Our Pick of 10 Ireland Brewery Tours

1.Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $127Our pick

Meet at Howth Railway Station for a small-group food and beer walk led by local guides such as Patrick, Paddy, Mark, or Mike. Sample chowder, smoked salmon, Guinness soda bread, shellfish, and several craft beers while visiting Howth’s harbor, ruins, courthouse, lighthouse, pubs, and coastal viewpoints.

“Loved this tour. The seafood and beer were great. I had so much fun and got great recommendations of other restaurants to try in Howth.”

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2.Kilkenny: Smithwick’s Beer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · from $25

Spend one hour at Smithwick’s Experience in central Kilkenny, tracing brewing from Franciscan monks to John Smithwick’s 1710 brewery. A live English guide, interactive family displays, brewing aromas, sweet wort, and a complimentary pint make this a lively introduction to Irish ale. Audio guides are available in French, German, Spanish, and Italian.

“Cool experience in a quaint town. We liked the little added touches throughout the tour that were different from other tours we have taken.”

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3.Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $112

Meet Mark, Marc, Patrick, or another local guide at Howth station for three hours of seafood, at least five Irish craft beers, pub stories, and coastal views. Expect shrimp, mussels, local history, and perhaps seals at the harbor. The tour ends where it begins.

“Missy and Mark were excellent tour guides. They were personable and knowledgeable.”

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4.Jameson Distillery & Guinness Brewery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · from $124

Start at Jameson Distillery Bow St. with an English-speaking guide, a 45-minute tour, three-whiskey tasting, and Jameson cocktail. Ride the Luas to Guinness Storehouse for self-guided exhibits and a pint at the Gravity Bar. Guides Niall and Caroline have earned special praise for their humor and storytelling.

“Absolutely amazing and in depth tour. Our guide was called Niall and he was fantastic, so enthusiastic and passionate about his job and the places he was talking about. 10/10 would recommend, it’s better than doing it yourself”

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5.Authentic Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 23 reviews · from $24Best value

At Rascals HQ in Inchicore, an English-speaking guide leads you through the brewery’s story, malt room, brewhouse, hop aromas, and art installations before a tasting of four 190ml core beers. The 45-minute tour includes free parking and ends back at the taproom and pizza restaurant.

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6.Kilkenny Food and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Walk Kilkenny with a local guide such as Carla or Kieran, hearing tales of Norman kings, monks, witches, and fighting cats while sampling Irish cheese, sausage rolls, seafood, chocolate, Smithwick’s ale, and Irish coffee. The walk lasts about three hours, with an extra hour possible for the Smithwick’s brewery experience.

“Carla was a very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide. We enjoyed our time with her very much. We highly recommend this tour if you want great history, a nicely paced walk around Kilkenny, and a great sampling of food. It exceeded our expectations.”

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7.Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Brewery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $126

Start at Jameson Bow St. for a guided whiskey tasting, three samples, and a cocktail. Ride the Luas to Guinness Storehouse, explore its seven floors at your own pace, then enjoy a pint and 360-degree Dublin views from the Gravity Bar. The tour is English-language, adults-only, and limited to 15 people.

“Enjoyed all the information at the Jameson tour and the whisky samples. Guinness was party central on top floor. Guinness beer tasted so good on Ireland unlike in the states.”

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8.Killarney: Brewery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $28

Spend about 60 minutes at Killarney Brewing & Distilling Co. with an English-speaking guide, watching the brewing process, hearing how hops and careful pouring shape each beer, and tasting a selection of beers made on site. The tour also includes views toward the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Lakes of Killarney.

“We received a very warm welcome and had the best guide ever! He explained everything brilliantly and was very personable. We recommend this brewery tour to anyone interested in beer. ☘️🍻”

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9.Athlone: Dead Centre Brewing Tour and Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $24

At Dead Centre Brewing in Athlone, an English-speaking guide takes you through brewing, fermentation, packaging, local sourcing, and waste reduction. You finish with a craft beer tasting and views of Athlone Castle and St Peter and Paul's church. Liam may lead the tour, which lasts about one hour and costs $24.

“Very nice tour of their small brewing operation. Very insightful and a little trip into the art of beer and craft beer. The tasting was amazing, and beers were truly amazing. Very nice guide too.”

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10.Dublin Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

Join guide Michael for a relaxed Dublin craft beer walk starting with lunch and a beer at Tapped. You’ll visit four more pubs, taste a selected beer at each, learn about Irish styles such as Beamish stout, and finish at Caribou. The group is limited to 10 people.

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