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Windmill Lane Recording Studios Tour: Peek into the World of Iconic Music Creation
5.0
485 Ratings
20 Ringsend Rd
Step into the world of iconic music creation at Windmill Lane Recording Studios. Take an exclusive tour and discover the artists who have made history within its walls.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Let us guide you through the amazing history of these world-famous studios and the artists that have recorded here.
⢠Explore the World Famous Studios
⢠Discover the Studios Amazing History
⢠See How a Recording Session Works
⢠Meet the Virtual Band
⢠Mix Your Own Session
What's Included
- Tour of Windmill Lane Recording Studios
Additional Information
The emblematic edifice, along with its recording studios, is now accessible to the public for exclusive tours. Windmill Lane Recording Studios have been a part of music history since 1978, featuring a roster of artists such as Kate Bush, U2, The Cranberries, The Rolling Stones, Hozier, Lady Gaga, and Westlife. The Visitor Experience tour represents an unrivaled chance to cross the studio’s well-known metal doors and delve into an exclusive, immersive, and unforgettable journey. Please bear in mind, as a functioning recording studio, Windmill Lane Recording Studios necessitates advanced reservations.
- Please note, Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a working recording studio so advanced booking is essential.
Location
20 Ringsend Rd
Ringsend Road
We are located beside a large bus depot on Ringsend Road.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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470giannit
Jul 21, 2024
A legend, - Visit the legendary world of studies with the Guide Maria, very good and passionate. It made us understand how the studio works and we breathed the history of music.
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S1334ufbetht
Jul 21, 2024
A Must Do For Music Fans!! - I am a massive U2 fan and did audio work in my first career. This was a bucket list tour and it met every expectation including a sunny day. The staff is cool and friendly. You get plenty of time to enjoy the space and sound. Even the merch is well priced and you can leave your mark at the end. Even though the OG building has changed the vibes are still there. So so glad my husband and I did this.
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Geraldbm327ba
Jul 19, 2024
Worth the trip - Definitely worth the visit. Great guides, good stories and a chance to see how a great recording studio operates. Incredible the array of music that has been recorded here.
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Suzannese4260gh
Jul 12, 2024
Phenomenal - The tour was phenomenal, informative and fun! Such an iconic place to visit in Dublin where so many musical giants recorded. Amazing.
Maria was spectacular!
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Thomasfs7216wc
Jul 11, 2024
It's a beautifull day - It's hard to describe the impression you get when you sit in these rooms and listen to the stories of those interested, in our case the marvellous Maria. It is very interesting to see how a song is technically created and what spectacular possibilities there are. You can feel the aura that these studios exude, you think of the many songs that you know and have heard many times and they were all born here, without emphasising any one band or artist. This is a special place, if you have the opportunity you should definitely visit it. Many thanks to all the very competent and friendly staff.
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R1239dkjamiec
Jul 11, 2024
Great time! - We so enjoyed seeing the studios and learning about the history of the building & business. The tour guide was so nice and engaging!
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Blu777
Jul 10, 2024
Rare behind-the-scenes look - Maeve gave us an excellent tour of Windmill Lane Studios -- there have been some amazing albums created here -- U2 of course, but also Kate Bush, The Cranberries, Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters & more. If you are a music lover (and/or you appreciate learning about how music is recorded, refined and created) you are going to love this -- it's a rare look behind the scenes. The earphone demo and the hands-on parts will really drive home what a sound technician or engineer can do and how important they are to our favorite bands.
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Stacyf887
Jul 7, 2024
Excellent tour - Our tiur guide Aidan was excellent. Our group was small with 10 in total. Such an interesting, creative, informative tour. Kid friendly. Involved everyone on the tour. Greta knowledge and insight into recording and mixing. Headset demo at the end was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend. 16 and 10 yesr old with us. Brilliant value!
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L9651sbnicholasg
Jul 5, 2024
Worth the visit! - Maeve gave an excellent tour. Definitely worth a visit! A great opportunity to learn about the amazing bands that have recorded there or had music produced there. You’re bound to know at least one of the artist.
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Kada1988
Jul 5, 2024
Sound and Music Magic! - This is a must do visit for anyone who comes to Dublin!! A fantastic tour of the iconic Windmill Studios, sound and music history wrapped up in a fantastic Art Deco building, sheer magic!! Aidan Alcock explained the history, the recording process and gave a great information and interactive commentary…. If I could give this 6 stars I would 😎
I purchased the Windmill Studios Vinyl album, the diverse track list is testament why musicians want to record here at this very special place.
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