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City exploration game
Old Town Dublin: Famous Pubs
4.4Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 66 min 3.1 km Dublin App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Play a city exploration game in Dublin City Centre to learn about the history of the city (and where to find the best pint of guinness!).
While you solve challenges, you will see Dublin’s oldest pub and learn its role in the Irish Rebellions, the pub named after a female serial-killing brothel-owner, and where Irish writer, W. B. Yeats, would go for a quiet drink.
While you solve challenges, you will see Dublin’s oldest pub and learn its role in the Irish Rebellions, the pub named after a female serial-killing brothel-owner, and where Irish writer, W. B. Yeats, would go for a quiet drink.
Are you up for a pub crawl in Dublin?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and friends visiting Dublin who want its historic pubs at their own pace get about an hour and 3.1 km from The Brazen Head, the city's oldest pub, past The Palace Bar and Temple Bar, with stories of rebellion, a brothel-owning killer and W. B. Yeats. Families can play by day. Anyone wanting a hosted night crawl with a guide should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
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From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Dublin
A · Start
20 Lower Bridge St, Usher's Quay, Dublin, D08 WC64, Ireland
B · Finish
139 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
- Squad Challenge
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Can I do a self-guided pub crawl in Dublin with this?
Yes. The app leads you on foot between ten well-known pubs and hotel bars, including Toners, O'Donoghues, The Palace Bar and Darkey Kelly's. It tells each place's story and sets a puzzle there. You start whenever you like, with no guide or group to meet.
Where does the walk start and which part of Dublin does it cover?
It starts at The Brazen Head and loops back there at the end. In between it crosses the city centre, taking in The Shelbourne, Mary's Bar & Hardware, Temple Bar, The Clarence Hotel and The Workman's Club, about 3.1 km in total.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
The walking and puzzles take about an hour. Any time you spend stopping for a drink is extra. You can pause at any point and continue later, so it is easy to settle into a pub along the way and pick up the route afterwards.
Is it suitable for children?
It is tagged as recommended for families and is best played during the day. Keep in mind the theme is pubs, and one story concerns a female serial-killing brothel owner, so parents may want to judge whether that suits younger children.
Do we need to book a time, and can our group play together?
There is no time slot to book: start whenever suits you. The quest is tagged Squad Challenge, and one ticket covers your whole group, so friends can solve the puzzles together as they walk from pub to pub.
Is Old Town Dublin: Famous Pubs self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Old Town Dublin: Famous Pubs start and finish?
It starts at The Brazen Head, 20 Lower Bridge St, Usher's Quay, Dublin, D08 WC64, Ireland and finishes at Toners, 139 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland. The route is approximately 3.1 km and includes 11 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Dublin pub context
Pubs as social rooms, music venues and literary landmarks
Dublin pubs have served as neighborhood meeting places, music spaces and settings for writers and political discussion, but each establishment has its own history. This quest connects selected pubs and old-city streets without claiming that every famous anecdote happened exactly as retold. The route’s game narrative is fictional; the social role of the pub is the durable cultural thread. Playable languages: English.
