Dublin Mythology & Folklore Tour

Fables, Folklore and Irish Storytelling

A good story is a powerful thing; stories take you to far-off places, bring you back in time, inspire, amuse, and, in many cases throughout Ireland’s journey, help change the very course of history itself.

Join our Dublin Mythology & Folklore Tour,  and take a journey through these great Irish stories – from the ancient legends of Irish mythology to the strange and often macabre underbelly of Georgian and Victorian Dublin, right through to the beloved real-life contemporary characters of the city.

The mythology and stories of Ireland have put Gods in their heavens (and taken them back out again), kept schoolboys off stairways, warmed the hearts of a nation, and even helped topple an Empire. This truly unique city tour of Dublin will give you a whole new perspective on Ireland, her history, culture, and people.

This is the only walking tour in Dublin of its kind, book your spot today.

Dublin Mythology and Folklore tour guide delivers a walking tour at Dublin Castle.
Dublin Tour guide laughs with tourists at Dublins Ha'Penny Bridge

Dublin Mythology & Folklore Tour Includes:

  • Irish mythology;
  • Pagan beliefs and ancient Ireland;
  • Sagas of Gods & heroes;
  • Faerie Lore;
  • Medieval Dublin myths;
  • Witches, Heresy and The Occult;
  • Famous Dublin street characters;
  • Gaelic Literary Revival & The Irish Rebellion;
  • Superstitions in Modern Ireland.

Dublin Mythology & Folklore Tour Includes:

  • Irish mythology;
  • Pagan beliefs and ancient Ireland;
  • Sagas of Gods & heroes;
  • Faerie Lore;
  • Medieval Dublin myths;
  • Witches, Heresy and The Occult;
  • Famous Dublin street characters;
  • Gaelic Literary Revival & The Irish Rebellion;
  • Superstitions in Modern Ireland.

Customer Reviews

Read some of our amazing reviews from visitors just like you.

  • Keith was very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of information about Ireland’s history.

    Michael Friscia Avatar Michael Friscia
    February 20, 2024

    Dan was so funny and knowledgeable. He’s also a great storyteller. Wonderful tour. You’ll really learn a lot while enjoying his sense of humor.

    Wuis Avatar Wuis
    February 19, 2024

    Increíble tour! Mucha historia y curiosidades de la ciudad! Gracias a Daniela por todo su conocimiento y por contagiarnos el interés de querer seguir conociendo sobre irlanda!

    Isabel Rodriguez Avatar Isabel Rodriguez
    February 19, 2024
  • Muy linda experiencia con Daniela. Explicaciones súper claras y muy apasionada sobre la ciudad y su historia. Lo pase realmente muy bien!

    Julieta Piccolella Avatar Julieta Piccolella
    February 19, 2024

    Great experience, many thanks to Keith.

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    Maher Al Chaar Avatar Maher Al Chaar
    February 18, 2024

    Daniela es fantástica. El tour es muy completo y da mucha información sobre el conector histórico. Totalmente recomendado!

    Carlota Cabezas Avatar Carlota Cabezas
    February 18, 2024
  • Me ha encantado el tour con Daniela! Muy recomendable el tour y la experiencia inmersiva en Dublin

    Cristina de Benito Fouurat Avatar Cristina de Benito Fouurat
    February 18, 2024

    Daniela ha estado estupenda!!

    Julia Pérez Veiga Avatar Julia Pérez Veiga
    February 18, 2024

    Excelente el tour con Daniela! Muy entretenida y divertida!

    Juancho Gatti Avatar Juancho Gatti
    February 18, 2024
  • Genial Daniela!

    Julia Burgán Avatar Julia Burgán
    February 18, 2024

    Daniel increible

    Ana Soria Blázquez Avatar Ana Soria Blázquez
    February 18, 2024

    Dave was absolutely brilliant, very friendly, answered each and every question with enthusiasm and had an abundance of knowledge. Clearly very passionate about what he does and was an excellent guide 10/10. Visited many historic spots and gave many recommendations for places to visit in Dublin.

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    Dan C Avatar Dan C
    February 18, 2024
  • HELENA'S the best!

