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James Joyce Ulysses Bloomsday Walking Tour with Expert Guide
(9) Reviews
Dublin
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 ch...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Hotel Pick Up
Expert local Irish tour guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Souvenirs
Meeting Points
Departure
Mater Private Network
The guide will meet you at the entrance on Eccles Street.
Return
Sweny's Pharmacy
Tour will end in a central location, the tour guide can bring you to a taxi rank or recommend local eateries/shopping options.
James Joyce Ulysses Bloomsday Walking Tour with Expert Guide
(9) Reviews
Dublin
About
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 ch...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Hotel Pick Up
Expert local Irish tour guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Souvenirs
Meeting Points
Departure
Mater Private Network
The guide will meet you at the entrance on Eccles Street.
Return
Sweny's Pharmacy
Tour will end in a central location, the tour guide can bring you to a taxi rank or recommend local eateries/shopping options.
Itinerary
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Dublin
We will begin our tour at the Mater Private Hospital, the site of 7 Eccles Street, the home of Leopold Bloom.
15 minutes
2
Dublin
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.
10 minutes
3
Belvedere College
The school attended by Joyce and Stephen Dedalus.
20 minutes
4
Charles S. Parnell Monument
Discuss the legacy of Parnell and his repeated appearance in the works of Joyce.
20 minutes
5
James Joyce Statue
No more fitting location for a Joyce statue than the centre of the Hibernian Metropolis.
15 minutes
6
Trinity College Dublin
Rival of Joyce's University College and led by George 'Tinned' Salmon in Ulysses.
15 minutes
7
Dublin
Davy Byrne's 'moral pub'. Blooms choice for a gorgonzola sandwich and glass of burgundy.
15 minutes
8
St Stephens Green
Visit Newman House where Joyce attended university and see the bust of Joyce in the park.
20 minutes
9
Sweny's
We end our tour at the iconic Sweny's pharmacy, perfectly preserved as it was in Ulysses. Like Bloom you too can buy your bar of lemon soap.
