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Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience: Journey Through Ireland's Musical History
4.9
4,464 Ratings
Dublin
Discover the rich musical history of Ireland on a 1.5-hour tour of the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum. Explore a renowned recording studio and immerse yourself in the stories and memorabilia of legendary artists like U2, Van Morrison, and Thin Lizzy.
Discover the rich musical history of Ireland on a 1.5-hour tour of the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum. Explore a renowned recording studio and immerse yourself in the stories and memorabilia of legendary artists like U2, Van Morrison, and Thin Lizzy.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience - Located in the heart of Temple Bar—Dublin’s Cultural Quarter—the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience is the only place in Ireland to celebrate Rock ‘N’ Roll. This 1.5-hour tour will take visitors on a historical musical journey, where you’ll travel behind the scenes of some of Ireland’s largest acts….
- The Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience - Located in the heart of Temple Bar—Dublin’s Cultural Quarter—the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience is the only place in Ireland to celebrate Rock ‘N’ Roll. This 1.5-hour tour will take visitors on a historical musical journey, where you’ll travel behind the scenes of some of Ireland’s largest acts. This fully-guided tour has informative exhibits from Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll with access to one of Dublin’s most legendary venues and recording studios. Over the years these facilities have hosted some of Ireland’s most popular artists including Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy, Sinead O’Conner, and others. Discover more than just the music itself, this museum provides some insight into the lives and careers of the artists, and is a way to really walk in the footsteps of some of your musical heroes. At the end of the 75-minute tour, you finish in the middle of Temple Bar where you originally started the tour.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a 1.5-hour voyage through the musical heritage of Ireland with this exciting tour! Accompanied by an enthusiastic local guide, you’ll gain exclusive access to one of Ireland’s premier recording studios. This studio has heard the echoes of internationally renowned artists such as Van Morrison, The Script, and Sinead O’Conner. It also houses a…
Embark on a 1.5-hour voyage through the musical heritage of Ireland with this exciting tour! Accompanied by an enthusiastic local guide, you’ll gain exclusive access to one of Ireland’s premier recording studios. This studio has heard the echoes of internationally renowned artists such as Van Morrison, The Script, and Sinead O’Conner. It also houses a collection of photographs and mementos of world-famous musicians, including U2, Michael Jackson, and the legendary guitarist, Thin Lizzy. And since this place is an active recording studio, you never know who you might bump into!
- Minimum number of participants for activity to operate
Location
The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience
Curved Street, Temple Bar
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Z2275gzericb
Dec 3, 2024
TOP VISIT thank you Alan! - 3 family days in Dublin with our two grandchildren 20 and 22...
My best memory of these 3 days as this visit to the Rock Museum, thanks to Alan, passionate and exciting. Very understandable with fluent English, well of knowledge, humor, personal anecdotes, thank you and bravo Alan!
Eric Patricia Adri and Nico
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Meredith_d
Dec 1, 2024
Best part of Dublin for us! - We loved Bryan! He is so knowledgeable and nice! Had fun chatting with him. He knew everything about the area and the history of the bands. You could tell there was great respect for the talent and history of music in Ireland.
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Nunod846
Nov 4, 2024
Fantastic! - An early Christmas gift and a perfect experience in this mythical place, where some great Irish musicians rehearsed, and some still do! Being in the room where it all started for U2, being able to play some power chords in the experience room and step into a recording studio is fabulous, but doing it with the family and having Marisa as a guide, made the experience unforgettable!
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Aljaž
Nov 3, 2024
A concise review of Irish rock - Came to learn about Irish rock history, left charmed by our guide Marisa :D
Overall a really concise, well put together overview of the legacy of Irish rock. The ability to "perform" in one of the rehersal rooms is a nice touch for the more extroverted visitors.
My only minor gripe is that, ironically, the "cinema" room has subpar sound quality with harsh sound and bass, that makes the speaker resonte... a speaker that stands in front of a rack with 4 EQ units 😅
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E912ihrebeccar
Nov 2, 2024
The stories of Rock 'n' Roll come alive with Alan! - The tour with Alan through the museum/studios was the highlight of the whole week in Dublin for my family. He cares to give a realistic and human impression about irish rock music, its creators and its influence in the world. It was a memorable experience and with its nearly 2 hours definitely too short. The visit of the museum should be a priority in your itinerary for Dublin!
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576avers
Oct 29, 2024
Shivering emotion;) - I didn't think I'd enjoy a visit like this especially with teenagers and yet I do. Thanks to Coline our French guide who shared us full of emotions, we had a great time. I highly recommend it.
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Marcusce560ar
Oct 20, 2024
Best museum in Dublin. - If you find yourself in Dublin, you absolutely can’t miss the Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum. As an Irish local, I can tell you this place is a true gem! Nestled right in the heart of the city, it celebrates our rich musical heritage and the legends that have put Ireland on the rock 'n' roll map.
When you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a treasure trove of memorabilia. From the legendary Thin Lizzy to the iconic U2, you’ll get to see personal artifacts, costumes, and instruments that have shaped the sound of our nation. The guided tours are brilliant—our guides share stories that’ll give you goosebumps, taking you through the evolution of Irish music and its influence worldwide.
One of my favorite parts is the chance to see some of the equipment used in recording studios. You might even get to step on a stage where famous bands once played! It’s a fantastic way to connect with the music that’s woven into the very fabric of Irish culture.
So, if you’re planning your trip, make sure to pencil in a visit to the Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum. It’s not just a museum; it’s an experience that’ll leave you with a deeper appreciation for Ireland’s musical spirit. Trust me, you’ll be singing along before you know it!
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Christophpu1241cb
Oct 17, 2024
interesting tour with bryan - The tour was very interesting. Bryan, our tour guide was very competent and told us many storys from behind the scenes. Although English is not our mother tongue, we understood everything perfectly. This trip is really worth it
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Sandramacher
Sep 21, 2024
Very nice. - Museum very friendly, French Guide Rating, Aymeric, was very interesting and super funny.
Really a good time!
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Jaycee494
Sep 14, 2024
Walking in the steps of (ordinary) giants - Really quirky interesting absorbing tour. My wife wasn't overly enthusiastic initially but she also loved it. Me, I just wanted to see (one of) Rory Gallaghers beat up old strats! Eddie (Emily?) was a great guide and full of anecdotal stories about the bands and individuals who've graced the studios or have Dublin roots. I felt a bit out of touch with some of the more recent or current bands - Rory is more my era and I did see him, with Taste, in his earlier days so I wished there was more about him but then he did leave us far too early. U2 I can take but I'm not a die hard fan. I'd have loved more of Seonaid O'Connor too and there wasn't much of Van the Man but I guess it's difficult to balance ages and tastes in a tour and overall it is really worth going on this tour. (Careful though if you're an aspiring or veteran musician be ready to be asked to play something)...I should have kept my mouth shut as it's nerve wracking and stressful if you've never played to an audience - even a small one - before! 😖😵💫🥴 Great tour though if you are at all interested in music. Also it's good for guitar lust even if there wasn't much information about the instruments on show but you can just stare!
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