The Irish Pub Tour - Dublin/Dublin 2025 (9 Days)

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The Irish Pub Tour

Dublin/Dublin 2025 (9 Days)



Tour Description:

Ireland is famous for its lively, spirited pubs, and this trip is a perfect way to explore the best ones, all while learning about the country’s countless folk traditions and tales. Get ready to toast to a great getaway as you visit Dublin’s oldest pub The Brazen Head, enjoy dinner and music at Kate Kearney’s Cottage, taste spirits at the Teeling Whiskey Distillery and brews at the Guinness Storehouse. With stays in the bustling towns of Kilkeeny, Killarney, and Westport, you’ll have many chances to find your favorite.

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Dates & Pricing

Saturday 15 Mar 25 — Monday 24 Mar 25Starting at $2,645 Get a Quote
Saturday 19 Apr 25 — Monday 28 Apr 25Starting at $2,945 Get a Quote
Saturday 03 May 25 — Monday 12 May 25Starting at $3,245 Get a Quote
Wednesday 14 May 25 — Friday 23 May 25Starting at $3,495 Get a Quote
Wednesday 21 May 25 — Friday 30 May 25Starting at $3,245 Get a Quote
Wednesday 28 May 25 — Friday 06 Jun 25Starting at $3,245 Get a Quote
Wednesday 25 Jun 25 — Friday 04 Jul 25Starting at $3,395 Get a Quote
Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Monday 14 Jul 25Starting at $3,395 Get a Quote
Wednesday 16 Jul 25 — Friday 25 Jul 25Starting at $3,395 Get a Quote
Saturday 09 Aug 25 — Monday 18 Aug 25Starting at $3,395 Get a Quote
Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Monday 08 Sep 25Starting at $3,395 Get a Quote
Saturday 06 Sep 25 — Monday 15 Sep 25Starting at $3,395 Get a Quote
Wednesday 17 Sep 25 — Friday 26 Sep 25Starting at $3,695 Get a Quote
Wednesday 24 Sep 25 — Friday 03 Oct 25Starting at $3,395 Get a Quote
Wednesday 01 Oct 25 — Friday 10 Oct 25Starting at $2,945 Get a Quote
Wednesday 08 Oct 25 — Friday 17 Oct 25Starting at $2,945 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

CIE Tours Exclusives:

  • Treat your ears to the lively sounds of Irish music at the historic Marine Bar in Dungarvan.
  • Immerse yourself in the age-old tradition of storytelling while enjoying the atmosphere of a Galway pub.

Trip Highlights:

    Blarney Castle Cliffs of Moher Guinness Storehouse Tour Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney Marine Bar in Dungarvan – CIE Tours Exclusive Pub Storytelling Session– CIE Tours Exclusive Beer Tasting in Kilkenny Sean’s Bar in Athlone Dingle Peninsula Sheepdog Demonstration

Dining Experiences:

  • 8 Breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners (D), including The Church in Dublin

Hotels:

  • Croke Park Hotel | Dublin (1)
  • Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel | Kilkenny (1)
  • International Hotel | Killarney (2)
  • Galway Bay Hotel | Salthill | Galway (1)
  • Sheraton Athlone Hotel | Athlone (1)
  • Ashling Hotel | Dublin (2)

ITINERARY

Dublin City Tour | Canal Cruise Dinner
Your tour departs from your Dublin hotel at 2:00 PM. A local guide will bring you on a panoramic tour of central Dublin, a friendly city famed for its wit and sense of fun. Board a barge, once used for transporting Guinness, for a cruise down the centuries-old Grand Canal as you sip a welcome drink and enjoy dinner while listening to live music. (D)

Kilkenny Tour | Sullivan's Taproom
Explore historic Kilkenny on a guided walking tour of its Medieval Mile, stretching from cathedral to castle. Discover the city's rich heritage, narrow streetscapes, and picturesque merchants' houses. Next, soak up the atmosphere and savor the ancient craft of artisan brewing with a private tasting at Sullivan's Taproom. Explore on your own before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Blarney Castle | Killarney
Visit the Marine Bar in Dungarvan (a CIE Tours Exclusive) and enjoy a drink with some traditional music in this centuries-old, family-run pub. Travel to Blarney Castle to explore the beautiful gardens or to kiss the famous stone, which legend promises will bestow the "Gift of Gab". Pass through County Cork to the lively town of Killarney – a draw for visitors to Ireland since the 18th century – where you will have free time after dinner to explore some of its friendly pubs, many with live music. (B, D)

Dingle Peninsula | Celtic Whiskey Bar Experience
Visit Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, before heading out to the Dingle Peninsula. Visit a farm for an immersion into traditional rural life and watch skilled sheepdogs demonstrate their talents at herding. Enjoy free time to explore the charms of Dingle town. In the evening, head to the Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney for a tasting, chocolate pairing, and dinner. (B, D)

Cliffs of Moher | Galway | Pub Storytelling
Ferry across the wide River Shannon Estuary. Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Walk along the top of the cliffs for views across Galway Bay to Connemara and the Aran Islands. After an early dinner at your hotel, visit a local pub for a special evening of storytelling. (B, D)

Sean's Bar | Lough Ree Cruise
Spend a leisurely morning exploring vibrant, artistic Galway as you please. Travel to Athlone, where you'll enjoy an Irish Coffee or Whiskey as you cruise Lough Ree in a replica Viking longship. Next, raise a pint at Sean's Bar. This pub is not only the oldest in Ireland; dating back to 900 AD, it's the oldest in Europe, according to the Guinness Book of Records. The sloped floors (often covered with sawdust), candlelight, and turf fire pay nostalgic tribute to this pub's rich history. Enjoy dinner at the Athlone hotel this evening. (B, D)

Guinness Storehouse | The Merry Ploughboy
Enjoy the scenery of central Ireland as you travel to Dublin. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in the heart of the city – one of Ireland's most popular attractions – and sample Ireland's iconic brew as you take in the panoramic view from the seventh-floor Gravity Bar. In the evening, visit The Merry Ploughboy for a hearty dinner and an evening of traditional Irish entertainment. (B, D)

Independent Tour in Dublin
Enjoy independent exploration with a Dublin Hop-On, Hop-Off bus voucher, plus your choice of a visit to one of Dublin's most beloved attractions: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, GPO Museum, or Teeling Distillery. (B)

Tour Ends in Dublin
9-day tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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