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Oscar Wilde Dublin Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Dublin through the life of Oscar Wilde on this fascinating walking tour. Visit key locations that shaped Wilde’s career, including Trinity College, where he studied, and Merrion Square, his childhood home.

Learn about his intellectual upbringing by his parents, William and Jane Wilde, and his marriage to Constance Lloyd. Hear about Wilde’s complex relationships with figures like Bram Stoker, Edward Carson, and Florence Balcolmb.

The tour includes a stop at the iconic Oscar Wilde Memorial in Merrion Square Park, showcasing a colorful statue of Wilde in his trademark pose. Dive deep into the life, wit, and works of one of Dublin’s most famous sons, from his literary achievements to his tragic downfall.

Book the Oscar Wilde Walking Tour today to discover the stories, places, and people that shaped Wilde’s unforgettable legacy.

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What's Included

  • Private Tour
  • Expert local Irish tour guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Suffolk Street
Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

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Oscar Wilde House

The home where Oscar was raised. Discuss how his mother Jane was pivotal in cultivating his genius from an early age.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Trinity College Dublin

Oscar studied classic at Trinity, learn about his time as a student.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Conradh na Gaeilge

Former home of Edward Carson, the prosecuting lawyer of Oscar.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mansion House

The home of Dublin's Lord Mayors. Oscars father was knighted Sir William Wilde here.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Ann's Church

Oscar's former girlfriend Florence Balcombe was married here, learn about their relationship her life.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Stephens Green

Learn about Wilde's relationship to writers such as Nobel Prize laureates William Butler Yeats and George Bernard Shaw. See where he would propose to Constance Lloyd.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monument to Oscar Wilde

Stroll through Merrion Square, one of Dublin’s most elegant Georgian squares, brimming with history and stunning Georgian architecture. Visit the striking Oscar Wilde Memorial by Danny Osbourne.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oscar Wilde Dublin Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Private Tour
  • Expert local Irish tour guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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