Guided Tours

Irish Whiskey Museum - Premium Tour

Duration

1 hr

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Guided tour

Walk through Ireland’s whiskey evolution with a guide who shares stories, production techniques, and key turning points from past to present.

Deepen your whiskey knowledge with four tastings that reveal differences in cask use, aging, and distillery traditions.

Take home a souvenir whiskey glass that commemorates your tasting journey through Ireland’s whiskey heritage.

Entry to Irish Whiskey Museum

4 Irish whiskey tastings

Expert guide

Souvenir glass

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Mehdi A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Good stories from the guide, good atmosphère
Lynn K
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Enjoyed all the background of how whisky was brewed and Nancy was really good . A different experience
Charlotte S
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
The experience was great. There was only myself and my husband on our tour. We got to take our drinks from the bar on the tour which was great! The first section of the tour was a bit strange. But it picked up in the second and third rooms. The tasting at the end was lovely! Trying various whiskeys and discussing their taste. Good experience!
Richard S
Solo
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Jan 2026
Very knowledgeable, entertaining and enjoyable.
Marie A
Family
Verified booking
Dec 2025
My visit to the Irish Whiskey Museum with my boyfriend was an innovative and creative experience that exceeded all my expectations. It's not just a tour about the drink; it's a fantastic immersion into the history of Irish whiskey and its cultural impact. What truly made the visit wonderful was our guide, Gary. He is an exceptional storyteller. With an incredible sense of humor, Gary explained the history of how it all began, from the origins to its current resurgence. His hilarious and engaging way of presenting the facts made the learning fun and highly memorable. My boyfriend and I loved every minute! If you are looking for a fun, entertaining, and genuinely interesting way to spend an hour or two in Dublin, look no further. Try to get Gary as your tour guide! 1 recommend it 100%!

Take a fun deep-dive into Irish whiskey with this 1-hour Premium Tour featuring four tastings and a souvenir glass to keep.

Getting started

Head to the Irish Whiskey Museum in central Dublin and check in at the main entrance. Your guide will meet you there, get your ticket sorted, and give a quick intro before showing you around the museum.

What to expect

The museum tells the full story of Irish whiskey, from ancient beginnings to its big comeback. Your guide brings it to life with great stories, tastings, and exhibits that really help you connect with the craft and culture.

Features

Four Irish whiskey tastings: Try four different Irish whiskeys picked to show how flavours, styles, and techniques vary across the country’s distilleries.

Expert-led guided tour: Your guide keeps things fun and informative with stories, facts, and little-known moments from Irish whiskey history.

Interactive exhibits: Walk through hands-on exhibits that take you from whiskey’s early monastic roots to how it’s made today across Ireland.

Souvenir whiskey glass: At the end of the tour, you’ll get a branded glass to take home as a keepsake from your time at the museum.

This premium tour is a great way to understand and enjoy Irish whiskey, whether you’re a total beginner or already a fan, and yes, you leave with a glass!

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID for age verification if you wish to participate in whiskey or cocktail tastings.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the museum.

Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Alcohol consumption is restricted to those of legal drinking age; underage drinking is strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Alcohol tastings are only available to guests of legal drinking age; soft drinks are provided for children and non-drinking adults.

Facilities: Restrooms

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Irish Whiskey Museum.

Address: 119 Grafton Street, Dublin, D02 E620, Ireland.

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