James Joyce Ulysses Bloomsday Walking Tour with Expert Guide

About This Tour

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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What’s Included

• Private Tour
• Hotel Pick Up
• Expert local Irish tour guide

What’s Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• Souvenirs

Itinerary

1. We will begin our tour at the Mater Private Hospital, the site of 7 Eccles Street, the home of Leopold Bloom. (15 min)
2. 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 min)
3. The school attended by Joyce and Stephen Dedalus. (20 min)
4. Discuss the legacy of Parnell and his repeated appearance in the works of Joyce. (20 min)
5. No more fitting location for a Joyce statue than the centre of the Hibernian Metropolis. (15 min)
6. Rival of Joyce’s University College and led by George ‘Tinned’ Salmon in Ulysses. (15 min)
7. Davy Byrne’s ‘moral pub’. Blooms choice for a gorgonzola sandwich and glass of burgundy. (15 min)
8. Visit Newman House where Joyce attended university and see the bust of Joyce in the park. (20 min)
9. 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. (20 min)

Meeting point: The guide will meet you at the entrance on Eccles Street.

Good to Know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

This is a private tour. Available in: en.