The 12 Best Dublin Food Tours and Tastings

1.Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,791 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Ride a vintage front-engined double-decker through Dublin, Phoenix Park, Georgian streets, O’Connell Street, Trinity, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral while enjoying afternoon tea. Guides such as Orla, Aleks, Hannah, and Adam add jokes, trivia, and city history. Expect a social, gently paced tour rather than a full guided sightseeing circuit.

“Tour was great! Bus was cute and seating was comfortable. Staff were personable, prompt, and helpful. The food and beverages were tasty! We did the tour as a low-key introduction to Dublin right after we arrived. It was an easy walk from our hotel to the meeting point. After the tour, we had some food and warm beverages in our systems and our bearings in the neighborhood. Afterwards, we explored St. Stephen's Park, the Art Gallery, Trinity College/Book of Kells, all right there. I would recommend as a fun, low-key intro. The guides don't talk too much, but give useful info and spur participants to explore more. The sandwiches and…”

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2.Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,718 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

This three-hour Dublin food walk visits cafes, bakeries, seafood spots, and Temple Bar for Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheese, an oyster, stew, beer, and ice cream. Guides such as Ann, Lee, Cathy, Ciaran, and Francesca add local stories and practical Dublin tips.

“you truly see the most authentic unique dublin eats by a wonderful tour guide that gives history lessons about the city while walking to each destination. every restaurant is kind and excited to have the group come in. the tour guide was incredible!”

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3.Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,664 reviews · from $65

Spend 75 minutes touring Dublin from a restored 1960s double-decker bus, with afternoon tea, warm scones, sandwiches, desserts, and unlimited tea or coffee. Hosts such as Adam, Leah, Rachel, and Niamh may provide the commentary, with views of Trinity College, Phoenix Park, and Georgian Dublin.

“Fabulous food & fun whilst enjoying an old bus with a tour!”

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4.Delicious Dublin Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 633 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Walk about 3 km through central Dublin, stopping at independent food shops and eateries for Irish coffee, stews, scones, soda bread ice cream, and more. Guides such as Kevin, Lisa, Maeve, and Sinead add food history, local stories, and useful restaurant advice. Tours are in English for adults 18 and older.

“Our food tour was wonderful . Our guide, Sinead was lots of fun and also very knowledgeable about Dublin past and present and the food in this region. She took us to several restaurants and hidden gems in Dublin and provided us with delicious food and drinks.. We loved this tour!”

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5.Food on Foot: Dublin Street Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 490 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk from St Catherine’s Church to the Molly Malone Statue with local guides such as Kevin and Tracey. At five surprise food stops, you choose and buy what appeals to you, making this a flexible Dublin tour for different diets and appetites.

“Absolutely a highlight of our time in Dublin - wish we would have taken the tour earlier because Kevin was chock full of great tips for the city too. Oh and the food was fantastic of course!”

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6.Street Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 318 reviews · from $31Best value

Meet Kevin, Ian, Tracy, or another local guide outside Saint Catherine’s Church and walk through Dublin’s Liberties, stopping at five surprise food spots. Your $31 ticket covers the guide and walk, while food and drinks cost about €20 extra. Choose what to order at each stop.

“Kevin was amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Couldn't ask for more. I would take the tour again!”

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7.Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $127

Meet your guide at The Bloody Stream beside Howth Railway Station for seafood chowder, local craft beer, smoked salmon, and a generous seafood platter. Patrick, Paddy, Mark, or another local guide leads you through pubs, ruins, harbor sights, and Howth Head, with a video keepsake included.

“Food and beer was amazing. Irish stories were fun to hear. The guide, Paddy, was knowledgeable and fun.”

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8.Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Spend 3.5 hours walking through central Dublin with a private guide, tasting Irish coffee, warm sausage rolls, cheese, an oyster, stew, soda bread, beer, brownie, ice cream, and a secret dish. Guide Karen adds personal insight from growing up in Dublin.

“Fun tour with good food. Our tour guide Karen made the whole experience! She is fantastic, knowledgeable and fun, providing lots of regional insight having grown up in Dublin … including at spots along the tour!”

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9.Delicious Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · from $91

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Spire and spend three hours tasting Dublin specialties, from scones and Irish coffee to stews, cheeses and ice cream. Guides such as Sinéad, Lisa, Ross, Ketty and Heather add food history, city stories and practical dining tips as you walk between independent businesses.

“Lisa was really insightful and not only gave a really good experience with the different foods we tried but also gave historical stories whilst we walked through the different parts of Dublin. Would definitely recommend!”

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10.Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $243

Spend about three hours walking central Dublin with a private local guide such as Ruairi, Mydie, or Carl. Expect 10 food and drink tastings, Irish classics, pub fare, cider, sweets, and city sights including Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Christ Church Cathedral.

“Carl is awesome! This experience was Dublin and Beyond….He caters to the whole group, and my daughter had him wrapped around his finger! Would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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11.Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Meet an Irish whiskey guide in central Dublin for five hand-picked tastings at The Lincoln’s Inn and The Palace Bar. You’ll compare whiskey styles, learn about Ireland’s whiskey traditions, and pair the pours with farmhouse cheese, crackers, fruit, and handmade chocolates. Guides include Andrew and Rachel.

“Andrew was very informative about whiskey. Liked that he paired the whiskey with local cheese and chocolate.”

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12.Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $112

Join Mark, Marc, or Patrick for a three-hour walk through Howth, pairing at least five local craft beers with shrimp, mussels, and other seafood. You’ll visit pubs and restaurants, hear local stories, stop at Howth’s oldest pub, and may spot seals by the harbor.

“Mark was great! Loved the stories, loved the beer and absolutely loved the seafood. 10/10 recommend!”

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