Private Dublin Pub Tour
5.0
56 Ratings
Crane Lane

Escape the tourist traps and discover the real Dublin pub scene on this engaging walking tour. Learn the art of enjoying a perfect pint of Guinness, sample local craft beers, and immerse yourself in traditional Irish music.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Darkey Kelly’s - 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!
What's Included
  • Experienced and qualified Irish tour guide
  • Hotel meet-up for central location
  • Private tour tailored for your group
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drink
  • Entry tickets
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Steer clear of touristy spots and imitation ‘Irish’ pubs! Join the locals to discover the art of enjoying a pint of Guinness, taste local Irish craft beers, rare international brews, and experience traditional Irish music!

Learn how to consistently enjoy a perfect pint and understand its significance! Walk in the paths of Irish literary legends such as Patrick Kavanagh, Flann O’Brien, and Brendan Behan.

Location
Crane Lane
The Oak, Crane Lane
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(56 Ratings)
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428lissetm
Feb 25, 2026
Walking & Singing with Conor - Conor our guide was absolutely wonderful. He brought Dublin to life for us with his knowledge, rich in history, stories, songs and kind demeanor. We loved how he told us about different names, cultural themes and beautiful songs and stories that made Dublin so much more interesting and beautiful for us. Thank you Conor for your passion and love of all things Irish. ☘️
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Z7565vpjessicaj
Nov 27, 2025
Best walking tour I've ever taken! - Conor was an incredible guide! Funny, wity and filled with interesting facts about Dublin. We got to see all the highlights and then some! Thank you Conor!! Highly recommend
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Marierx6917wn
Nov 24, 2025
Very educational and he shared his knowledge with us. - John Caffrey was an excellent tour guide. Learned a lot about Dublin and the making of Guinness. He is very friendly and will recommend him for others.
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B6852akbillm
Oct 6, 2025
Fantastic tour of Dublin with Mark - It's our first trip to Ireland for my wife and I so we decided to tour privately. Our first stop, Dublin. We had arranged a walking tour so that we could see as much as possible hoping to get a brief history of the city. We met our guide Mark on a beautiful sunny morning and set off. He is a witty guy who can make all of the history and stories interesting and memorable. I would absolutely recommend a private tour for yourself or small group and if you have the option ask for Mark, he'll give you a great overview and history of the city while making it very entertaining at the same time.
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H5877ucmichaelb
Sep 29, 2025
Wonderful Days in Dublin - Kevin S was fantastic, we had such a great time with him. A wonderful balance of interesting history, architecture, culture and historical perspectives, current relevance but at a good pace. We walked through central Dublin visiting the Book of Kells exhibit, Dublin Castle, Trinity College, City Hall, the Parliament House, etc. - Kevin provided the history as well as the relevance at the time and the current day perspectives. We also discussed unrelated topics to the visited areas such as the current Irish economy, cultural and politics. Throughout our days with Kevin, we would take a timeout and have a pint at a local spot and continue our conversation. Kevin was fantastic, we would rate him higher than five stars if we could.!
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Sightsee9059
Sep 27, 2025
Dublin walking tour - Brendan was amazing! Very knowledgeable about our tour, The Books of Kells, The Dublin Castle and more. He was kind enough to send us screenshots of our ancestors from 1901. Very friendly & pleasant. Would highly recommend.
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66liesec
Sep 21, 2025
Pub Crawl - Great Dublin Pub Crawl with Eamon! Eamon gave our group of four an amazing pub crawl experience in Dublin! He shared fascinating stories and history behind each stop, making the tour both fun and informative. His passion for the city really shone through, and we loved exploring hidden gems with him. Highly recommend this tour if you're in Dublin!
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Meredithg704
Sep 5, 2025
Pub/ History tour - Amazing tour and tour guide! Highly recommend . Learned so much and would do it again just listen to the vast history about Dublin. Don’t miss this tour.
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Rprucknic
Aug 31, 2025
Dublin - Colm made our tour truly memorable, showing us bits of Dublin’s history between stops at pubs and ice cream to finish it off.
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166kristans
Aug 27, 2025
Fabulous Pub Tour! - Our guide Carl took our group on an excellent tour of some Dublin pubs! We really enjoyed these venues and later visited several of them again. He shared a lot of local history throughout the evening and even recited a few humorous limericks! We had a great time and highly recommend this tour.
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