! Two actors lead you through the city, stopping at a few pubs or key locations in the city to read passages or act out scenes from works of Dublin-based writers. There is some friendly competition in the form of a quiz at the end.

Review by: Pamela L	May 2009
Interesting, but we weren't all THAT thirsty.

Review by: C. Larry M, United States of America	February 2009
I enjoyed the pub crawl. The tour guides spoke too long.

Review by: Jessica F, Australia	October 2008
Fantastic night out, I'm glad I did it

Review by: Thomas A J	October 2008
Time wasted in pubs idly drinking. Time could have been better utilised in having a light snack available.

Review by: Judy J, United States of America	July 2008
Our tour guide actors were great fun and extremely personable. So glad we did this tour!!! Also glad we had a bite to eat beforehand as there was not enough time to eat at any of the pubs, just time for a quick pint.

Review by: Karen H	July 2008
Our tour guide actors were great fun and extremely personable. So glad we did this tour!!! Also glad we had a bite to eat beforehand as there was not enough time to eat at any of the pubs, just time for a quick pint.

Review by: Curtis L	June 2008
Great information, thought it would be a little more historical and I thought it came with a drink or two.

Review by: David R, Australia	May 2008
As well as the Ghost Bus Tour, this was my favourite thing in Dublin, it was a really fun night. The actors were entertaining and I enjoyed hearing them recite verses from famous books and poems. Should have had dinner before starting the tour, though.

Review by: Kerrie O, Australia	May 2008
Great way to learn about Irish writers without having to read. The pubs we went to were a lot of fun and fuelling up with Guinness along the way meant the night just kept getting better and better!

Review by: Chris R, Australia	May 2008
Even as a non-drinker I enjoyed the pubs, really good atmosphere. The stop in the courtyard at Trinity College was a highlight.

Review by: Eamonn O, Australia	May 2008
I would have liked longer at each pub because there was only enough time to have 1 quick drink at each, but if we had longer we probably wouldn't have wanted to move to the next pub at all, they were all brilliant. The guides were very entertaining and acted out scenes from plays and books well, much more fun than when I had to read them in school.

Review by: Anonymous	May 2008
As well as the Ghost Bus Tour, this was my favourite thing in Dublin, it was a really fun night. The actors were entertaining and I enjoyed hearing them recite verses from famous books and poems. Should have had dinner before starting the tour, though.

Review by: Anonymous	May 2008
Great way to learn about Irish writers without having to read. The pubs we went to were a lot of fun and fuelling up with Guinness along the way meant the night just kept getting better and better!

Review by: Anonymous	May 2008
Even as a non-drinker I enjoyed the pubs, really good atmosphere. The stop in the courtyard at Trinity College was a highlight.

Review by: Anonymous	May 2008
I would have liked longer at each pub because there was only enough time to have 1 quick drink at each, but if we had longer we probably wouldn't have wanted to move to the next pub at all, they were all brilliant. The guides were very entertaining and acted out scenes from plays and books well, much more fun than when I had to read them in school.