10 Distillery Tours in Dublin That You Shouldn't Miss

January 10, 2022 Kelli Reichel

You've probably heard that Guinness tastes better in Dublin (fresh from the factory), but what you may not know is that Dublin is a perfect destination for the whole family. No, we're not suggesting you let the kiddies drink a pint. Instead, take them to the Dublin Zoo, to feed the ducks in Stephen's Green or on a picnic in Phoenix Park. Scholars enjoy walking in the literary footsteps of such writers as Yeats and Joyce, while discerning shoppers have their pick of designer boutiques.
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1. Private Luxury Whiskey Trail: Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Whiskey Island - Premium Tours & Tastings
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin City for one day as we take you on a private whiskey adventure to the midlands of Ireland, to the real Irish countryside. As you cruise through rural Ireland, enjoy lively conversation with your Whiskey Specialist Host before arriving at Kilbeggan Distillery, one of Ireland’s oldest distilleries which is still producing their world famous Kilbeggan whiskey. We stop in a great little town after our tour and tasting at Kilbeggan called Athlone, home to Ireland's oldest pub - Sean's. They love whiskey so much at Sean's that they have 2 of their own brands! We'll try them after you've had a bit of free time in Athlone to explore / grab some lunch. Then onto Tullamore Distillery for tour of the working distillery and tasting. We'll have you back in Dublin in the early evening.

Inclusions: A wide variety of Irish whiskey sampled on tour, Admissions to the whiskey stops, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Admissions to distilleries with tastings

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By kevincX4472FA

I organized a virtual whiskey tasting for our key customers. John Callely was an incredible host and storyteller - not too mention that he knows everything there is to know about whiskey. I'd highly recommend him for your next corporate event.

2. Castles & Whiskey Tour from Dublin

Irish Luxury Tours
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OUR SMALL GROUPS TOURS ARE CONDUCTED BY ONLY THE BEST HAND PICKED PROFESSIONAL DRIVER GUIDES AND ARE CONDUCTED IN LUXURY AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLES. OUR MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE IS 16 PASSENGERS SO NOBODY WILL FEEL LEFT OUT. OUR DRIVERS WILL TAKE YOU ON THE ROADS LESS TRAVELLED TO MEET THE REAL CHARACTERS AND TO FEEL THE CHARACTER OF THIS GREAT ISLAND OF IRELAND.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, COMPLIMENTARY WATER, UMBRELLAS

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Reviewed By JoanieAnn

Irish Luxury Tours is the way to see Ireland! We toured southern Ireland in October of 2018 and we can not say enough about this company and our driver/tour guide Kieran D. From the time we were greeted at the airport in Dublin until our return there, every detail of our trip was planned and executed perfectly. Kieran was warm, charming, knowledgeable, and very fun. It was like touring with good friend. My husband had a recent organ transplant and Kieran anticipated his needs in a very kindly way. We have since recommended ILT and Kieran to friends and they had a similar experience to ours. Five stars of excellence and a big hoorah to this excellent company and tour guide. We miss you Kieran!

3. Private Luxury Whiskey Trail: Dublin Whiskey Story

119 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 E620, Ireland Whiskey Island - Premium Tours & Tastings
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A private and fully escorted whiskey tour of Dublin in executive transport, taking in the city's best whiskey visitor attractions. It's a city tour with whiskey in it's heart, your Whiskey Specialist Host will bring the city to life as you travel through many different districts of Dublin. If you plan on visiting more than one whiskey visitor attraction while in Dublin and if you want to try a broad range of great Irish whiskeys while in Ireland, then this is the tour for you! What's more, we arrange a unique experience at each whiskey stop, to ensure that there is no repetition or duplication. Over one afternoon, we take you to the Irish Whiskey Museum, to the original home of Jameson Whiskey and to Roe & Co, a new fully operational distillery. You'll taste many of our great whiskeys and we paint the scene of Dublin for you in the 1800s, when it was the whiskey making capital of the world!

Inclusions: A wide variety of Irish whiskey sampled , Tour escort/host, Air-conditioned vehicle, Admission to the distilleries/whiskey stops with tastings, Guided city tour as you travel from stop to stop, Hotel drop-off

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up

Reviewed By kevincX4472FA

I organized a virtual whiskey tasting for our key customers. John Callely was an incredible host and storyteller - not too mention that he knows everything there is to know about whiskey. I'd highly recommend him for your next corporate event.

