---
title: Real Dublin Traditional Music Pub Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Dublin
country: Ireland
price: 67
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 160
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 5 of 10 (Music, Dance & Literary Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/real-dublin-traditional-music-pub-tour/
---

# Real Dublin Traditional Music Pub Tour

In our comparison: #5 of 10 in Music, Dance & Literary Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

THE BEST RATED TRADITIONAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE IN DUBLIN!

Get away from tourist traps and staged performances. 

Experience REAL TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC in its natural habitat.

We are musicians and are immersed in the music scene..

Raised on songs and stories, we live and breathe Irish music. We have been an integral part of the local music scene and will bring you into the heart of the traditional music scene.

We love meeting new people and introducing them to Irish culture and to Dublin city. We are deeply passionate about the story of Irish music and the shared experience of live traditional Irish music.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will meet under the entrance to the…
- Starts 14:00, 18:30, 19:30: 3 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €67 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 160 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Real Dublin
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 14:00, 18:30, 19:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.88 from 160 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 157 of 160.

- 5 stars: 148 (93%)
- 4 stars: 9 (6%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- Guide
- The pub tour is more about MUSIC than drinking... BUT... there are drinks included too. Each guest is provided with THREE DRINKS - one small Guinness in each bar we visit.

## Not included

- Eat dinner beforehand. No food included or available

## Itinerary

1. **Dublin** (3h) - Traditional Irish music in its natural habitat - THE PUB! I'm a LOCAL MUSICIAN so with me as your guide you'll experience THE REAL DUBLIN TRADITIONAL MUSIC scene. I'll take you OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK to visit THREE live music sessions in THREE REAL DUBLIN MUSIC PUBS... where...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14:00, 18:30, 19:30
- 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

We will meet under the entrance to the tower in Smithfield Square. If you cannot find the tower — look up! It is an old industrial chimney literally towering over the square. It is located behind the Jameson Distillery. 

Ends: We sometimes change the end point/last pub, If you need to know—after you have booked—please ask.

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No children allowed on evening tours
- No seating reserved.
- Good mobility essential
- Lots of walking involved
- Not suitable for children (except on the afternoon tour)
- Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues as there is lots of walking involved.

## Compared with other Music, Dance & Literary Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 10** | €67 | 3h | 4.88 (160) | shared |
| [Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Visitor Experience](/ireland/dublin/tours/windmill-lane-recording-studios-visitor-experience/?format=md) | €26 | 1h | 4.97 (1519) | shared |
| [Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience Dublin](/ireland/dublin/tours/irish-rock-n-roll-museum-experience-dublin/?format=md) | €22 | 1h 15m | 4.94 (7448) | shared |
| [Dublin Mythology and Folklore Tour with Irish Stories and Legends](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-mythology-and-folklore-tour-with-irish-stories-and-legends/?format=md) | €24 | 2h | 4.95 (1317) | shared |

Ranked #5 of 10 in Music, Dance & Literary Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €22 to €67, median €31; typical length 2h 23m. 0 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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