The 5 Breweries Tours in Ireland That Earn Their Price

1.Jameson Distillery & Guinness Brewery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · from $124Our pick

Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Guinness Storehouse in 3.5 hours with an English-speaking guide. Taste three Jameson whiskeys, enjoy a Jameson cocktail, ride the Luas between sites, and finish with a Guinness at Gravity Bar. Guides such as Niall and Caroline bring Dublin’s drink story to life.

“Absolutely amazing and in depth tour. Our guide was called Niall and he was fantastic, so enthusiastic and passionate about his job and the places he was talking about. 10/10 would recommend, it’s better than doing it yourself”

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2.Authentic Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 23 reviews · from $24Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rascals HQ in Inchicore for a 45-minute look at modern Irish brewing. Hear how the husband-and-wife founders got started, taste malted barley, smell the hops, inspect the brewhouse, and finish with four 190ml beers.

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3.Kilkenny Food and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Start at Kilkenny Castle at 11 a.m. for a three-hour food walk with guides such as Carla or Kieran. Taste Irish cheese, sausage rolls, seafood, handmade chocolates, Smithwick’s beer, and Irish coffee at Butler House. The Smithwick’s brewery visit may add about an hour, so allow extra time.

“Carla was a very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide. We enjoyed our time with her very much. We highly recommend this tour if you want great history, a nicely paced walk around Kilkenny, and a great sampling of food. It exceeded our expectations.”

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4.Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Brewery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $126Top rated

Join an English-speaking guide for Jameson’s Bow St. tour, three whiskey tastings, and a signature cocktail. Ride the Luas to Guinness Storehouse for a self-guided visit and a pint at the Gravity Bar. The small group, capped at 15 people, runs about three and a half hours and suits adults who enjoy a drink-focused day.

“The guide was hard to find and didnt arrive until 5 mins befor scheduled time. Lots of other groups there so it was confusing. Ceecee wals quite fast and should check on her group more so was a least a block away from us a lot of times. She did stop and wait for the group but we missed some of the information.”

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5.Brewery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $28

At Killarney Brewing and Distilling Co., your English-speaking guide takes you through the brewing facility, explains how hops and careful timing shape each batch, and finishes with a tasting of beers made on site. The one-hour visit includes mountain views toward the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Lakes of Killarney.

“We received a very warm welcome and had the best guide ever! He explained everything brilliantly and was very personable. We recommend this brewery tour to anyone interested in beer. ☘️🍻”

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