Dublin Great Famine Tour with Fast-Track EPIC Museum Tickets
Overview
Learn about the causes and aftermath of the Great Irish Famine on a private tour of Dublin Docklands. See the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, and more. Extended options: skip-the-line tickets to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum and private transfers.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Great Famine Tour
This option includes a walking tour of Dublin Docklands. See the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston & more.
3-hour: Great Famine & Transport
This option includes a 1H round-trip transfer & a 2H walking tour of Dublin Docklands. See the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston, & more.
3,5-hour: Great Famine & EPIC
This option includes a walking tour of Dublin Docklands. Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum & see the Famine Memorial, Jeanie Johnston & more.
4,5-hour: Great Famine, EPIC & Transport
This option includes a 1H round-trip transfer & a 3,5H walking tour of Dublin Docklands. Visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum.
What's Included
- Private Walking Tour about the Great Famine and Irish Emigration in Dublin -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
- Expert commentary on the Great Irish Famine and its aftermath
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Licensed History Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3,5-hour options)
Meeting and Pickup
Suffolk Street
Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Custom House Quay
North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 KF84, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Molly Malone Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dublin
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Docklands Dublin
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
River Liffey
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Triumphal Arch
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfers and tickets to the EPIC Museum are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office.
- The EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum was designed as a self-guided experience, so guiding will be kept to a minimum so as not to distract from the interactive exhibits.
- The 3- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on traffic the distance from your accommodation in Dublin.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin Great Famine Tour with Fast-Track EPIC Museum Tickets?
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Activity code: C-332544P382
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).
- Private Walking Tour about the Great Famine and Irish Emigration in Dublin -.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only).
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 4,5-hour options only).
- Expert commentary on the Great Irish Famine and its aftermath.
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Licensed History Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (in 2 and 3-hour options).
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3,5-hour options).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dublin Great Famine Tour with Fast-Track EPIC Museum Tickets is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dublin Great Famine Tour with Fast-Track EPIC Museum Tickets will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Private Walking Tour about the Great Famine and Irish Emigration in Dublin -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
- Expert commentary on the Great Irish Famine and its aftermath
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Licensed History Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3,5-hour options)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfers and tickets to the EPIC Museum are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office.
- The EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum was designed as a self-guided experience, so guiding will be kept to a minimum so as not to distract from the interactive exhibits.
- The 3- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on traffic the distance from your accommodation in Dublin.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
