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Overview

Starting from the iconic Sweny's Pharmacy, this walking tour explores Dublin's literary heritage through song, poetry and storytelling. Built around the life and work of James Joyce, the stroll traces his journey from aspiring young writer to the author of Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Ulysses, visiting the places that shaped his imagination. Along the way, we also encounter fellow writers and artists including Oscar and Lady Jane Wilde, Æ George Russell and Susan L. Mitchell, revealing the rich creative world that once flourished around Merrion Square. Guided by songwriter R.M. Jacobs.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Lincoln Place, County Dublin, D02 VP65, Ireland

Go to Sweny's Pharmacy, 1 Lincoln Pl, Dublin at 3pm. There's a sign outside above the door and in the windows you'll see many black and white pictures (of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde), as well as books and other paraphernalia. I will meet you inside, the guy with the guitar, that's me.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Sweny's
We begin our journey at the iconic Sweny's Pharmacy, one of Dublin's oldest Victorian pharmacies and a beloved landmark immortalised in James Joyce's Ulysses. Here we step into the world of Joyce and set the scene with songs from his early work for the literary walk ahead.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Merrion Square
From Sweny's we make our way to Merrion Square Park, where we explore the rich literary heritage of the area. At the Oscar Wilde statue, I perform musical settings of poems by both Oscar Wilde and his mother, Lady Jane Wilde, before we continue to the statue of the poet, painter and mystic Æ (George Russell), one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Sweny's
Leaving the park behind, we walk to Finn's Hotel, where James Joyce first met Nora Barnacle in 1904. From there, we return to Sweny's Pharmacy, where the tour concludes with live performances of songs inspired by Joyce's later works.
Duration: 25 mins

Inclusion

Live Music

Guides In-person

Exclusion

Alcoholic beverages

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Poetry Stroll

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