Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Visitor Experience
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Dublin, Ireland
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin has recorded many popular artists, but since it’s still a working studio, in order to visit, you must book ahead. Preplan and book this Dublin Windmill Lane Recording Studios Tour and learn about the studio’s history from a guide. Plus, see how a recording session works and even try to mix your own session.
- Get a guided back-stage tour of Dublin’s Windmill Lane Recording Studios
- Book in advance to guarantee the time and day of your visit
- Hear the history of the studios, including bands that have recorded there
- Learn how a recording session works and mix your own session
What's Included
- Visit to Windmill Lane Recording Studios
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 20 Ringsend Rd, Dublin 4, D04 CF66, Ireland
We are located beside a large bus depot on Ringsend Road.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Windmill Lane Recording Studios
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please note, Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a working recording studio so advanced booking is essential.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
5.0
based on 1,013 reviews
Katherine_H, Mar 2026
This was an hour full of information on how a commercial recording studio works. Including hands on mixing opportunities and background anecdotes about major recording artists. Really recommend to anyone who wants to get an inside look at this industry.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We like to offer our guests a peek behind the curtain into this elusive industry. So glad you enjoyed the tour, comeback anytime!
Alicia_R, Sep 2025
You don’t have to be a music lover to appreciate the magic made in this studio. The tour is the perfect amount of time and perfectly interactive. It was a highlight of our trip to Dublin!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much for visiting! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour.
Michael_F, Sep 2025
This is a very worthwhile endeavor whether you’re a big music fan or not! Can’t say enough about our amazing tour guide!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So glad you enjoyed the experience, we loved showing you around!
Lisa_M, Sep 2025
This was a great tour, very informative, interactive and amazing tour guide. Would highly recommend!!
Elli_H, Jul 2025
Fantastic tour - very informative and interesting! I would recommend this tour to any and all music lovers.
Robyn_H, Jun 2025
Do not miss this awesome new Dublin experience! Perfect for any music fan and highly underrated. Shout out to Marie who was a phenomenal and knowledgeable guide and the interactive elements made this tour well worth the ticket price.
Don’t let the location on the map deter you, either. Windmill Lane Recording Studio is an easy, direct 20-30 min walk from the Trinity College area and is a perfect way to see a different and less tourist-y part of Dublin. And the gift shop while small has a variety of items that are sure to please anyone whose hear beats to the rhythm of rock n roll.
What are you waiting for? Go book your tickets now because the small group size means these spots can get snatched up quickly. Take the whole family and enjoy spending some time at a Dublin rock staple… just be sure to look out for Cosmo or any random famous artists cutting the next big hit. You’ll still be humming tunes days later!
Heather_R, May 2025
What a great experience at Windmill Lane. If you have any interest in music or the process of recording, a visit is well worth it. I found it very interesting to learn the history behind the studio, as well as the artists that have recorded there. The sound demonstration was also really cool. Definitely recommend a visit.
Jean_K, Nov 2024
We had an amazing tour of the studio. Enjoyed every moment and the opportunity to learn about the wonderful musicians who have recorded here.
Sasha_B, Nov 2024
Excellent intimate experience for any music lovers. We had a great tour and it was interesting to see the 3 different studios. I picked this as a fun tour for my husband and he enjoyed it! It’s a little outside the central part of Dublin so neat to see a place in a different area of the city.
Kevin_A, Sep 2024
My partner really nerded out on the technical aspects of recording that he learned here. It's a beautiful building and a company with lots of history with rock music's greatest.
Joelle_W, Apr 2024
The tour was wonderful and highly recommend it. You get to see the inside of a working recording studio and hear the amazing work the engineers and staff have produced over the many years. The staff were friendly and accommodating, answering every question our group had. We actually want to book another tour to ask more questions we thought about after we left.
Book this treat of a tour! Great for the musicians and the non-musical alike
Lea_A, Sep 2023
One of the owners gave use the tour, it was amazing! He shared so many incredible details and stories, we were very lucky to have him as our guide! I highly recommend if you are visiting Dublin!
Rob_P, Sep 2023
This was amazing. Great tour with a real hands on approach. That Neve analog board is a thing of beauty! Great to have access to such an iconic studio with such a history. Thanks a heap Windmill Lane Studios!
Lesley_M, Jul 2023
Must visit when in Dublin! This was such an amazing experience, especially since it is so hands on. Maria was wonderful and was so happy to answer all of our questions and allow for lots of photo opps. The history and artists within those walls was awe inspiring. Highly recommend.
Steph_A, Jul 2023
Unique experience. Highly recommended for any and all music lovers. We had a very lovely time and would do it again!
Laurent_V, Jun 2023
Thanks to our guide for this incredible experience :) A pleasure to listen the story and anecdotes of this studio!
David_C, Jun 2023
Terrific tour, real eye-opener. Got to experience new technologies and also walk through the history of the studio and the way records are made.
Bee_O, Jun 2023
Visit to the studio where some of the greatest albums were recorded. Bruce Springsteen was in the very same studio we visited just two weeks before! Maria was our guide and is a highly experienced composer to engineer so could take on the more technical questions from the group which was fascinating. A must to visit and really made my Dublin trip.
Kelly_S, Sep 2022
What a fun tour! They gave us a terrific sense of the history of the place and the many talented musicians who worked there. For the more technically inclined (such as my son), it was also a great instruction in tools used to produce music. A great experience!
Malissa_B, Apr 2022
This is a great way to learn the history of the studio that hosted so many talented musicians who have recorded in Dublin. Ross was a great & enthusiastic guide. We really enjoyed our time at Windmill.
Janis_G, Apr 2022
Me and my son really enjoyed Studio 1 and seeing the history of big artists. The mixing board is massive 😂
johanna_m, Oct 2021
We were met by Naomi, one of the owners and Maria, our tour guide is in the music industry so this was a 100% authentic working recording studio tour. Very very cool!
23silverdragon, Apr 2026
A unique experience for those interested in music from earlier days and today. History has been made here, even the unknown facts of the studio are interesting and worth seeing. Definitely worth a visit!
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Response from Host, Apr 2026
We love sharing our studio's history with our guests. So glad you enjoyed your time here. Thank you for recommending us!
Roza_S, Apr 2026
Very interesting what you can do with sounds. It was also interesting to hear what is mixed here and what volumes and musicians were there.
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Francesca_R, Oct 2025
Very nice and engaging experience, especially for music fans. The guide was very kind and competent.
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit!
Janet_S, Aug 2025
We were allowed to see everything and even mix ourselves. Also the many anecdotes about celebrities and a demonstration about what sound does to you were very interesting. Even for people who don't know much about music, it's a nice experience.
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Response from Host, Aug 2025
We are delighted you enjoyed your experience here at Windmill Lane. We are very proud to have worked with so many amazing artists and love sharing them with you!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it's very much appreciated.
Luca_G, Jan 2024
Un esperienza meravigliosa, istruttiva ed emozionante. Imprescindibile per qualunque appassionato di musica che si trovi a Dublino.
Consiglio vivamente.
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