---
title: Dublin The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship
lang: en
type: tour
city: Dublin
country: Ireland
price: 16
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 147
duration_minutes: 50
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 29 of 43 (Walking & History Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-the-jeanie-johnston-famine-ship/
---

# Dublin The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship

In our comparison: #29 of 43 in Walking & History Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A visit to the Jeanie Johnston is an experience the whole family will enjoy. It’s suitable for people of all ages. From tall ship fans to history buffs to curious kids, our guides will keep everyone entertained.

Take a deep breath and go below deck to experience the cramped quarters where up to 250 passengers spent most of their time, only emerging for a half an hour of fresh air each day.

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €16 per person
- Duration: 50m
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 147 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 14 start times between 10:00 and 16:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.9 from 147 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 144 of 147.

- 5 stars: 137 (93%)
- 4 stars: 7 (5%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Guided Tour

## Itinerary

1. **The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story** (admission included) - The Jeanie Johnston tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who fled the Famine and embarked on a treacherous voyage in the hope of a better life in North America. Step on board and be transported back in time, joining them on their grueling journey across the ocean.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14 start times between 10:00 and 16:30
- 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Walking & History Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #29 of 43** | €16 | 50 min | 4.9 (147) | 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 #29 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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