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Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum with Guided Tour

Name: Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum with Guided Tour
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into the Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum in the heart of Temple Bar. Follow a guide through exhibits on Thin Lizzy, U2 and more, and see the venues and recording spaces behind Ireland's rock story.

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Full description

Based in Temple Bar, this museum covers the history of Irish rock music through a guided visit rather than a self-paced wander. Exhibitions feature artists including Thin Lizzy and U2, and the route also introduces music venues and recording spaces, with a studio visit among the highlights.

Reviewers praise guides who are entertaining and knowledgeable, and note that the tour surprises visitors by showing how many well-known bands were in fact Irish. The tour lasts around 75 minutes and is offered in the language of the selected option, making it a compact and engaging cultural stop.

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Address

Curved St, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland · Temple Bar

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Hours

Guided tours run daily with multiple departures between 10:30 and 17:00 (e.g. 10:30, 11:30, 12:15, 13:45, 14:15, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00), ~75 minutes.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h15

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Departures run daily from 10:30 to 17:00, so pick a slot that fits around lunch
choose the language option when booking
it's an easy fit for a solo traveller or a music fan.

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Reviews

Amie – United Kingdom — August 17, 2026 - Verified booking Excerpt: A really good and informative tour. Mainly went for my boyfriend who’s a big rock and roll fan but I enjoyed it also. Our guide Matthew was very knowledgable, informative, friendly and welcoming. If anyone […]

GetYourGuide traveler

1/4

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