The 15 Best Food Experiences in Dublin

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Meet and Eat Dublin: Dublin Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Meet your English-speaking local guide at 10:00 a.m. for a 2.5-hour Dublin food walk. Sample treats from bakers, delicatessens, market sellers, chocolatiers, and cheesemongers while exploring lesser-known city areas. Groups are limited to 14, and guide Stef has led a warmly received morning tour.

“It was an interesting tour with a lot of information and snacks. However, the meeting point given in the app is incorrect.”

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9.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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10.2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $62

Meet your English-speaking whiskey guide at Lincolns Inn for five premium Irish whiskey tastings, farmhouse cheeses, soda bread and handmade chocolates. The small group, capped at 10, also visits the Palace Bar in Temple Bar, a classic Dublin whiskey stop linked with Brendan Behan and Flann O’Brien.

“This was booked strictly for my 23 yr old son, but the guide brought out a Teeling that I am going to my for some brat Irish Whiskey's! She did a great job and it was a lot of fin”

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11.Deluxe Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $97

Meet your whiskey guide at Lincoln’s Inn for five Irish whiskey samples, Irish farmhouse cheese, and handmade chocolates. Walk through Dublin’s Georgian district to the Palace Bar, where two premium pours await in its upstairs whiskey room. Small groups keep the tasting personal.

“Our host, Tiernan was terrific. He was so knowledgeable and had some amazing stories about the history of whiskey making in Ireland. The cheese and chocolates were so nice to pair with the different types of whiskey that we tasted!”

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12.Dublin Food and Drink Walking Tour and Jameson Irish Coffee Demo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Walk from Christchurch through Thomas Street and the Liberties, stopping for Irish dishes, cake, beer, and spirits before a hands-on Irish coffee lesson at Jameson Bow St. Guides such as Noel, Martin, Richard, and John bring local stories and personal flair. Expect hills, cobbles, stairs, and alcohol.

“My son and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide (John) was fantastic and provided great conversation. The food was delicious at every stop and the drinks were even better.”

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13.Dublin 6 Whiskey Tasting & 3 Food Pairing Walking Tour with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore central Dublin with a local guide such as Gráinne, Sean, Adam, or Johnny. Visit up to three welcoming pubs, taste Irish whiskeys including Jameson, Bushmills, and Wild Geese, and choose the Deluxe option for food pairings. The group is capped at 15.

“This was a great educational, fun experience with a knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. Highly recommend this tour.”

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14.NO DIET CLUB – Best Food Tour in Dublin !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $67

Start at The Fumbally in Dublin 8 for a three-hour food walk with up to eight people. Guides such as Anouk, Elise, Ambre, Olivia, and Laetitia lead you to local stops for toasties, pizza, cheese, a smash burger, fish balls, mushroom dishes, and ice cream. Vegetarian options are available.

“Elise was awesome, well informed and even showed us more places than we stopped at. The stops she chose were clean and friendly. The food was delicious just what I was looking for.”

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15.Taste traditional Irish food in the heart of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Join Frank at Gallagher’s Boxty House in Temple Bar for a seated 10-dish tour of early 20th-century Irish food. Expect whiskey, paired drinks, desserts, Irish coffee, family stories, historic objects, and traditional songs. Alcoholic drinks can be replaced with soft drinks.

“At first it seemed a little intimidating because of the size of the menu and the tour is actually very personalized to small groups, it was just my girlfriend and I. Frank is so personable that the worry was immediately gone. Although the menu does seem overwhelming the portions are actually perfect size, but come on an empty stomach. The food was delicious. You get to try traditional Irish food that really isn't available in the modern cuisine and Frank ties it all in with history of the dish and personal stories attached to certain dishes. It's a history lesson and food experience all in one. I was a little…”

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