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James Joyce Ulysses Bloomsday Walking Tour with Expert Guide
5.0(9)5 out of 5, from 9 reviews·3h·Private group
What you pay forThe bookingThe price does not change with the size of your group.
Group sizeUp to 15Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agestraveler 0–120
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- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Open to all ages, including your youngest.
- One price for all 5 of you
About this experience
Step into the world of James Joyce, one of Ireland’s greatest literary geniuses, on this James Joyce Walking Tour of Dublin. Discover the city that inspired his masterpieces, from Dubliners to the groundbreaking Ulysses, as you explore key locations tied to his life and works. Stroll through the streets of Dublin and visit landmarks like Eccles Street, the setting of Leopold Bloom’s famous journey, and Sweny’s Chemist, where Bloom bought his lemon soap. Learn about Joyce’s early life, his literary influences, and the city’s vibrant culture that shaped his writing. Perfect for literature lovers and Joyce enthusiasts, this tour brings his stories to life while delving into the history and charm of Dublin itself. TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award Winner 2020-2024 - you're in safe hands!
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What you actually do
- 1
We will begin our tour at the Mater Private Hospital, the site of 7 Eccles Street, the home of Leopold Bloom.
About 15 minutes
- 2
Our next stop is George's Church featured in the Calypso episode: "A creak and a dark whirr in the air high up. The bells of George's church. They tolled the hour: loud dark iron." Joyce walked by this church everyday on his way to school.
About 10 minutes
- 3
The school attended by Joyce and Stephen Dedalus.
About 20 minutes
- 4
Discuss the legacy of Parnell and his repeated appearance in the works of Joyce.
About 20 minutes
- 5
No more fitting location for a Joyce statue than the centre of the Hibernian Metropolis.
About 15 minutes
- 6
Rival of Joyce's University College and led by George 'Tinned' Salmon in Ulysses.
About 15 minutes
- 7
Davy Byrne's 'moral pub'. Blooms choice for a gorgonzola sandwich and glass of burgundy.
About 15 minutes
What is and is not included
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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