Whisky · IRISH WHISKEY TOURS IN DUBLIN
Every trip has one spare day too few. These 15 irish whiskey tours in Dublin earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Explore Jameson Bow Street in Smithfield with an English or French-speaking guide. Learn the brand’s story and whiskey-making process, then compare three Jameson whiskeys with guided tasting notes. A signature cocktail is included, and you can add a live maturation warehouse visit or buy a personalized bottle.
“Well organized, smaller sized groups, interactive and informative. Great tour.”
At Jameson Distillery Bow St., an English-speaking guide leads you through three rooms covering ingredients, triple distillation, and Jameson’s innovations. You’ll enjoy a comparative whiskey tasting, a Jameson Ginger and Lime drink, and time in JJ’s Bar. Guides such as Alex, Nial, Nathan, Finn, and Jack have earned praise for lively storytelling.
“The tour was good, interesting history. The cafe on premise was bad and really weird, ordered a sandwich that had little to NITHING on it!”
Meet your guide at 119 Grafton Street for a one-hour, small-group tour of Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and revival. Hear lively stories, see 19th-century memorabilia, learn tasting basics, and sample several Irish whiskeys. Guides such as Andrew, Hailey, Linda, and Matt are known for strong storytelling. Premium whiskey upgrades are available.
“It was wonderfully interesting and delivered charmingly by Linda. We visited a number of rooms telling different parts of the story, and finished with the whiskey tasting.”
Spend about four hours visiting Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste Jameson whiskey, enjoy a signature drink, walk through historic Dublin, then finish with a Guinness at Gravity Bar and its 360-degree city view. Guides such as Fergus, Richard, Miriam, and Sean are frequently assigned.
“We had a grand time at this event. The food was delicious and the service friendly and efficient. The highlight was the performance of traditional Irish music and dance. A very fun night! Highly recommended for all ages.”
At Teeling Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, a guide such as Marc, Blaise, Gary, or Ivie takes you from whiskey history to the working production floor, then leads a tasting of Teeling pours. The one-hour visit suits busy schedules, welcomes non-drinkers and families, and includes a café, terrace, and gift shop.
“Very informative, guide was great! Loved the cocktail at the end with the whiskey tasting! Worth the trip”
Spend one hour at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum learning how Irish whiskey rose, fell, and returned. English-speaking guides such as Brien, Linda, Andrew, and Daniel lead the story through four historic rooms, followed by three classic or four premium tastings. The premium option also includes a tasting glass souvenir.
“Very original and a true speaker which we believed on every word he said😜 tip to perform better: the examples to taste were on the small size.”
At Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, an English-speaking guide such as Gary, Marc, or Alexandra leads you through a working three-still operation. You’ll see how Irish whiskey is made, visit the exhibition space, and finish with a Teeling tasting. The one-hour tour is modern, lively, wheelchair accessible, and best booked ahead.
“It was nice to see how whiskey is made and the tour guide Gary was funny. the whiskey and cocktail were very tasty. would recommend it.”
Spend four hours with a local guide visiting Jameson Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse. Taste several Jameson whiskeys, earn a Whiskey Taster Certificate, enjoy a pint of Guinness, and walk through central Dublin with guides such as Richard, Neil, Mary, Fergus, and Alan.
“Our tour guide , Mary , was so knowledgeable and fun. My wife and I had had a great experience. Thank you”
At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an entertaining guide leads you through Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and revival before a guided tasting of four varied whiskeys. You then create your own blend and take home a small bottle. Expect about 75 minutes at 119 Grafton Street, with guides such as Lydia, Linda, Colm, and Donal bringing plenty of humor.
“The hubs and I are whiskey lovers from Colorado, so we spent some time looking into whiskey related activities in Dublin for our anniversary visit. This tour and blending experience was the highlight of our trip. Located close to Temple Bar and Trinity college it was perfect for the long day of walking around sightseeing we had planned. Linda was our tour guide and blending instructor and she was hilarious and informative giving us insights into the history of Irish whiskey, a Gaelic lesson and endless laughs even before all the drinking. We felt at ease and never once had to guess what was next. She was engaging of all…”
At Roe and Co’s former Guinness Power Station in Dublin 8, you’ll tour a working distillery, explore flavor, and make a whiskey cocktail. Choose the Flavours workshop, built around sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami, or Beyond the Blend, with three whiskeys, confectionery, and your own blend. Guides including Luke, Andrew, Erin, and Isaac keep the one-hour visit lively.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Cocktails were great, we had two each. And then the guide gave us a recipe list for all of the cocktails so we could make them at home.”
Spend 90 minutes at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum learning how Irish whiskey rose, fell, and returned. Guides such as Donal, Ellen, Andrew, and Hailey bring the story to life before four tastings and a hands-on blending session. You’ll bottle your own small blend to take home. English-led, with multilingual audio support.
“The tour was excellent , Ellen is a great guide and great delivery of fun facts .. the flow of the tour is perfect and keeps you interested in the history of Whiskey making .. who knew!!! I would recommend this as a great tour to do even if you are not into Whiskey ..”
At Jameson Distillery Bow St. in Dublin, choose a 45-minute secret whiskey tasting, a 90-minute Black Barrel blending class, or a cocktail-making session. Guides such as Alex, Kieran, Gavin, and Leah lead tastings, drinks, and hands-on instruction. Every option offers a closer look at Irish whiskey, but only the Bow St. Experience Tour admits visitors under 18.
“I'm not a Jameson drinker but after taking the class I was very impressed and am now liking a correctly made drink with Jameson.”
Spend one hour at Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, where a guide such as John, Sheila, Bernard, or David leads you through a restored church, graveyard, and working distillery. Learn how Irish whiskey is made, hear local stories, and taste several whiskeys plus gin. Groups are limited to eight.
“This was one of the best whiskey distillery/ Irish history tours we ahve been on. Sheila our guide was informative, fun (or good crack, as it is referred to in Ireland) and knowledgeable”
At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an English-speaking guide such as Briain, Linda, or Andrew shows you how to build a proper Irish coffee. You’ll hear two origin stories, prepare your own drink, learn the right color and cream structure, then enjoy it. The 45-minute class costs $23 and is wheelchair accessible.
“Such a good experience, our guide Tiernan was very fun and ready to joke with every customer and he was very personable, he is the perfect man for the job! He had such great in-depth information about whiskey and loved being asked any extra questions we had. The top quality powers whiskey was gorgeous and we were given a very generous shot - but so was the French press coffee and cream. It was a very enjoyable experience I’d recommend it for tourists but also for any Irish people up in Dublin for the day- you learn a skill, learn some facts, have some craic and the Irish coffee gives…”
Spend 90 minutes at Jameson Distillery Bow St. with a Jameson Craft Ambassador, tasting four cask strength whiskies and learning how Black Barrel is built. You will nose, measure, and mix your own 50ml blend, with chocolate, sensory touches, and a tasting notebook included. English only, for ages 18 and up.
“The guide was excellent. The group small- 8 of us which was so manageable and helpful for asking g questions”
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