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Dublin's Ultimate Irish Spirits Experience

From€164
3h 30m
Dublin, Ireland

About this activity

Dive into Dublin's rich brewing and distilling heritage with guided tours and tastings at iconic venues, including the Guinness Storehouse and local distilleries.

Highlights

  • Explore Guinness Storehouse's rich history
  • Sample premium Irish whiskeys
  • Discover Dublin's gin heritage
  • Enjoy guided tastings with experts
  • Immerse in Dublin's vibrant pub culture

Full description

Immerse yourself in Dublin's rich brewing and distilling heritage on this engaging 3.5-hour tour. Begin at the Guinness Storehouse, where you'll explore its storied history and enjoy a pint with panoramic city views. Next, visit the Pearse Lyons Distillery for an insightful whiskey tasting session. Conclude with a visit to a local distillery to savor Dublin's gin offerings. This experience offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and flavors, perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Guinness Storehouse
  • Whiskey tasting at Pearse Lyons Distillery
  • Gin tasting at local distillery
  • Meals and additional beverages

Itinerary

1

Discover what was once the world’s leading whiskey producing area in the 18th and 19th centuries, Dublin’s Liberties was the beating heart of the industry - until the 20th century saw its decline. Today, the neighbourhood is experiencing a spirited comeback, with new distilleries reviving its golden era. Discover how Irish whiskey is reclaiming its place on the world stage and how you can experience this revival first hand with an exclusive whiskey tour through Dublin’s historic Liberties.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: YES
2

Guests will explore the range of award winning Pearse Irish Whiskey. Discover the tasting notes and learn how to pair the whiskeys with food and seasonal bites. The Pearse Lyons Distillery offers a range of unique experiences. Led by our expert guide, our guests will enjoy insights about the craft and passion that goes into creating the award-winning Pearse Whiskey and the dedication of the Lyons family to restore and repurpose the former St. James’s Church into the home of Pearse Whiskey. Discover the rich distilling heritage of Dublin’s Golden Triangle, while exploring the restoration journey of St. James’ Church to the now, award winning Pearse Lyons Distillery. Meet our distillers and explore the distillation process from grain to glass in our working distillery. Sample three to five award winning Pearse Irish Whiskeys, as our in-house experts guide you through the unique flavour profiles from blended to single malt Pearse Whiskey.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
3

The Gin School at Pearse Lyons Distillery is Dublin’s ultimate gin experience. Located on the grounds of Dublin’s only family-owned distillery, the Gin School is housed in newly restored early 20th Century townhouses in the heart of The Liberties, Dublin. During the gin experience, guests will enter the gin school where they are surrounded by scores of botanicals and fragrant gin notes. The in-house experts will guide guests through the history of gin and how it came to be one of the most popular drinks of the 21 Century. Throughout this sensory experience, guests will develop a greater understanding of the perfect botanicals will be served and paired sample of the Distillery’s signature gin. Guests will develop a greater understanding of the perfect botanicals and the distillation process in front of your very own mini working copper pot-still. Sample three unique and award-winning gins; Ha’Penny Original, Ha’Penny Rhubarb and Míl Mediterranean Gin.

Duration: 40 minAdmission: YES
4

St James’s Guinness Quarter has over 260 years of history. Guests will learn of its history and its new future that is under development before entering into the Guinness Storehouse.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Guests will enjoy a truly immersive experience in the unique history, heart and soul of Ireland’s most iconic beer – Guinness. The Guinness Storehouse contains seven unforgettable floors of sights, sounds and sensations in a building that has been brewing beer for over 250 years. Hopping with entertainment, this experience takes guests on an immersive experience from grain to glass. From the artful brewing process to the iconic Guinness advertisements that have become pillars of Irish culture throughout the globe, there are so many special things to see. The 9,000 year lease signed and sealed in 1759 by Arthur Guinness himself is so impressive, it’s hard to find something even more special to top it.

Duration: 1h 15mAdmission: YES

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English; ensure language proficiency
  • Availability may vary; book in advance
  • Confirm tour timings and meeting points upon booking

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
  • Bring a valid ID for age verification
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

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

  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • Parents must be aware that this tour serves alcohol and that under no circumstances are children under 18 years of age permitted to drink or sample any alcohol during the tour duration.
  • This tour is not suitable for children younger than 18 years old.
  • Small Group Experience for more safety and comfort.

Additional information

Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs. Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise. Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older. Parents must be aware that this tour serves alcohol and that under no circumstances are children under 18 years of age permitted to drink or sample any alcohol during the tour duration. This tour is not suitable for children younger than 18 years old. Small Group Experience for more safety and comfort.
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