The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story — Attraction in Dublin

The Jeanie Johnston is an engaging and educational experience, offering valuable insight into the Irish Famine and the journeys of those who emigrated in search of a better life. The guided tour provides a compelling narrative about the ship’s history, the conditions faced by passengers, and the crew’s efforts to ensure no lives were lost during its voyages—an uncommon feat during that era.

While the ship itself is a well-crafted replica, the experience is more focused on storytelling rather than an immersive historical recreation. The guides are knowledgeable and passionate, making it a worthwhile visit for anyone interested in Irish history and emigration.

However, having also visited the Dunbrody Famine Ship, we found that experience to be more immersive and atmospheric. The Dunbrody offers live re-enactments and a more interactive approach, which brings the history to life in a way that The Jeanie Johnston doesn’t quite match.

Overall, The Jeanie Johnston is definitely worth a visit for its historical significance and insightful storytelling, but for those looking for a more hands-on and engaging experience, the Dunbrody Famine Ship might be the...

We weren’t originally planning to visit the Jeanne Johnston as part of our itinerary, but it was included in the Go City pass I purchased and I’m so glad it was! What we expected to be a simple bonus activity ended up being the best thing we did in Dublin and a true highlight of our two-week trip through Ireland and Scotland.

The tour itself was fascinating and incredibly moving, offering deep insight into Ireland’s history, especially during the Famine era. What truly made the experience unforgettable was our male tour guide. Regretfully, I can’t recall his name. Nonetheless, he was absolutely outstanding: knowledgeable, entertaining, friendly, and completely captivating from start to finish. His storytelling brought the ship’s history to life in a way that was both emotional and engaging, managing to strike the perfect balance between education and entertainment.

It’s rare to come across a guide who can so effortlessly draw you in and make history feel so alive. Thanks to him, the Jeanne Johnston tour went from a spontaneous add-on to one of our most memorable experiences of the entire trip.

Highly, highly...

A little bit expensive considering what you experience. €15 for adults, €13 for students and there is a deal for 2 adults and a child for €34. Our guide Steven was amazing, he really knew what he was saying and made the experience a bit more lively than just a guide talking for 50 mins. I learnt so much about the conditions on board the ship and the people that were travelling. Made me want to go to Tipperary to see the locations of some of the story. Glad they had a little bit of seating inside to rest. The mannequins were so realistic they gave a slightly eerie feel but helped out a picture to the narrative. Great work on making the replica. People in the reviews need to understand they can't dredge up the real ship from the bottom of the Atlantic ocean! The point is to try and experience what it was like for those travelling on these ships. I must say, it's a bit restrictive of who can fully enjoy the experience as it's all in English and you need that to...