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Put on your walking shoes for a 90-minute tour of some of Dublin’s most iconic and best-loved bookshops, including Ireland’s oldest bookstore and the ILFD pop-up in Merrion Square.

From Hodges Figgis to the Winding Stair, this 90-minute walking tour explores where contemporary Dubliners go when they want to stock their bookshelves! Along the way, you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind these book-filled buildings. We’ll all get to discuss what genres are trending, what we’re reading, and can share recommendations as we stroll through the streets of Dublin.

Guide Nicola Carroll founded Artful Tours in 2021. She is passionate about making art and history accessible to everyone through storytelling and discussion.

Meeting Point: Hodges Figgis, 56-58 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before your tour start time.

Ending Point: Merrion Square Park.