National Theatre Tour of Abbey Theatre

Check dates & book this tour from €18.00

Operator: Abbey Theatre Tours
Duration: 1 hour
Area: Dublin
Prices: Adults: €18.00, Children: €16.00, Students: €16.00, Senior Citizens: €16.00

Ever wondered what exactly is involved in creating a theatre production? Would you like to learn more about the history of Irish theatre? Join a national theatre tour at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin City and see the National Theatre of Ireland in a new light.

What to expect

• Take a guided tour through the history of Ireland’s National Theatre
• Explore interior spaces of the Abbey Theatre
• Gain insight into how plays go from script to stage

About this tour

Join us on a journey where you’ll learn more about the history of the National Theatre and the people who created it. Spot iconic writers, actors and directors from our extensive portrait collection and walk in the footsteps of literary and theatrical legends as you explore key parts of the building. Immerse yourself in the creative world and processes that enable brilliant plays to come to life and discover how directors, designers and makers bring our shows from the page to the stage.

Step inside Ireland’s legendary Abbey Theatre and experience a unique National Theatre Tour that opens your senses to the world of art, music and storytelling. This exclusive tour take you behind the curtain and into the lives of many iconic Irish plays and shows.

As the National Theatre of Ireland, the Abbey has been the creative hub for celebrated playwrights like W.B. Yeats and J.M. Synge. On this guided tour, you’ll explore the stunning historic building while learning about its cultural significance and the role it continues to play in shaping Irish theatre today.

Deepen your cultural experience in Dublin with the Abbey Theatre National Theatre Tour as it provides an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ireland’s theatrical heritage.

Tour Details

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour
• The tour begins in the Abbey foyer
• The age recommendation is for 10yrs+

Additional Information

The tour can’t guarantee access to the auditorium as it is an actively working theatre and is often in use.

Accessibility Information

This tour includes multiple floors/levels which may be an obstacle for those with mobility issues. Please contact the theatre directly with any concerns and they will try their best to accommodate the issue.

Meeting point

26/27 Abbey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 K0F1, Ireland