Dublin Great Famine Tour with Fast-Track EPIC Museum Tickets

Explore Dublin Docklands with a Private History Guide

This guided walking tour in Dublin Docklands suits history enthusiasts interested in the Great Irish Famine and 19th-century Irish emigration.

Highlights

• Explore Dublin Docklands with a private history guide
• Learn about the Great Famine and 19th-century Irish emigration
• See the Jeanie Johnston tall ship
• Visit EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum with skip-the-line tickets (3.5 & 4.5-hour options)
• Book private car transfers directly from your accommodation (3 & 4.5-hour options)

Description

Travel back to 1845-1849 and discover the Irish Potato Famine, a defining period in Ireland’s history. An expert guide explains the political, social, and economic impact of the famine in Dublin while sharing authentic stories from that time.

The 2-hour private walking tour starts next to the Molly Malone statue and includes stops at the Thomas Davis statue and the Famine Memorial Fountain. The walk follows the River Liffey, passing Trinity College, the Irish Houses of Parliament, O'Connell Monument, Custom House Quay, the Famine Memorial, and the World Poverty Stone. It ends at the historic Jeanie Johnston tall ship in the Docklands.

The 3-hour option adds private round-trip transportation between your accommodation and the meeting point, driven by a 5-star driver in a private vehicle. This offers convenience before and after the tour.

The 3.5-hour tour includes skip-the-line tickets to EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, allowing you to avoid queues. EPIC showcases interactive exhibits on Irish emigration stories, exploring how Irish emigrants adapted abroad.

The 4.5-hour option combines the private car transfers with the 3.5-hour tour, providing a hassle-free experience with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.

Includes

• Private walking tour focused on the Great Famine and Irish emigration (attractions vary by option)
• Licensed history guide fluent in your language
• Expert commentary on the Great Irish Famine and its aftermath
• Skip-the-line tickets to EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum (3.5 and 4.5-hour options only)
• Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at accommodation (3 and 4.5-hour options only)

Excludes

• Skip-the-line tickets to EPIC (2 and 3-hour options)
• Private transfers (2 and 3.5-hour options)

Important Information

• Please check your email the day before the tour for essential details.
• The number of attractions depends on the chosen option. Private transfers and EPIC tickets are not included in the 2-hour tour.
• EPIC tickets are for a specific time slot; arrive promptly at the meeting point to avoid delays.
• EPIC is a self-guided museum; the guide will limit commentary to allow you to engage with interactive exhibits.
• The 3- and 4.5-hour tours include approximately 1 hour of round-trip transfer time. Duration may vary depending on traffic and accommodation location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring weather-appropriate clothing, and book private transfers if you prefer door-to-door convenience. Morning departures help you avoid city centre crowds.