Tour Ireland’s Breweries and Taste Great Irish Beer
Irish beer can be traced back 5,000 years and thanks to a strong craft brewing movement, the island is home to fine breweries. Legend has it that Ireland’s patron saint, St Patrick, had his own personal brewer, a priest named Mescan who was his close friend.
We craft brewery tours to suit all groups, tastes, and regions, combining it seamlessly with other experiences, but here we are sharing a five-star taster to help you start your planning!
Starting and finishing in Dublin, your personable Driver Guide will bring you through Dublin, Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, Clare and Galway.
Historical highlights include the majestic Rock of Cashel, the rugged Wild Atlantic Way coastline, music-filled evenings in Cork and Kerry, the awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher, colourful villages and, of course, the Guinness Storehouse.
We ensure our clients are treated to tailored, unique experiences by visiting local breweries and engaging with the stories of brewers over excellent tastings. Each day can be tailored to your interests, ensuring a rich experience, and having your own Driver Guide means you do not have to worry about any driving!
Each day, starting from your five-star accommodation, you can visit the best craft brewers. They will include the home of Irish brewing at St James’s Gate and the Guinness Brewery & Storehouse in Dublin. You will also visit Cuilan Loughnane at the Whitefield Brewery in Templemore before an evening of storytelling at the Franciscan Well Brewery in Cork, which is built on the site of an old Franciscan monastery and well, dating back to the year 1219. In the colourful village of Dingle, visit award-winning pub and brewery. On the beautiful Slea Head in Kerry, you will experience West Kerry Brewery. Close to Galway and in the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, you’ll find the Burren Brewery, named after the unique landscape by founder Peter Curtin.
Please note tours are subject to availability.
You will also have the opportunity to get behind the scenes with artisan food producers and taste their local products. Alongside this, you will visit unmissable popular attractions, such as the Cliffs of Moher, as well as hidden gem sites, beaches and local shops and pubs.
This tour has the perfect mix of the best in brewing, dramatic coastlines, cultural sites, evenings of entertainment and craic, fine dining and luxury accommodation.
Map
Dublin
DublinCashel
Cork
Kinsale
Killarney
The Burren
Galway
Dublin
ACCOMMODATION
Merrion Hotel, Dublin
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Killarney Park Hotel, Kerry
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Glenlo Abbey Hotel
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Great taste of Ireland’s breweries
From the ancients to the artisans
Experiences
Why not enhance your tour with some of these recommended Experiences along the way. These can be arranged with your Travel Advisor when customizing your itinerary to ensure a rich, memorable tour.
Guinness Storehouse
Wander through the seven floors that make up the Home of the Black Stuff, and learn about its rich heritage and see how our famous drink is actually brewed. Once you reach the top you’ll get to sit back and enjoy a pint of perfection as well as an unequaled panoramic view of the city.
Charles Fort & James Fort, Kinsale
Perhaps the best-known historical attraction in Kinsale, Charles Fort, is on the road just beyond Summercove. It is open all year, and regular guided tours are available. Charles Fort is one of the finest surviving examples of a 17th Century star-shaped fort, and much of the construction begun in 1678 remains. The fort has two enormous bastions overlooking the estuary, and three facing inland. Within its walls were all the barracks and ancillary facilities to support the fort’s garrison. The fort continued in military use until 1922.
Fireside Storytelling
Ireland is the land folklore, legends and storytelling. At Ireland Chauffeur Travel, we adore Ireland’s famed fireside storytelling sessions and we want to share that with you. We will arrange an authentic, engaging and private storytelling and music session with one of our favourite famed storytellers … and all in the comfort of your hotel or local pub
Muckross House & Gardens
Muckross House and Gardens is the finest Victorian Mansion and Estate in Ireland. Its position overlooking the Lakes of Killarney becomes impossibly romantic when the Rhododendrons are in full bloom. The House documents the history of all the influential families who dominated local life and politics for centuries. The estate can be walked on foot or admired from the many jaunting cars which are about.
Killarney Craic & Ceol
The town of Killarney is famous for its excellent array of restaurants, pubs and evening entertainment, see attached dining recommendations. Bars such as Danny Mann, The Failte and Laurel's Singing Pub have regular sessions. The NEC has quality live shows during the summer, including Celtic Steps The Show. Nearby Siamsa Tire in Tralee can be booked on request. Time your trip well and catch horse racing just outside of town.
Whiskey Experience Killarney
The Irish Whiskey Experience is an interactive and sensory experience that will guide you through the history of Irish Whiskey, from distilling to tasting. Private bookings on request.
