Private Dublin Pub Odyssey: Storytelling, and Pub Culture

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Delve into Dublin's pub scene with a private tour. Explore local spots, savor unique brews, and uncover the art of Guinness pouring as our engaging guide weaves tales of Irish culture and history.

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

Experience Details

Discover Dublin’s famous pub culture with a private tour. Avoid the tourist traps that other pub tours bring you to, and experience the local pubs with us. Fancy it to be really off-the-beaten-path? Just ask!


On this tour, you’ll learn how to drink a Guinness (yes, there is a specific way), the origins of Ireland’s pub culture and heritage, sip some fantastic new Irish craft beers, and try some beers that might be the most interesting beers you’ll ever taste. All of that will be expertly delivered for you by our charming guide. Sure, what’s the point in going to the pub with an Irish person if they can’t engage you in riveting conversation!? Our guide ensures an immersive experience, maximizing your time as you absorb the essence of Irish heritage in a private setting designed for lovers of storytelling, history, and local life. You’ll experience a real ‘old man’/Guinness pub, a modern craft beer pub, a traditional Irish music pub, and a surprise pub."

What You Get

Tour Guide: experienced, qualified and Irish!
Hotel meet-up (for central location)
Private tour - tailored just for your group
Alcoholic beverages
Drinks are not included in the price of the tour. You may count on spending around €6-8 per drink.
Food & Drinks
Entry tickets

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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Stag's Head Dublin

Discover Dublin’s famous pub culture with a private tour. Avoid the tourist traps that other pub tours bring you to, and experience the local pubs with us. Fancy it to be really off-the-beaten-path? Just ask! On this tour, you’ll learn HOW to drink a Guinness (yes, there is a specific way), the origins of Ireland’s pub culture and heritage, sip some fantastic new Irish craft beers, and try some beers that might be the most interesting beers you’ll EVER taste. All of that will be expertly delivered for you by our charming guide - sure what’s the point in going to the pub with an Irish person if they can’t engage you in riveting conversation!? Our guide ensures an immersive experience, maximizing your time as you absorb the essence of Irish heritage in a private setting designed for lovers of storytelling, history, and local life. You’ll experience a real ‘old man’/Guinness Pub, a Modern Craft Beer Pub, a Traditional Irish music Pub, and a surprise pub.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

The Oak, Parliament Street, County Dublin, Ireland, IE, D02 AN28

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Pickup Details
We can meet you at any hotel if it is centrally located, if not, then The Oak, Crane Lane shall be the default pickup/meeting point.
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Meeting Point

The Oak, Parliament Street, County Dublin, Ireland, IE, D02 AN28

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Inside The Oak, Crane Lane (The Oak, 81 Dame Street, Crane Lane, Dublin 2, DUBLIN)
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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John was an amazing guide...
April 06, 2025
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John was an amazing guide and such a wealth of knowledge. Would highly recommend for a fun afternoon of pubs and history.

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Fun afternoon of Pubs and great company!
April 06, 2025
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It was such a fun afternoon! Our guide John was amazing!! John was a wealth of knowledge and such a joy to be around. The pubs he chose for our tour were great and we learned so much, tried some gr...read more

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We had a great time with...
October 12, 2024
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We had a great time with John! He was so knowledgeable and passionate and really took our requests into consideration when choosing our pubs. We all had a great time!

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Great Kickoff To Dublin
October 01, 2024
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What a great way to learn about the history and culture of Dublin. We booked this tour the day we flew in. I highly recommend it to kick off your travels. Ask for Colm…he’s the BEST!!

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My husband and i walked...
September 04, 2024
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My husband and i walked through the streets of Dublin to various pubs with John. He is so rich in history and knowledge of the country that the time flew by. We found ourselves talking to him mor...read more

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