Whiskey Tour: Discover Ireland's Distilleries

Escape the city and embark on a private whiskey tour in rural Ireland. Visit Kilbeggan Distillery, explore Athlone, and experience Tullamore Distillery. Book now!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Kilbeggan Distillery - We take a scheduled distillery experience at Kilbeggan with a tasting of 4 x Kilbeggan whiskeys.
  • Sean’s Bar - The oldest pub in Ireland, in Europe, and maybe the world! Private whiskey tasting of Sean’s Blend and Sean’s Single Malt included.
  • Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Experience - Includes Irish Coffee on…
What's Included
  • Super premium Tour of Tullamore Distillery with various tastings
  • Whiskey specialist host to accompany you and provide guided commentary throughout
  • Travel in executive transport from whiskey stop to stop
  • Distillery Experience at Kilbeggan Distillery. Includes 4 Whiskey Masterclasss in the old Cooperage
  • Visit to Sean’s Bar, Athlone – Ireland’s…
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin City for a day with a private whiskey adventure to the heart of Ireland’s midlands, where the true Irish countryside awaits. As you journey through rural Ireland, engage in lively conversation with your Whiskey Specialist Host.
The first stop is the Old Kilbeggan Distillery, one of Ireland’s oldest distilleries,…

Location
Old Kilbeggan Distillery
Lower Main Street,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lesliebd7433jy
Feb 26, 2026
Tour Tullamore D.E.W. but be sure to ask for Frankie!!! - My friend and I had the pleasure of doing a few hour private tour of Tullamore. It was our tour guide who made this a highlight of our trip. Frankie not only was exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of the brand, the factory itself but his lively personality and true joy of his job enhanced every aspect of this tour. He was engaging, funny and a pleasure to spend time with. I have done a fair amount of tours like this and wish i had a guide like this each time. If you book this and can specifically request him we would recommend that you do so! Separately the tour is interesting, the plant and facilities immaculate and the whiskey was pretty darn good :).
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Departure35673560002
Nov 5, 2025
One of our best days in Ireland. - We so enjoyed our private whiskey tour to celebrate my husband's 45th birthday. The extra attention and personalized experience capped off our trip to Ireland perfectly. We loved the compare and contrast of the different distillery we visited. Tullamore was the highlight of the day with the awesome intimate group that we toured the facility with and the tour guide being so fun and entertaining...along with the absolute awesome whiskey tastings. My favorite whiskey though was from Sean's Bar. What a treat to get to experience that legendary location. Kilbeggan had so much history and was the perfect start to the day's adventures. I would highly recommend this tour or any tours by Whiskey Island!! We had such a wonderful day and would encourage all to go ahead and schedule your tour! The process and service was so nice and easy and comfortable!! And the conversations with John throughout the day left us highly entertained. John truly does love his job, country and whiskey! Thank you again!!
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Mary_m
Jun 9, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our... - We thoroughly enjoyed our whiskey tour with John. Our focus originally had been to tour Tullamore Dew since we are from San Francisco and use that whiskey to make our Irish coffees after having many from the famous Buena Vista Cafe; however we enjoyed the juxtaposition of touring a very old distillery (Kilbeggan) with a much more modern (Tullamore Dew). Visiting Sean’s Bar was a treat and we had a very enjoyable lunch on our own in Athlone that John had recommended. The pacing of the tour was excellent and John provided the perfect balance of historical commentary when driving and leaving us time on the individual tours. Would highly recommend!
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Paulandk2025
May 18, 2025
Best Whiskey Tasting Tour - John with Whiskey Island is the best tour guide! We had an amazing day out in the Irish countryside with a very kind and knowledgeable host. Three delicious whiskey tastings and a great lunch & good company. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to explore Ireland for the first time. Pickup was super smooth and the day never felt rushed. We'll definitely be back next trip. Thanks for a great day!
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Cmac555
Apr 19, 2025
A Class Act all the way! - We did several distillery visits with Irish Whiskey Tours & Tastings, and we found John to be helpful, knowledgeable, and a real professional. If you're looking to visit several Irish distillers and need someone to help you put your group tour together, he's the best in the business!
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Erichm414
Apr 18, 2025
Outstanding whiskey tour and tour leader! - Warmth, wisdom, wit, and of course whiskey! If you are looking for a tour leader who can provide all these, this is the right place. John's knowledge of the distillers and their whiskeys is unsurpassed, and you will come away from the experience certain that you have a new good friend. Highly recommended!
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Camper48041098978
Mar 20, 2025
Do this tour! - The tour was amazing. We had a great time visiting two distilleries and Sean's Bar. John was fantastic and knowledgeable. We would most definitely book again!
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X9914mdkater
Mar 18, 2025
Perfect Day - We had the perfect day touring Kilbeggan Distillery, Sean’s Bar, and Tullamore DEW, and it was all thanks to John. He was the best guide - knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely fun to be around. His stories and insights made the experience even more special. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fantastic, stress-free tour with great company!
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Kate_r
Mar 18, 2025
Perfect Day - We had the perfect day touring Kilbeggan Distillery, Sean’s Bar, and Tullamore DEW, and it was all thanks to John. He was the best guide - knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely fun to be around. His stories and insights made the experience even more special. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fantastic, stress-free tour with great company!
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S6440kxnicolem
Nov 30, 2024
Best tour in Ireland! - Kayleigh was amazing. Very knowledgeable, fun to be around, down to earth and made the tour enjoyable beyond belief. Highly highly recommend her!!!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).