Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local
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Dublin, Ireland
- 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Explore Dublin's popular pubs with a guide who knows them best
- Guide provides insightful cultural narrative
- A great introduction to Irish pub culture
- Drinks are included as per itinerary
What's Included
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Live entertainment
- Alcoholic Beverages3 tasters of craft Irish beer, a glass of Guinness, a taster of Single Malt Irish whiskey, a taster of craft Irish gin and tonic
- Food is available to purchase at one location but is not included in the price of the tour.
- Additional drinks are available to purchase
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The SpireO'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, Ireland
Look for the Yellow Umbrella!
End point
- Dublin, Ireland
The tour finishes at different locations on different nights depending on where the best music is on a day by day basis, Normally 10/15 minutes from the start point
Operating hours.6:00 pm
Itinerary
1
The Spire
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Capel Street
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Strand Street Great
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Mary Street
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Marlborough Street
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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
4.8
based on 374 reviews
Marcus_Z, Apr 2026
Great evening in local bars with a local host. Money well spent to experience the authentic Dublin bar scene. Best tour in Dublin.
Kimberly_A, Apr 2026
Rob was fantastic! At each pub he gave us a bit of history about the place and the spirits we were tasting. He was very knowledgeable and made it a very fun and enjoyable experience! Highly recommend his tour!
Shay_W, Mar 2026
Going out on this tour with Rob was absolutely amazing, it was like meeting up with a friend you hadn't met for ages, you'll be up to date with the traditional pubs you're brought to, if you're also a fan of the show 'Skins season 3/4' this should be great for you. I'll definitely be booking again within the year.
Alejandro_S, Mar 2026
Our guide Rob was very helpful, knowledgeable and overall just a great ambassador to the city of Dublin.
Kevin_K, Mar 2026
We had an awesome experience with our tour guide Rob and the other people on the tour! The tour had a great balance of the history of beer and allowing the conversation to flow freely. Good value that allows you to try multiple local beers and move to several locations. It was a lot of fun meeting everyone! Would recommend as a perfect opportunity to explore Dublin.
Kathy_k, Mar 2026
Awesome time. Made a few new friends and enjoyed the whole experience. Rob was our pub guide and he was wonderful.
Dena_S, Mar 2026
Rob, our guide, was an absolute delight! Very knowledgeable, quick wit, and made the whole evening grand! Loved discovering less touristy places and sampling a variety of Irish spirits. Would highly recommend!!
kylahilltaylor, Mar 2026
This was a great tour! The pubs were excellent and the tour guide was so entertaining and knowledgeable. Would def book again!
Evangeline_A, Mar 2026
I met so many people from different parts of the country during the tour..all were lovely folks! I did the Guinness/Jameson tour in the morning and finished my day with this tour. I was one drunken female by the end of the night lol but it was really fun!
Amira_O, Feb 2026
I had an amazing time! The tour was wonderful and Martin was just lovely! The pubs were lively and the drinks were fabulous! This was MUCH better than simply just going to Temple Bar!
John_J, Feb 2026
There were three other people on the tour with us. They were great company and we really enjoyed chatting with them. The guide was fine until he led us into a very small very crowded little pub, suggested a place we could stand then banged out of there like his shorts were on fire. It was an odd abrupt poorly planned end.
Michael_O, Feb 2026
Really wonderful and informal tour. Felt like drinking around Dublin with a friend instead of an educational tour.
Julie_D, Jan 2026
A good opportunity to meet others and enjoy some Dublin pubs. Friendly relaxed guide.Good value for money.
Kristina_M, Jan 2026
I had an absolutely lovely time on this pub crawl in Dublin. From the first stop to the last--it was exactly what you would hope for when exploring Irish pubs. Our guide, Sam, was knowledgeable & friendly. He shared plenty of fun stories, local history & tips to make my visit to Dublin unforgettable. I 100% recommend this activity.
Jessica_B, Jan 2026
Had a great group of people. Rob was a great guide. Went to fun places. Highly recommend this tour - especially if you're traveling solo!
