Top Dublin Music Tours in 2026

Learn the history and stories behind traditional Irish music in a fun and informative way during this Dublin Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl, led by two professional musicians. Your guides, who are with you the entire tour, perform songs and instrumental Irish Jigs and Reels. This Dublin experience is more like a moving concert, than a drinking pub crawl. Along with a lot of audience participation, you’ll enjoy an interactive evening of Irish music.

Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin has recorded many popular artists, but since it’s still a working studio, in order to visit, you must book ahead. Preplan and book this Dublin Windmill Lane Recording Studios Tour and learn about the studio’s history from a guide. Plus, see how a recording session works and even try to mix your own session.

Explore Dublin in a fun and unique way during this silent disco tour that takes you around the city’s famous landmarks. Don your hi-tech headsets and listen to funky music while you walk and dance through the streets with your group. Groove past landmarks like Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and Trinity College during your journey of song and dance.

Immerse yourself in Dublin's famous pub culture on this evening walking tour. With a pub-loving guide in the lead, you'll visit some hidden gems that tourists don't often find, as well as some of Dublin's best-known watering holes. Try some new craft beers, as well as Irish gin and craft whiskey.

Experience Dublin after dark on this expertly curated evening walking tour combining Irish whiskey, historic pubs, and live Irish music. Led by an expert local guide, guests enjoy a Jameson Whiskey Experience with sampling, a visit to Ireland’s oldest pub, a pint of Guinness, and finish the evening at a lively city-centre pub known for its contribution to Irish culture and traditional music. This engaging Dublin night tour offers the perfect blend of history, hospitality, and live music, showcasing the city’s legendary evening culture. Visit The Brazen Head, officially recognised as Ireland’s oldest pub, dating back to 1198. Inside its historic walls guests will lear about the pub’s connections to revolutionaries, writers, and Dublin folklore. The final stop brings the group to a city-centre pub on Dublin’s south side, celebrated for its warm hospitality and contribution to Irish culture.

Starting from the iconic Sweny's Pharmacy, this walking tour explores Dublin's literary heritage through song, poetry and storytelling. Built around the life and work of James Joyce, the stroll traces his journey from aspiring young writer to the author of Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Ulysses, visiting the places that shaped his imagination. Along the way, we also encounter fellow writers and artists including Oscar and Lady Jane Wilde, Æ George Russell and Susan L. Mitchell, revealing the rich creative world that once flourished around Merrion Square. Guided by songwriter R.M. Jacobs.

Dublin has appeared in some of the world's best-loved films, television shows and music videos. But the stories behind those locations can be just as fascinating. Join me for a fun, interactive 2.5-hour journey through the city, discovering locations linked to Normal People, Michael Collins, Bad Sisters, Sing Street and more. With lively, story-led guiding throughout, you'll uncover the stories behind the places we visit and unexpected connections between screen, music and Dublin itself. This is more than a hunt for filming locations. Expect famous names, surprising stories, spot prizes and a few discoveries that will have you looking at Dublin in a whole new way. Along the way, join in, ask questions and enjoy a lively exploration of Dublin's remarkable life on screen. - An experienced local guide with a flair for storytelling - See real locations behind major films, TV shows and music videos - Tram travel included, helping us cover more of the city in 2.5 hours

This Wallking Tour is a combination of U2s and local Dublin history. Our Tour Guide, in this unique Walking Tour, will take you through the places that shaped U2 and their music and learn about the history of Dublin city. You will discover the city of Dublin from a new perspective.

Float down the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin with this scenic cruise. Learn about Irish history from a local guide, covering topics from the Vikings to recent political history. See city landmarks including the Ha’penny Bridge and the Custom House from a new perspective and check out the recent redevelopment of Dublin’s Docklands neighborhood.

The story of Dublin has taken many centuries to write, but that doesn’t mean it should take ages to see all the city has to offer. In roughly 90 minutes, walk through the cobbled streets of Dublin’s past and present and learn about the colorful events and characters that illustrate and give spirit to its long, proud heritage - from playwrights and whiskeys, to invasions, wars and world economic crises.

Save your precious vacation (and drinking) time with his tour that includes skip-the-line admission to Dublin's Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery. Listen as your guide explains the ingredients used and learn of the complex brewing and distilling processes then enjoy tastings of two of Ireland's most-loved drinks.

Explore Dublin at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour offering access to 25 major stops, including the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and St. Stephen’s Green. Choose from 24-, 48-, or 72-hour passes, with live or audio commentary to enrich your experience. Enjoy added perks like a walking tour and a panoramic night tour with select ticket options.

