Dublin Food Tour: 7 Tastings Through Historic Neighborhoods

Walk Dublin's hidden food corners and taste what locals know

A 3-hour guided food tour of Dublin's historic center with seven tastings and drinks, starting near Trinity College and moving through Grafton Street and Temple Bar. You taste traditional Irish stew, fresh oysters, artisanal cheeses, Irish coffee, a secret local dish, ice cream and beer, all led by a local guide who steers you away from tourist traps. Water and soft drinks are included throughout. Dietary restrictions need advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Temple Bar30m
2. Grafton Street30m

Dublin food tasting and cultural tour

• Start at trendy cafe/bar
• Learn and taste Irish Coffee
• Sample Irish cheese at restaurant
• Enjoy fresh oyster at seafood venue
• Lunch with traditional Irish dishes
• Taste special Irish ice cream

The experience

The tour starts near Trinity College and moves through Dublin's most recognizable neighborhoods on foot. A local guide leads the group through Grafton Street and Temple Bar, stopping at five different venues over three hours. Each stop is chosen for what it represents in Dublin's food culture rather than its visibility to passing tourists: a cafe known for its Irish coffee technique, a restaurant with a serious cheese selection, a seafood spot serving oysters from Flaggy Shore in County Clare, a table reserved in Temple Bar for traditional dishes with homemade soda bread, and a final stop on Grafton Street for artisanal ice cream. The walking pace is steady but manageable, and water or soft drinks arrive at each venue without asking.

Seven tastings anchor the day: a traditional slow-cooked Irish stew, fresh local oysters, a selection of Irish and international cheeses, an Irish coffee you learn to make yourself, the tour's exclusive Secret Dish (a local treasure not on standard menus), creamy artisanal ice cream, and a brewed Irish beer. The Irish coffee stop is hands-on. You learn the technique before drinking the result. By the end, you've moved through the city's geography and tasted the dishes that matter to how Dublin eats, not the ones designed for visitors passing through.

The tour runs in English with a live guide. You can book as a small group or upgrade to a private tour if you prefer to move through the city with just your own party. Public transportation is nearby if you need it before or after. Dietary restrictions require contacting the operator before booking, since the experience is built around a specific sequence of dishes and venues.

What’s included

• Seven food tastings including traditional Irish stew, fresh oysters, Irish and international cheeses, handcrafted Irish coffee, artisanal ice cream and brewed Irish beer.
• the tour's exclusive Secret Dish.
• water and soft drinks at every stop.
• a live guide in English leading the walk through Dublin's historic neighborhoods.

Options for this experience

2 options

Food tour in a small groupGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 15:30Small group tour: join our Dublin food tasting tour with a group of 12 people or fewer!

Private Tour UpgradeGuide in English · 12:00 and 15:00Private tour: choose the upgrade to a private Dublin food tour, reserved just for you and your group!

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 15:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Secret Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book the small group option if you want to move through Dublin's food culture with other travelers and a local guide steering you toward what matters. Choose the private tour if you'd rather have the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at any stop without keeping others waiting.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the seven tastings on this Dublin food tour?

The seven tastings are traditional Irish stew, fresh oysters from Flaggy Shore, a selection of Irish and international cheeses, Irish coffee (which you learn to make), the tour's exclusive Secret Dish, artisanal ice cream, and a brewed Irish beer. Water and soft drinks come at every stop.

Does the tour include hotel pickup or do I meet the guide in the city?

You meet the guide near Trinity College, where the tour begins. Hotel pickup is not included, but public transportation options are available nearby to reach the starting point.

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

The tour runs for 3 hours and moves on foot through Grafton Street, Temple Bar and the neighborhoods between them. The pace is steady. It's suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Can I book this as a private tour or does it run as a group?

You can choose between a small group tour or upgrade to a private tour at checkout. Both follow the same route and tastings, with the private option giving you the guide's attention for just your party.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

The tour's menu is built around a specific sequence of dishes and venues, so many dietary restrictions can't be accommodated. Contact the operator before booking to discuss your needs. They'll let you know if an adjustment is possible.

Is there a minimum age for this food tour?

The minimum drinking age is 18 years, since the tour includes Irish beer and Irish coffee as part of the tastings.