Jennifer C.United States
Liam was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and engaging, and I highly recommend this!
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Private tour in Dublin Liam G
Dublin's writers and their haunts - Private Tour
5.0
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2 hours
30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-10 people
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2 hours
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Liam G.
5.0
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Hello and welcome! I have been leading tours of my native city for almost a decade and am at my happiest showing guests the highways and hidden byways, weaving tales from over a thousand years of history. The Vikings, Norman and Georgian periods are amongst my favourites as are the writers of this UNESCO city of literature. I have extensive guiding experience working in Cathedrals, Interpretive centres and leading walking tours. My guiding philosophy is to first inform but also entertain using a combination of factual information, anecdotes, visual aids and lots of humour, learn a little, laugh a lot! All my tours are bespoke and take into account the interests and needs of my guests. I look forward to guiding you around my city soon. I graduated with Distinction from Dublinia, a centre of Viking and Medieval studies. Among the subjects covered were Archaeology, Folklore, Local history, Irish culture and Communications. I have extensive guiding experience and have created and delivered bespoke tours to a wide spectrum of audiences. I am a member of the Independent Tour Guides of Ireland and fully insured. I am not a driver but can accompany you in a car or coach if required. Certain attractions like Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Goal have their own in-house guides, so I do not guide there but can accompany you.
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A tour designed to highlight the many diverse literary lives of the city.
Overview of your Dublin tour
Dublin has a renowned reputation for famous writers and is a UNESCO city of literature. Find out what inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula, where Joyce first met his muse, Nora Barnacle. See Oscar Wilde's lifesize statue and home and hear of his tragic life. Visit the Abbey threatre founded by WB Yeats and learn of the riots that marred it's early history. Visit the hallowed halls of Trinity College and hear of it's long literary tradition from Swift to Beckett. See the pubs associated with Behan, Kavanagh and Flann O'Brian and perhaps sample a pint of the black stuff! All this and frequent readings highlighting the witty and diverse work of the literary set.
Recent Reviews
Kenneth G.United States
Wonderful tour. Liam was so engaging and informative. Shared great stories and quotes from artists’ works mentioned on the tourA great opportunity to learn about so many iconic writers, and visit sites referencing their lives and works. A highlight was our visit to sites noted in Ulysses, especially Sweney & Co.
Bill D.United States
Liam was knowledgeable, personable and very entertaining. We learned an awful lot about Dublin, it's history and it's writer's in what seemed like a very short time. I highly recommend Liam and this tour.
Your Dublin tour itinerary
Start at Trinity College front gate, Nassau Street, Swenys Chemist, Merrion Square, Grafton Street, Temple Bar, O'Connell Street. Please contact me for a customized tour.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Walking tour but public transport can be used if required.
What's included
Other
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
College Green, County Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
542726
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Dublin best suited for?
This private tour in Dublin is perfect for literature enthusiasts and those interested in the city's rich literary history. It's also suitable for travellers who want to connect with a local like Liam G. for deeper insights into Dublin's literary scene.
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2 hours
30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Last-Minute Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
-
2 hours
30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Last-Minute Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
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