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    Zuzia Jędrzejczyk Avatar Zuzia Jędrzejczyk
    February 18, 2024

    Si buscan un tour con buena energía, con buen conocimiento y ultimada mente bien relajado, Daniela lo hace rebién! Estuvo atenta y dispuesta a responder las preguntas con honestidad y realista! Sumamente amable y lo recomiendo!!

    Andy Guerrero Avatar Andy Guerrero
    February 18, 2024

    Nuestra guía fue Marina, quien supo trasmitir sus conocimientos sobre la historia y la cultura de Dublín de forma muy amena y divertida. Sobre todo me gustó que incluyera anécdotas y consejos sobre qué vale la pena y qué no visitar. Personalmente creo que hizo un trabajo estupendo y recomiendo ir con ella a hacer los tours.

    Sandra Martin Roman Avatar Sandra Martin Roman
    February 17, 2024
  • Hemos hecho el free Tour con Marina y ha sido fantástico. Muy amable, muy entretenido y dinámico. Recomendable para todo visitante de Dublín. Mercii!!!!

    Víctor González Campoy Avatar Víctor González Campoy
    February 17, 2024

    Un tour muy completo, pasas 3h super entretenidas aprendiendo muchos detalles sobre la cultura irlandesa, mientras visitas los monumentos más emblemáticos (y los diez minutillos para la guiness vienen de lujo). Además, si te toca con Marina, has tenido suerte, de las mejores guias que hemos tenido

    Lara Blasco Iborra Avatar Lara Blasco Iborra
    February 17, 2024

    dave is the best

    monica rosell Avatar monica rosell
    February 17, 2024
  • Marina es una genia, sabe muchísimo sobre la historia de Irlanda y lo hace super interesante! Recomiendo!

    Paula Roos Avatar Paula Roos
    February 16, 2024

    Estupendo tour por Dublín donde Marina nos contó no solo la historia general, si no también las anécdotas de los lugares que visitamos. Tour ameno y muy recomendable!

    Ma Jesus Mouriño Avatar Ma Jesus Mouriño
    February 16, 2024

    Marina super amable y simpatica. Explica muy bien todo!

    IVANA OVEN Avatar IVANA OVEN
    February 16, 2024
  • Verry nice guide. Learned a lot about Dublin

    Joke Descamps Avatar Joke Descamps
    February 16, 2024

    Very good experience, they show you a lot of things and stories from the dublin past

    Jesús Megal Mariscal (Jjex) Avatar Jesús Megal Mariscal (Jjex)
    February 15, 2024

    Muy bueno el tour con Marina , súper recomendable

    Valeria Lorenzo Avatar Valeria Lorenzo
    February 15, 2024
  • Marina una crack!!!

    Jesus Megal Avatar Jesus Megal
    February 15, 2024

    Guida super carismatica, bellissima esperienza, consiglio!!

    Rachele Fivizzani Avatar Rachele Fivizzani
    February 15, 2024

    Super tour! One of the best free walking tours I have done. Ian was an amazing guide 👍🏻

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    Jerome Sicard Avatar Jerome Sicard
    February 15, 2024
  • Kieran is a perfect tour guide - straight to the point, sarcastic, dark humour and insightful. I enjoyed the tour a lot. Recommended.

    Milena Gawczynska Avatar Milena Gawczynska
    February 15, 2024

    Great tour guide, explaining the history, language and landmarks or Ireland in a fun and engaging way

    Georgia West Avatar Georgia West
    February 15, 2024

    Fantastic tour with Kieran, who offered a great balance of history, folklore, legend, knowledge, and humour. Highly recommended!

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    Dan P Avatar Dan P
    February 15, 2024

Additional information

Joining the Tour

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts and show your booking confirmation to one of our guides. Look for the green umbrellas and lanyards.


Group Bookings

Groups of more than 10 people must contact us and book at least 24 hours in advance.


Getting Here

Our meeting point is at 3 Crown Alley, near Temple Bar Square in the heart of the city centre. It’s a 2 minutes walk from both Dublin Castle and Trinity College. Type Original Dublin into Google Maps or simply click on this map. Either will take you straight to us.