--- title: Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 42 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 426 duration_minutes: 225 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 14 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-out-off-tourist-path-pub-tour-and-tastings-with-a-local/ --- # Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local In our comparison: #12 of 14 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Dublin Traditional Pub Tour Everyday at 6PM from the Spire (The Big Needle) on O'Connell St. Running Late? Meet us until 6:30PM at The Black Sheep on Capel St. Experience the famous Dublin pub culture with us! On this 3.5 hour tour, we take you out of the tourist area and visit some local bars with some local people! We visit four different pubs on the north side of the river, introducing you to some of the best new craft beers and Irish Gin and Craft Whiskey in Ireland. Excellent traditional Irish food (not included in the price) is available in the third venue and we finish with a traditional Irish music session. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Look for the Yellow Umbrella! - Starts 18:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age rule: Minimum age is 18 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €42 per person - Duration: 3h 45m - Rating: 4.74/5 from 426 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Yellow Umbrella Tours Ltd - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.74 from 426 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 397 of 426. - 5 stars: 363 (85%) - 4 stars: 34 (8%) - 3 stars: 14 (3%) - 2 stars: 10 (2%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ## What's included - Local guide - Professional guide - 3 tasters of craft Irish beer, a glass of Guinness, a taster of Single Malt Irish whiskey, a taster of craft Irish gin and tonic - Live entertainment - Local taxes ## Not included - Food is available to purchase at one location but is not included in the price of the tour. - Additional drinks are available to purchase ## Itinerary 1. **The Spire** (10m) - We meet beside the Spire (the big needle) in the middle of O'Connell street. After being introduced to your local guide and your fellow travellers we move off to the first stop on our Pub Tour. 2. **Recently pedestrianised, Capel street has become a hub at nighttime for Dubli...** (1h) - Recently pedestrianised, Capel street has become a hub at nighttime for Dubliners and visitors alike to enjoy Dublin's famous Pub Culture. At our first stop, we experience a craft beer bar serving locally produced Irish beer. Enjoy tasters of three distinct styles of beer... 3. **On our second stop, we visit a beautiful old Victorian close to the river for...** (30m) - On our second stop, we visit a beautiful old Victorian close to the river for a glass of Guinness. Listen as your guide explains why Guinness tastes different and is so much creamier in Ireland compares to other places. 4. **Our third stop is an iconic Dublin pub called Slatterys where we will have ti...** (1h 30m) - Our third stop is an iconic Dublin pub called Slatterys where we will have time to sit down and enjoy some of the finest traditional Irish food (optional) in the city. In this location, you will also have a taster of a superb Single Malt Irish whiskey as your guide describes... 5. **Our last stop is at a cosy Dublin pub to enjoy a traditional Irish music session** (30m) - Stay as long as you like while you chat away with the locals and your fellow traditional as you enjoy this authentic Dublin Pub experience. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Look for the Yellow Umbrella! Ends: The tour finishes at different locations on different nights depending on where the best music is on a day by day basis, Normally 10/15 minutes from the start point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 18 years ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 14** | €42 | 3h 45m | 4.74 (426) | shared | | [Food on Foot: Dublin Street Food Tour with Local Guide](/ireland/dublin/tours/food-on-foot-dublin-street-food-tour-with-local-guide/?format=md) | €28 | 3h | 4.95 (587) | shared | | [Dublin Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, History, & More](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-sweet-treats-food-tour-donuts-churros-history-more/?format=md) | €63 | 2h | 4.96 (423) | shared | | [Dublin Food Tour: Local Tastings & Irish Food Stories](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-food-tour-local-tastings-irish-food-stories/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.93 (749) | shared | Ranked #12 of 14 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €225, median €87; typical length 3h. 3 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/dublin-food-tours/?format=md ## More in Dublin - All Dublin tours: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-out-off-tourist-path-pub-tour-and-tastings-with-a-local/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md