Dingle Pubs Walking Tour: Local Guide & Guinness Tastings

Walk four iconic pubs in Dingle and hear their stories straight from the locals

A shared walking tour of Dingle's best-known pubs led by Tony, a local guide who shares the history of each venue, stories from pub owners and locals, and a Gaelic sports demonstration at Bawn Brosnans. The tour runs two and a half hours, covers stops within a five-minute walk of each other, and includes one glass of Guinness and one glass of Dick Mack's ale. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore iconic Dingle pubs with guide

• Introduction and tour overview
• Learn history and taste ale at Dick Mack’s pub
• Discover Foxy Johns pub history and enjoy a drink
• Visit secret pub location
• Gaelic sports demonstration and Guinness at Bawn Brosnans

The experience

Tony leads you through Dingle's pub scene starting with Dick Mack's, a world-famous spot where you'll taste one of their ales and learn how it became iconic. Next is Foxy Johns, where locals and tourists mix and a glass of Guinness is included. A secret pub location gets unveiled on the day. Nothing is more than a five-minute walk from the last stop. The tour wraps at Bawn Brosnans with a Gaelic sports demonstration, a bit of history, and your choice of Guinness or soda.

Tony is known for making the tour informative and lively, with stories told by him, the pub owners themselves if they're around, and whoever else has something to add. He may even sing a few songs. You'll pick up Dingle history, learn about Fungie the Dolphin, and get a real sense of how these pubs fit into the town's character. The whole route is flat and walkable, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• One glass of Guinness.
• one glass of Dick Mack's ale.
• a local guide leading the whole route.
• stories from Tony, pub owners and locals.
• a Gaelic sports demonstration at the final stop.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dingle Town Pub Tours

Is this one for you?The tour is in English with a local guide, so you'll follow the commentary and stories easily. It suits anyone 18 and over who wants to meet people and hear Dingle's pub history straight from someone who lives here.

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Top questions

What exactly is Dick Mack's pub and why is it famous in Dingle?

Dick Mack's is one of Dingle's most iconic pubs, and Tony will tell you its history while you taste one of their ales there as part of the tour.

Do I get to meet locals on this tour, or is it just the group?

Yes, Foxy Johns especially is popular with both tourists and locals, so you're likely to meet people from Dingle there, and pub owners sometimes join in with their own stories if they're around on the day.

What is the Gaelic sports demonstration like?

At Bawn Brosnans, the final stop, you'll see a demonstration of Gaelic Hurling and Football, Ireland's national sports, along with some history of how they're played.

How much walking is involved, and how long does the tour take?

The tour is two and a half hours, and all four pubs are within a five-minute walk of each other, so the walking is minimal and the pace is relaxed.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to join, since the tour includes pub visits and beer tastings.