4. Private Luxury Whiskey Trail: Dublin's Distillery Trail

119 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 E620, Ireland Whiskey Island - Premium Tours & Tastings
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A fully escorted whiskey trail through Dublin City over one afternoon. We take you to three fully operational distilleries, travelling in luxury transport from stop to stop. A Whiskey Specialist Host will accompany you for the afternoon, providing you with a city tour, and bringing to the life the wonderful Liberties neighborhood of Dublin, which once was home to 37 working distilleries.  We visit three distilleries who have brought whiskey-making back to the Liberties since the last one closed its doors in the 1970s. We organise a unique experience at each distillery, avoiding repetition. While on tour with us, you will sample many really great new Irish whiskeys that you won't have seen before, and you'll sample them at their birthplace which makes it all the more special!

Inclusions: A wide variety of Irish whiskey sampled, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided city tour as you travel from stop to stop, Tour escort/host with whiskey expertise, Admissions to all whiskey stops, Private transportation, Hotel drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup

Reviewed By kevincX4472FA

I organized a virtual whiskey tasting for our key customers. John Callely was an incredible host and storyteller - not too mention that he knows everything there is to know about whiskey. I'd highly recommend him for your next corporate event.

5. VIP Roe & Co. Whisky Distillery & Liberties Whiskey Trail Experience

Jurys Inn Christchurch Dublin, 8 Christchurch Pl, Dublin 8, D08 REK7, Ireland LetzGo City Tours
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With our VIP Skip the Line access, you’ll enter into some of Dublin’s must-see highlights - Roe & Co Irish Whiskey Distillery located in the former Power House of the Guinness Brewery in addition to a unique visit to Dublin's famous "Golden Whiskey Triangle" as well as the Guinness Quarter for an immersive truly extraordinary premium Irish whiskey experience. This one-of-a-kind interactive semi-private small group tour is packed with excitement as new energy surges through the former Power House of the Guinness Brewery. This tour offers an immersive Irish cultural experience full of insights and Dublin city attraction's that will create lasting memories. This tour is fully guided by an experienced local English speaking guide offering great craic (Irish for fun) peppered with moments of great Irish Irish humor. Tour includes one complimentary whiskey cocktail as well as samples.

Inclusions: Skip-the-line tickets to Roe & Co. Whiskey Distillery, Fully guided tour by local expert English speaking guide offering incredible insights & experiences , Full samples of Roe & Co Whiskey & a Whiskey Cocktail, Guided tour of Dublin's famous Whiskey Triangle District , Visit to the Guinness Quarter, Fully guided tour of Roe & Co. Distillery. Explore science of distillation, art of blending & more

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Reviewed By RichMikeIrl

A must-see for everyone, who's into history, knights, and the Middle Ages. It is Dublin's signature!

6. Scenic Wicklow countryside & Whiskey tasting private tour

ChaperoneVIP Private Tours
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The absolute best and extremely luxurious whiskey tour and tasting combined with a slice of Dublin bay history & scenery and the rolling green glens of beautiful county Wicklow, the garden of Ireland. Great Irish food, traditional Irish music as we drive, making memories for you. The highest pub in Dublin, The Guinness lake, the secret rebel HQ bar hidden in the valley and a birds eye view of Dublin. . What a combination. My 4 pillars of every tour of History - Music - The craic (fun) - Guinness (or beers) When you book this tour it will always be presented by myself. Éamonn ChaperoneVIP Private Tours.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Still or sparkling., Chocolate for my guests.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Attraction admissions.

Reviewed By Kwumphred

Unfortunately due to COVID, our trip to IRELAND was canceled. However, I still wanted to leave a review to give praise to Eamonn. He was so incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind during all of our correspondence. I would recommend him just based on his honesty and integrity, he returned our deposit plus supplied me with websites to gain more information for our trip. I can't wait to get to Dublin to meet him and rely on his expertise to see the country. He made the trip planning seamless and stress-free! 5 stars well deserved.

7. My Authentic Dublin: History, Music, Locals & Pubs - Private Day Tour Experience

The Spire, O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland ChaperoneVIP Private Tours
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Totally bespoke Dublin tour unique to you based on our chat and I will do the rest! My tour style is: History - Music - The Craic (fun) - Real Pubs These 4 elements will give you an understanding of Irish culture such as we discover the 1916 Revolution, the catastrophic Great Hunger of the mid 19th century, Viking Dublin, classic Dublin pubs culture, religious Ireland, Irish America, scenic Dublin bay & more. Traditional Irish music throughout. Once you book the tour, we will coordinate which of the optional stops which are important to you and I can put the bespoke tour together for you. An Authentic Dublin Experience is to learn the real Dublin, meet the locals with a local and to see the sides of Dublin that also exist outside of the well worn tourist trail. Hope to see you soon in Dublin, Éamonn

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Still or sparkling, Irish chocolates

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Reviewed By Kwumphred

Unfortunately due to COVID, our trip to IRELAND was canceled. However, I still wanted to leave a review to give praise to Eamonn. He was so incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind during all of our correspondence. I would recommend him just based on his honesty and integrity, he returned our deposit plus supplied me with websites to gain more information for our trip. I can't wait to get to Dublin to meet him and rely on his expertise to see the country. He made the trip planning seamless and stress-free! 5 stars well deserved.

