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title: Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Visitor Experience
lang: en
type: tour
city: Dublin
country: Ireland
price: 26
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 1519
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 of 10 (Music, Dance & Literary Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/windmill-lane-recording-studios-visitor-experience/
---

# Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Visitor Experience

In our comparison: #1 of 10 in Music, Dance & Literary Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The iconic building and its recording studios are now open to exclusive tours to the public.

Windmill Lane Recording Studios have been capturing music history since 1978. The list of artists the studios have worked with includes Kate Bush, U2, The Cranberries, The Rolling Stones, Hozier, Lady Gaga & Westlife. 

The Visitor Experience tour is an unprecedented opportunity to step beyond the studios famous metal doors and receive an exclusive, immersive and highly memorable experience. Please note, Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a working recording studio so advanced booking is essential.

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €26 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 1519 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Windmill Lane Recording Studios
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.97 from 1519 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1516 of 1519.

- 5 stars: 1479 (97%)
- 4 stars: 37 (2%)
- 3 stars: 2 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## What's included

- Visit to Windmill Lane Recording Studios

## Itinerary

1. **Windmill Lane Recording Studios** (1h; admission included) - Let us guide you through the amazing history of these world-famous studios and the artists that have recorded here. • Explore the World Famous Studios • Discover the Studios Amazing History • See How a Recording Session Works • Meet the Virtual Band • Mix Your Own Session

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
- 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

We are located beside a large bus depot on Ringsend Road.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note, Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a working recording studio so advanced booking is essential.

## Compared with other Music, Dance & Literary Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 10** | €26 | 1h | 4.97 (1519) | shared |
| [Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience Dublin](/ireland/dublin/tours/irish-rock-n-roll-museum-experience-dublin/?format=md) | €22 | 1h 15m | 4.94 (7448) | shared |
| [Dublin Mythology and Folklore Tour with Irish Stories and Legends](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-mythology-and-folklore-tour-with-irish-stories-and-legends/?format=md) | €24 | 2h | 4.95 (1317) | shared |
| [Experience Gaelic Games in Dublin](/ireland/dublin/tours/experience-gaelic-games-in-dublin/?format=md) | €49 | 3h | 4.99 (117) | shared |

Ranked #1 of 10 in Music, Dance & Literary Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €22 to €67, median €31; typical length 2h 23m. 0 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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