The 8 Best Dublin Storytelling and Mythology Tours

1.Dublin Mythology and Folklore Tour with Irish Stories and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,003 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Walk from Temple Bar across the Liffey to Parnell Square while guides such as Helena, Emily, Dave, Ross, and Lee connect Irish myths with Dublin’s streets, prisons, churches, and political history. Expect about two hours of storytelling, standing, and easy city walking in a group of up to 25.

“If you enjoy nerding out to myths, tales and folklore, you have come to the right place. if you are anything like us, you will be fully mesmerized for the entirety of the experience. There is something amazing about realizing how things come together, and are interconnected in complex small and big ways. our tour guide Emily was an absolute delight--she was hilarious, she is so intelligent, she was so patient with our many questions, and was just a super interesting funny intelligent human!!! this was our last activity before leaving dublin and ireland, and we were so grateful we were able to do it. not only do you get…”

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2.Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 703 reviews · from $27

Walk from Temple Bar to O’Connell Street with an English-speaking folklore guide such as Helena, Emily, or Dave. Hear about banshees, púca, leprechauns, ancient warriors, grave robbing, the Abbey Theatre, and Dublin’s modern street characters.

“Helena was amazing. She is so knowledgeable, exciting and she has a fantastic sense of humor. We can strongly recommend this tour.”

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3.Storytelling of Irish Myths and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

At Sin é Dublin, Sean Cuddy brings Irish myths and legends to life through passionate storytelling, poetry, and history. Expect an English-language performance of about 90 minutes, with two short intermissions and drinks available to buy.

“Storytelling is becoming a lost art. Being able to find someone with that talent was a must experience for my trip to Dublin. Totally worth it!”

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4.Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $46

Join a Spanish-speaking guide such as Álvaro, Luis, or Javi for an 11-kilometre Howth hike from Dublin. Expect seals, forests, cliffs, Howth Castle, Celtic legends, a forest picnic stop, and views of Baily Lighthouse. The walk lasts about five to six hours and needs sturdy footwear.

“Álvaro is a great guide. He's funny and knows not only the history of the place but a lot of curious data about it. We had an amazing experience around Howth cliffs and the forest -there's a lot of hidden secrets! - I absolutely recommend doing any tour with him!”

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5.Private Dublin Pub Odyssey: Storytelling, and Pub Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $276

Join an Irish guide such as John, Colm, Eamon, or Austin for a private four-hour walk through Dublin’s pubs. Visit the Stag’s Head, a traditional Guinness pub, a craft beer bar, a music pub, and a surprise stop, with drinks paid separately.

“Eamon was a fantastic guide! We enjoyed several pints as well as the fabulous history of many iconic pubs. We highly recommend this experience!”

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6.Legends, Ghosts and Ghouls Walking Tour Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $16Best value

Meet at 82 Merrion Square at 6 pm for a two-hour English-language walk led by a theatrical guide such as Sean. Hear tales of hangings, séances, haunted hotels, and Dublin legends while visiting the Molly Malone Statue, St Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square, Christchurch Place, and the Shelbourne Hotel.

“This is more of a legends an history tour. We expected to hear more ghosts stories, see cemeteries not the stuff we already saw walking around dublin. Our tour guide was amazing an very animated an loves to tell the stories. Just not what we expected nor wanted. If you want to k ow history or dublin yes do it he was very knowledgeable. If you want something spooky no.”

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7.Dublin Storytelling Pub Tour – 3 stops, drinks & local snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Start at the 250-year-old Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, then visit three Dublin pubs for Irish drinks, snacks, mythology, faerie tales, and stories about the city’s characters. Guides such as Daniel and Grainne keep the experience conversational. The tour is in English and includes alcoholic drinks.

“This review is for the guide only! The lady at the counter was excellent. Our guide did not show and this was one of the experiences we were looking forward to.”

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8.Legends, Ghosts & Ghouls Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · from $16

Follow an English-speaking guide from Merrion Square through Dublin’s haunted corners. Hear stories of Darkey Kelly, the Dolocher, resurrection men, Maud Gonne, and the Olympia Theatre while visiting the Shelbourne, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin Castle, and more. Joe is one guide praised for his paranormal insight.

“Really enjoyed the tour! Very friendly guide I would recommend for other tourists.”

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