Family Visits

The Jeanie Johnston has something for everyone in the family

A visit to the Jeanie Johnston is an experience the whole family will enjoy. It’s suitable for people of all ages. From tall ship fans to history buffs to curious kids, our guides will keep everyone entertained.

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The kids will love pretending to be captain of the ship.

We’ve got a special Master Mariner’s Activity Trail to keep the young ones busy.

Older kids and teenagers will experience a real life working ship, imagine how grim the conditions were on-board and relive the remarkable stories of its real-life passengers.

History lovers will be captivated by its Famine and maritime history.

Everyone will love how history is brought to life by your engaging guide.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK:
50 MINUTE TOUR

Tour Times Mon-Sun:

10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00

Top Reasons To Visit

Get up close and personal with one of Ireland’s most significant historical events and delve deep into the story of The Famine.

Experience a real-life Famine ship.
Get a unique insight into what life was like on board.
Hear the true stories of actual passengers and crew.
Award-winning Tour Guides. Engaging and child-friendly format.
One of Dublin’s leading attractions:
- Ranked in the Top 25 Things to do in Dublin on Trip Advisor.
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 by reviewers, with over 1,500 reviews.

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“Phenomenal tour! Gearoid was a well informed, humorous, and engaging tour guide. The Jeanie Johnston tour was well done – we were able to ask many questions, see multiple areas of the boat, and learn about this significant piece of Irish history.”