8 Day The Irish Pub Tour

Authentic Local Experiences

Enjoy a private early opening to enjoy a drink by a cozy turf fire as you listen to live traditional music at O’Connors in Salthill, Galway. It was recently made famous as the setting for Ed Sheeran’s “Galway Girl” video.
Raise a glass at Sean’s Bar, featured in the Guinness Book of Records as Europe’s Oldest Pub, it’s been serving thirsty customers since the 900’s.

Dining Experiences

7 hot breakfasts (B) and 6 dinners (D) including The Church Cafe Bar and Restaurant, Celtic Whiskey Bar (with a Tasting and Chocolate Pairing) and a farewell evening at the Irish Whiskey Museum, including live music, a private bar, whiskey tour and hors d’oeuvres.

This tour is run by CIE tours.

The Irish Pub Tour 8 Days / 7 Nights / 13 Meals

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

Day 1 Dublin City Tour | Canal Cruise Dinner

Your tour departs at 2:00 PM from your Dublin hotel. A local guide will bring you for 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)

Day 2 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)

Day 3 Blarney Castle | Killarney

Visit the Marine Bar in Dungarvan and enjoy a drink with some traditional music in this centuries-old, family-run pub. Travel on to visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone, which legend promises will bestow the “Gift of the Gab” or explore the beautiful gardens. 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)

Day 4 Dingle Peninsula | Celtic Whiskey Bar Experience

Visit Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe 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)

Day 5 Cliffs of Moher | Galway | O’Connors 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)

Day 6 Sean’s Bar | Lough Ree Cruise

Spend a leisurely morning exploring vibrant, artistic Galway as you please. Travel to Athlone, where you’ll enjoy a choice of Irish coffee, whiskey, or beer as you cruise Lough Ree in a replica Viking longship. Then head to 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 in your Athlone hotel this evening.

(B, D)

Day 7 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)

Day 8 Tour Ends in Dublin

After you’ve enjoyed your Irish Pub Tour, you will enjoy a tasty breakfast and then your trip will, unfortunately, come to an end. But worry not, as there is always next time to look forward to. Day 8 includes Breakfast
(B)

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner