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The 12 Best Drinking Tours in Ireland, Compared

12 reviewed

Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl

Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl - The included perks that make the $16 make sense

1.Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,457 reviews · from $16Our pick

Dublin pub crawl with free Guinness and shots, drink discounts, skip-the-line entry, live music, and VIP access to Copper Face Jacks.

“Tour was absolutely AMAZING. Our guide was Lee. He was funny very interactive which we liked. The crowded was mixed aged and there were people from everywhere. German American Spain Switzerland. Just an amazing fun group of people. We went to 4 bars. There was an after party which I didn’t participate in only due to I flew in the day of Pub Crawl. Also very much enjoying the pace of things. 1st bar much more intimate you could interact with everyone. They put us in group of 3s due to I think the large amount of people. Great Idea. The last bar they took us out of downtown area…”

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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl - A Literary Night Out in Dublin, With Pints and Actors

2.Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,607 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl blends pint stops, actors, and tales of Wilde, Joyce and others, ending with a quiz and prizes in 2.25 hours.

“Fun and informative! The actors (Frank and Finnbar) were perfection. Highly recommended tour at a great price.”

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Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

Generation Pub Crawl Dublin - Starting at 8:00 PM: The 4 Dame Lane Meet-Up and the Fast Way In

3.Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 400 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $16

Generation Pub Crawl Dublin mixes Temple Bar and local spots, with free Guinness, shots, drink discounts, and skip-the-line Copper Face Jacks entry.

“Lee was genuinley one of the best tour guides I have had from around the world. He made the night so incredibly fun and really connected with us on a personal level. He was also just such a funny guy. The bars we went to were also pretty good. Good live music. Also, really great drink deals. I will say, my one complaint is that I think we spent a bit too long at each bar, and it got a bit late for my friends and I so we left before the night club. But this is so minor, and would probably not be a problem for a lot of…”

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

Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local - Strand Street Great and Guinness by the River: More Than Just the Usual Pint

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Dublin out-of-the-main-tourist-path pub tour with craft beer, Guinness, whiskey, and gin tastings plus Irish music, about 3h45.

“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!”

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Dublin: Traditional Pub Walking Tour

Dublin: Traditional Pub Walking Tour - Why This Dublin Pub Walking Tour Feels Like Local Dublin, Fast

5.Dublin: Traditional Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 295 reviews · from $48

A 4-hour Dublin pub walk with craft beer, Guinness, Irish whiskey, and milk gin, ending with live traditional music in local pubs.

“We enjoyed our tour very much! Managed to meet a Czech bartender which was really fun and by the end of the night both me and my partner were buzzing 😅”

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Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail

Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail - Stop 1 at Bloody Stream Howth: chowder first, then the fishing port

6.Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $127

A small-group Howth coast trail with craft beer, seafood chowder, Viking ruins, and lighthouse stories, ending with a hearty lunch.

“There is a fair amount of walking to the destinations, fun tour and great craft beer. The tour guide, Patrick is a great entertainer and has a wonderful singing voice.”

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Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15) - Price and what you actually get for $83.48

7.Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

Afternoon small-group Dublin Mountain pub tour, 3 rural pubs with live music, great Guinness, and Dublin Bay views, from $83.48.

“Shane was fantastic! The trip as a whole was wonderful. We learned a lot about the different kinds of craft beverages being made here in Ireland.. We also got to learn a few songs along the way and made new friends! Thank you for a wonderful day.”

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Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people - Shane makes the day feel like a friend showing you their favorite spots

8.Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $116

A small-group Dublin and Wicklow pub tour by van to rural bars, great Guinness spots, and traditional music, with pay-as-you-go drinks.

“Had a wondeful time! The tour guide, Shane, did an amazing job, he kept us laughing with his wit, but also educated us on the history of beer, whiskey, and Ireland. The pubs themselves were great with a lot of character and stories behind them. Highly recommend the tour.”

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Dublin: Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

Dublin: Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub - Dinner and show packages: what you get for your money

9.Dublin: Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · from $39

Enjoy Irish music and stepdancing at Dublin's Merry Ploughboy Pub, with optional three-course dinner for a fun 3.5-hour night out.

“Fantastic. The venue, the staff (very welcoming and attentive), the food (really good, especially as catering for approx 200 people) and of course the live traditional Irish music and Irish dancers. Would highly recommend this place.”

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Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people)

Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people) - Getting started at 8 Castle St, the 6pm timing makes sense

10.Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

A 5-hour small-group pub crawl from Dublin Castle to Dublin Mountains pubs, with guide Shane, live music, and local craic.

“Our guide Shane was a joy to spend the evening with. He knows everyone in the small communities where he takes his guests. The pubs, and the people, were amazing. This was probably my favorite experience traveling solo in Ireland”

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The Perfect Pint Pub Tour

The Perfect Pint Pub Tour - Quays drive-by, the River Liffey bridges, and city orientation

11.The Perfect Pint Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

A small-group Dublin pub tour blending Guinness history, Croke Park, Glasnevin Cemetery, and four historic pubs, ending with a pour-your-own lesson.

“This was a great time and an amazing experience. Out guide, Keith, was spectacular. He added some great stories and context to some of the pubs. Highly recomended.”

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Dublin: City Pub Crawl Experience

Dublin: City Pub Crawl Experience - Price and Value: What $28 Covers (and Why It Matters in Dublin)

12.Dublin: City Pub Crawl Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 143 reviews · from $28

Dublin pub crawl with a local guide, free welcome drink, live Irish music, 4 venues, and late-night entry for $28.

“Always about the guide. Brion was terrific, helpful, and a perfect compliment to our trip. Must book this.”

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