Dublin’s Temple Bar is famous for its atmosphere, cobbled streets, and vibrant nightlife. It’s home to traditional pubs with live Irish music, the iconic Temple Bar Pub, cultural venues, galleries, and the legendary Wall of Fame. A must-visit district blending history, beer culture, and entertainment.
Discover Dublin’s most iconic pubs on this two-hour tour with an English-speaking guide, where you’ll learn about Ireland’s fascinating beer culture and visit the most emblematic venues in the lively Temple Bar district.
Highlights
- Discover Dublin’s most authentic pubs
- Learn about the culture and importance of the Irish pub
- See the Wall of Fame and Ireland’s most iconic musicians
Price
Adults
12,00 €
Children7-15
8,00 €
Babies0-6
Free
Itinerary
After meeting your guide and the group, you’ll dive into the fascinating history of Dublin’s most emblematic pubs. Pubs play a central role in the city’s social life, bringing together two of Dubliners’ greatest passions: football and music.
An expert English-speaking guide will take you through the most important spots in the district, including the famous Temple Bar, an unmissable stop in Dublin and one of its most iconic pubs, renowned for both its history and age.
Why is Temple Bar famous?
After meeting your guide and the group at Barnardo Square, you’ll begin a tour that combines history, legends, and the tradition of Dublin’s pubs. This meeting point, located next to City Hall, is the perfect place to start immersing yourself in the city’s social life.
The first stop will be at the Stag’s Head, a Victorian pub with more than a century of history and considered one of the most beautiful in Dublin. Here you’ll learn about the origin of its unique décor and why it has become such an icon for locals.
Not far away stands the Molly Malone statue, the heroine of the famous folk ballad who has become a symbol of the city. Your guide will share the legend surrounding this fishmonger and her mysterious story that blends tradition and myth.
Next, you’ll step inside the warm and welcoming O’Neills, a traditional pub known for its many rooms, carved wood interiors, and its wide selection of beers. Here you’ll discover how pubs became gathering places for generations of Dubliners.
The tour continues to the prestigious Trinity College, one of the oldest universities in Europe and home to the famous Book of Kells. In front of its impressive walls, your guide will explain the close relationship between academic life and the social life of the surrounding pubs.
On the south bank of the River Liffey, you’ll find The Palace Bar, a literary pub once frequented by journalists and writers. Here you’ll learn how Ireland’s literary tradition is closely intertwined with pub culture and the love of good conversation.
The colorful Temple Bar district will welcome you with two of its most iconic venues: Oliver St. John Gogarty, famous for its lively atmosphere and live music, and The Old Storehouse, where you can hear authentic Irish folk bands in a vibrant setting.
Of course, no tour would be complete without a stop at the legendary Temple Bar Pub, perhaps the most photographed pub in the entire city. Here you’ll hear anecdotes from its history and learn why it has become the epicenter of Dublin’s nightlife.
Finally, the tour ends at the eclectic Turk’s Head, a vibrant pub decorated with handmade tiles and a multicultural flair. This is the perfect spot to say goodbye to the group and raise a glass of Irish beer to everything you’ve discovered along the way.
By the end of the tour, you’ll have gained a unique insight into Dublin: its legends, its brewing tradition, its ties to music and literature, and above all, the central role pubs play as the beating heart of Irish social life.
Meeting Point
Barnardo Square - 3 Dame St, Dublin, D02 DR53, Ireland
Included
- 2-hour Temple Bar guided tour
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up
- Meals and drinks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to get a full refund.
Warnings
- Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. The entire tour is done on foot.
- The tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Additional Info
- Minors under 18 may enter the pub if accompanied by their parents or guardians.
- Children under 15 must be under the constant supervision of their parents or guardians.
- For children aged 15 to 17 to remain on the premises after 9:00 p.m., it must be a private event at which a substantial meal is served.
- The presence of children at the bar of a pub should not be considered harmful to their health, safety, or wellbeing.
- Children must leave the premises before 9:00 p.m., or 10:00 p.m. during the summer months (from May to September).
Voucher
To enjoy this activity you will need to present the printed or digital voucher.