BEER TOURS · IRELAND
Guinness anchors the country’s beer tourism and the smaller Dublin breweries work in its shadow. These 14 cover the Storehouse, the guided alternatives and the distillery pairings, priced and timed.
You’ll tour Dublin’s seven-story Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate on your own, from ingredients and brewing to famous advertising. Finish with a Guinness or soft drink at the Gravity Bar, where clear-day views reach across Dublin. Allow at least two hours, and more if you want to linger.
“A very enjoyable time in the Guinness Store house, lots to see and do! Very visual”
Explore Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse at your own pace across seven floors of brewing history, advertising, tastings, and interactive displays. Finish with one pint of Guinness or a soft drink in the Gravity Bar, where floor-to-ceiling windows offer wide views over Dublin. No live guide leads this visit.
“This facility is a must due even if your not a beer drinker it was festive due to the December Holiday season, also it had great interactive technology. Book in advance lines get long.”
Visit Jameson Bow St. and Guinness Storehouse in one half-day tour with an English-speaking guide. Taste Jameson whiskey, enjoy a Guinness pint, walk through Dublin’s Liberties, and finish with 360-degree city views from Gravity Bar. Guides such as Fergus, Richard, Miriam, and Sean have earned strong praise.
“Richard was such a friendly and knowledgeable guide for our first day in Dublin. I loved the small group and the perks of having a scheduled group and skipping the lines for tour tickets was great! Would definitely recommend for a short tour :)”
Spend four hours with a local guide at Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse. Taste Jameson varieties, earn a Whiskey Taster Certificate, enjoy Guinness, walk past the Brazen Head, and finish with Dublin views from the Gravity Bar. Guides include Richard, Neil, Mary, Fergus, and Alan.
“This was a fun and Neil is an amazing tour guide! He is very engaging, energetic, and overflowing with excitement when telling stories during the tour. This is an excellent way to visit both major stopping points in Dublin without the hassle of waiting inline to get in.”
Use the Big Bus to reach Dublin sights such as Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and the Guinness Storehouse. Your package includes fast-track Guinness entry, a pint in the Gravity Bar, live commentary, and 24 or 48 hours on the route. Check your separate Guinness ticket before leaving the bus.
“The Guinness experience was fantastic. It was an amusement ride meets science museum experience. Something for everyone! Worth the money!”
Join a 7 to 16-person pedal bike at 44 Bedford Street and ride through Belfast with an English-speaking guide and driver. Expect City Hall, Royal Avenue, Corn Market, the Opera House, music, photo stops, and the option to bring your own drinks or pre-order beer and prosecco.
“Tour was brilliant and a great laugh . Mark and James were great really looking after everyone making sure our experience was a great one . Highly recommend”
Meet at The Bloody Stream beside Howth Railway Station for 3.5 hours of seafood, local craft beer, pub stories, coastal views, and historic sights. Guides such as Patrick, Paddy, Mark, and Mike lead groups of up to 15. Arrive hungry, wear weatherproof clothing, and expect some walking.
“As someone who isn't a seafood person, would highly recommend if you're open to trying new things. Beer was great and tour guide was 10/10 if you aren't easily offended.”
Spend 7.5 hours walking central Dublin with an English-speaking guide, then visit the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle grounds, Teeling Whiskey Distillery, and Guinness Storehouse. Guides such as Brian, Niall, Hannah, and Caroline bring local stories to the route. Lunch is on your own.
“Wonderful day! Fantastic and kind tour guide Brian. Saw many sites and enjoyed the afternoon tasting whiskey and beer!”
Pair Dublin’s Big Bus hop-on hop-off route with priority entry to Guinness Storehouse. Your self-guided visit covers seven floors and ends at Gravity Bar with Guinness, Guinness 0.0, or a soft drink. Live bus guides such as Brian, Jimmy, Michael, and Anne add local stories along the way.
“Fun way to see the city. The guides were all great and shared different stories about the areas you were travelling by so if you took the tour for more than one day you were learning new things.”
Start at the Guinness Storehouse with a local guide such as Bobby, Sean, Keith, Denis, or Ken. Travel by small bus through Dublin, visit Glasnevin Cemetery and four traditional pubs, then learn to pour Guinness. The tour lasts about three hours and ends near Middle Abbey Street.
“Talking and watching soccer with the locals patrons was wonderful. Great tour if you want to drink a lot of Guinness.”
In a private fourth-floor bar at Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse, a trained Guinness Connoisseur leads you through Draught, Original, Foreign Extra Stout, and Brewers Project. You will learn the proper pour, sample each style, and finish with a full pint and city views from the Gravity Bar.
“The whole experience was a delightful afternoon spent. Kevin who educated us on the Guinness varieties that are exported around the world and gave us inside stories couldn’t have been any better in his role.”
Tour Smithwick’s historic Kilkenny brewery in one hour with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Emma, Barry, or Niamh. See how the ale is made, meet the Smithwick family through lively displays, taste the ingredients, and finish with a complimentary pint or soft drink.
“Chris was an awesome tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and engaging. We appreciated the beer suggestions as well as the intrigue and the recommendations made by the staff for other places to visit.”
Spend four hours with a local guide exploring the Guinness Storehouse, the Liberties, Molly Malone, Trinity College, and the Book of Kells. Skip-the-line Guinness entry, a Gravity Bar pint, and timed Book of Kells access are included. The walk ends near Dawson Street’s pubs and restaurants.
“Book of Kells. Tour would have been better if it ended at Guinness Brewery instead of started there. 10 a.m. a little early to visit a brewery.”
Spend 7.5 hours walking through Dublin with an English-speaking guide, entering Trinity College early for the Book of Kells, touring Dublin Castle, tasting whiskey at Teeling, and finishing with Guinness and rooftop views. Guides such as Brian, Hannah, Niall, and Gabriel are praised for clear stories and humor.
“The walking tour is the best way to go. It’s an 8 hour tour but you get to see so much of Dublin in the time. Our guide Brian was so passionate and knowledgeable on the history of all the stops we made. We was so incredibly lucky that was got to be a part of smaller tour group, it allowed for more conversations and questions. Amazing time! Highly recommend.”
