Dublin

15 Best Dublin Pub Crawls

The pub crawls Dublin invented: the musical version with working musicians between the pints and the literary one drinking where Joyce and Behan did. Both formats still run best in their birthplace.

1.Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl

Experience authentic Irish music on this two-hour Dublin pub crawl led by professional musicians, with reserved seating and lively storytelling.

“Fantastic intro to traditional Irish music with personable guides who are musicians. Must do if you want more to pubs than just the pints!”

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2.Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Experience Dublin’s literary scene firsthand on this lively pub crawl with actors, recitations, and visits to historic pubs, all for around $23.

★ 4.5

“Take notes - they offered such good information! We enjoyed the stories and the music. The trivia game was a nice bonus.”

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4.Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

Join Dublin’s lively pub crawl for a fun-filled night of free Guinness, live Irish music, skip-the-line entry, and visits to several popular pubs and a nightclub.

★ 4.0

“To be honest, not the best time I’ve had in Dublin I took the store with my daughter two years ago. I was hoping for the same experience, but was sadly disappointed. Our previous tour was with a smaller group of about 20 international travellers…”

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5.Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local

Discover Dublin’s best-hidden pubs, enjoy craft beers, Irish whiskey, and live music on a 3.75-hour guided pub tour. Perfect for first-timers and enthusiasts alike.

★ 5.0

“Great introduction to Irish pubs and drinking traditions. We even learned the “proper” way to pour a Guinness from a tap!”

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6.Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

Discover Ireland’s rural charm on a small-group Dublin Mountain Pub Tour. Visit cozy pubs, enjoy live Irish music, and take in breathtaking mountain views.

★ 5.0

“Shane our tour guide was an absolute pleasure to be around. 10/10 recommend! I went solo but felt right at home with everyone in the group. Shane has a way to make everyone feel welcome & included.”

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7.Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

Discover Ireland’s pub culture on this small-group tour through Dublin and Wicklow Mountains, featuring scenic stops, traditional music, and local pubs.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic time - this is our second time on this tour - this time with brothers and sisters. The pubs are great and Shane the driver is the definition of craic. Don’t miss this one”

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8.Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people)

Experience authentic Irish pub culture in the Dublin Mountains with a small-group tour featuring live music, scenic drives, and friendly local pubs for $80.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time with new friends and our guide, Shane. Tried my first Guinness and enjoyed the three pubs. Fun stories, pubs were lively with great music. A definite to do if you want to get out of the city a bit and…”

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9.The Perfect Pint Pub Tour

Discover Dublin’s pub culture on the Perfect Pint Pub Tour. Visit four iconic pubs, learn to pour Guinness, and enjoy scenic city views with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Talking and watching soccer with the locals patrons was wonderful. Great tour if you want to drink a lot of Guinness.”

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10.Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital

Discover Dublin’s best pubs with a passionate local guide on this 3-4 hour pub crawl. Enjoy authentic atmospheres, local stories, and a complimentary Guinness.

★ 5.0

“We had the BEST time on this pub crawl! Donal was very informative and knowledgeable about all the places but kept it fun and invited questions and conversation from everyone. He is very personable and caters the tour well to the people he’s with. We…”

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11.Drinks on Foot: Dublin Traditional Pub Tour

Discover Dublin’s authentic pub scene on this 3-hour guided walking tour with Kevin, sampling local drinks and learning Irish culture beyond Guinness.

★ 5.0

“What a fantastic day, Kevin was truly remarkable, knowledge, and fun. A great, diverse itinerary and introduction to Dublin’s beer culture. The choice of venues was superb”

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12.Private Dublin Pub Tour (Walking Tour)

Explore Dublin’s authentic pubs with a private guide, enjoy Irish music, craft beers, and whiskey—perfect for those seeking local flavor and personalized attention.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Ciaran was amazing. His knowledge of the history of Dublin was so informative. He was very prepared to share with us. Thank you for an incredible experience”

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13.Private Dublin Pub Odyssey: Storytelling, and Pub Culture

Experience Dublin’s pub culture with a private, guided tour visiting historic pubs, learning about Irish traditions, and tasting local beers for an authentic night out.

★ 5.0

“Austin Rock was a great guide! We really enjoyed the pubs he took us to and have already been back! Fun way to get a history, orientation and pub culture tour all at once!”

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14.Classic Irish Pubs Private Tour of Dublin: Live Music, Beer and Nightlife

Discover Dublin's nightlife with a private guide, enjoying live music, local beers, and authentic pubs on this 2.5-hour personalized Irish pub tour.

★ 4.5

“Music was great! Music varied at each of the three stops. Away from tourists. Our guide gave some local history while walking. Enjoyable evening!”

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15.Dublin Pub Tour: Guinness Perfect Pour, Whiskey, Music and More

Join this 4-hour Dublin pub tour for a fun blend of Guinness pouring, whiskey tasting, and traditional Irish music, all led by knowledgeable local guides.

★ 5.0

“Guide was funny, knowledgeable and very interesting. We learned a lot about the pubs in Ireland, whiskeys of Ireland, and history. Our guide was Lee. Highly recommend to visitors.”

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