The Irish Pub Tour

Small Group Departures Available

Ireland is famous for its pubs. Soak in the folklore in Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney and Westport. Visit Brazen Head, Dublin’s oldest pub and enjoy dinner & music at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and visit Teeling Whiskey Distillery and Guinness Storehouse.

Some of the pubs you'll visit are hundreds of years old and full of some of the best history and most interesting stories in all of Ireland. From places like the South Pole Inn to Kilkenny's Medieval Mile, your local guide will explain the backstories that made these pubs such an important part of Irish history. You'll also enjoy the pub crawl through Westport where you'll visit several Irish mainstays. Of course, this tour also visits some of the most famous sites in Ireland that aren't completely pub-related like the Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher and even a tour of the famed Guinness beer facility.

8 Days • fr. $1,749

Tour Highlights & Offers

Tour Includes

Aillwee Cave
Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Guinness Storehouse Tour
Smithwick’s Experience
Teeling Distillery
South Pole Inn with Irish coffee
Dingle Peninsula
Sheepdog Demonstration
Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.

Not Included

Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.

Meal Inclusions

Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
1 lunch
6 dinners including an Irish night at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and a 12th Century Brazen Head Pub folk dinner.

Hotel Details

Ballsbridge Hotel or Croke Park Hotel in Dublin (1 night)
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny (1 night)
International Hotel in Killarney (2 nights)
Armada Hotel in Spanish Point (1 night)
Wyatt Hotel in Westport (1 night)
Ashling Hotel in Dublin (1 night)

Day 1

Dublin Tour & Guinness Storehouse

Dublin, Ireland

Tour starts 2:00 pm at your Dublin hotel. Set out on an introductory tour of central Dublin. Cross the River Liffey to drive along the wide O’Connell Street and view the General Post Office where the 1916 Uprising started. Visit the Guinness Storehouse to learn about Ireland’s most famous brew and after pulling your own pint enjoy views of Dublin from the rooftop bar. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your group at The Church Café Bar and Restaurant.

Dinner

Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin or Croke Park Hotel

Day 2

Glasnevin Cemetery Museum & Smithwick’s Experience

Kilkenny, Ireland

Explore Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Ireland’s national necropolis, which is a who’s who of modern Irish history. Head to Kilkenny for a walking tour through Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile to view merchants’ houses and a stop at one of its historic pubs. Visit Smithwick’s Experience brewery for a tour and enjoy a sample. Spend some free time browsing the charming city before dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Day 3

Dungarvan Brewing Company & Blarney

Blarney, Ireland

Visit the Dungarvan Brewing Company and learn about their bottle-conditioned beers. Next, stop by the Seanachai Pub, a quaint thatched-roof pub. Travel on to visit Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence” or explore the tranquil gardens. Treat yourself to quality Irish-made goods at the Blarney Woollen Mills.

Kilkenny, Ireland

Pass through County Cork to Killarney where you’ll have free time to explore some lively pubs.

Breakfast, Dinner

International Hotel

Day 4

Dingle Peninsula & The Irish Whiskey Experience

Dingle, Ireland

Head to the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two movies, “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Far & Away,” which showcased the wonderful scenery. Visit the South Pole Inn for an Irish coffee and learn about Tom Crean, an explorer who bravely journeyed to the South Pole. Immerse yourself in farm life and watch skilled dogs herd sheep. Enjoy some time and lunch on your own in the town of Dingle.

Killarney/Ireland, Ireland

In the evening, head to the Irish Whiskey Experience for a tasting, chocolate pairing and dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

International Hotel

Day 5

Cliffs of Moher & Spanish Point

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Embark on a ferry ride across the wide River Shannon Estuary. Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Walk along the top of the cliffs for views across Galway Bay to Connemara and the Aran Islands. A short drive will bring you into Doolin for lunch at McGann’s Pub.

Spanish Point, Ireland

Travel to Spanish Point, named after the ships of the 1588 Spanish Armada that were wrecked there. Enjoy a drink at Johnny Burke’s and dinner at your hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Armada Hotel

Day 6

Galway & Westport Walk

Galway, Ireland

Drive around the shores of Galway Bay and stop in Galway for some leisure time to explore independently. Continue through Connemara with its hills, lakes, and open country where sheep roam freely. Stop in Leenane, where the movie “The Field” was made.

Westport, Ireland

Continue to Westport and enjoy a pub walking tour of this attractive estate town built in 1780, with buildings steeped in history and traditional pubs, many with live music.

Breakfast, Dinner

Wyatt Hotel

Day 7

Teelings Distillery & 12th Century Brazen Head Pub

Dublin, Ireland

Enjoy the scenery of central Ireland as you head to Dublin on the east coast. Visit Teelings Distillery in the heart of the city, and sample the aged whiskey and CIE Tours’ signature drink. Head to the Brazen Head Pub, Dublin’s oldest, dating back to 1198 for an evening of “Food, Folk and Fairies” where storytelling will reveal the myths and beliefs of times past.

Breakfast, Dinner

Ashling Hotel

Day 8

Independent Bus Tour in Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Enjoy an independent Dublin open-top bus tour and a visit to one of Dublin’s top attractions -- EPIC Ireland, the GPO Museum or the Book of Kells.

Breakfast

Ashling Hotel

Day 9

Tour ends in Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tour ends in Dublin after breakfast.

Breakfast

Departure Date

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Sat, Apr 20, 2019 – Wait-list

$1,899.00

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Wed, Apr 24, 2019 – Wait-list

$2,299.00

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Sat, Apr 27, 2019 – Wait-list

$1,999.00

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Wed, May 01, 2019 – Wait-list

$2,049.00

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Wed, May 08, 2019

$1,999.00

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Sat, May 18, 2019

$2,049.00

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Sat, May 25, 2019

$2,099.00

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Wed, May 29, 2019

$2,499.00

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Sat, Jun 08, 2019

$2,199.00

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Sat, Jun 15, 2019

$2,199.00

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Sat, Jun 22, 2019

$2,199.00

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Wed, Jun 26, 2019

$2,199.00

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Wed, Jul 10, 2019

$2,199.00

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Sat, Jul 13, 2019

$2,199.00

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Sat, Jul 27, 2019

$2,199.00

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Wed, Aug 07, 2019

$2,199.00

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Sat, Aug 10, 2019

$2,199.00

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Sat, Aug 24, 2019 – Wait-list

$2,599.00

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Sat, Sep 07, 2019

$2,199.00

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Sat, Sep 14, 2019

$2,149.00

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Wed, Sep 18, 2019

$2,149.00

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Wed, Sep 25, 2019

$2,049.00

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Wed, Oct 02, 2019

$2,049.00

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Sat, Oct 05, 2019 – Wait-list

$1,949.00

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Wed, Oct 09, 2019

$1,949.00

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Sat, Oct 12, 2019

$2,349.00

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Wed, Oct 16, 2019

$1,899.00

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Sat, Oct 19, 2019

$1,899.00

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Sat, Oct 26, 2019 – Wait-list

$1,749.00

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Important information:

All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.

Important Information

ALL guests must carefully verify the existing identification requirements for their particular travel situation DIRECTLY WITH THEIR LOCAL CONSULATES OR EMBASSIES or with a visa service, as these requirements may change. Guests without proper documentation may be denied entry and will not be entitled to a refund

Cancellation Policy

70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
69 - 46 days prior to departure: 25% per person
45 - 8 days prior to departure: 35% per person
7 - 1 days prior to departure: 50% per person
On day of departure: 100% per person
All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

Terms and Conditions

Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
All prices are in US Dollars.
A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.