8. 'Dublin Pubs Bucket List' - 4hr 'Best of the Best' Dublin pubs private tour.

Dame Street, Dame St, Dublin, Ireland ChaperoneVIP Private Tours
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You are in Dublin for a good time. . not a long time! Let's cram in as many of the best Dublin bars that we can on a 4 hour private tour. Stops will be customised to what suits you! we can go anywhere and I know everywhere! Whether its old Victorian pubs, Irish whiskey bars, crazy cocktails, secret speak-easys, the best Guinness in Dublin, real locals bars or the very best traditional Irish music & dancing. I drive you around and take care of you in a customized selection, curated just for you + a little Irish history & music as we drive from stop to stop. I know Dublin and Dublin knows me. . you will feel the culture of our Dublin pubs and do what we do. Along the way there will be some passing by historical sights and the pubs themselves are the spirit of Dublin, buzzing with the chatter of locals, the sound of laughter and many a great singer and a fiddle or 3. See you in Dublin! Eamonn.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Irish chocolates for my guests.

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

Reviewed By Kwumphred

Unfortunately due to COVID, our trip to IRELAND was canceled. However, I still wanted to leave a review to give praise to Eamonn. He was so incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind during all of our correspondence. I would recommend him just based on his honesty and integrity, he returned our deposit plus supplied me with websites to gain more information for our trip. I can't wait to get to Dublin to meet him and rely on his expertise to see the country. He made the trip planning seamless and stress-free! 5 stars well deserved.

9. 8hr Custom private tour of Dublin - History, Music, Craic, Pints!

Saint Stephen's Green, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland ChaperoneVIP Private Tours
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Use the vast and varied itinerary options that I have provided as inspiration for you to make your customised private tour in Dublin the very best it can be! Whether its history, Irish music, craic (Irish for fun) or pints in classic Dublin Guinness pubs, Dublin bay scenery or even just some relaxed sightseeing and to be accompanied around Dublin and taken care of. . I can do it all. Let me know what your interests are and I'll take it from there and you just relax and enjoy Dublin or of course just leave it all the me and I will give you a high quality, bespoke private tour experience in Dublin and we will have fun along the way. It will be my pleasure to show you my city. See you in Dublin, Eamonn.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, still or sparkling, Irish chocoloate for my guests, Glass of guinness or other

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Reviewed By Kwumphred

Unfortunately due to COVID, our trip to IRELAND was canceled. However, I still wanted to leave a review to give praise to Eamonn. He was so incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind during all of our correspondence. I would recommend him just based on his honesty and integrity, he returned our deposit plus supplied me with websites to gain more information for our trip. I can't wait to get to Dublin to meet him and rely on his expertise to see the country. He made the trip planning seamless and stress-free! 5 stars well deserved.

10. Homeless Walking Tour - Smithfield

Museum, Stoneybatter, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland Secret Street Tours
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Secret Street Tours is a nonprofit, social enterprise that trains those affected by homelessness to become walking tour guides of their neighbourhoods. Empowering them with the skills and confidence to share their story. through the vibrant and colourful streets of Smithfield in Dublin 7. Shane will guide you through the vibrant and colourful streets of Smithfield in Dublin 7 to which he has a deep connection having once called these streets home. We’ll begin the tour outside Collin’s Barracks. Just up the steps from the Museum Luas Stop. From there, Shane will guide you through the streets, sharing his unique perspective and experiences of homelessness along the way. We’ll wrap up the tour approximately 1 hour later opposite St. Mary of the Angels. Close by to the Luas and Smithfield square for you to continue your day exploring Dublin. We hope to welcome you soon!

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Reviewed By KelseyK251

Thank you so much Shane for sharing your experiences and knowledge of Dublin with our virtual tour group! It was informational, insightful, and moving. Kenny also popped in for the Q&A session and so glad we got his perspective as well. This tour did a great job opening up discussion about homelessness and connecting us with two amazing personalities with authentic and engaging stories. Do the virtual tour!! And will definitely plan on doing an in-person one when I am able to travel to Dublin!

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