Dublin Great Famine Tour with Fast-Track EPIC Museum Tickets, Dublin

About this activity

Learn about the causes and aftermath of the Great Irish Famine on a private tour of Dublin Docklands. See the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, and more. Extended options: skip-the-line tickets to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum and private transfers.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Great Famine Tour

This option includes a walking tour of Dublin Docklands. See the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston & more.

3-hour: Great Famine & Transport

This option includes a 1H round-trip transfer & a 2H walking tour of Dublin Docklands. See the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, & more.

3,5-hour: Great Famine & EPIC

This option includes a walking tour of Dublin Docklands. Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum & see the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston & more.

4,5-hour: Great Famine, EPIC & Transport

This option includes a 1H round-trip transfer & a 3,5H walking tour of Dublin Docklands. Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Ireland Tours & Experiences

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Walking Tour about the Great Famine and Irish Emigration in Dublin -
Included: Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
Included: Licensed History Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Included: Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
Included: Expert commentary on the Great Irish Famine and its aftermath
Included: - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

Not included

Not included: Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Not included: Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3,5-hour options)

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
Dublin

30 min

Round-trip transfer between the meeting point and your accommodation to make it easier for you to join this tour. A 5-Star Driver will pick you up in a private vehicle. Drop-off at your accommodation after the tour is also included for your convenience.
Stop 3

one hour

To explore Dublin Docklands with a Private Guide and learn about the Great Irish Famine. Your walking tour will begin next to the popular Molly Malone Statue of a tragic fictional character who died young. Nearby you will also find a statue of Thomas Davis and the Memorial Fountain, which commemorates the famine. Every stop on this tour will be filled with history, as you will hear authentic stories about the struggles of daily life during the Great Famine.
River Liffey

one hour

Your Historian Guide will take you on a walk through the city center and along the River Liffey, passing by Trinity College, the Irish Houses of Parliament, O'Connell Monument and the Custom House Quay. You will see the powerful Famine Memorial and the World Poverty Stone.
Triumphal Arch

30 min

Explore Other points of interest includeTriumphal Arch and the state–of-art EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

one hour Admission included

Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum during your private walking tour of Dublin Dockyards. With skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC you can beat the crowds and avoid long lines. This world-class interactive museum explores the stories of Irish emigrants on their departure, arrival, and return, revealing how they managed to survive and thrive far away from home. The fun and playful exhibits will help you better understand the Irish identity and national pride.
Stop 7

20 min

The tour will end in front of the historic Jeanie Johnston tall ship, which is moored in Dublin Docklands.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

End point

The tour will end in front of the historic Jeanie Johnston tall ship, which is moored in Dublin Docklands.

Pickup points

The Morgan Hotel
The Kingfisher Guesthouse
Judge Darley's Hotel
Old Dubliner Bed and Breakfast
Latchfords Townhouse Of Baggot Street
Hotel St. George
Niche Living Ballsbridge
The Hendrick Dublin Smithfield
Trinity College Summer Accommodation
West County Hotel
Gardiner Lodge
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

and 158 more pickup points

Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfers and tickets to the EPIC Museum are not included in the 2-hour option.
Skip-the-line tickets to EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office.
The EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum was designed as a self-guided experience, so guiding will be kept to a minimum so as not to distract from the interactive exhibits.
The 3- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on traffic the distance from your accommodation in Dublin.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfers and tickets to the EPIC Museum are not included in the 2-hour option.
Skip-the-line tickets to EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office.
The EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum was designed as a self-guided experience, so guiding will be kept to a minimum so as not to distract from the interactive exhibits.
The 3- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on traffic the distance from your accommodation in Dublin.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.

Options

4,5H:GreatFamine,EPIC&Transpor

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 3,5-hour walking tour of Dublin Docklands.

,: Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU024.

Pickup included
3,5H: Great Famine & EPIC

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: This option includes a walking tour of Dublin Docklands. Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum.

,: and see the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, and more.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU024.
2-hour: Great Famine Tour

Duration: 2 hours: This option includes a walking tour of Dublin Docklands. See the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, and more.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU024.
3H: Great Famine & Transport

Duration: 3 hours: This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour walking tour of Dublin Docklands.

,: See the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, and more.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU024 .

Pickup included