The Jeanie Tour

The Tour

The Jeanie Johnston tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who fled the Famine and embarked on a treacherous voyage in the hope of a better life in North America. Step on board and be transported back in time, joining them on their gruelling journey across the ocean.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK:
50 MINUTE TOUR

Tour Times Mon-Sun:

10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00

Above Deck

Experience the Wonder of a Tall Ship

We begin with a walk around the upper deck, where you can see the majestic masts, admire the craftsmanship and learn about the ship’s history.

Take in the sights and sounds of Dublin’s Docklands from a unique perspective.
Feel the wind in your hair, breathe in that salty sea air and listen to the gulls calling overhead.
Get a snap of yourself on one of the area’s most photographed attractions.
Hear the fascinating history of tall ships and the shipping trade in the 19th Century.
Learn all about the original Jeanie Johnston.
Hear about the building of the replica ship.

Below Deck

Hear the Remarkable Stories of her Passengers and Crew

Take a deep breath and go below deck to experience the cramped quarters where up to 250 passengers spent most of their time, only emerging for a half an hour of fresh air each day.

Meet some of the passengers and crew.
Hear their personal stories.
Find out how they paid for their crossing
See what they ate on the long voyage.
Imagine what life was like on-board.
Learn about their grim voyage in cramped and filthy conditions and the risks they faced from disease, starvation and disaster.
Hear how they passed the time.
Discover what fates awaited them at their destination.

“This activity is a little gem in Dublin. The replica ship gives you a greater appreciation about how terrible life would have been for the passengers who left their homeland and loved-ones for a new life across the Atlantic. No passengers of the real Jeanie Johnston died and this makes the tour even more special. The experience is less than an hour so you can easily fit it into your day. Recommend you buy this together with the EPIC museum because they are close to each other. ”

GetYourGuide - Dec 2022

“We found our visit to the Jeanie Johnston really interesting. Our guide Gearoid was very well-informed and interesting - we really learned a great deal about the plight of the Irish trying to leave Ireland during the potato famine of the 1840s. It was a very memorable visit.”