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  • Explore Dublin's legendary brewing heritage — from the world-famous Guinness Storehouse to hidden craft breweries and Ireland's most storied pubs.

Dublin City & Craft Beer Private Tour

Overview

Dublin and beer have been inseparable for over a thousand years. This private tour takes you beyond the tourist traps to experience the city’s brewing culture the way locals do, through its history, its craft revolution, and the pubs where Dubliners have gathered for generations.

Start your day at the iconic Guinness Storehouse, where you’ll discover how Arthur Guinness built a global empire from a single Dublin brewery. Learn to pour the perfect pint and enjoy panoramic city views from the Gravity Bar.

From there, we dive into Dublin’s thriving craft beer scene. Visit independent breweries where passionate brewers are reinventing Irish beer, from hoppy IPAs to traditional red ales with a modern twist. Your guide knows which spots serve the best pints and which have the best stories.

The day winds through historic pubs that have served everyone from literary giants to revolutionaries. Whether you want to sample flights, learn brewing techniques, or simply soak in the atmosphere of a genuine Dublin local, this tour is crafted around your tastes.

Key Highlights

Guinness Storehouse
The world's most famous brewery experience with Gravity Bar views
Temple Bar district
Dublin's cultural quarter (we'll show you the gems, not the tourist traps)
Craft brewery visit
Behind-the-scenes at an independent Dublin brewery
Historic Dublin pubs
Stories and pints at establishments dating back centuries
Whiskey tasting option
Explore Ireland's other famous spirit at a premium distillery
Local expertise
Your guide knows where Dubliners actually drink

Sample Itinerary (Flexible)

Dublin city highlights

Scenic drive past key landmarks and brewing history sites
1

Guinness Storehouse

Self-guided tour with your private guide's insider tips
2

Craft brewery experience

Visit Rascals, Porterhouse, or Open Gate Brewery
3

Temple Bar exploration

Discover the authentic spots hidden among the tourist bars
4

Historic pub visit

A pint at The Brazen Head (est. 1198) or Mulligan's (est. 1782)
5

Optional whiskey tasting

Teeling, Pearse Lyons, or Roe & Co Distillery
6

What’s Included

Private luxury vehicle ot min-van with professional driver
Knowledgeable guide with local pub expertise
Flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local recommendations for dinner afterwards

What’s Not Included

Guinness Storehouse entry (~€26 per adult, book ahead recommended)
Tastings, food, and drinks
Distillery tours and tastings
Gratuities (discretionary)

What Travellers Say

IRISH TOURS 365
"Thank you Irish Tours 365 for making our Irish Pub tour so enjoyable. We definitely got a taste of the Irish Pub Culture and the day was a memorable highlight of our time in Dublin."
leoniebranc
Aug 2016
Irish Tours 365 — TripAdvisor
"A big thank you to Noel for our pub tour — we all had a great time. My self and all the girls really enjoyed it. It was great to visit so many iconic Dublin pubs and experience the Wicklow mountains. Thank you Irish Tours 365 for making our Irish Pub tour so enjoyable. We definitely got a taste of the Irish Pub Culture and the day was a memorable highlight of our time in Dublin."
Carol P
Sept 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tour takes in the Guinness Storehouse, a visit to an independent craft brewery, an exploration of the Temple Bar district, stops at some of Dublin’s most historic pubs, and an optional whiskey tasting at one of the city’s distilleries. The itinerary is flexible and tailored to your preferences.
Included is a private luxury vehicle with a professional driver, a knowledgeable guide with local pub expertise, a flexible itinerary tailored to your tastes, hotel pickup and drop-off, and local recommendations for dinner afterwards.
No, these are not included. Guinness Storehouse entry is approximately €26 per adult (advance booking is recommended). Tastings, food, drinks, and any distillery tours are also additional costs on the day.
Craft brewery options include Rascals, Porterhouse, or the Open Gate Brewery. For historic pubs, the tour may visit The Brazen Head (established 1198) or Mulligan’s (established 1782). If whiskey is of interest, distillery options include Teeling, Pearse Lyons, or Roe & Co.
Yes, the tour is built around Dublin’s broader drinking culture, history, and local atmosphere, not just the beer itself. There’s also an optional whiskey tasting element, and the guide can adapt the experience to focus more on the city’s history and pub culture if preferred.

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Starting from
€650
per tour (1–8 people)
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