2025 The Irish Pub Tour- 8 Days/7 Nights

Irish pubs are the hearts of their communities-a source of camaraderie, stories, and song. Raise a glass (or two!) to rich pub culture and history on this guided tour of Ireland, which offers plenty of stops at legendary pubs and historical highlights of the Emerald Isle.

CIE Tours Exclusives:

  • Treat your ears to the lively sounds of Irish music at the historic Marine Bar in Dungarvan.
  • Take a fun ride down Dublin's historic Grand Canal in a barge once used for transporting Guinness

Trip Highlights:

    Blarney Castle Cliffs of Moher Guinness Storehouse Tour Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney Marine Bar in Dungarvan - CIE Tours Exclusive Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney Beer Tasting in Kilkenny Sean's Bar in Athlone Dingle Peninsula Sheepdog Demonstration

Dining Experiences:

  • 7 Breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners (D)

Hotels:

  • Croke Park Hotel - Dublin (1)
  • Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel - Kilkenny (1)
  • International Hotel - Killarney (2)
  • Galway Bay Hotel - Salthill - Galway (1)
  • Sheraton Athlone Hotel - Athlone (1)
  • Ashling Hotel - Dublin (1)

Details

Tour Operator
CIE Tours
Offer
Offer valid through 3/31/2025
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1DublinDublin City Tour & Canal Cruise Dinner: Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. A local guide will bring you on a panoramic tour of central Dublin, a friendly city famed for its wit and sense of fun. Board a barge, once used for transporting Guinness, for a cruise down the centuries-old Grand Canal as you sip a welcome drink and enjoy dinner while listening to live music. (D)
Day 2KilkennyKilkenny Tour & Sullivan's Taproom: Explore historic Kilkenny on a guided walking tour of its Medieval Mile, stretching from cathedral to castle. Discover the city's rich heritage, narrow streetscapes, and picturesque merchants' houses. Next, soak up the atmosphere and savor the ancient craft of artisan brewing with a private tasting at Sullivan's Taproom. Explore on your own before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
Day 3KillarneyBlarney Castle & Killarney: Visit the Marine Bar in Dungarvan (a CIE Tours Exclusive) and enjoy a drink with some traditional music in this centuries-old, family-run pub. Travel to Blarney Castle to explore the beautiful gardens or to kiss the famous stone, which legend promises will bestow the 'Gift of Gab'. Pass through County Cork to the lively town of Killarney - a draw for visitors to Ireland since the 18th century. Dine in Hannigan's Bar and Restaurant at your hotel, and then after dinner take free time to explore some of Killarney's friendly pubs, many with live music. (B, D)
Day 4KillarneyDingle Peninsula & Celtic Whiskey Bar Experience: Visit Moriarty's in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, before heading out to the Dingle Peninsula. Visit a farm for an immersion into traditional rural life and watch skilled sheepdogs demonstrate their talents at herding. Enjoy free time to explore the charms of Dingle town. In the evening, head to the Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney for a tasting, chocolate pairing, and dinner. (B, D)
Day 5GalwayCliffs of Moher & Galway: Ferry across the 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. Continue on to Galway for a short walking tour and some free time in the city before dinner in your hotel. (B, D)
Day 6AthloneSean's Bar & Lough Ree Cruise: Spend a leisurely morning exploring vibrant, artistic Galway as you please. Travel to Athlone, where you'll enjoy an Irish Coffee or whiskey as you cruise Lough Ree in a replica Viking longship. Next, raise a pint at Sean's Bar. This pub is not only the oldest in Ireland; dating back to 900 AD, it's the oldest in Europe, according to the Guinness Book of Records. The sloped floors (often covered with sawdust), candlelight, and turf fire pay nostalgic tribute to this pub's rich history. Enjoy dinner at the Athlone hotel this evening. (B, D)
Day 7DublinGuinness Storehouse & The Merry Ploughboy: Enjoy the scenery of central Ireland as you travel to Dublin. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in the heart of the city - one of Ireland's most popular attractions - and sample Ireland's iconic brew as you take in the panoramic view from the seventh-floor Gravity Bar. In the evening, visit The Merry Ploughboy for a hearty dinner and an evening of traditional Irish entertainment. (B, D)
Day 8DublinTour Ends in Dublin: Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Dates/Pricing

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March 08, 2025$2,345.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
April 12, 2025$2,595.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
April 19, 2025$2,595.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
May 03, 2025$2,845.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
May 14, 2025$3,195.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
May 21, 2025$2,845.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
May 28, 2025$2,845.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
June 07, 2025$2,995.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
June 11, 2025$2,995.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
June 28, 2025$2,995.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 05, 2025$2,995.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
July 16, 2025$2,995.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 09, 2025$2,995.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
August 30, 2025$2,995.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 06, 2025$2,995.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 17, 2025$3,345.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
September 24, 2025$2,995.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 01, 2025$2,645.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
October 08, 2025$2,645.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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