Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl
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Dublin, Ireland
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Enjoy reserved seating in even crowded pubs
- Spend the evening with other music-loving travelers and locals
- Learn about Irish music from your two guides who are professional musicians
- Food is available to purchase in both bars on the night
What's Included
- Private booking and seating in two bars visited
- Escorted by two professional and talented musicians
- Extensive commentary (English speaking) offered as to the origin and importance of songs
- This is a moving concert, we only visit two bars.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Ha'penny Bridge Inn42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 Y103, Ireland
Meet upstairs in the Ha'penny Bridge Inn Pub in Temple Bar
End point
- Flanagan's Bar & Restaurant61 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin 1, D01 Y274, Ireland
Operating hours.6:00 pm
Itinerary
This Dublin Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl is a fun, engaging, and informative evening of Irish culture. It’s led by two Irish musicians who provide an overview of the importance of music in Irish culture. There is a live performance at each stop you make. Drinks aren’t included with the tour (but may be purchased at your own expense); however, this tour does provide seating in private rooms at the pubs visited that night. Seats are extremely hard to come by in Dublin’s bustling pubs, and this is a special treat.
There are two evening tour times to choose from when booking and both begin in central Dublin. The earlier tour finishes at Flanagan’s for dinner, and the later tour ends at Brannigan’s off O’Connell Street. The musicians are your guides for the evening, and everyone walks together to the two pubs on the tour.
There are two evening tour times to choose from when booking and both begin in central Dublin. The earlier tour finishes at Flanagan’s for dinner, and the later tour ends at Brannigan’s off O’Connell Street. The musicians are your guides for the evening, and everyone walks together to the two pubs on the tour.
Ha'penny Bridge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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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
4.5
based on 1,844 reviews
Gary_C, Jun 2026
We had a fantastic first night in Dublin. Steven provided us with a humorous and informative introduction to Irish music and pubs. Steven’s guitar playing and Kevin’s fiddle playing made for an entertaining evening. Steven also shared some excellent recommendations for local pubs that offer great music with fewer tourists.
Kaitryn_J, Jun 2026
A great, intimate evening! There are a lot of opportunities to listen to live music in Dublin, but not as many getting to interact with the musicians. Would definitely recommend!
Jordan_E, Jun 2026
Great experience and wonderful musicians / guides! A unique way to experience Dublin and Irish culture.
Claire_C, Jun 2026
Such a fun time! We only had two nights in Dublin and this was the perfect start for one of them. When the event was over, the artists gave suggestions of where to head for more authentic, session music.
Eliana_S, Jun 2026
This was our third time taking this tour, and that should tell you something! Every time we visit Ireland, especially Dublin, we make sure it’s part of our itinerary.
What we love most is that no two experiences have been exactly the same. Each tour has introduced us to something new about traditional Irish folk music, while still being just as entertaining, authentic, and enjoyable as the last.
A quick note: this is not your typical pub crawl. Instead of hopping from bar to bar, you visit a couple of charming, cozy pubs where talented musicians bring Irish music and culture to life. The walking is easy, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the experience feels genuine rather than touristy.
Great value, great fun, and a wonderful way to learn more about Ireland's musical heritage. We highly recommend it and, without a doubt, we'll be back again on our next trip to Dublin. A definite must-do! Marguerite & partner where amazing!
Billie_H, Jun 2026
A delightful experience, and a great way to learn about Irish music traditions. It was funny, fun, and interactive. The musicians love what they do, and worked hard to get everyone involved.
Patrick_L, May 2026
Informative. Fun early evening with many like-minded people. Enjoyed insights into a part of traditional Irish culture. Good music. Great bar selection and service if so inclined.
Gabrielle_H, May 2026
The pub crawl musical experience was the best thing we did in Dublin. The two musicians were world class (literally) and took the time to give history and context to the Irish musical tradition.
We started at the Ha'Penny Bridge Inn for about 45 minutes and then walked as a group to Flanagan's for about another hour of music. It was phenomenal.
Merribeth_N, May 2026
We found the music delightful and the 2 pubs fun to visit. Steps did make this a bit challenging for my husband, but we were VERY glad we did it. We are not Sri Orrs but still had fun!
