Ireland · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
45-minute Jameson Distillery Bow St. tour in Dublin with ginger-lime sip, comparative tastings, and time at JJ’s Bar.
“Very interesting information on how whiskey was distilled in Ireland throughout time. Nice guy tour that takes about 45 minutes. You get two sample whiskey at the end.”
Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin, a one-hour guided tour with tasting, from Dublin whiskey history to grain-to-glass process.
“The distillery tour was great. Our guide was very good and funny and provided a lot of great information. Well worth the money.”
Small-group food walk through Dublin’s historical center with 8 tastings, Irish coffee, oysters, stew, and dessert, plus guide-led stories.
“Ann was a great guide thru the city and full of helpful advice and historical info. The food stops were outstanding and the portions were so filling and delicious! We enjoyed a wonderful day and would highly recommend this tour!”
A one-hour Irish Whiskey Museum tour in Dublin with a guided history story and a tutored tasting of 3 or 4 whiskeys.
“Colm was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and made us laugh a lot! Would 100% recommend!”
Teeling Whiskey Distillery tour in Dublin with a guided walkthrough of an operating urban distillery, plus an award-winning whiskey tasting for $23.
“Tour was great, really informative and interesting. Special mention to our tour guide Sophie she was great and explained everything really well and was happy to answer any questions, also had a great little chat while tasting the whisky’s about the flavour profiles. The distillery wasn’t too long of a walk to get too as well, took us about 20 minutes from the centre of Dublin. 10/10 definitely would recommend.”
Step into Midleton Distillery for a guided walk, a restored cask warehouse, and a tutored Jameson tasting with a included drink.
“This tour was an absolute delight! A perfect blend of fun and education, it took us deep into the rich history of Irish whiskey, with a special focus on the craftsmanship unique to this region. Our guide was engaging and full of fascinating stories, making the experience truly memorable. Plenty of great photo opportunities throughout the tour, so have your camera ready! And of course, the whiskey tastings were a highlight—two chances to savor the smooth flavors of Jameson. If you’re driving, you might have to skip the second tasting, but it’s still worth the visit. Before or after your tour, the café is a great spot to relax, offering…”
A small-group Dublin walking food tour with tastings from Irish coffee to stews, plus local stories and practical dining tips in 3 hours.
“Our food tour was wonderful . Our guide, Sinead was lots of fun and also very knowledgeable about Dublin past and present and the food in this region. She took us to several restaurants and hidden gems in Dublin and provided us with delicious food and drinks.. We loved this tour!”
Walk Dublin’s Liberties for street food you choose yourself, with local stories, surprise stops, and Irish coffee on a 3-hour route.
“Kevin gave us a wonderful experience for our first full day in Dublin. Great food, great fun and great facts! Entertaining, great pace and did I mention great food?!?! Stop thinking about it and just book this tour - you will love it!”
Dublin street food tour with a local guide, 5 foodie stops in the Liberties, Irish dishes, and dessert. Food costs extra.
“Kevin was amazing! He told us all sorts of stories about Dublin (and Ireland in general). The places he took us were all great, and he also gave a whole bunch of additional recommendations over the course of the tour.”
Craft beer and seafood in Howth with seafood chowder, smoked salmon, local pints, and coastal sights. Small group, 3.5 hours.
“We loved our tour guide Patrick! Super fun! Great bars, beer, and food! We would definitely do another similar tour in the future!”
Taste Galway on a 2.5-hour walk from Eyre Square, with 3pm traditional tastings or 6pm pub stops, ending at Spanish Arch.
“Barry!!!! My mother and I took this tour almost two years ago and still think about it often and fondly. It was a highlight during our holiday. Barry was the B E S T! So personable. During the first stop, it stopped feeling like a tour and more like we were in town visiting an old friend. Truly amazing. Every stop on this tour was a dream. The pub, the dinner, the ice cream shop, yum yum yum! No exaggeration when I say I still dream about the cabbage and bacon dinner. This tour really speaks for itself so don’t hesitate and book it! ps: be sure to try a…”
Cork Food Tour covers 6 tasting stops in 3 hours: cheese and beer, English Market bites, church visit, Irish coffee, and chocolates.
“Kelly was fabulous & knowledgeable. The food choices were delicious. We were stuffed and had a lovely time touring Cork.”
A private Dublin historical centre food tour with 8 tastings, including Irish coffee, oysters, Temple Bar lunch, and ice cream.
“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”
Small Dublin Liberties Distillery tour with guided whiskey tasting, three pours, and signature cocktails, about 45-60 minutes.
“Excellent and Informative telling of the origins of the Whiskey industry of Dublin and a nice sample too!”
3-hour Dublin walking food tour from O'Connell Street with Irish tastings, local history, and insider dining tips with guides like Sinead and Lisa.
“Great tour with a great guide. Not only did she know all about the local food and history but also about the general (wider)Dublin / Irish history. You go to places that as a tourist you won’t normally go / easily find.”
Every kind of Irish day out, and the best of each.
