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Dublin: Windmill Lane Recording Studios Tour

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Dublin: Windmill Lane Recording Studios Tour
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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Visit the iconic studios which have been making music history since 1978. Get right to the heart of both the Irish and global music scene.

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Erica – Australia

very informative and a great tour if you love your classic bands especially U2. we had a play with the sound mixer which was cool

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Frances – United States

Amazing tour, informative and interesting. We walked in the spaces where giants of entertainment have walked, and worked. Learned how a record studio works and how the sounds are mixed. Fantastic! Saw gold and platinum records, grammy awards & more. Very worthwhile for those who like music, or movies. Thanks to our guides who answered all our questions. Looking forward to visiting again.

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  • Learn about the studio’s global impact on music history since 1978
  • Discover the people behind the music and the artists that required their skills
  • Tour the iconic Studio 1 and be amazed by the wealth of music created there

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Step beyond the famous metal doors of Windmill Lane Recording Studios for an exclusive, immersive, and highly memorable experience. 

Go behind the scenes and see where award-winning music has been created by the likes of Lady Gaga, Hozier, Westlife, U2, The Cranberries, Kylie Minogue, Riverdance, and The Rolling Stones. 

Be guided around this iconic Dublin building from passionate tour guides who are also musicians and producers themselves. Learn how recording technology has evolved from early devices to modern, dynamic computer software. 

Fill your ears with the recording of a band’s performance in the live room while the guide explains the recording process. Listen to an especially commissioned binaural recording and immerse yourself in 360-degree sound.

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  • Children under 5 years
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  • Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a working recording studio and not a walk-in visitor attraction.
  •  Tours only commence on designated dates and times therefore advanced booking is essential.
  • Visitors should have a moderate physical fitness level.
  • Windmill Lane Recording Studios is a historic and protected three-story building. As such, there is presently limited access/no lift facilities for those with impaired mobility.
  • The studio does not have food or drinks available for purchase on-site. However, it is centrally located with convenience stores, cafés, and restaurants close by.
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Erica – AustraliaJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
very informative and a great tour if you love your classic bands especially U2. we had a play with the sound mixer which was cool
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Frances – United StatesMay 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing tour, informative and interesting. We walked in the spaces where giants of entertainment have walked, and worked. Learned how a record studio works and how the sounds are mixed. Fantastic! Saw gold and platinum records, grammy awards & more. Very worthwhile for those who like music, or movies. Thanks to our guides who answered all our questions. Looking forward to visiting again.
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Claire – CanadaApril 23, 2025 – Verified booking
My husband and I absolutely loved our time at Windmill Studios. Our guide Maeve was amazing! Everyone at the studio was very welcoming!

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