Tastings · IRELAND DRINKS TOURS
There is never quite enough time on the ground. These 15 ireland drinks tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with it.
Explore Jameson Distillery Bow Street with an English or French-speaking guide. Learn about John Jameson, whiskey making, and the old distillery buildings before tasting three whiskeys and enjoying a Jameson cocktail. You can also add a live warehouse visit, sample whiskey from the barrel, and buy a personalized bottle.
“Smaller group, great hostess, informative and very, very fun!”
Spend 45 minutes at Jameson Distillery Bow St. learning how Irish whiskey is made, then compare three whiskeys and enjoy a Jameson Ginger and Lime drink. Guides such as Nial, Nathan, Jack, and Finn have been praised for lively storytelling, though serious whiskey fans may prefer the longer tour.
“Absolutely great tour highlighted by the fabulous personality of the tour guide. I was in a wheelchair but this didn’t hinder me at all. Highly recommend this amazing tour.”
At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, a guide such as Andrew, Hailey, Linda, or Matt leads you through whiskey’s Irish story, from uisca beatha to modern revival. Expect an hour of interactive exhibits, period memorabilia, tasting guidance, and several Irish whiskeys. Groups are capped at 10, with a premium tasting upgrade available.
“Not only was it so informative but he was extremely entertaining. Shamus as I called him haha. Red hair and all.”
Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse in about four hours with an English-speaking guide. You’ll taste Jameson whiskey, enjoy a signature drink and Guinness pint, hear Dublin stories on the walk between sites, and finish at Gravity Bar. Guides such as Fergus, Richard, Miriam, and Sean have earned especially warm praise.
“Fergus is the best!!! Very knowledgeable, super friendly! Best tour guide we ever had so far!!! Jameson and Guinness distilleries experience could not be better without him!! Walking around town was great!!! Showed so many great places and tips on Dublin!!”
Spend an hour at Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties with a guide such as Marc, Blaise, or Gary. Learn the five steps from grain to glass, hear the Teeling family story, then choose a tasting suited to your palate. Expect a compact tour, a working production floor, and whiskey or cocktail options for drinkers aged 18 and over.
“Was a great experience, it took approx 1 hour and the guide we had was super knowledgeable, it is also a stop on the city sightseeing hop in hop off bus making it easy to get to”
At Roe & Co Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, you’ll explore whiskey flavor in a former Guinness Power Station. Choose a blending workshop to make a Whiskey Old Fashioned, or a flavors session built around aromas and tastes. Guides such as Andrew, Tim, and Isaac have led lively sessions, followed by a signature drink in the Power House Bar.
“Wonderful tour and lots of history of whiskey. Loved that we got to make our own cocktails and learned how to become a proper mixologist.”
Meet at 119 Grafton Street for a one-hour English-led tour through four rooms of Irish whiskey history, 19th-century memorabilia, and a guided tasting. Choose three classic whiskeys or four premium pours with a souvenir tasting glass. Guides such as Andrew, Linda, Daniel, and Brien bring plenty of humor to the story.
“Unfortunately I cannot recall the ladies name who ran the session but she was really helpful really informative and it was really good insight in terms of the history of whiskey. The whiskey tasting was great. Would highly recommend it.”
Visit Teeling’s working Dublin distillery for a one-hour guided tour through the stillhouse and exhibition space, followed by whiskey tasting. Guides such as Gary, Marc, Alexandra, and Sophie bring clear explanations and humor. Adults 18 and over can enjoy the tasting, with small groups, wheelchair access, and tours every 20 minutes.
“Your guide Alexandra was really friendly, easy to talk to and knowledgeable.”
Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse with a local guide such as Richard, Neil, or Mary. Taste several Jameson whiskeys, earn a Whiskey Taster Certificate, enjoy a Guinness, walk past the Brazen Head, and finish with Dublin views from the Gravity Bar.
“Our tour guide , Mary , was so knowledgeable and fun. My wife and I had had a great experience. Thank you”
Visit the historic Midleton distillery about 15 minutes from Cork for a film, guided walk past kilns and mills, a restored 19th-century warehouse, and a tutored tasting. Guides such as Neil, Killian, Ines, and Daniela have earned special praise for clear, lively explanations. A Jameson drink or cocktail follows in the bar.
“Well worth doing. We don’t drink normally whiskey so had very little knowledge. We were warmly greeted, it was an interesting tour and the tastings showed the very obvious differences in style. We enjoyed it.”
At the Irish Whiskey Museum on Grafton Street, guides such as Lydia, Colm, and Linda lead a lively history tour before a Master Blender introduces four whiskey styles. You then mix your own small bottle, taste the result, and take it home. The 75-minute experience is in English and suits whiskey fans and curious beginners.
“Fun, funny, and even educational. I’m sure they would be proud to know we thought it was better than the Scottish Whiskey Experience in Edinburgh. :-)”
Spend one hour at Roe and Co Distillery in Dublin 8 with guides such as Luke, Andrew, Isaac, Erin, Andy, or Oisin. Tour the old Guinness Power Station, choose a Five Pillars cocktail workshop or whiskey blending session, then finish with a Roe and Co drink at the Power House Bar.
“Amazing value for money, you get a tour of the distillery along with whiskey tasting, make your own cocktail and a delicious cocktail in their bar afterwards. Our guide was Erin and she was great, she explained all the history and make the experience interactive and fun. This is a must do in Dublin!”
Visit Jameson’s Midleton home for a 75-minute English-language tour through the original distillery. See the world’s largest copper pot still, the new micro-distillery, and a live maturation warehouse, then enjoy a signature cocktail and three comparative whiskey samples. Guides such as John, Kate, Neil, and Ciara bring the process to life.
“John was AMAZING!!! He was so knowledgeable and extremely personable & professional!!”
Spend 90 minutes at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum with an English-speaking guide, a 45-minute museum tour, four whiskey tastings, and a hands-on blending session. You’ll learn about Ireland’s whiskey boom, collapse, and revival, then create a personal blend in a miniature bottle. Audio support is available in six additional languages.
“We had tour with guide who's name was Andrew and it was amazing journey about whiskey history. Super 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Start at the Spire at 6 pm for a relaxed, three-hour-45-minute walk through four Dublin pubs. Taste three Irish craft beers, Guinness, single malt whiskey and Cork gin, with optional food and live traditional music. Guides such as Rob, Sam, Jack and Connor add local stories and practical Dublin tips.
“Very fun tour of a variety of excellent pubs. Peter was an excellent and informative guide. The beers and drinks were each outstanding and we learned so much about beer brewing and the distillation of Irish Whiskey and Gin. The Irish music at the end was so much fun!”
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