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title: Dublin Mythology and Folklore Tour with Irish Stories and Legends
lang: en
type: tour
city: Dublin
country: Ireland
price: 24
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 1317
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 7 of 43 (Walking & History Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-mythology-and-folklore-tour-with-irish-stories-and-legends/
---

# Dublin Mythology and Folklore Tour with Irish Stories and Legends

In our comparison: #7 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This tour is unlike any other in the city; an exploration of Ireland's rich tradition of storytelling, and how those stories have changed the curve of Irish History, shaped the nation, and made Dublin the wonderful city it is.

In Ireland, storytelling is more than just a pastime - it's a high art form that has changed the very course of history itself.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Outside The Old Storehouse Pub,
- Starts 15:00: one departure a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €24 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 1317 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Original Dublin
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.95 from 1317 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1305 of 1317.

- 5 stars: 1274 (97%)
- 4 stars: 31 (2%)
- 3 stars: 9 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (0%)

## What's included

- Guided walking tour of Dublin covering Ireland's rich tapestry of mythology, folklore & storytelling

## Itinerary

1. **Temple Bar** (10m) - Our meeting point is in the very centre of Temple Bar, we will pass through most of the Temple Bar area on our way to Grattan Bridge
2. **River Liffey** (10m) - We'll explore sites north and south of Dublin's famous waterway
3. **Grattan Bridge** (10m) - One of the city's favourite bridges that straddle the River Liffey, famous for its ornate, seahorse-adorned lamps, connecting Parliament Street to Capel Street
4. **St. Michan's Church** (10m) - We stop outside this famous old church and talk about the role it has played in shaping some of the city's secret tales as well as about some of the bodies it holds in its crypt. We also explore the grounds of the old Newgate Prison and Green Street Courthouse, a forgotten...
5. **GPO Museum** (10m) - One of the city's most impressive facades and arguably the most important building in the country. We'll stop outside and explore the pivotal role that Irish Mythology plays in shaping modern Irish History
6. **Garden of Remembrance** (10m) - We'll finish up our tour at the foot of Oisin Kelly's famous 'Children Of Sir' Statue, in the centre of Parnell Square

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Outside The Old Storehouse Pub, which is on Crown Alley in Temple Bar

Ends: We finish at the foot of Oisin Kelly's famous 'Children Of Sir' statue, in The Garden Of Remembrance in Parnell Square.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Walking & History Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 43** | €24 | 2h | 4.95 (1317) | shared |
| [Dublin City Center Walking Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-city-center-walking-tour/?format=md) | €360 per group | 3h | 5.0 (618) | shared |
| [Dublin Private Walking Tour: Highlights, Hidden Gems & Local Tips](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-private-walking-tour-highlights-hidden-gems-local-tips/?format=md) | €122 | 3h | 4.99 (795) | private |
| [Dublin's Best Kept Secrets Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-s-best-kept-secrets-tour/?format=md) | €36 | 3h | 4.98 (569) | shared |

Ranked #7 of 43 in Walking & History Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €6 to €302, median €30; typical length 2h 20m. 15 of 43 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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