MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
The pick of the collection, reviewed.
A hand-picked shortlist of the 15 dublin museum tours travellers rate highest, with the prices, the run times and who you actually book each one through.
Join a guided 75-minute Irish Rock ’N’ Roll Museum tour in Temple Bar, with studio access, memorabilia, and a hands-on song recording.
Most Popular“As a musician this was a fantastic experience. To be able to see all the memorabilia, sit in the rooms when other musicians I admire and love was a goosebump moment.”
Hop-on Dublin bus with live guide, 25 stops, and free Little Museum entry. Choose 24 or 48 hours for $38.70.
“Really great experience. Darren was so fun and informative. I would recommend going with this provider as they’re a local Dublin based tour company - they also have loads of deals with local restaurants.”
A small-group guided tour of Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum with an Irish culture history lesson and a guided whiskey tasting.
“Very informative and well run. Kinda, our guide, made it very entertaining as well, with a lovely sense of humour. Great value and an hour well soent.”
Prebook a fast, funny guided tour at Dublin’s Little Museum. Small group, English, admission included, and you get a great intro fast.
“This was a fabulous tour. Our tour guide, George, was knowledgeable and very funny. Highly recommend!”
Self-guided EPIC Museum in Dublin with a stamp passport, free audio guide app, and optional Irish family history add-on.
“If you are from Irish descent you should definitely check this out. Very educational, emotional and inspiring.”
A 1-hour guided Irish Whiskey Museum tour on Grafton Street in Dublin, ending with a tutored tasting of 3 classics or 4 premium whiskeys.
“I thought that tour was great, the tour guide was so funny!!”
EPIC Dublin turns Irish emigration into hands-on audio stories. Ticket includes an app, souvenir passport, temporary exhibit access, and a free return.
“Very cool museum. Would recomend to anyone with irish heritage”
Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum blending class mixes whiskey history with a hands-on master blender tasting and a take-home mini bottle.
“The hubs and I are whiskey lovers from Colorado, so we spent some time looking into whiskey related activities in Dublin for our anniversary visit. This tour and blending experience was the highlight of our trip. Located close to Temple Bar and Trinity college it was perfect for the long day of walking around sightseeing…”
Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum blending tour: guided history, 4 whiskey tastings, then make your own blend with a mini bottle.
“Great experience, you get the opportunity to taste whiskeys that are not so popular (but of excellent quality) and even blend your own whiskey. Learned alot from Daniel (the guide). Would definitely do it again”
Pre-book National Wax Museum Plus tickets in Dublin for a 1-day visit of Irish history, movie stars, scares, and mirror fun.
“Never been to a wax museum before but found it really enjoyable I liked the fact you could get up close and personal with the wax figures for dome hilarious photos well with the gate money 5🌟👏👏”
Learn to make Dublin’s classic Irish coffee at the Irish Whiskey Museum, with two origin theories, hands-on technique, and a 45-minute class.
“Briain was incredible. He was funny, knowledgeable and made everyone feel welcome and excited to be there. Highly recommend his tour!”
Irish Famine Museum in Dublin: a 1-hour self-guided exhibition at St Stephen’s Green with a short documentary and park views.
“A lot of information to learn about the famine Irish history! The museum felt like a pop-up though…upstairs in a mall and self guided by walking around the room reading posters. The only AV component was a 15min video. If you or your family doesn’t like reading this is not the experience for you.”
Skip-the-line mobile ticket for Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus: selfie moments, interactive Irish history and science in 45–60 minutes.
“Very entertaining there was a lot to see it provided entertainment for all generations all together it was worth the time”
A skip-the-line, 29-minute guided show at the Little Museum of Dublin, packed with donated artefacts, Irish humour, and local recommendations.
“Pauline was an excellent guide at the Little Museum of Dublin, providing insightful and engaging commentary. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and her detailed tour.”
A guided English tour in Temple Bar through Ireland’s only Rock ’N’ Roll Museum, with behind-the-scenes access to real studios and rehearsal spaces.
“It was right in the heart of where the artists recorded. Added to authenticity.”
