Guinness History Tour: From Dublin to New York

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US$80.60 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 18, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

New York

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English, French, Spanish, Italian, German

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore the rich history of Guinness on this unique walking tour. Discover historic NYC sites with expert guides, and enjoy a masterclass in pouring the perfect pint at a classic tavern.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover how Guinness became woven into the fabric of New York City on the first-ever Guinness history walking tour of its kind. Explore historic taverns and iconic neighborhoods where Guinness built its reputation, uncovering lesser-known stories about the brand’s arrival, growth, and lasting influence in the city. Led by expert local guides, this immersive walking experience blends hidden history, iconic locations, and behind-the-scenes insight into what makes a perfect Guinness pint.

The experience concludes with an exclusive hands-on Guinness pouring masterclass at a historic New York tavern, where guests learn the legendary two-part pour and enjoy a freshly poured pint. Combining storytelling, walking, and tasting, this social and engaging tour offers a memorable way to experience Guinness in New York.

What You Get

Small-group experience for easier interaction and discussion

Knowledgeable local guide providing historical and cultural insights

One pint of Guinness included for 21 + and learn how to pour the perfect pint

Meals

Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

Public transportation

Gratuities

Good To Know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House

The story of when Guinness first reached New York, how it entered the U.S. market, and why the city became important to the brand’s growth

24 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Castle Clinton National Monument

At Castle Clinton, guests will stand at the gateway where millions first entered New York before Ellis Island opened. Here, they’ll imagine the hope and uncertainty felt by newly arrived immigrants — including many Irish — stepping onto American soil. This stop connects the journey of Guinness to the journey of the people who carried it with them, showing how immigration helped shape the demand for Ireland’s most famous stout in New York and also view The Statue of liberty and Ellis Island from battery Park

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Seaport

At the South Street Seaport, guests will step into the heart of old New York’s waterfront, where ships once unloaded goods — and people — from across the Atlantic. It was along these docks that barrels of Guinness would have arrived, carried into a growing city hungry for a taste of home. We’ll picture the busy harbor, crowded with sailors, merchants, and longshoremen, and explore how New York’s booming port helped transform Guinness from an Irish import into a staple of the city’s taverns and saloons. Plus, enjoy the perfect photo opportunity with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge as your backdrop.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Edward Mooney House

At the Edward Mooney House, guests will step back into the era of one of New York’s earliest Irish saloons, once operated within this historic 18th-century home. Here, we’ll meet the colorful characters who gathered inside — politicians, laborers, immigrants, and neighborhood personalities — each playing a role in shaping early Irish New York. This stop reveals how saloons like this became community anchors, where stories were shared, deals were made, and Guinness found a loyal following among those seeking both opportunity and a taste of home.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Columbus Park

At Five Points, guests will stand at the crossroads of one of New York’s most infamous and influential neighborhoods. Once crowded with newly arrived Irish immigrants, Five Points was a place of hardship, resilience, and powerful community ties. Here, we’ll explore the lively streets filled with dance halls, boarding houses, and saloons — where Guinness became part of daily life. Amid the struggle and spirit of the neighborhood, the stout found loyal drinkers who helped weave it into the social fabric of early Irish New York.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bowery

At our stop on the Bowery, guests will step into the very streets where Irish New York once pulsed with energy, politics, and pints of stout. You’ll stand where Guinness Show character Byron Hedges first arrived in New York, imagining the grit, excitement, and opportunity that greeted generations of newcomers. We’ll explore how the powerful political machine of Tammany Hall shaped life in the neighborhood — influencing everything from local businesses to the way Guinness was distributed and sold along the Bowery. Through this story, guests will see how politics, immigration, and Ireland’s most famous stout became intertwined in one of New York’s most storied streets.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sláinte Bar and Lounge

We’ll finish at Sláinte Bar & Lounge, one of New York’s legendary Irish bars, where the spirit of Ireland is still alive and well. Surrounded by warm wood, lively conversation, and the hum of the city, guests will experience the modern chapter of a story that began centuries ago. Here, you’ll take part in a masterclass on how to properly pour a perfect Guinness — learning the famous two-part pour and the patience behind that iconic settle. And of course, the best part… enjoying your perfectly poured pint at the end. Sláinte!

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Bowling Green, New York County New York, United States, US, 10004

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The park’s south entrance, closest to the National Museum of the American Indian guide will have a green flag

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Great tour!

April 02, 2026

This tour is relatively new…I couldn’t be happier that I got to experience this tour early on! Our guide, Vince, was very knowledgeable about the history of Guinness stout, especially how it made ...read more

(Viator)

Top Class Tour – Great Craic & Proper Guinness

March 30, 2026

Brilliant tour from start to finish. Vince was a great guide—really knowledgeable but kept it relaxed and good fun the whole way through. Earl added a great bit of craic as well. Nice mix of histo...read more

(TripAdvisor)

A Must-Do NYC Walking Tour for Irish History & Guinness Fans

February 24, 2026

After watching House of Guinness on Netflix, I went down an Irish history rabbit hole—and was thrilled to discover the Forty Thieves walking tour right here in NYC. As someone who loves Ireland and...read more