Top Ireland Beer & Brewery Tours

One of the best ways to tour the pubs of Dublin is with a local, passionate guide who can entertain you with stories about the places you visit as you go. This hassle-free tour does just that. Feel free to tell your guide what kind of pubs/ things you’re interested in, and they will guide you in the right direction. Your first pint of Guinness is also on the house.

Dublin’s music and pub culture is legendary, but finding authentic traditional music spots, away from the tourist hot spots can be time-consuming. This guided pub crawl removes the guesswork, leading you to off-the-beaten-path venues with live Irish music and drinks along the way. Enjoy local insight into Irish culture and have a lot of fun along the way too. Note that no food is included or available, so plan to eat beforehand.

Learn all about the history of Dublin through the lens of one of the nation’s most famous exports—Guinness. Discover more about how this stout changed Dublin forever, shaping its culture and its economy, and learn more about the real Guinness family than most tourists ever will. End with a trip to a local favorite pub where you raise a glass of the black stuff.

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.

Discover the vibrant nightlife of Galway on this premium night tour, where you’ll savor beer tastings at four authentic pubs, including a special welcome drink from Galway Bay Brewery. Begin your journey in Eyre Square and wander through the charming Latin Quarter, before heading to the lively West End, known for its cultural scene. Enjoy a curated experience that combines storytelling, local brews, and traditional Irish music at a renowned venue to conclude the night. This uniquely crafted tour is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in Galway's rich pub culture and social atmosphere. - Explore iconic pubs in Eyre Square, Latin Quarter, and West End - Enjoy beer tastings at four handpicked venues, including craft selections - Experience an intimate setting with local storytelling and insider knowledge - Conclude with live Irish music at one of Galway's top venues

Experience Dublin's rich whiskey-making traditions on this immersive, small-group tour. Visit the Roe & Co Irish Whiskey Distillery in the former Guinness Brewery Power House and explore Dublin's "Golden Whiskey Triangle." Enjoy a pint of Guinness, a whiskey cocktail, and whiskey samples, guided by a local expert who brings Irish culture and humor to life. This small group tour offers an unforgettable blend of history, whiskey, and fun, including a guided Guinness Storehouse visit with skip-the-line access.

On the banks of the River Liffey, where grain, people, and stories have flowed for centuries, J.R. Mahon’s invites guests to experience Dublin in a new and evocative way: by drinking through its stories. The J.R. Mahon’s Immersive Beer Tasting Tour is a premium, guided experience that weaves together Irish brewing heritage, the rich history of Dublin, and the ancient art of storytelling — seanchas — creating a journey through flavor, place, and time. This is not a traditional brewery tour. It is a story you step into.

What You’ll Get (and Why It’s Brilliant) Five Pubs A mix of old-school charm and modern craft bars. Five Beers One in each venue, already included. A Proper Lunch Because great beer deserves great food. Local Stories History, brewing secrets, and tips you won’t find online. Walkable No marathon walks. Quick hops between some of Dublin's best pubs. Small Groups Max 10 guests. More like new friends than strangers. Why Book With Crafty Tours? Because this isn’t about ticking off another attraction. It’s about: - Tasting what the locals actually drink. - Spending an afternoon laughing, eating, and drinking. - Walking away with stories (and recommendations) for the rest of your trip. - Avoiding overpriced tourist pints. Life’s Too Short To Drink Shit Beer. Don’t waste your Dublin trip on generic bars. Join Crafty Tours, sip something unique, and see the city one pint at a time.

Taste local beer brewed onsite at a boutique craft brewery before venturing across the Samuel Beckett Bridge to explore the new Dublin of the Silicon Docks, before completing an amazing experience at the Dublin outpost of the famous Brewdog Brewery!

Dublin's craft beer walk, minus the tourist-trap Guinness circuit. Five hand-picked craft pubs in three hours, led by a local who knows exactly which taps are worth your time — and you drink at your own pace, buying only what you order. Same celebrated route as our premium tour, at a fraction of the price.

Explore the Irish city that’s well known for its pubs when you book this private guided tour around Dublin. A local guide will redirect you away from the tourist hubs and take you to local watering holes to avoid massive crowds. Sip local Irish brews like Guinness as you listen to live music and share in conversation with other pub patrons. Visit multiple pubs with plenty of photo ops available.

Discover traditional Irish pubs and nightlife in Dublin with a local host during this private evening tour. Meet your guide for a night of live music, local flavors, and off-the-beaten-path fun. Learn about Irish food and culture with three beers and one snack. Move between locations on foot and explore neighborhoods that you might have missed if visiting alone.

Renowned for its authentic and vibrant pub scene, Westport is the perfect spot for a pub tour. Discover the best pubs and enjoy a tasting of local craft beers and poitín in the company of an experienced local guide.

