Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Dublin, Ireland
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Dublin’s rich literary heritage while absorbing the ambience of Ireland's traditional pubs on a pub crawl with a difference. Wander Dublin’s charming streets to visit sites and pubs that inspired some of the country’s most famous writers; enjoy refreshing pints of locally brewed ale and snacks (own expense); and put your newfound knowledge to the test in a fun-filled literary quiz at the end of your tour.
- Visit historic pubs, share a drink and hear tales from Dublin’s literary folklore
- Led by entertaining actors who bring the characters to life
- Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of a small-group tour
- Learn more about Dublin's literary culture than you cold alone
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
Meeting point
- The Duke Dublin9 Duke St, Dublin 2, D02 NR76, Ireland
You will find us UPSTAIRS in The Duke Pub, 9 Duke Street. Just off Grafton
End point
- Davy Byrnes21 Duke St, Dublin, D02 K380, Ireland
Operating hours.7:15 pm
Itinerary
Depart from the central location of Duke Street and embark upon an animated and entertaining journey to the sights and sounds that inspired revered Irish writers such as Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw and W.B. Yeats. Begin with a refreshing pint at the Duke Pub and listen to hilarious stories of the writers’ artistic antics.
Revel in the joyous atmosphere created by incredible actors as scenes sourced from canonical novels are recreated; learn about the lives of the talented artists while also gaining fascinating insight into the turbulent history of Ireland’s capital city; and see the influence modern and ancient authors have had on the architecture of the city.
Conclude your tour with an immersive literary quiz to test your new found knowledge of Ireland’s literary past; seize victory in order to win some fantastic prizes before returning to Duke Street, where the tour concludes.
Revel in the joyous atmosphere created by incredible actors as scenes sourced from canonical novels are recreated; learn about the lives of the talented artists while also gaining fascinating insight into the turbulent history of Ireland’s capital city; and see the influence modern and ancient authors have had on the architecture of the city.
Conclude your tour with an immersive literary quiz to test your new found knowledge of Ireland’s literary past; seize victory in order to win some fantastic prizes before returning to Duke Street, where the tour concludes.
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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Infant seats should be required at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 1,616 reviews
Rachel_S, Mar 2026
The tour was a delightful mix of history and theater-style vignettes, all presented by supremely talented, engaging actors (Finbarr and Ben for ours). And they get even funnier after each pub? Odd coincidence. 😉 Just be prepared for busy pubs, especially on the weekend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks Rachel. You summed it up well
COLM
Emma_H, Mar 2026
We thought the actors were lovely and super kind/prepared/interesting and invested. We were a bit surprised by the number of outdoor stops - there was less talking at the pubs and more stops outside of them. It was a bit cold for that so I would say if you are planning to do this tour - bring lots of warm clothes!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
|Thanks Emma. DLPC is a walking tour popping into pubs along the way. As the weather gets warmer there should be no need to overwrap. There are outdoor performances in locations of strong literary note...and then into the pub adjacent. The pub stops are to get a drink, sample the atmosphere and check out the walls for answers to the quiz questions throughout the tour.
COLM
Nadia_A, Feb 2026
This was a very fun and interesting experience. The stories and the company were fantastic! A night to remember!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks Nadia.
COLM
blase_b, Feb 2026
This is just wonderful! Frank and Colum were very skilled in their acting and leading the group..Try to get to know the other people attending, since that makes the experience even better. It was a rainy and cold evening, but the warmth and joy of Irish hospitality was abound.
You do not have to be a literary giant or academic to enjoy this experience.
It is simply Brilliant!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you Blaze. We are delighted you enjoyed the tour
Frank & Colm
Donna_H, Feb 2026
A brilliant pub tour!!! Lots of information in a really fun way!! A great way to see pubs you otherwise would miss with great actors - Frank and Finbar did a fantastic job!! A fab activity!! Loved it!!
Allison_d, Feb 2026
The actors/story tellers were fabulous! Loved hearing all the stories, and the bars they brought us too were very fun. Great way to kick off a night out in Dublin.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks Allison. We loved having along
Colm & Finbarr
Norma_S, Feb 2026
The group leaders were great but our group was 40 people, way bigger than what I would call a “small group” tour and it was too many people to add to crowded pubs on a Saturday night. I would not have signed up if I had known. We ended up leaving halfway through.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello. We don't get that many customers in January. Usually numbers are very low in the early part of the year. Last sat we had 35 ppl. I'm sorry you left the tour half way through. You missed two other beautiful pubs and performances by the actors with the Literary quiz to finish (and prizes to win).
The Literary Pub Crawl is a set of performances by actors on the theme of the pub, poet, pint. Most ppl like the lively nature the Dublin pubs, even on Saturday nights. I hope you join us some day.
Colm
Sarah_K, Jan 2026
Entertaining, well presented , interesting literary information and quotes, with the pubs close by each other. And a quiz! Which we won !!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Well done you! Thanks for joining us.
