VISITOR EXPERIENCE

Windmill Lane + 24 Hour City Tour

Celebrate U2’s legacy with this great value combo

VISTOR EXPERIENCE

Windmill Lane + 24 Hour City Tour

Explore Dublin with a 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off tour and visit Windmill Lane Studios, home to U2’s iconic recordings. Celebrate their legacy with this great value combo.

What Can I Expect?

  • Upgrade option to 48 Hour ticket available
  • 24 Hour Hop-on Hop-off access across Dublin
  • Visit Windmill Lane Studios, home to legendary U2 recordings
  • Docklands Tour included at no extra cost
  • Exclusive combo savings vs buying separately
  • Flexible sightseeing – hop on and off at 25+ stops

Celebrating 50 years of U2, at Windmill Lane Recording Studio

To mark the 50-year anniversary of U2, this experience at Windmill Lane Recording Studios offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the band’s legacy where much of their most iconic music was created.

A short walk from Cardiff Lane (Stop F), visitors can step inside the studios that helped shape U2’s sound over decades.

It’s an immersive journey into the creative spaces and stories behind one of Ireland’s most influential bands, making the anniversary the central highlight of the visit.

Windmill Lane Recording Studios

Step inside a world-famous working recording studio and discover where some of the biggest names in music created iconic albums.

Your guided tour takes you behind the scenes of real recording spaces, offering a unique insight into the creative process. Explore the control rooms, hear stories from legendary sessions, and immerse yourself in Dublin’s rich musical heritage.

Located in the heart of the Docklands, this experience is perfect for music lovers and anyone curious about what happens behind the studio doors.

Hop-on Hop-off Tour

The DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour is the best way to explore Dublin at your own pace.

With over 25 stops across the city, you can hop on and off at top attractions including Trinity College, Temple Bar, St. Stephen’s Green and the Docklands, home to Windmill Lane Recording Studios.

Enjoy live guided commentary from Fáilte Ireland trained guides, sharing Dublin’s history, culture, and plenty of craic along the way. The tour is family-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

Additional Information

  • Hop-on Hop-off Tour departs from Dublin Bus Head Office, 59 Upper O’Connell Street, D01RX04
  • You can join the tour at any stop
  • Windmill Lane is located on the Docklands route
  • Multi-lingual audio available on board
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • The nearest stop to Windmill Lane Recording Studios is Stop F (Cardiff Lane) on the Docklands Tour.
  • Our docklands tour that departs at 10:05 will get you to Stop F (Cardiff lane) in time for your 11 o clock Windmill lane tour
  • Our docklands tour that departs at 1:05 will get you to Stop F (Cardiff lane) in time for your 2 o clock Windmill lane tour

Guides & Languages

The Hop-on Hop-off Tour is available in 8 different languages through the multi-lingual system on board the bus.

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TESTIMONIALS

What people are saying about us

A real pleasure to see inside a world class recording studio. The guide was great and took time to answer all questions. We walked from Trinity College, Dublin to the Studio which took us about 30 minutes. We arrived a few minutes early which gave us time to read about the memorabilia hanging on the walls.

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William M – Trip Advisor

Pretty awesome experience! You’ll get an understanding of how everything works, get to hear stories and see the studio where countless artists have recorded their songs (The Cranberries, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, U2…)

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Anastasia – Google Review

I was going because my dauther wanted to go – I agree to keep her company. Had no idea about recording or wasnt much into music. But that tour has exceeded my expectations – It was great day and I think I would like to visit again!

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Erika – Trip Advisor

What a fantastic experience!! Everyone was super friendly and professional. Made me feel at home in the studio. An experience of a lifetime. Thank you so much!!

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Mark Gower – Google Review

Excellent experience (Must See) We went to Windmill Studios this weekend for our daughter’s 16th Birthday. From entering the door right through the tour we were made feel so welcome. The overall tour was so engaging and fun, so many iconic artists have recorded in this historic building.

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Jenny -Trip Advisor

Absolutely fabulous!!! We were lucky to be guided by Aidan, one of owners. Fantastic guy with great talking skills. The whole place is incredibly interesting, outside and inside, followed by great story behind it. So grateful for this experience!

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Lidia Gerstman – Google Review

Excellent immersive behind the scenes look at one of the most iconic music studios in the world. The staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming, and the chance to see how your favourite albums by your favourite bands come together is brilliant.

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CSmyth – Trip Advisor

Recently brought a group of TY students to the studio tour and can’t recommend it enough! Niall was excellent at making all aspects of the tour accessible to both music and non music students. The tour was very interactive and one student had the trip highlight of playing the studio’s Steinway piano. Will definitely be making this an annual trip in our school calendar.

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Ciara Wall – Google Review

A must-do for any Music Fan! Awesome tour, very informative and full of great historical info as well. Staff are very friendly and made our U2 Fan Club Ireland group really welcome. I would highly recommend this tour to any music fan , not just U2 fans Many thanks, from The Taller Hewson

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Simon H – Trip Advisor

One of the best experiences I have done in Dublin. Highly recommend if you’re interested in music. An intimate group lead by a skilled team at Windmill Lane. I have even more respect for everyone who works in the music field. Thanks a million!!

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Kayla FP – Google Review

A Dublin ‘Must Do’! We visited the studio not really knowing what to expect but we had our eyes (and ears) opened by how many world renowned artists had recorded there. We also found that a lot of film scores and movie and video scenes had been filmed inside the building. The tour covers all areas of the recording process and we would definitely recommend a visit.

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Sandy A – Trip Advisor

Mind blown. Cannot recommend a tour of Windmill Lane (the home of cool in Dublin in my opinion) highly enough. Just to walk the halls and spend time in studios where legends recorded iconic grammy award winning albums is surely an unparalleled thrill for any music fan. The gang are so welcoming and informative it was an exhilarating experience from beginning to end.
100000% recommend 🙂

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Sinead McNamara – Google Review

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