IRELAND
Ireland's standouts.
The 10 most popular drinking tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A guided Dublin pub crawl with free Guinness and shots, skip-the-line entry to 5 venues, live music, and VIP club access at Coppers.
“It was a fun experience, we met a lot of fun people. The guide was THE best, he hyped the group up to the ceiling and we got a lot of perks with the special brancelet in the pubs. We visited 5 pubs and some of it had live music that we liked so much.”
Two stops, two musician guides, and guaranteed seating in private rooms for a moving concert of Irish jigs, reels, and sing-alongs.
“Exceptionally talented Kevin (fiddle) and Booster (guitar) regaled us for over 3 hours with a variety of traditional Irish jigs, reels and tearful love songs, embellished by Irish tall tales and the poignt history of the Emerald Isle. There were visitors from 6 different countries the evening we went, and we all joined in the…”
A 2.5-hour Dublin pub crawl with local actors at four historic bars, literary stories, and a quiz with prizes, starting on Duke Street.
“My favorite tour! This was my third time on this tour. I plan to go on it every time I visit Dublin! If it is your lucky evening you will have Frank as your tour guide. Great actor, ridiculously knowledgeable and a really nice guy.”
Dublin pub crawl with a welcome Guinness, free shots, bar discounts, and skip-the-line nightclub entry, running about 5 hours.
“This was the best experience for a tour, especially related to having drinks on keeping the entire group in line, on time, and listen. Plus he had everyone sing happy birthday to my dad. This was the best first experience we had in Ireland! We tried to give a tip at the end but couldn’t…”
Dublin’s off-the-tourist-path pub tour with craft beer, Guinness, whiskey and gin tastings, plus a live traditional music finale.
“Great introduction to Irish pubs and drinking traditions. We even learned the “proper” way to pour a Guinness from a tap!”
Dublin pub walk with craft beer, Guinness, Irish whiskey, milk gin, and live traditional music across four local pubs.
“This tour was a blast! Our tour guide, Martin, was awesome, and our group was so much fun. I highly recommend it.”
One-hour Belfast City Centre Beer Bike Tour with pedal-powered sightseeing, city stops, BYOB option, and friendly hosts. From $30.
“Amazing fun experience! Had such a laugh, was great you could play your own music. The staff was so friendly and we all enjoyed so much! Our legs got a good workout but good fun had by all”
Howth coastal craft beer and seafood trail: chowder, platters, smoked salmon, and Viking-to-1914 stories in 3.5 hours.
“Great food, beer, and tour guide in a beautiful seaside town. You visit a few different local fish shops and try different beers from a local brewery. The guide, Paddy, is extremely friendly and knowledge. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Dublin Mountains pub crawl with 3 rural pubs, live Irish music, and views, guided from central Dublin. Drinks and food extra.
“Wonderful afternoon. Shane, the organizer/driver, was a great host - He quickly blended four different groups into a single fun crowd. He was helpful, entertaining and knowledgeable. I'll do the trip again when I return!”
Small-group Dublin-to-Wicklow pub day with Shane: countryside views, traditional pubs, pay-as-you-go drinks, and live music in Bray.
“Fantastic time - this is our second time on this tour - this time with brothers and sisters. The pubs are great and Shane the driver is the definition of craic. Don’t miss this one”
