Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship: Guided Tour

The Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship is a 50-minute guided tour aboard an authentic replica of an 1847 three-masted Famine barque moored at Custom House Quay in Dublin. It tells the harrowing story of the thousands of Irish people who fled the Great Famine in search of a better life in North America.

Yes! The Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship guided tour is included on both the Dublin All-Inclusive Pass and the Dublin Explorer Pass. If you are not purchasing a city pass, you can book this standalone €16 guided tour ticket directly.

While thousands perished aboard overcrowded 'coffin ships' during the Great Famine, the Jeanie Johnston made 16 transatlantic voyages between 1848 and 1855—carrying over 2,500 emigrants to Quebec, Baltimore, and New York without losing a single passenger, thanks to Captain James Attridge and ship's doctor Richard Blennerhassett.

The fully guided tour lasts approximately 50 minutes, exploring both the open upper deck and the reconstructed passenger quarters below deck.

No, access to the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship is strictly via scheduled guided tours.

The Jeanie Johnston is moored at Custom House Quay in Dublin's Docklands (D01 KF84), directly outside the CHQ Building and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (a 10-minute walk from O'Connell Bridge or via the Luas Red Line tram to the 'George's Dock' stop).

The ship is open 7 days a week, with guided tours running between 10:00 AM and 02:30 PM (closing at 03:00 PM / 15:00). Booking in advance is strongly recommended as below-deck group sizes are limited.

No. Because it is an authentic replica of a historic 19th-century sailing ship with steep, narrow stairs and cramped quarters below deck, it is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.

Yes, the tour is very family-friendly and engaging for kids and teens, featuring life-sized figures of real passengers below deck. Strollers can be left safely at the check-in desk on the quay during the tour.

We recommend flat, comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, as the first portion of the tour takes place outdoors on the upper deck.

There are no restrooms directly on the ship; visitors are advised to use the restrooms in the CHQ Building right across the quay before boarding.

Due to the confined spaces below deck, suitcases and large backpacks are not permitted on board.

The live guided tour is conducted in English, with translated information sheets available in multiple languages.

Yes, personal photography is welcomed both on the upper deck and in the museum quarters below deck!

No, please note that tickets for the Jeanie Johnston Tallship Emigrant Experience are strictly non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled once booked.