The 13 Best Guinness & Brewery Tours in Dublin

1.Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16,863 reviews · from $34Our pick

Explore the seven-story Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate on a self-guided visit. See how Guinness is made, learn the story behind its famous advertising, sample the stout, and finish with a complimentary pint or soft drink at Gravity Bar. Allow at least two hours, and book the optional pouring experience early if you want it.

“Interactive, fun and overall very interesting activity. Definitely recommend the experience.”

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2.Guinness Storehouse Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,629 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Explore the Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate at your own pace. Learn about Arthur Guinness, brewing, and famous advertising, sample Guinness variants, then enjoy one pint or soft drink at the Gravity Bar. Allow about two hours, though the exhibits, restaurants, and city views can easily keep you there longer.

“Great experience would definitely recommend. So much history and interesting facts about Guinness enjoyable for all ages”

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3.Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,608 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $166

Spend about four hours touring Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse with a local guide. Taste Jameson whiskey and Guinness, walk between the two sites through central Dublin, and finish with a pint at Gravity Bar. Guides such as Fergus, Richard, Miriam, and Sean are known for adding lively local stories.

“Absolutely amazing! I highly recommend 😊 Miriam was a great guide! I recommend an early afternoon tour if you want to get a better view of the city.”

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4.Skip-the-Line Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 771 reviews · from $140

Spend four hours with a local guide at Jameson Distillery Bow St., The Brazen Head, and Guinness Storehouse. Taste Jameson whiskey, earn a Whiskey Taster Certificate, enjoy a pint of Guinness, and take in Dublin from the Gravity Bar. Expect plenty of walking, stairs, cobblestones, and a busy Guinness experience.

“Excellent tour…if the price doesn’t deter you then you will thoroughly enjoy it . Amazing facility but it takes up a lot of the day. As long as you are prepared for that…. Enjoy”

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5.Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Use the Big Bus to reach Dublin highlights from O’Connell Street to Phoenix Park, then enter the self-guided Guinness Storehouse and finish with a complimentary pint in the Gravity Bar. Live guides such as James, Alan, Quiggs, and Mustafa add local color, while recorded commentary is available in eight languages.

“The Hop-On Hop-Off bus was a great way to see Dublin. On top, it was a recording that was hard to hear (they gave earplugs, but still a little disappointing). Once we sat on the bottom, it was a live guide with so much great info totally worth it! The Guinness Storehouse was a highlight, and ending with a pint in the Gravity Bar overlooking the city was the best.”

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6.Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $127Top rated

Spend three and a half hours in Howth with guides such as Patrick, Paddy, Mark, or Mike, sampling seafood chowder, smoked salmon, shellfish, Guinness soda bread, and several Irish craft beers. Walk the harbor, old ruins, courthouse, lighthouse, and headland before returning to the station.

“Excellent guide, great conversation and food Highly recommend the experience. Add Howth to the list of amazing places to see.”

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7.Dublin in a Day: Dublin Castle, Book of Kells, Guinness & Whiskey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $172

Spend 7.5 hours exploring central Dublin with an English-speaking guide, from the Molly Malone Statue and Trinity College to the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Teeling Whiskey Distillery and Guinness Storehouse. The tour includes timed admissions, whiskey tastings, a Guinness pint and a small group of up to 16 people.

“Very nice tour of key tourist attractions in Dublin. We had ample time to explore the several locations we visited (we were not rushed) and ended the day at the Gravity Bar at Guinness. We did not wait in any lines as all of our entrances were prebooked and the tour arrived on time at each location. Our tour guide Caroline was knowledgeable and very friendly.”

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8.Guinness Storehouse Ticket & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 201 reviews · from $71

See Dublin by open-top Big Bus, then tour Guinness Storehouse’s seven floors and raise a pint, Guinness 0.0, or soft drink at the Gravity Bar. Start at 13 Upper O’Connell Street, or board elsewhere. Choose one day or 48 hours, with a panoramic night ride included on the longer pass. Guides may include Jimmy, Brian, Michael, Anne, or Jerry.

“Our first guide getting from the city centre to Guinness was extremely good - information and entertaining and was easy to hear. Our second guide, back to the city centre, was more difficult to hear and so the commentary was rather lost on us. The Guinness Storehouse is an excellent place to spend 2-3 hours with options to eat with your included pint of Guinness - which is excellent.”

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9.Guinness Storehouse Connoisseur Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · from $108

Spend one hour with a trained Guinness Connoisseur in a private bar on level four. Taste Draught, Original, Foreign Extra Stout, and Brewers Project, learn the proper pour, then enjoy a full pint and city views from the Gravity Bar. Guides such as Hannah, Sebastian, and Morgan are known for adding useful stories and humor.

“The connoisseur experience was both educational and delightful. Our host was very knowledgeable regarding the history of Guinness family, beers, and production. I will definitely repeat this experience next trip to Dublin.”

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10.Trinity College, Castle, Guinness and Whiskey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · from $169

Spend 7.5 hours exploring Dublin on foot with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Book of Kells and Old Library, walk through Dublin Castle, taste whiskey and a cocktail at Teeling, then tour Guinness Storehouse with a pint at the rooftop bar. Small-group and private options are available.

“Great !! I recommend it .. Hannah , our guide was so wonderful!!! We learned so much !! Only one down side : our Time in St Patrick was too short . But , otherwise, we LOVED this experience!!”

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11.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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12.Guinness Storehouse, Roe & Co Irish Whiskey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · from $111

Spend four hours in Dublin’s Liberties with a local English-speaking guide, visiting the Guinness Storehouse and Roe & Co Distillery. You’ll learn how stout is brewed, sample whiskey, make a cocktail, and enjoy a Guinness in Gravity Bar. Guides such as Dermot and Malene have been praised for their warmth and humor.

“Great tour with our informative guide Dermot! Well paced and fantastic way to spend a few hours in the afternoon!”

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13.Guinness Storehouse & Perfect Pint Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $227

Start with a self-guided Guinness Storehouse visit and a Gravity Bar drink, then meet your English-speaking guide and small group outside for three traditional Dublin pubs. You will taste three Guinness pints, learn the correct pour, hear Irish music, and travel between stops in luxury transport.

“It was a wonderful experience for me and my wife. We learn so much about Guinness and also we learn how to pour a perfect pint. Special thanks to our driver Paul and our guide the most handsome guy Ken.”

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