Get more than a sudsy mustache out of your next pint with this “real Dublin” pub tour. Following your guide across four of Dublin’s best pubs—all preferred by the locals—you’ll sample both longstanding Irish darlings and new favorites, from ciders and whiskeys to ales and stouts (Guinness is just the beginning). Along the way, you’ll get a taste of Irish history, tradition, and culture to boot.

Explore Ireland’s natural wonders and historic gems on this full-day tour from Dublin. Set out on a scenic drive through the idyllic countryside of Wicklow National Park, stop to admire the views from Wicklow Gap and visit the monastic ruins and beautiful lakes of Glendalough. Then, step back in time with a tour of Kilkenny, Ireland’s medieval capital, and enjoy free time to explore the city independently before returning to Dublin.

Leave Dublin behind on a full-day journey to Ireland’s rugged west coast—no need to tackle the roads or plan a route yourself. Travel comfortably onboard an air-conditioned vehicle as you learn about Irish history and culture. Enjoy a visit to the Cliffs of Moher with time to explore the clifftop paths and visitor facilities at your own pace, then continue along part of the Wild Atlantic Way with a weather-permitting stop in the Burren to admire its distinctive limestone landscape. In Galway City, choose between a guided walk or free time to experience the city’s lively atmosphere.

Explore Ireland on this full-day Cliffs of Moher and Galway tour from Dublin. Travel into rural Ireland by air-conditioned coach with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the Emerald Isle’s spectacular countryside. Journey along the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher where you can explore for a couple of hours. After a brief stop at Burren National Park, visit Galway to explore the cobblestoned streets and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Celebrate the festive season with a delightful Christmas Tour of Dublin, blending an open-top bus ride with an entertaining show led by award-winning guides. Experience the city's enchanting Christmas lights as you gather around for heartwarming songs, stories, and laughs, all while enjoying the sights of Dublin's best displays. A special visit from Santa and 'Gus on The Bus' adds to the magic, making this a perfect outing for families and holiday enthusiasts alike. This 70-minute tour promises an unforgettable evening of Christmas cheer. Duration: Approximately 70 minutes, departing at 16:30 and 18:30 Unique combination of a Christmas Carol service and bus tour Explore iconic Dublin sites like Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green Interactive fun for kids with festive songs and stories

Get more out of your trip to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay with this private tour including hotel pickup. Explore Ireland’s west coast alongside a guide who brings his homeland alive with stories of Irish history and guaranteed good “craic.” Enjoy a taste of Irish whiskey, get a lesson in Irish music, and soak in stunning County Clare scenery during a coastal drive.

This unique tour of Dublin City brings you on an adventure of songs, statues, and some hidden stories about the rock, folk, and global stars of Dublin City! Dublin is filled with musical heroes from U2 to Thin Lizzy to Luke Kelly! Learn about how Bono created the biggest apology video in history after forgetting his wife's birthday and how a busker from Grafton Street made it all the way to the red carpet in Hollywood to collect an Oscar! All this plus a relaxed whiskey tasting to finish and a live street song! This tour is filled with melody, fun, songs, and stories!:)

Get the lay of the land in Glendalough before setting out on your own with help from this Glendalough Musical Tour. This tour provides introductory knowledge of the area mixed with beautiful music. Plus, after you listen to your guide’s commentary and see historical sites, set out on your own to explore other areas you didn’t yet see—and a map is provided to help you stay on track.

This is a private tour to suit your needs and you can tailor it to your liking. The great scenes you will experience in the studios, of your favorite TV show, which will forever stay in your heart and your phone. You will be taken through the experience by a guide who was one of the actors in the show so that you will get first-hand information and behind-the-scenes info you may not otherwise know. I can also make you a reservation for an evening meal in a suitable restaurant.

Luxury Private Tour of Dublin City and U2 Experience takes us on a tour like no other. We visit the most loved sites that Dublin has to offer while interweaving the tour with stories and real tastes of Dublin's history, its food, culture, sport and of course its people along with its many locations associated with the world famous U2. Every tour is custom made on the day from a selection of wonderful of experiences. Some of our many options by Liberty Irish Tours include : Windmill Lane Recording Studios Experience*, Lunch/Dinner and Drinks in The The Clarence Hotel, Bonos & Edges Hotel. Lunch/Dinner/ Drinks in Finnegans Dalkey, Bono's favourite local pub and restaurant. Epic Ireland, Dublin Bay Cruise, Croke Park Stadium Skyline Tour, The Little Museum. Who knows who we could bump into? We just cant say...