Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local

From€42
3h 45m
Dublin, Ireland

Full description

Dublin Traditional Pub Tour Everyday at 6PM from the Spire (The Big Needle) on O'Connell St. Running Late? Meet us until 6:30PM at The Black Sheep on Capel St. Experience the famous Dublin pub culture with us! On this 3.5 hour tour, we take you out of the tourist area and visit some local bars with some local people! We visit four different pubs on the north side of the river, introducing you to some of the best new craft beers and Irish Gin and Craft Whiskey in Ireland. Excellent traditional Irish food (not included in the price) is available in the third venue and we finish with a traditional Irish music session.

Included / Excluded

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • 3 tasters of craft Irish beer, a glass of Guinness, a taster of Single Malt Irish whiskey, a taster of craft Irish gin and tonic
  • Live entertainment
  • Local taxes
  • Food is available to purchase at one location but is not included in the price of the tour.
  • Additional drinks are available to purchase

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Minimum age is 18 years

Traveler reviews

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A complete success!

Connor did a great job! We got good drinks, a great place to eat, were allowed to pour Guinness, and enjoyed traditional music in his favorite pub. That was awesome! And it was great to chat with him. Thank you!

Q233SAlauraaOct 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Disappointed

The group itself was wonderful—everyone was friendly, and we really enjoyed meeting them. Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy the tour experience or our guide, Sam, as much as we had hoped. Sam’s approach felt more like we were students being instructed than adults on vacation trying to have a good time. Our first stop was in a dark back room of a pub, and at the second pub, our group of four wasn’t allowed to sit together at a table. We were told to find seats among people we didn’t know, even though there was a perfectly good table for four available. Since we had traveled from Texas together, we had hoped to enjoy Ireland as a group. We ultimately decided to leave early. We really enjoyed the people in the group and wish the overall tour experience had been as enjoyable.

sarah_rSep 26, 2026VIATOR

Off the tourist path beer tour

Enjoyable tour and fun with tour guide Robert. Highly recommend this tour. We tasted multiple beers and enjoyed them all.

Thomas_SSep 24, 2026VIATOR

Not a Great Experience

The other guests were great, and we enjoyed meeting people from different parts of the world. The tour itself, however, felt more structured than we expected. Since this was supposed to be a fun, social tour, we were surprised to feel more like students being reprimanded for talking or drinking before being told to. At one stop, our group of four was asked to split up because there weren’t four seats together in the prearranged area, even though the rest of the floor was empty. This was fairly representative of our interactions with the guide throughout the evening, which often felt unnecessarily rigid. We ultimately decided to leave before the remaining stops. The other guests were definitely the highlight, but unfortunately the overall experience wasn’t a good fit for us.

JONUSA123Sep 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great pub tour

Great tour of less touristy pubs with great vibe and history. Sam was an awesome guide. Great knowledge and very easy to walk around with. He gave lots of good advice and tips.of Dublin

Glenn_MSep 18, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Minimum age is 18 years