The Irish Pub Tour
Starting from $2,545
- 8 Days In 2025
4.9
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.
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
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
- Water flask
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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Read MoreThe Croke Park Hotel, Dublin
Opposite Croke Park Stadium, this luxury 4-star hotel features spacious rooms with 50-inch Smart TVs. Guests can enjoy hot towels on arrival, free parking, and a European bistro. Luxuriously furnished, each room at Croke Park Hotel features comfortable beds with duck down duvets, and a private bathroom with deluxe toiletries. Rooms also feature a mini entertainment system and free Wi-Fi.
The Croke Park Hotel
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- Air Conditioned
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Private Bathroom
- Safe
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Restaurant
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- Air Conditioned
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Private Bathroom
- Safe
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Bedroom
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- Air Conditioned
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Private Bathroom
- Safe
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Bar
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- Air Conditioned
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Private Bathroom
- Safe
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny
The Ormonde Hotel features full leisure facilities, including a 50 feet indoor heated swimming pool, that guests can use for free. The Ormonde Leisure Club and KO Spa offer a range of relaxing spa treatments. Expanded on 2 floors, the leisure club includes a state-of-art gym, steam room, sauna, and a children's pool. It also has 2 restaurants and is 10 minutes drive from McDonagh Train Station and Shopping Center.
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Private Bathroom
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Lounge
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Private Bathroom
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Bedroom
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Private Bathroom
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Lobby
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Private Bathroom
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
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International Hotel Killarney, Killarney
Blending the charm of times past with contemporary elegance, The International Hotel is located at the heart of Killarney Town, directly across from the famed Jaunting cars A firm favorite with visitors to Killarney, the International is one of Killarney's longest established and much loved hotels, bringing our guests the warmest of welcomes and our promise of excellence. The International Hotel has 96 luxury en suite rooms with hairdryers, mist-free mirrors, satellite TV, tea/coffee, room safes and ironing stations. We also have Executive rooms with Jacuzzi baths, AC, and Power showers. Hannigans Bar has real fires, good food, live music and sports events and serves fresh, local produce, including seafood and Irish beef. Further Hotel facilities include our library, gym and a residents lounge.
International Hotel
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Restaurant
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Bedroom
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Lobby
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
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Galway Bay Hotel, Galway
The award-winning, 4-star Galway Bay Hotel overlooks Galway Bay and is located on Galway’s Blue Flag beach. Guests can enjoy the hotels swimming pool, a massage fountain, and its AA Rosette Bay Brasserie. With bright, cozy decor, each room offers an interactive TV, free Wi-Fi, and free newspapers on request. Guests can also make use of a private bathroom with a hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities. Guests have free use of the leisure center, which features a fully equipped, modern gym, and a sauna.
Galway Bay Hotel
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Restaurant
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Deluxe Double Room
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Swimming Pool
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
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Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Westmeath
In Athlone's lively center, this 4-Star Sheraton Hotel has a 50 feet pool, a luxury spa, free internet and parking. Guests have spacious rooms and a stylish restaurant, 1 hour drive from Dublin. All guests receive the property's Platinum Card, which provides discounts on a number of shops in Athlone town center. La Provence Restaurant serves both classic Irish and international cuisine, using the finest produce. Harvest Café offers informal dining, while Sheraton Bar has bar food and cocktails.
Sheraton Athlone Hotel
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Private Bathroom
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Lobby
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Private Bathroom
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Bedroom
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Private Bathroom
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Terrace
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Disabled Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Cable/Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Private Bathroom
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
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Ashling Hotel, Dublin
This contemporary property offers 225 spacious and well-equipped guest rooms as well as stylish, modern restaurants, bar and public spaces. Located on the north bank of the River Liffey near Phoenix Park, the hotel is conveniently located for exploring Dublin. City center and Temple Bar are just a 20-minute walk away, and both sites, as well as many other attractions, are accessible via the Luas tram, which stops near the hotel.
Ashling Hotel, Dublin
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Air Conditioned
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Superior Double Bedroom
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Air Conditioned
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Air Conditioned
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Deluxe King Bedroom
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Air Conditioned
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Iveagh Bar
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Air Conditioned
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
Reception Area
Amenities
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Bar
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Wifi in Public Areas (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Room Service
- Air Conditioned
- Coffee & Tea-making Facilities in Room
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Daily Maid Service
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Wifi (Complimentary)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Racks
- Private Bathroom
- Room Service
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Work Desk & Lamp
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5
Linda Carol Kline
5 months 1 week ago
The Irish Pub Tour - 9 Days/8 Nights
Everything was adventurous. The tour was carefully planned out to our liking. There was something to do every day and we enjoyed all of it. And our tour guide, Dennis, really knew his history and was an excellent driver. Some of the roads were very tricky!!! We heard that the story telling and music in Galway are going to be discontinued. That was really enjoyable for us!! We would like to know what will be the replacement. We will definitely recommend this tour!! We also enjoyed the Irish dancers and The Merry Ploughmen. It was the perfect end to the tour!!
5
Mr. Lewis Howard Cutler
5 months 1 week ago
The Irish Pub Tour - 9 Days/8 Nights
I liked the hotels, the pubs, and the country itself. I liked the hotels, the pubs, and the country itself
5
CIE Tours Customer
5 months 2 weeks ago
The Irish Pub Tour- 8 Days/7 Nights
Awesome trip!
Had a great time. PJ O'Brien, our driver and tour guide was fantastic. Would definitely do it again!
5
Brenda French Thomas
5 months 2 weeks ago
Everything well planned everything was great,Driver Peter well versed in hi
The entertainment was great all different !!!
The riverboat barge trip was the only thing I was disappointed in.
Meal great but trip not impressive nor was the little bit of music .only disappointment.
5
Kelly A Geraty
8 months 4 weeks ago
The Irish Pub Tour- 8 Days/7 Nights-Ireland Pub Tour
The only complaint (if I would even call it a complaint) would be with some of the hotel choices. I found the two in Dublin to be just ok. Though absolutely loved the Galway Bay Hotel and International Hotel Killarney. Our coach bus was comfortable and clean, meals were good and loved all the sights. The only other concern I would have was not enough time or ability to randomly stop when traveling to our scheduled destination to check out a local sight. for example when traveling to Dingle (which was my Favorite place of all) I would have loved to been able to get off the bus at the Dingle Peninsular to view it first hand. Other than that - this tour was Fabulous.
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