Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Dublin
Avoid the tourist traps and fake 'Irish' pubs! Escape with the locals to learn how to savour a pint of Guinness, sample local Irish craft beer, rare world beers and traditional Irish music! Find out how to ensure you always get a great pint and why it's important! Follow in the footsteps of the Irish literary giants like Patrick Kavanagh, Flann O'Brien and Brendan Behan.
Our first pub is one of only two pubs in the Temple Bar area that aren't full of tourists. A great traditional Irish music pub with an impressive beer and whiskey selection, and great staff to boot! If you haven't dined, this first stop is a great place to have a meal. Just tell us in advance so we can reserve a table!
We can meet you at any hotel if it is centrally located, if not, then The Oak, Crane Lane shall be the default pickup / meeting point.
Private Dublin Pub Tour (Walking Tour) lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $284 per person for this Dublin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can meet you at any hotel if it is centrally located, if not, then The Oak, Crane Lane shall be the default pickup / meeting point. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-o0AXGEKPN4wJ9sIG0RAn5DsmOykWDipihz9cJRTFsw4dGTksGQECfQbcvMnxb8i4.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Carl gave us a wonderful tour. The best thing we did in Irelands.
Hi Colin, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your tour with Carl was the best thing you did in Ireland. We’re so glad he made your time in Dublin such a memorable experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
Kevin was a wonderful guy. We did five pubs. He took me to places where they weren’t full of tourist. He did show me the tourist place at the end for reference. If you really wanna know what it’s like to be an Irishman and drinking a pub go with Kevin not only as a guide he’s become a mate.
Hi Gregory, Thank you very much for the lovely feedback! We’re so happy to hear you had such a great time with Kevin and enjoyed discovering some of the more local pubs away from the usual tourist spots. It sounds like he gave you a real taste of Dublin, and even better that you came away feeling like you’d made a new mate! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again on another visit. Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
Carl was amazing, it was the private Dublin pub tour. Such a nice guy and very knowledgeable l!
Hi Jake, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time with Carl on your private Dublin pub tour. It’s lovely to know you enjoyed his friendly company and knowledge. We hope to welcome you back for another tour in Dublin soon! Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
Carl was great. Very chatty and enjoyed his stories about Dark Kelley. Would totally recommend him, he welcomed myself and my family into Dublin.
Hi Jesse, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed your time with Carl and his stories about Darkey Kelly. It’s wonderful to hear that he made you feel so welcome in Dublin. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour in the future! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
Carl was fantastic. He was both charming and incredibly informative. It was lovely spending time with him
Hi Mimi, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a lovely time with Carl and enjoyed both his charm and knowledge of Dublin. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and we hope to welcome you back again on your next visit! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
Austin Rock was so great! It was like having a tour with your cousin. Like family. Lots of knowledge, history and stories but very laid back and fun!
Hi Jack, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted that Austin made the tour feel so relaxed, personal, and fun—just like exploring Dublin with family. It’s great to hear that you also enjoyed his knowledge, history, and stories. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again on another tour! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
Carl was amazing! We got to see some hidden gems off the beaten path , enjoyed local brews. The local history was amazing too! 10/10 experience- highly recommend!
Hi Jessica, Thank you very much for your fantastic feedback! We’re so happy that you enjoyed exploring Dublin’s hidden gems with Carl, along with the local brews and fascinating history. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
Austin made our first afternoon in Dublin so fun! The walking Pub Tour was the perfect way to kick off our stay in Dublin! We loved learaning about all the history of pubs in Dublin and I loved learning where all the locals go!
Hi Erin, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy Austin made your first afternoon in Dublin such a fun one. It’s great to hear you enjoyed learning about the city’s pub history and discovering some local favourites along the way. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again on another tour in the future! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
Carl was an excellent guide. Extremely personable and a great storyteller. Knew everything there was to know about Dublin, its pubs, and the food and drink found within. He made us feel right at home in the city and the locations he took us gave us a great survey of the different pub scenes it has to offer.
Hi Samuel, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear you had such a great time with Carl. It's wonderful that his storytelling and knowledge of Dublin, its pubs, and local food and drink helped you feel right at home while giving you a great introduction to the city's different pub scenes. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future! Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
John Caffrey was our guide for our tour and he was wonderful! He took us to four pubs, each one a little different from the other and shared stories with us on the history of each. He was very knowledgeable and made sure we were well taken care of at each location. We had two children under 18 with us and he made sure that we went to pubs that would accommodate us. He even arranged for us to have a Guinness pouring lesson and each of us got to take a turn at pouring our own Guinness! We highly recommend this tour! Thank you John for an awesome time!
Hi Tricia, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear you had such a fantastic Dublin tour with John Caffrey. It's great to know you enjoyed visiting a variety of pubs, learning about their history, and that John made sure the experience worked perfectly for your whole family. We're especially glad the Guinness pouring lesson was such a memorable highlight! Thank you for your recommendation. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back on another sightseeing tour the next time you're in Dublin. Best regards, Tam, Dublin Tour Guide Team
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