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The Irish Pub Tour
Starting from $2,145
- 8 Days In 2024
See the toast of every town
Irish pubs are the hearts of their communities—a source of camaraderie, stories, and song. Raise a glass (or two!) to rich pub culture and history on this guided tour of Ireland, which offers plenty of stops at legendary pubs and historical highlights of the Emerald Isle.Trip details
Tour start Dublin
Tour end Dublin
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Highlights
Sean’s Bar in Athlone
Grab a pint or two in the oldest pub in Europe, which may have served your ancestors 1,000 years ago.
Blarney Castle
Kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of gab at this historic castle, with beautiful gardens to enjoy.
Irish Coffee at South Pole Inn
Hear all about the Antarctic exploits of the inn's founder, Tom Crean, while you sample a delicious Irish coffee.
Sheepdog Demonstration
Learn about traditional farm life and watch skilled dogs hard at work herding flocks.
Dingle Peninsula
Savor the exceptional scenery — rolling emerald hills, wide shores, rocky cliffs — made famous in numerous films.
Cliffs of Moher
Visit the Cliffs of Moher, a spectacular wall of sandstone soaring 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic surf below.
Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney
Head to the Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney for a tasting and a chocolate pairing.
Marine Bar in Dungarvan – CIE Tours Exclusive
Enjoy a drink with some traditional music in this centuries-old, family-run pub.
Special Night of storytelling at a Local Galway Pub
Discover the captivating tales of Irish folklore and immerse yourself in the rich storytelling tradition of Ireland by visiting a storytelling pub, where enchanting narratives unfold in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
Itinerary
Day 1Dublin City Tour | Canal Cruise Dinner
Day 2Kilkenny Tour | Sullivan's Taproom
Day 3Blarney Castle | Killarney
Day 4Dingle Peninsula | Celtic Whiskey Bar Experience
Day 5Cliffs of Moher | Galway | Pub Storytelling
Day 6Sean's Bar | Lough Ree Cruise
Day 7Guinness Storehouse | The Merry Ploughboy
Day 8Tour Ends in Dublin
Where you’ll stay
Inclusive package with no hidden extras
What's included?
- Full daily breakfast and many meals*
- An evening of Irish entertainment
- Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
- Welcome drinks with your group
- Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
- All entrance fees to attractions
- Comprehensive travel itinerary
*Breakfast is not included on Day 1
Our welcome gift to you
- A travel backpack
- Travel adapter
- Rain poncho
- Luggage strap and tags
- Documents wallet
From our travelers
I loved the hotels, border collie herding, Irish coffee, as well as the Guinness and Smithwick’s tours. The tourist spots and local pubs gave a balance to the trip and I fell in love with the beautiful countryside and, most of all, the people I met in the pubs. Easily the best trip I have taken.
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See what people are saying about this trip
Julie Halsey
Can’t wait for my next one!
It was an amazing trip! Denis was the best driver/guide. The food was good and all of the tours and experiences were excellent. I am ready for my next trip!
Alec Edward Brown
Amazing trip!
Our driver Denis was awesome! Super fun and personable. The itinerary was great and loved the good mix of pubs, castles and scenery.
Jennifer Connett
Amazing trip
All of the stops we did were great, the amazing weather helped but we saw everything we could've wanted to see. And had some great people on the tour to join us.
CIE Tours Customer
Great Trip To Ireland
I was happy that we got around to see so much of Ireland. Everyone on the tour got along so well and we made new friends. Our tour guide, Leslie, was knowledgeable and did great job teaching us about Ireland
CIE Tours Customer
We liked everything about the tour with the exception of the food provided at the dinners. Most of the dinners were at the hotels we stayed at and were a pre-fixed menu. The selections each night were the same so by the end of the week, we were sick of the food. We would have liked to be on our own for the dinners and pay a little less for the tour. Also, a couple of the stops on the tour could be eliminated, such as the stop at a local store and the Marine Bar. The walking tour in Kilkenny was not very good, and the boat ride in Athlone was very mediocre-- the tour guides on the boat did not interact with the people on the tour and five info. about the area. The hotels were fine, and we really enjoyed the tour in Galway. Our tour guide, Patrick Joseph O'!Brien, was by far the best part of the tour-- he was very personable, funny and knowledgeable!
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