Ireland · FOOD TOURS IN DUBLIN
The 15 best food tours in Dublin you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend 45 minutes at Dublin’s Jameson Distillery Bow St. with an English-speaking guide. Learn how triple distillation shapes Irish whiskey, compare three pours, enjoy a Jameson Ginger and Lime drink, then linger at JJ’s Bar.
“Great experience although our guide had a very odd flourish and speech pattern (not an accent). Had to wonder if he drank too much of the product!”
At Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin 8, an English-speaking guide leads you through 500 years of local whiskey history, the Teeling family story, and five production stages, followed by a tasting. Guides such as Marc, Blaise, Dave, Gary, and Ivie are often praised for their humor and clear explanations.
“The tour was very fun and informative. Iur tour guide, Marc was funny and engaging and clearly knowledgeable and proud of the product Teeling Distillery produces.”
Walk central Dublin with an English-speaking guide such as Ann, Lee, Cathy, or Ciaran, stopping for Irish coffee, warm sausage rolls, cheese, an oyster, stew, beer, ice cream, and a secret dish. The three-hour tour ends near Grafton Street and serves enough food for a full meal.
“Ann was spectacular. She is so entertaining and really funny. She made sure that our every need was met. The foods was incredible. Everything ran smoothly. I had a lovely day altogether!”
At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an English-speaking guide such as Brian, Linda, Andrew, or Matthew leads you through four historic rooms, then compares three classic or four premium Irish whiskeys. The one-hour tour includes storytelling, a tutored tasting, and a souvenir glass with the premium option.
“great tour and nice whiskey. tour guide very knowledgeable”
Visit Teeling’s modern, fully operational Dublin distillery in the Liberties with a guide such as Gary, Marc, or Alexandra. See the three copper pot stills, learn how Dublin whiskey is made, explore the exhibition space, and finish with a Teeling tasting. Tours run every 20 minutes and last one hour.
“Our guide Gary was super informative and hilarious! The entire tour was fun & interactive and in the end we got to taste a small batch of whiskey and their famous cocktail which was pretty good. Would recommend this if you’re looking to do something indoors in Ireland!”
Walk about 3 km from the Spire to Dawson Street, stopping at independent Dublin eateries and food shops for Irish stews, scones, soda bread ice cream, Irish coffee, and more. Guides such as Kevin, Lisa, Sinead, and Maeve add food stories, city history, and practical dining tips.
“Maeve was a fantastic guide! Her passion for cooking, baking, and finding the most wonderful and varied places to enjoy the Irish cuisine across Dublin was second to none! She was fun, energetic, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour immensely and the other on the tour as well. I highly recommend this tour! Yum. Such a wide array of foods to try and very accommodating to food allergies as well!”
Join local guides Kevin or Tracy at St Catherine’s Church for a three-hour walk through Dublin’s Liberties. You choose and buy your own food at five surprise stops, making it easy to suit your appetite and dietary needs. The route ends at the Molly Malone Statue.
“Loved the combination of food, history and information. Went to places I would never have tried on our own.”
Meet Kevin, Ian, or Tracy outside Saint Catherine’s Church and spend three hours walking Dublin’s Liberties, stopping at five local food spots. Your guide shares Irish history and recommends what to order, but food and drinks cost extra, averaging about €20 per person.
“Kevin was a great tour guide and had so many excellent food recommendations. You could tell he really cared about the tours he put on for people.”
Meet your guide at Howth railway station for 3.5 hours of seafood, craft beer, local stories, and coastal scenery. Expect chowder, smoked salmon, Guinness soda bread, a seafood platter, several half pints or bottles, and stops at historic pubs and sites. Guides have included Patrick, Paddy, and Mark.
“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.”
Explore central Dublin with a private guide, stopping at cafés, bakeries, pubs, restaurants, and shops for eight Irish food tastings. Make Irish coffee, try Flaggy Shore oysters, sample stew and soda bread, and finish with Irish ice cream. Karen is one guide who brings local Dublin insight.
“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”
Spend 45 minutes to an hour inside Dublin Liberties Distillery with a guide such as Kelly, Kate, or Kevin. Learn how whiskey is made, hear about the Liberties, taste three house pours including honeycomb liqueur, and enjoy whiskey-based drinks in the distillery bar.
“We had such a great time in this tour! Our guide Kelly was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. You can expect a 45 minute tour and 3 samples. There is a great bar to hang out at after as well.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Spire and spend three hours tasting Irish food and drink across Dublin’s city center. Guides including Sinéad, Lisa, Ross, Heather, and Ketty connect award-winning independent eateries with Irish food history, local tips, and stops around Temple Bar and the creative quarter.
“Our best idea in Dublin was to sign up for this tour, with the best possible guide, Lisa. Super interesting, we would have liked a couple more places (it was a bit too short for us). And we can’t wait to come back to Dublin to repeat the visit to the places that Lisa showed us (well, we did the Irish coffee again, I must confess).”
Spend about three hours walking central Dublin with a private local guide such as Ruairi, Mydie, or Carl. You will try 10 food and drink tastings, visit friendly local stops, and pass Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Christ Church Cathedral. Vegetarian and some dietary alternatives are available.
“Fantastic tour with insightful and fun guide. Who went to great lengths to accommodate my gluten free diet. I’d highly recommend booking with Ruairi!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Lincoln’s Inn for three premium Irish whiskey samples, then walk to the Palace Bar for two more in its private whiskey room. Guides such as Andrew, Rachel, Niall, and Owen bring history, humor, and practical tasting advice to this 1-hour-45-minute small-group tour.
“Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable yet made information readily accessible for those (like me!)who know little about whiskey. A fun and relaxed learning (and drinking!)experience. Thank you!!”
Meet a local Fabulous Food Trails guide at 10 a.m. for a 2.5-hour Dublin walk with 6 to 8 food stops. Taste artisan bread, cheese, chocolate, deli treats, snacks, and one or two drinks while hearing local food stories. Groups are limited to 14.
“It was an interesting tour with a lot of information and snacks. However, the meeting point given in the app is incorrect.”
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