# Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands > Discover the enchanting beauty and rich history of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, a tranquil escape for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts. - URL: https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/irelands-hidden-heartlands - Published: 2026-06-08 - Updated: 2026-10-24 - Author: Dermot --- [Check dates & book this tour](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/whiskeyisland/items/340885/?asn=fhdn-eur&asn-ref=dublin-360&ref=dublin-360&bookable-only=yes&full-items=yes&marketplace=yes&flow=no&branding=yes&back=https://dublin-360.com) **Operator:** Whiskey Island **Duration:** 2 h 30 m **Area:** Malahide **Prices:** Private group €755.12 Age 18+Private tour10hPUBLIC TOUR AVAILABLE SEPT 2026 ## Check availability Pick a date to see live times and book through Dublin 360. ## About this tour ### Want to escape Dublin to the Irish countryside for a day? This tour is for you! Private tour, for you and your party ### Rates **2 people**: 395.00 € per person Price per person decreases as group size increases Max 9 guests per group ### Duration 10 hours ### About **8:30AM DEPARTURE FROM DUBLIN CITY** Pick up at your hotel in Dublin City. Your executive transport will be there ready for boarding and we head out of the city for the west. Your Whiskey Specialist Host will entertain you as you sit back and enjoy the Irish countryside. Don’t get too comfortable! Our first stop is only a quick hour down the road. First stop is **Kilbeggan Distillery**. We take the tour here at Kilbeggan which includes a master class in the tasting of four Irish whiskeys from the Kilbeggan Distillery Range **ATHLONE AND IRELAND'S OLDEST PUB** Next we visit one of Ireland’s most authentic towns, **Athlone**. Enjoy some free time here / grab some lunch. When we regroup, your host will take you for a visit to **Sean’s Bar – Ireland’s oldest pub**. In fact, Sean’s Bar is not only the oldest bar in Ireland, it’s the oldest in Europe. And right now, it is **the oldest pub in the world!** Timmy or Declan, who both run the bar, will show you a letter from the Guinness Book of Records as proof! They also have their very own whiskey brands which are really, really good. And you’ll enjoy a tasting of Sean’s Specially Blended & Single Malt Irish Whiskeys during our visit to the pub. **TULLAMORE DISTILLERY** Another quick transfer by road will have us at the home of Tullamore D.E.W., one of the biggest Irish whiskeys in the world. This distillery is new and it was off-limits to visitors for a long time, but now we are delighted to have access to our guests. It is genuinely the most impressive distillery visit to large scale plant, on the island of Ireland. The cutting edge technology, the sheer size of the complex - it's a really special experience for whiskey fans, and particularly for Tullamore D.E.W. fans. After a delicious Irish coffee on arrival, we take the 'Ultimate Distillery Experience'. You will see the stills, the mashers, the fermenters and the visit to the warehouse is a real highlight. You will have the chance to sample a broad range of Tullamore D.E.W. whiskeys today, including some rare single pot still whiskey straight from the cask. After time for shopping, we hit the road for Dublin and have you back at your hotel for 6:30pm. ### Package includes Private full day tour to the midlands of Ireland, including counties; Westmeath & Offaly (approx. 8:30am – 6:30pm). Travel from stop to stop in executive transportation with chauffeur (BMW 520d/Mercedes Viano, Sprinter or similar). Whiskey Specialist Host to bring the Irish whiskey story to life and to give guided commentary along the way throughout. Premium tour of Kilbeggan Distillery with a masterclass in the tasting of four Irish whiskeys from the Kilbeggan Distillery Range. Visit to Sean’s Bar, Athlone – Ireland’s oldest pub, with a tasting of Sean’s Specially Blended & Single Malt Irish Whiskeys. Ultimate distillery experience at Tullamore Distillery; Irish coffee on arrival, tour of the plant, sampling rare Tullamore D.E.W. straight from the cask and tutored tasting of Tullamore whiskeys. All taxes Transaction fee is added at checkout ### Additional information Private tour. Min 1 / max 9 Over 18s Hotel pick up included from Dublin city hotel Operates Tues-Sat, all year 48 hours cancellation policy **Ready to go?** Book Ireland's Hidden Heartlands securely through Dublin 360 and pick your date. [Book now](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/whiskeyisland/items/340885/?asn=fhdn-eur&asn-ref=dublin-360&ref=dublin-360&bookable-only=yes&full-items=yes&marketplace=yes&flow=no&branding=yes&back=https://dublin-360.com) --- Site index for agents: https://dublin-360.com/llms.txt