Discover Ireland’s whiskey heritage on a private full-day tour from Dublin. Travel in a luxury vehicle with your own driver, guide, and whiskey specialist, gaining insider stories and expert tastings at both the historic Old Kilbeggan Distillery and modern Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery. Enjoy a relaxing lunch (not included) by the canal in Tullamore before returning to Dublin. This is a fully private, hosted experience — no crowds, no rush, just whiskey, history, and the Irish countryside

A private and fully escorted tour of Dublin celebrating the city's two signature drinks - Guinness beer and Irish whiskey. The tour starts at your hotel, where your Whiskey & Beer Specialist Host will greet you. You board your executive transport, and the adventure begins! This is a Dublin city tour with whiskey and Guinness being the main focus, but your Host will also provide a glimpse at Irish life - culture, people, landmarks, history! Your Host will escort you around Guinness Storehouse, enhancing the Guinness experience, so that your time at the city's most visited attraction is best spent. Next, your Host will showcase the booming Irish whiskey scene, during a private visit to a working distillery. This tour is private throughout, with travel in Mercedes. The personalised attention of your Whiskey & Beer Specialist Host is what makes this tour really special and memorable.

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.

Discover Dublin’s famous pub culture with a private walking tour. Visit several storied pubs, learn how to drink a Guinness, sample interesting beers, and experience historic pub atmospheres. Learn about Irish literary history, traditional music, and the art of conversation during this private pub crawl designed for an immersive local experience.

Eat your way through Dublin on a food tour that brings Ireland’s history to life—one bite (and sip) at a time! While once described as having "simple" gastronomy, modern Ireland is world-renowned for its high-quality raw ingredients. This curated five-stop tasting tour showcases the very best of local flavours: from farmhouse cheeses and classic fish and chips to traditional potato boxty, hearty beef stew, and artisan ice cream. Over five different stops you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind each dish, exploring how Ireland’s land, climate, and history shaped the techniques and traditions that define our cuisine today. No Dublin experience is complete without the drinks. You’ll pour your own pint of Guinness. Perfect for food lovers and curious travellers, this journey blends authentic flavours and expert storytelling into one delicious Dublin experience. Please Note: Guests pay for their own food/drink but avail of exclusive deals. Budget approx €60 per person.

For decades now people have believed that one can only experience the famous Irish nightlife in Temple Bar. It is true that those iconic cobbled lanes and renowned pubs have a magnificent charm, making it a must-do when visiting Dublin, but there is much more to our city and pub life. At OBNOXIOUS. Pub Tours our mission is to show you parts of our city that may be harder to find. We have a line up of five pubs, each from a different era, which translates to heritage, tradition, and history. Whilst our tour focuses on the more remote areas of the city, we finish things off in Temple Bar to make your experience of Dublin's nightlife as complete as possible.

Get to know Dingle’s most iconic pubs with Tony your local guide. The only tour of its kind in Dingle and a great way to meet people while on vacation. Tony is a well known local guide who’s focus will be making the tour informative but also a bit of craic along the way. He may even sing a few songs. We learn about Dingle history, Fungie the Dolphin, a demonstration of our national sports Gaelic Hurling and Football and much more..... Stories are told of the history of the pubs by Tony, the pub owners themselves (if they are around on the day) and the odd local might have something to say :) Our aim is that you leave Dingle having formed a fond core memory of your trip with us on the tour.

Galway’s pub culture is legendary, Explore this city beating heart surrounded by music, laughs, great drinks and even better company! This Galway Pub Journey takes you on a curated path through the city neighbourhoods to six authentic establishments. This isn't a "crawl"—it’s a journey through the evolution of Irish hospitality, led by local experts who know every story behind every door. Traverse the cobblestones of the Latin Quarter, the bohemian streets of the West End, and the hidden corners of Woodquay and the West-End. Enjoy six included drinks throughout the tour. We focus exclusively on premium, independent craft beers that represent the very best of West of Ireland brewing. Learn of Ireland’s Brewing & Distilling Heritage while also embracing Galway’s unique artistic Culture. Between pours, your guide will share the tales of Galway’s maritime past, its medieval roots, and the modern-day culture that makes this city hum.

You too can be a Guinnessologist :) on my original private tour. This custom tour is relaxed & local and avoids the very busy self guided Guinness attraction. This is the perfect way to have a fun and engaging adventure in Dublin, exploring an amazing unknown story and fun for all ages. Explore young Arthur Guinness, his ancestry, own family and the bold decisions he and his descendants made in life that laid the foundations for unimaginable success! Expect good fun and learn local sayings, Irish humour with genuine passion and this tour explores our beloved Irish pub culture which is uniquely engrained into our friendly society as we meet the locals! Discover a Guinness family home in central Dublin before hitting a legendary local Dub's pub for a pint and option to pull your own pint, certified in Dublin under Eamonn's expert eye. Optional free whiskey tasting included if you fancy? Family Friendly Irish snacks & soft drinks provided on me! We'll have fun in my city, Eamonn