Lauren_K, May 2026
We had a fun time in this pub crawl with Irish music!! My dad even got to try and play the harp :)!!
Luther_C, May 2026
I was expecting simply Irish music in Irish pubs. What I got was alot more. This a was master class is Irish music. I was able to see where the music of Appalachia in the states was derived which eventually evolved into bluegrass music. This was fantastic fun.
Michelle_B, May 2026
It was fun. Arrive early to get a seat close to the singers. They do not use microphones or amps so if you're in the back, you can't hear everything
Kate_R, May 2026
A must. Music history and storytelling. Margarite and Steve worked well together weaving in between styles of music and instruments. If you want to hear real Irish music take this tour.
Gregcrampton, May 2026
The music was authentic and from the heart. Loved it!!! Would recommend this to anyone who loves Irish music
Anonymous, May 2026
The musicians/hosts were amazing! I would highly recommend this!
What was not good was that it was a long walk for my father-in-law. I put these notes in my booking that I had elderly with mobility challenges due to a heart issue. I noted he would need help. Before we walked, I let the hosts know and they said it wasn’t far. It turned out to be too far and we would have rather had a ride for him. The lack of communication from viator to the hosts for this need was frustrating and left him to feel pressured to push it, which in the end was not good….
Nancy_M, May 2026
It was a really fun way to learn about Irish music and experience 2 pubs. The performers were great entertainers with both their stories and their music.
Thomas_J, May 2026
Excellent and lots of fun!
The musicians are very talented and love how they brought out the talents of those with us that night! Enjoyed the story telling and introduction to the instruments
Nice to have it in a private space so we could enjoy singing together and not be interrupted
For us it was a perfect way to cap off our week long adventure through Ireland
I highly recommend it!
Rhonda_F, May 2026
Was a great time!We loved seeing Ireland!!Was a beautiful evening for a walk to the next Pub!!You should make sure you’re early so you can get a drink and a good seat.
Rose_B, May 2026
Enjoyable two hours of raw Irish mush at two Irish pubs with funny stories and history of musical instruments.
Terri_J, May 2026
Our tour guide Anna was fantastic. She took us to spots on the walk that were amazing & she was full of knowledge!
CarolLee_L, Apr 2026
Lots of great music with fun and interesting stories! If you’re hungry, though, eat before it starts. Not easy to get a bite while it’s going on.
Kellie_P, Apr 2026
We had a great time. Both venues were
great, plenty of space. Over 60 in attendance. Music was fantastic and so were the stories. Really glad we chose this event.
Tab_K, Apr 2026
The tour is led by 2 musicians. We liked the old Irish songs and the stories they told us about the music. They sang and played a variety of instruments. Most enjoyable evening.
Troy_B, Apr 2026
Great time. The musicians were engaging and entertaining. My group left having a much fuller understanding of irish music and the pub culture. Much different than visitinv pubs on our own time. Highly recommend.
Kim_K, Apr 2026
It was a wonderful time and a great 1st day experience as our introduction to Ireland. The performers were so fun and engaging. I highly recommend.
Stephanie_S, Mar 2026
Great fun and you’re going to learn about Irish music as well as see it in action. Booked this because we needed to stay awake after arrival in Dublin . It did that and more.
SUZETTE_O, Oct 2025
A flawless 10/10 experience! It exceeded all our expectations. The talent, entertainment, and laughter set the perfect tone for our trip, an unforgettable kickoff!
Sue_R, Oct 2025
I would highly recommend this tour, extremely enjoyable and very interactive. The music is excellent along with the stories that sit behind them all delivered with the expected wit and humour from the Irish
Susan_M, Oct 2025
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 laughter and singing of "Johnny Jump Up" with great encouragement from Booster and Kevin!!
The seating arrangements were a first come better seating style, so my suggestion would be to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the designated start time.
It was a memorable evening, and the Irish music will stay in your heart for years...the best kind of souvenir!!!!
Ruthanne_G, Oct 2025
So much fun! Great stories, great music… we had such a good time! And of course the audience participation.
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