COLM
Rich_W, Jan 2026
My favorite tour! This was my third time on this tour. I plan to go on it every time I visit Dublin! If it is your lucky evening you will have Frank as your tour guide. Great actor, ridiculously knowledgeable and a really nice guy.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks Rich. Very kind of you
Colm
Judith_P, Dec 2025
Take notes - they offered such good information! We enjoyed the stories and the music. The trivia game was a nice bonus.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks Judith. Glad you all enjoyed
Colm & John
Mark_Y, Dec 2025
It’s a one of a kind experience that delivered far more instruments, history and music than I was expecting.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Well thank you Mark.
Colm
Bethany_L, Nov 2025
What a fun time!! If you’re looking to hear some history about Dublin and hit a few pubs along the way, this is the tour for you!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks Bethany!
Colm
Andrea_G, Nov 2025
The two guys who did our tour were very entertaining, very engaging and fun. Also very good actors! They took us thru 4 different pubs which were very cool but very crowded. We could never find a seat and the amount of people is crazy! Every pub is extremely packed so be mindful if this is what you like. And of course this is out of control of the couple of hosts/actors who did an amazing job taking us thru different points of central Dublin and sharing their great knowledge of arts. We absolutely recommend this tour. Good introduction to Dublin’s pub culture.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
It was a rugby weekend so the pubs were very full. Thank you for coming along
Colm
Zena_P, Nov 2025
Our guide was spectacular! Informative and fun. Our group of 11 all got to know each other over the course of 2.5 hours. Don’t miss the very last stop to see the first edition Ulysses at Davy Byrnes. We even got to chat w the owner about some fascinating history.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Oh was Billy there...? That's a bonus. Thanks for joining us Zena
Susan_P, Nov 2025
Was a great way to visit some of the Dublin pubs. Presenter was knowledgeable and entertaining. Well done!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks Susan
Colm
Clinton_M, Nov 2025
What a great way to explore pub culture through the lens of the famous Irish literary tradition. We enjoyed our hosts John and Colum very much, as they walked us through legendary pubs and other notable stops such as Trinity College and St. Andrews Church. The small format made it easy to make friends with other travelers as well, which was an added bonus.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks Clinton....really appreciate your comments
Colm & John
Parthapratim_D, Nov 2025
The pub crawl is a unique experience in literary journey of Ireland in relation to its pubs where much of these mastpieces were created by Samuel Beckkett, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, G B Shaw and others. Great performance by the duo who walk you through the pubs.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you Sir/Madam
Stacey_L, Nov 2025
Enjoyable literary tour through the best parts of Dublin with great hosts! Enjoyed a beer, saw great sights and had a blast!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you Stacy
Colm
Elizabeth_H, Oct 2025
Very informative and enjoyable. The two actors who lead our tour were very good My family loved it!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks Elizabeth.
Colm
Bob_A, Oct 2025
This was a fantastic evening and a wonderful way to start our visit to Ireland. Frank led us to several pubs and other public areas over the course of the evening. His discussions and performances made it a very special evening. It was an exciting way to learn more of the history and culture of Ireland. Fortunately I only purchased a glass of beer instead of a pint in each Pub so I never had to rush.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Bob. The half pint is called 'a glass'. Cheers
Colm
Marianne_B, Oct 2025
Interesting but pubs were crowded so it was hard to hear sometimes. Loved the actors and the singing. Enjoyed the outdoor stops as well.
Chinh_T, Oct 2025
We were treated by Colm and John to an unforgettable evening of history mixed with oratory and musical performances, all while enjoying some pints. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique way to enjoy a night out in Dublin.
Susan_G, Oct 2025
Interesting, entertaining, friendly,
Good instructions and a great way to get to know Dublin’s cultural history
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Susan
LORI_B, Oct 2025
What a great evening of fun and entertainment! Our hosts, Frank and Finnbar, were delightful and witty and talented.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for joining Lori, and for being such fun yourself
COLM
Christin_R, Oct 2025
Very fun and a great way to learn some fun history while also exploring Dublin’s vibrant pub scene- highly enjoyable!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Christine
COLM
Michael_B, Oct 2025
Fun and informative! The actors (Frank and Finnbar) were perfection. Highly recommended tour at a great price.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Michael. We love to keep the price competitive. You can do an imitation of this in
London : £45, New York: $50
All the best
COLM, Frank, Finbarr
Leslye_J, Oct 2025
Colm(Callum?) was a terrific actor/reciter of literature and provided great harmony when John treated us to a tune.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Leslye,
We enjoyed your company
Colm & John
Kristina_H, Oct 2025
These guys were hilarious and very talented. We planned it poorly for the evening of our arrival in Dublin and jet lag prevented us from finishing the tour. We would absolutely book it again in order to enjoy the whole thing.
Michael_R, Sep 2025
Fun and interesting. Great way to also meet others if you like. I would definitely recommend. Enjoyed very much.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks Michael. It's a great social especially if you're travelling solo
Colm
Judith_R, Sep 2025
Fun mix of Irish music and literary stories; modest walking with several pub stops. With quiz questions posed by the tour operator, everyone engaged.
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