Dublin – Pints, Poets & People: The Soul of the City
A self-guided Dublin walking tour through legendary pubs, live music corners, theatres, and writers’ haunts that reveal the city’s wit and warmth — a smarter, story-filled way to experience Dublin.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided cell-phone tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
An upscale twist on the classic Dublin pub crawl: a self-guided walking route through historic pubs, theatres, music hubs, and literary landmarks. Enjoy a pint where real events unfolded while you learn how pints, poets, and everyday Dubliners shaped the city’s character — fun, flexible, and completely fact-based.
Temple Bar Square — wander the cobbled lanes and discover why this lively quarter is more than just its most famous pub signs.
The Long Hall — step into a perfectly preserved Victorian pub and feel how Dublin slows down for conversation, not just pints.
The Brazen Head — Ireland’s oldest pub setting; find out what’s real, what’s legend, and who once plotted and sang beneath these beams.
The Cobblestone — experience where real traditional music lives, and learn how nightly sessions keep Ireland’s stories alive.
The Abbey Theatre — see the national stage that gave a voice to Ireland’s writers, and discover why it still matters today.
James Joyce Centre — connect Dublin’s doors and streets to the characters on the page, and see why Joyce obsessed over this city.
Grafton Street — follow one of Dublin’s best-known promenades, with buskers, cafés, and Georgian façades setting the scene.
3Olympia Theatre — pass a classic theatre front and learn how this ornate space became a backdrop for music, comedy, and protest.
Temple Bar Food Market — (select days) sample an easy cluster of tastes and treats that show how Dublin’s food scene has evolved.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Tour area: Dublin – Pints, Poets & People: The Soul of the City
Distance: ~1.9 miles (3.1 km) • Time: 1.5–2.0 hours • Stops: 10+ • Terrain: Mostly flat streets, occasional cobblestones around Temple Bar and Smithfield
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone and tap the compass icon on the map to show where you are. Simply walk to the nearest stop and tap its marker to start the story. Then just visit any other stops you like, in any order, at your own pace.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
