Dublin: Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour

About This Tour

Ireland’s mythology runs deeper than most countries’ recorded history, and this walking tour brings it to life in the streets of Dublin. Led by a fully accredited folklore expert, the two-hour walk takes you through parts of the city that most tours ignore, weaving ancient stories into the modern landscape with the kind of storytelling skill that Ireland is famous for.

You start in Temple Bar, where your guide introduces Ireland’s mythical origins - the waves of supernatural invaders described in the medieval Book of Invasions, the beliefs that underpinned Celtic culture, and the creatures that populated the Irish imagination for thousands of years. Banshees, the pooka, fairy forts, and the ever-mischievous leprechaun all get their due, but so do the great epic heroes: Cu Chulainn, who single-handedly defended Ulster, and the Fianna warriors who roamed the wild hills under the leadership of Fionn mac Cumhaill.

The route takes you into the Georgian Quarter, where the stories darken. Your guide covers the macabre history of grave robbing, rebellion, and revolution that lurks beneath the elegant facades. You visit the Abbey Theatre, where the revival of Irish mythology on stage helped forge a national identity, and finish on O’Connell Street with the story of how the Gaelic language and culture were brought back from the brink. This is not a dry history lecture - it is two hours of vivid storytelling that changes how you see Ireland.

What’s Included

• 2-hour guided walking tour
• Fully accredited local folklore expert as your guide
• Stories of Irish mythology, folklore, and legends woven into Dublin’s landmarks

What’s Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Good to Know

• The tour starts in Temple Bar. Check your booking confirmation for the exact meeting point.
• This is an outdoor walking tour covering moderate distances at a comfortable pace. Wear suitable shoes and bring a rain jacket.
• No specialist knowledge of Irish mythology is needed. The guide starts from the beginning and builds the world as you walk.
• With a 4.9 rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, this is one of the highest-rated tours in Dublin. Book ahead, especially in summer.
• The tour works brilliantly as a first-day experience in Dublin - it gives you a framework of Irish culture that enriches everything else you see during your trip.