Dublin: Jameson Whiskey, Guinness & Howth Cliff Walk

Whiskey, Stout & Coastal Cliffs: Dublin's Three Sides in One Day

You get a guided Dublin bus tour, whiskey tasting at Jameson Distillery, entry to the Guinness Storehouse with a tasting, and a trip to Howth where you choose between lunch or a cliff walk. Port pickup and return are included, and free time in the city lets you wander on your own before heading back to the ship.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Guinness Storehouse1h 30m · entry included
2. Temple Barpass by
3. Christ Church Cathedralpass by
4. GPO Witness History Visitor Centrepass by
5. Howth45m
6. Jameson Distillery Bow St.1h 30m · entry included

Dublin sightseeing and Howth visit

• Bus pick up from ship dock
• Panoramic Dublin city tour
• Visit Jameson Whiskey Distillery
• Tour Guinness Storehouse
• Travel to Howth fishing village
• Lunch or cliff walk in Howth
• Return to Dublin city center
• Free time to explore Dublin
• Return to ship docking point

The experience

Most cruise passengers see Dublin from a bus window. This one gets you off it. You start with a guided panoramic tour through the city (past Christ Church Cathedral, the GPO with its 1916 Easter Rising bullet scars still visible, Temple Bar's narrow lanes), and then the bus stops and you actually step inside something: the Jameson Distillery on Bow Street, where you taste Irish whiskey the way it's meant to be tasted, not rushed. The guide walks you through the process, the copper stills, the aging barrels. It's not a museum performance. It's the real thing.

Then you're at the Guinness Storehouse, founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness himself and now Dublin's number one visitor attraction. You learn why Guinness is actually good for you (the iron, the nitrogen, the ritual of the pour), and you get to taste it fresh. After that, the bus takes you north out of the city center to Howth, a fishing village that sits on a headland with views out to Lambay Island and Ireland's Eye. You have real choice here: grab lunch at one of the award-winning cafes and restaurants, or lace up and walk a portion of the Howth Head cliff path. The views are the kind that make you stop talking. Then there's free time back in Dublin before the driver returns you to the ship.

The whole day runs on a fixed schedule, which is what makes it work for cruise passengers. Port pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't negotiate transport or worry about getting back in time. The guide handles the talking. You handle the tasting and the walking.

What’s included

• Driver and guide for the full day.
• port pickup and drop-off.
• guided panoramic Dublin city tour passing Christ Church Cathedral, the GPO, and Temple Bar.
• Jameson Distillery tour with whiskey tasting.
• Guinness Storehouse entry with tasting.
• transport to Howth fishing village with choice of lunch at local restaurants or a self-guided cliff walk portion.
• free time to explore Dublin city center before return to ship.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 53

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Finn McCools Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking in Dublin and want the main attractions (whiskey, stout, coastal views, and the city itself) without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing it yourself. The fixed schedule and port return are what make a full day possible in the hours between ship arrivals.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (12 to 17 years). Under 12: they can't be included in the booking.

Is the Howth cliff walk difficult?

You walk a portion of the Howth Head cliff path at your own pace. It's optional (you can choose lunch instead), and the reference notes you should have at least moderate physical fitness for the day overall.

What's included in the Jameson and Guinness stops?

Jameson includes a distillery tour and whiskey tasting. Guinness Storehouse entry and a tasting are included. Both are guided experiences, not self-guided.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for Irish weather: layers and waterproof jackets are a good idea, especially if you choose the cliff walk.

Is there time to explore Dublin on my own?

Yes. After the Howth stop, you return to Dublin and get free time to explore the city before being returned to the ship.

Do I need to book the cliff walk in advance?

The cliff walk is optional at Howth. You choose between walking or having lunch when you arrive. No advance booking is mentioned.