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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
Writers and Vampires: A Walk Through Gothic Dublin.
We are a group of independent historians and anthropologists who love to travel around the world telling esoteric stories. We invite you to discover our magical activities and itineraries to share a different way of traveling.
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Tour description
On our writers and vampires tour, we'll delve into Gothic Dublin through its dark, bloody and dramatic history. We'll learn about the great Irish writers and visit 18th and 19th century Gothic settings.
Have you heard of the Penny Dreadfuls ? Did you know that in addition to Dracula , this city saw another famous vampire born? Join us on a tour filled with tales of mummies , werewolves and other famous characters from the Victorian Era .
What are we going to see on this tour:
- Oscar Wilde Monument
- Bram Stoker's House (exteriors)
- McDaids Pub
- Marsh Library (exteriors)
- Saint Michan Church (exteriors)
and much more!
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:American College, 1 Merrion Square N,...American College, 1 Merrion Square N, Dublin, D02 NH98, Ireland
We will be at the selected meeting point. Find a black and purple umbrella.
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1Outside visitdublin castle
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2Outside visitSt Michan's Church
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3Outside visitMarsh's Library
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4Outside visitMcDaids
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5Outside visitBram Stoker's former home
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Edda
05 Dec 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Dec 2023
Fue un tour sorprendente en muchos aspectos. Tuvimos la suerte de ser un grupo reducido y, por ello, parecía más una charla entre colegas que una visita guiada al uso.
Las expllicaciones fueron muy claras e interesantes. Superó en creces las espectativas
Laura
04 Dec 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Dec 2023
Estupendo. Super recomendado
Olaya
17 Oct 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Oct 2023
Jose es espectacular, sabe de todo y te responde a todo. Muy agradable, amable y enseñando los puntos más emblemáticos. Repetiría sin dudarlo
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 10 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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