Step Into the City of Pubs and Prose
Welcome to Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, Where Every Story Finds Its Stage
An award-winning, actor-led Dublin pub walk that brings Ireland’s literary legends to life
Ireland’s greatest writers, performed live where their words were born
Explore Trinity after hours, wander historic pubs and finish with our famed literary quiz

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
- Tour Length: 2 hours and 20 minutes
- Meeting Point: The Duke, 9 Duke st. D02 NR76
- Distance: Approx 1km (half mile)
- Cost: €20-22

Private Tours
- Tour Length: 2 hours
- Meeting Point: The Duke, 9 Duke st. D02 NR76
- Distance: Approx 1km (half mile)
- Cost: Contact us for a quote

The Lit Walk
- Tour Length: 1 hour and 45 mins
- Meeting Point: The Duke, 9 Duke st. D02 NR76
- Distance: 1km (half mile)
- Cost: €20.00
It’s a Tonic
Discover Dublin in the footsteps of its greatest writers. From the sharp observations of Joyce to the rebellious humour of Behan and the lyrical brilliance of Yeats, the city’s literary history unfolds through storytelling, performance and the places that inspired them. Feel the drama, rivalry and creativity that shaped Irish literature, brought to life in the very streets and landmarks where the stories were born.
Raise your glass and immerse yourself — your captivating Dublin adventure starts here
Bringing Culture to Dublin’s Streets Since 1988
Since 1988, the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl has been leading visitors through the city’s historic streets and lively pubs. Our team consists of a troupe of talented actors actively working in film, television and theatre in Dublin and beyond.
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl isn’t your average walking tour of Dublin, it’s a living story of the city’s literary heritage. Read more and discover the full tale.

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken”
- Oscar Wilde
What Our Client Say
Such a fun and special activity in Dublin! When I travel, I love doing things where I can have fun but also really learn about the heart and soul of the city, and this was absolute perfection. It had the ideal balance of literary history and the usual pub crawl fun. I learned a lot and met so many cool people both on the tour and in the bars themselves.
I come from a theatrical background, and I was super impressed by the actors’ talent and will be highly, highly recommending this tour to everyone I know who visits the city. Such great value for the cost, too. Thanks for giving me an Irish experience that I’ll never forget.
- Kayla Rudess
Add this to your ‘must see’ list in Dublin! What a fantastic experience! Frank and Finnbar were excellent guides, fabulous entertainers, and clearly passionate about the pieces they performed! One of the best walking tour I’ve ever been on – and the one that made us laugh the most! Sláinte!
- Meghan Perrin
Had a great experience on this pub crawl. Even if you aren’t into literary it is very entertaining, the actors are very friendly and funny. Also helped with recommendations to good restaurants and other accommodations one might need on their trip. I’d recommend bringing cash on the pub crawl as it allows for a quicker service at each stop.
- Niobe Parham
We loved this wonderful evening of stories, songs and pub sociability. Colm is a terrific, very amusing raconteur and told stories about Oscar Wilde, Brendan Behan, Samuel Beckett, and James Joyce. And John’s singing and guitar playing were delightful. There was a literary quiz at the end and I am inordinately proud to have received the second prize award (small bottle of whiskey), which I will treasure and never drink.
- Mary Douglas
I was not terribly excited to do a literary pub crawl since I am not an avid reader like my husband. But this was so enjoyable! The first scene was from Waiting for Godot and the acting was incredible. The music was a great taste of Irish fair. Frank and John led us around sharing interesting tidbits of history. Our students loved the quiz and were very competitive. Thanks for a great first night in Dublin!
- Vickie Fuller
Discover Dublin’s Literary Gems
Explore Dublin’s storied streets with our Literary Pub Crawl. Your journey begins at the historic Duke pub. Have a gander at our handy map below, which guides you straight to the tour’s starting point, so you can dive in without delay.
Join fellow explorers and make memories along the way together tonight. Ready to experience the beating heart of Dublin’s literary tradition? Book your tour today!