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Oscar Wilde Dublin Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide

5.0(5)5 out of 5, from 5 reviews·2h 30m·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

Explore Dublin through the life of Oscar Wilde on this fascinating walking tour. Visit key locations that shaped Wilde’s career, including Trinity College, where he studied, and Merrion Square, his childhood home. Learn about his intellectual upbringing by his parents, William and Jane Wilde, and his marriage to Constance Lloyd. Hear about Wilde’s complex relationships with figures like Bram Stoker, Edward Carson, and Florence Balcolmb. The tour includes a stop at the iconic Oscar Wilde Memorial in Merrion Square Park, showcasing a colorful statue of Wilde in his trademark pose. Dive deep into the life, wit, and works of one of Dublin’s most famous sons, from his literary achievements to his tragic downfall. Book the Oscar Wilde Walking Tour today to discover the stories, places, and people that shaped Wilde’s unforgettable legacy.

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What you actually do

You get out at all 7 stops.

  1. 1

    Oscar Wilde House

    The home where Oscar was raised. Discuss how his mother Jane was pivotal in cultivating his genius from an early age.

    You get out here25 min

  2. 2

    Trinity College Dublin

    Oscar studied classic at Trinity, learn about his time as a student.

    You get out here20 min

  3. 3

    Mansion House

    Former home of Edward Carson, the prosecuting lawyer of Oscar.

    You get out here20 min

  4. 4

    St. Ann's Church

    The home of Dublin's Lord Mayors. Oscars father was knighted Sir William Wilde here.

    You get out here20 min

  5. 5

    St Stephens Green

    Oscar's former girlfriend Florence Balcombe was married here, learn about their relationship her life.

    You get out here20 min

  6. 6

    Monument to Oscar Wilde

    Learn about Wilde's relationship to writers such as Nobel Prize laureates William Butler Yeats and George Bernard Shaw. See where he would propose to Constance Lloyd.

    You get out here20 min

  7. 7

    Stroll through Merrion Square, one of Dublin’s most elegant Georgian squares, brimming with history and stunning Georgian architecture. Visit the striking Oscar Wilde Memorial by Danny Osbourne.

    You get out here20 min

Where the day happens

≈ 1.2 km from the city centre. 6 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

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Before you book

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Good to know (7)
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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