Dublin Food Tours

Taste your way around Dublin with Irish stew, fish and chips, Irish cheeses, whiskey and afternoon tea on a vintage bus. These are the best food tours in Dublin, plus food trails across Ireland.

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2 to 3.5 hour tours
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Best food tours in Dublin

Walking food tours are the easiest way to eat like a local. You’ll get small plates at several stops, a guide who knows the stories, and usually a drink or two along the way.

Walking food tourDublin’s Best Walking Food TourStew, fish and chips and Irish cheeses at 5+ stops, from Molly Malone to Temple Bar.See tour → Street foodFood on FootWalking Food Tours focuses on the street eats Dubliners actually love.See tour → Food & whiskeyIrish Food Trail with Jameson VisitIrish bites in traditional pubs and modern eateries, with a Jameson visit.See tour → Food & distilleryDublin Culinary & Distillery TourGastro-pubs, street food and markets on Dublin’s food scene, with a distillery visit.See tour → Food & storiesYellow Umbrella Food & Folklore TourIrish food with the myths and sagas behind it, from the Salmon of Knowledge to the Táin.See tour → HowthCoastal Craft Beer & Seafood TrailCraft beer and fresh seafood on the coast at Howth.See tour →

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Whiskey, gin and Irish coffee tastings

Rather drink than eat? These hands-on tastings are in or near the city centre.

Irish coffeeIrish Coffee Masterclass & Whiskey TastingLearn to make a proper Irish coffee, then taste a selection of whiskeys.See tour → Irish coffeeIrish Whiskey Museum Irish Coffee MasterclassMake your own Irish coffee at the Irish Whiskey Museum on Grafton Street.See tour → Craft beerDrinks on FootA three-hour beer walk around Dublin by Walking Food Tours, not a pub crawl.See tour → GinGin Tasting with Afternoon TeaLocal gins with scones, sandwiches and pastries at Stillgarden Distillery.See tour →

Planning a distillery day? Read Guinness Storehouse vs Jameson Distillery.

Afternoon tea on a vintage bus: Vintage Tea Trips

Vintage Tea Trips serves afternoon tea on board a restored vintage double-decker bus while it tours the streets of Dublin.

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Irish dinner and a show

Make a night of it with a traditional Irish dinner, live music and dancing.

Dinner & showBelvedere Irish NightsIrish dinner with traditional music, dance and storytelling.See tour → Dinner & showTaylors Irish NightA meal, a pint of Guinness and a lively show of Irish music and dance at Taylors Three Rock.See tour →

Food tours around Ireland

Going beyond Dublin? These towns and cities have their own guided food trails.

CorkCork Tasting TrailCheese, seafood and whiskey on Fabulous Food Trails’ walk through Cork.See tour → GalwayGalway Daytime Food TourLocal dishes, artisan cheeses and drinks with Galway Food Tours.See tour → BelfastEatsSide Food and Drink TourFood and drink stops around east Belfast.See tour → KerryKenmare Foodie TourLocal food and stories from the chefs and producers of Kenmare.See tour → SligoTaste of Sligo Food TourA guided tasting walk through Sligo town.See tour → MayoWestport Food TourStroll Westport with a local guide and sample food along the way.See tour →

Good Food Ireland experiences

Good Food Ireland lists food experiences across the country, from afternoon teas in castles and five-star hotels to food trails and seaside picnics.

Dublin food tour FAQs

What is the best food tour in Dublin?

For a first visit, pick a walking food tour of the city centre. Dublin’s Best Walking Food Tour stops at 5+ local spots for stew, fish and chips and Irish cheeses, and Food on Foot focuses on the street food locals eat.

How long do Dublin food tours last?

Most Dublin food tours take two to three and a half hours, so you can fit one into a morning or afternoon and still see the sights.

What food will I try on a Dublin food tour?

Expect traditional Irish dishes such as Irish stew, fish and chips, soda bread and Irish cheeses, often with a pint of Guinness or an Irish whiskey along the way.

Are Dublin food tours suitable for vegetarians?

It depends on the tour. Some, like the Delicious Dublin food tour, aren’t suitable for vegans, vegetarians or people with food allergies, so check the listing or contact the operator before you book.

What is Vintage Tea Trips?

Vintage Tea Trips serves afternoon tea on board a restored vintage double-decker bus while it tours the streets of Dublin.

Can I do a food tour outside Dublin?

Yes. Cork, Galway, Belfast, Kenmare, Sligo and Westport all have guided food tours, and Good Food Ireland lists food experiences across the country.

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