Private Dublin Pub Tour (Walking Tour)

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Dublin, Ireland

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4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Pubs are a cornerstone of Irish culture and this tour gives you a snippet of that lifestyle. Join a private guide and visit some of Dublin’s most traditional pubs. Learn how to drink a pint of Guinness the Irish way and sample a variety of Irish craft beers along the way. You also get to follow in the footsteps of many Irish authors as you sip on a glass of whiskey.

Avoid tourist traps and fake “Irish” pubs
Listen to live Irish music while enjoying your drinks
Choose from several tour times to suit your schedule
A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

Private tour - tailored just for your group
Tour Guide: experienced, qualified and Irish!
Hotel meet-up (for central location)

Food & Drink
Entry tickets
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

The Oak
1-3 Parliament St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 AN28, Ireland
Inside The Oak, Crane Lane

Pickup details

We can meet you at any hotel if it is centrally located, if not, then The Oak, Crane Lane shall be the default pickup / meeting point.

Meeting point

Crane Lane
Crane Ln, Dublin, Ireland
The Oak, Crane Lane

End point

College Green, Dublin, Ireland
End point varies, but the guide can return you to your hotel if central

Itinerary

Darkey Kelly's

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 64 reviews

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Austin was a true...

Lance_R, May 2026

Austin was a true gentleman and a delight. His enthusiasm and knowledge were appreciated. Definitely recommend

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi Lance, Thank you very much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Austin. He has a wonderful way of combining enthusiasm, knowledge, and genuine hospitality, so it's lovely to know that his efforts helped make your experience enjoyable and memorable. Your kind words about Austin being a true gentleman and a delight to spend time with will mean a great deal to him. We'll be sure to pass your feedback along. Thank you as well for your recommendation—it truly means a lot to our team. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Dublin for another tour in the future! Warm regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team

Great tour!

Jason_W, Aug 2024

Had a great time and recommend the tour. Well worth it and loves learning about the history of Dublin.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Jason, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We're really happy you enjoyed your tour and loved learning about the history of Dublin. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon on your next visit to Dublin or any of our other tours in the future. Best regards, Jessica, Dublin Tour Guide Team

Ciaran was great

Joyce_J, Aug 2024

Our guide Ciaran was amazing. His knowledge of the history of Dublin was so informative. He was very prepared to share with us. Thank you for an incredible experience

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Joyce, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ciaran. His extensive knowledge of Dublin's history indeed makes our sightseeing tours incredibly informative. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon on your next visit to Dublin or any of our other tours in the future. Best regards, Jessica, Dublin Tour Guide Team

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Karen_B, Jun 2024

Never having been to Ireland, we wanted to visit some authentic pubs, not a tourist trap place. Austin was our guide and we had a wonderful time. Our tour was just our family and it was really nice to meet someone from Ireland and be able to talk with them one on one. Not only did we learn about pubs and whiskeys etc., but we were able to ask questions we had about Ireland. One of my favorite tours.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Hi Karen, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour with Austin. It's fantastic that you appreciated visiting authentic pubs and learning about Irish culture and whiskeys. We aim to offer custom-made experiences that allow our guests to connect with Ireland on a personal level. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon on your next visit to Dublin or any of our other tours in the future. Best regards, Jessica, Dublin Tour Guide Team

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Shawn_S, May 2023

Great experience. We had so much fun and Mark is the BEST tour guide. It is a nice thing to do early in your trip so you can go back and visit places.