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Sip and Stroll Whiskey History Walking Tour in Dublin

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Dublin
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Dublin's whiskey legacy with an expert guide. Discover historic tales, taste premium blends, and mingle in legendary bars. A must for whiskey lovers seeking unique stories and flavors.

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

Experience Details

Uncover the historic story behind Irish whiskey's golden days with this fully guided whiskey walking tour through it's epicenter of the Dublin Liberties.


Together with your local whiskey expert we will discover some of the Liberties long gone whiskey barons, local characters and pubs but hear of the new generation of blenders, brewers and distillers bringing home the uisce beatha


Experience Dublin whiskey like never before with your guide. Our guides knowledge is truly exceptional having served as an advocate in the Irish whiskey industry for almost 10 years!


With this tour your guide will take you behind the label of the whiskey you taste and let you in on brand secrets that you won't hear anywhere else.


On your walk you will be made feel like a true local, we have been regulars in these bars for a very long time! Immersive, fun, superb whiskey and great conversation is guaranteed!! Immerse with locals, bar owners and fellow whiskey lovers in these stunning traditional bars.



What You Get

Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
3 x Premium Whiskey Samples, 2 local beers and Pub Lunch
Lunch
Toasted Sandwich with Ham & Cheese/Cheese

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

St. Patrick's Tower

Take in the beauty of the last remaining structure of the giant that was George Roe distilling company. As well as this guests will hear the story around the important part this distillery had on Dublin distilling.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

NCAD Gallery

Moving through the streets of the Liberties we will experience the new wave of culture in the area where old meets new and stop for a visit at a very famous address in Irish distilling history, Johns Lane which once housed the very famous Powers whiskey operation. Now home to the National College of Art and Design. A truly stunning façade where pride was to the fore with everything the famous Powers family touched. A rich steeped story told on our stop off here.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

The Liberty Belle Pub

We take in the trading and market history of the Liberties with a stroll through Francis Street for our first pub stop, The Liberty Belle.. One of the last remaining true local bars of the Dublin 8 area. Here you will sample your first whiskey of the day as well as pouring your very own pint of Guinness
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

John Fallon's "The Capstan Bar"

The great distillery workers of Dublin in the 1800's chose their watering holes very well and our next stop is a true step back in time. John Fallons or as its known the Capstan bar. One famed whiskey brand dominates the décor very subtly and its here we will have another tipple of whiskey along with their signature dish, one made famous by the Dublin working class.. The ham and cheese toastie. The very best one in the city!
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Pass By)

From here we stroll through the beautiful St. Patricks park where the centre piece is the Cathedral. It seems not many things in this city escaped a connection with alcohol and St Patrick's cathedral is no different A quick stop to admire its beauty and stature!
5

The Swan Bar

Licensed since 1661, this is one of the remaining 16 Victorian era pubs of Dublin where the beauty of its interior is something to behold. The chances are the guy getting your drinks ready is the owner, this is a true local haunt where it really feels like you're a regular. Your beer will be best enjoyed best in "The Snug". The Snug in has been a central part of Irish pub culture for a very long time, sip your drinks, learn its history and hear about the wonderful colourful history of this this iconic pub.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery, James Street, County Dublin, Ireland, IE, D08 ET27

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Meeting point is the iconic Pearse Lyons Distillery on James Street, Dublin. Your guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour begins. Meet outside the distillery NOT in the building
End Point

58 York St, York Street, County Dublin, Ireland, IE, D02 RW67

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The tour finishes at The Swan Bar Dublin. Guests are welcome to stay at the table reserved for the group after the tour finishes.

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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