James Joyce Ulysses Bloomsday Walking Tour with Expert Guide

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James Joyce statue — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Davy Byrnes Pub Bloomsday — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Experience Dublin Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private Tour
Included: Hotel Pick Up
Included: Expert local Irish tour guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Souvenirs

Itinerary

Dublin

15 min

We will begin our tour at the Mater Private Hospital, the site of 7 Eccles Street, the home of Leopold Bloom.
Dublin

10 min

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.
Belvedere College

20 min

The school attended by Joyce and Stephen Dedalus.
Charles S. Parnell Monument

20 min

Discuss the legacy of Parnell and his repeated appearance in the works of Joyce.
James Joyce Statue

15 min

No more fitting location for a Joyce statue than the centre of the Hibernian Metropolis.
Trinity College Dublin

15 min

Rival of Joyce's University College and led by George 'Tinned' Salmon in Ulysses.
Dublin

15 min

Davy Byrne's 'moral pub'. Blooms choice for a gorgonzola sandwich and glass of burgundy.
St Stephens Green

20 min

Visit Newman House where Joyce attended university and see the bust of Joyce in the park.
Sweny's

20 min

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.