Kiersten_D, Jan 2026
The tour was very fun and our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. The pubs were fun and each one had something different for us to do, an excellent tour if you’re looking for less touristy areas to spend your time in.
Allison_H, Dec 2025
Sadly was unable to attend due to my flight being canceled and booked 2 days later. I was unable to contact anyone to try to rebook. The guide was kind and called to check on me and explained my situation, he advised to email his supervisor, although I wasn’t given the info for the email. I sent a message through the link and I never got a response and it’s been 3 days. Bummed I missed out.
Steven_M, Dec 2025
Walking between venues but not far. There is a chance to eat but not until after a few drinks so plan accordingly!! Rob was an awesome guide!!
Peter_U, Dec 2025
This is a fantastic night out in Dublin. Rob, the host is a great person so full of knowledge and fun. The pubs we visited were all different and the tastings really good, lots of beer, Guinness, whisky and G&T and a nice optional meal. We had a great time with Jenna, Nichole, Les, Caroline and Thomas and of course Rob. Highly recommended.
Martin_G, Dec 2025
Signed up for the Real Dublin Traditional Music Pub Tour and our guide took us On a pub crawl to places he likes to drink. First pub was nice if you like to play board games. We were tucked away in the back corner where you couldn’t even hear the music on the speaker being played. Second pub was a sports bar playing the Leeds footy match. Third pub we went upstairs of Slatterys with the regular bar stereo playing the regular mix of modern bar songs.
The guid was a very nice gregarious fellow who was high. Pupils were dilated wide all night, couldn’t stay on track with a single thought all night. Would start engaging the group with some basic knowledge on beer then abruptly start talking about $3 for tictac’s candy.(amongst other random topics)
At the 3rd pub, we asked the other people on the tour if they signed up for the live music tour as well (thinking we followed the wrong guy) and they said they said yes. At this point, we left.
So, a guide who couldn’t keep a single thought on track took 5 people on a tour of places he likes, and not a single live traditional band was found.
Emily_W, Nov 2025
Our tour guide basically married us on the streets of Dublin. It was a series of weird events, but it happened. And it was fun!
Katja_G, Nov 2025
My boyfriend and I booked this last minute and it was our favorite part of our trip!! Our tour guide Rob was absolutely amazing. Funny, engaging, and we learned a lot. Definitely worth it, and loved meeting more locals. Rob was 10/10, so much so we booked another tour with him while we there.
Ingrid_J, Nov 2025
A well-organized tour and very friendly guide.
The fact that he had tables reserved for us made me feel welcomed in the pubs and not like an intruding tourist being pushed into a crowded pub for just one drink and then rush to move on. We had time to relax and enjoy the drinks, food, music and ambiente of the pubs. It is also a safe and fun way for a solo tourist to go out on the town.
Carly_L, Oct 2025
Loved my tour with Connor! I was solo traveling and it was great meeting everyone in group. He showed us some great pubs that I went back to throughout my time in Dublin. I did this tour my first day here and it was a great way to start my trip!
Elizabeth_S, Oct 2025
Had a nice time. Great assortment of alcohol to try and Sam was a wonderful tour guide. Would definitely recommend!
Susan_V, Oct 2025
Peter was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The tasting portions were generous. A lot of history on beer and whiskey production in Ireland.
LeeAnn_C, Oct 2025
Stopped at three bars got to pour our own Guinness. Tour guide Jack was amazing entertained us with Irish customs and history.
Jenna_T, Oct 2025
Connor was an awesome guide, he really knows the area and has a ton of passion for the local our scene and Ireland history. Our group had an awesome time, and we were brought to some awesome local Irish music!
Marny_B, Oct 2025
Sam was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was the perfect way to spend my first night in Dublin!! We all learned so much about craft beer, Guinness, whiskey, and the pub music scene. Sam was such a pleasure.
Wendy_S, Oct 2025
Great introduction to Irish pubs and drinking traditions. We even learned the “proper” way to pour a Guinness from a tap!
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