The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship

We had a great tour with Gearóid. I saw this ship on our way into the City Centre on the Dublin Express and wanted to visit. The tour was roughly 1 hour long. We visited around noon on the weekend before New Years in December, and we toured with a group of 8 other people. It was also lovely weather on the deck. Gearóid was an informative and charismatic tour guide. He gave us a glimpse into the intense and systematic struggles the Irish faced due to the famine imposed on them by the British, and the effect it had across the nation and its population across generations. The ship was also well maintained and we got vivid depictions of what life was like for folks of all ages who sailed on a famine ship, and the risks they took for their family's survival due to Gearóid's guidance. It really put the Irish emigration and influence across the world into perspective. I learned a lot about Irish history on this tour. I already had a foundation of appreciation for Irish culture, but I gained a newfound appreciation for Ireland after visiting this ship. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about Ireland's history. Thank you!

Wonderful tour. We’ve visited Dublin a number of times jut this was our first time touring the ship. Our guide was excellent. He shared the history of the ship with suitable respect for the story but also humour. Definitely would recommend.

An absolute must-do in Dublin! The tour was super—incredibly educational and moving. It’s not just a museum; stepping onto the replica ship really brings the history of the Famine to life. ​The guide was fantastic at explaining the conditions below deck and telling the stories of the real passengers who made the journey. It gave me a whole new appreciation for what they went through. If you want to learn about Irish history in an immersive way, definitely book this tour. Highly recommended!

Daniel gave a fantastic tour and shared the history of the ship. Brilliant way to spend an hour in Dublin. Probably not for under 5s as the might struggle to pay attention for that long.

Through its expert guides, this ship tells the amazing and sad story of the those who were forced to emigrate from Ireland to other lands. An extremely dangerous journey where many many people died of starvation during the journey itself. A sad chapter of the relationship between Great Britain and the people of Ireland.

Went a few weeks ago and had an absolutely amazing time. I wasn’t feeling well on the first tour and they were so accommodating and let me come back for a tour later in the day which we did, the second time we had a lovely tour guide with red hair (I think her name was Claire) who was super lovely and informative. As someone whose family is Irish it tugged at the heart strings to imagine what they went through back then. It was a very moving and interesting tour and I’d recommend it to anyone.

Probably thr best tour I've had in my life! Our tour guide Varvara made us laugh and cry by tell the story of Jeanie Johnston ship and it's incredible crew. I highly recommend you visit it!

An absolute must on a visit to Dublin. Very eye opening Historical tour. Our guide, Padrige, was very informative and humorous while teaching about a dark time in Irish history. The Jeanne Johnson herself is a beautiful replica and helps to give a first hand account if the many Irish Immigrants during those fateful years. Recommended for all ages.