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The Irish Pub Tour
Dublin/Dublin 2025 (9 Days)
Tour Description:
Irish pubs are the hearts of their communities—a source of camaraderie, stories, and song. Raise a glass (or two!) to rich pub culture and history on this guided tour of Ireland, which offers plenty of stops at legendary pubs and historical highlights of the Emerald Isle.
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Dates & Pricing
| Saturday 08 Mar 25 — Monday 17 Mar 25 | Starting at $2,445 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Mar 25 — Monday 17 Mar 25 | Starting at $2,445 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Apr 25 — Monday 21 Apr 25 | Starting at $2,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Apr 25 — Monday 21 Apr 25 | Starting at $2,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Apr 25 — Monday 28 Apr 25 | Starting at $2,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Apr 25 — Monday 28 Apr 25 | Starting at $2,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 03 May 25 — Monday 12 May 25 | Starting at $3,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 03 May 25 — Monday 12 May 25 | Starting at $3,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 14 May 25 — Friday 23 May 25 | Starting at $3,445 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 14 May 25 — Friday 23 May 25 | Starting at $3,445 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 21 May 25 — Friday 30 May 25 | Starting at $3,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 21 May 25 — Friday 30 May 25 | Starting at $3,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 28 May 25 — Friday 06 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 28 May 25 — Friday 06 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 04 Jun 25 — Friday 13 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 04 Jun 25 — Friday 13 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 14 Jun 25 — Monday 23 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 14 Jun 25 — Monday 23 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 25 Jun 25 — Friday 04 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 25 Jun 25 — Friday 04 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Monday 14 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Monday 14 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 16 Jul 25 — Friday 25 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 16 Jul 25 — Friday 25 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 23 Jul 25 — Friday 01 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 23 Jul 25 — Friday 01 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 09 Aug 25 — Monday 18 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 09 Aug 25 — Monday 18 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Monday 08 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Monday 08 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Sep 25 — Monday 15 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Sep 25 — Monday 15 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 17 Sep 25 — Friday 26 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 17 Sep 25 — Friday 26 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 Sep 25 — Monday 29 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 Sep 25 — Monday 29 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Sep 25 — Monday 06 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Sep 25 — Monday 06 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,245 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 11 Oct 25 — Monday 20 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 11 Oct 25 — Monday 20 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 15 Oct 25 — Friday 24 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 15 Oct 25 — Friday 24 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,845 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingCIE Tours Exclusives:
- Treat your ears to the lively sounds of Irish music at the historic Marine Bar in Dungarvan.
- Take a fun ride down Dublin's historic Grand Canal in a barge once used for transporting Guinness.
Trip Highlights:
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Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Guinness Storehouse Tour
Marine Bar in Dungarvan - CIE Tours Exclusive
Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney
Beer Tasting in Kilkenny
Sean's Bar in Athlone
Dingle Peninsula
Sheepdog Demonstration
Dining Experiences:
- 8 Breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners (D)
Hotels:
- Croke Park Hotel | Dublin (1)
- Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel | Kilkenny (1)
- International Hotel | Killarney (2)
- Galway Bay Hotel | Salthill | Galway (1)
- Sheraton Athlone Hotel | Athlone (1)
- Ashling Hotel | Dublin (2)
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDublin City Tour & Canal Cruise Dinner
Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. A local guide will bring you on a panoramic tour of central Dublin, a friendly city famed for its wit and sense of fun. Board a barge, once used for transporting Guinness, for a cruise down the centuries-old Grand Canal as you sip a welcome drink and enjoy dinner while listening to live music. (D)
Kilkenny Tour & Sullivan’s Taproom
Explore historic Kilkenny on a guided walking tour of its Medieval Mile, stretching from cathedral to castle. Discover the city’s rich heritage, narrow streetscapes, and picturesque merchants’ houses. Next, soak up the atmosphere and savor the ancient craft of artisan brewing with a private tasting at Sullivan’s Taproom. Explore on your own before dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
Blarney Castle & Killarney
Visit the Marine Bar in Dungarvan (a CIE Tours Exclusive) and enjoy a drink with some traditional music in this centuries-old, family-run pub. Travel to Blarney Castle to explore the beautiful gardens or to kiss the famous stone, which legend promises will bestow the “Gift of Gab”. Pass through County Cork to the lively town of Killarney – a draw for visitors to Ireland since the 18th century. Dine in Hannigan’s Bar and Restaurant at your hotel, and then after dinner take free time to explore some of Killarney’s friendly pubs, many with live music. (B, D)
Dingle Peninsula & Celtic Whiskey Bar Experience
Visit Moriarty’s in the Gap of Dunloe, a CIE Tours preferred shopping partner, before heading out to the Dingle Peninsula. Visit a farm for an immersion into traditional rural life and watch skilled sheepdogs demonstrate their talents at herding. Enjoy free time to explore the charms of Dingle town. In the evening, head to the Celtic Whiskey Bar in Killarney for a tasting, chocolate pairing, and dinner. (B, D)
Cliffs of Moher & Galway
Ferry across the River Shannon Estuary. Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, soaring 700 feet above the Atlantic surf. Walk along the top of the cliffs for views across Galway Bay to Connemara and the Aran Islands. Continue on to Galway for a short walking tour and some free time in the city before dinner in your hotel. (B, D)
Sean’s Bar & Lough Ree Cruise
Spend a leisurely morning exploring vibrant, artistic Galway as you please. Travel to Athlone, where you’ll enjoy an Irish Coffee or whiskey as you cruise Lough Ree in a replica Viking longship. Next, raise a pint at Sean’s Bar. This pub is not only the oldest in Ireland; dating back to 900 AD, it’s the oldest in Europe, according to the Guinness Book of Records. The sloped floors (often covered with sawdust), candlelight, and turf fire pay nostalgic tribute to this pub’s rich history. Enjoy dinner at the Athlone hotel this evening. (B, D)
Guinness Storehouse & The Merry Ploughboy
Enjoy the scenery of central Ireland as you travel to Dublin. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in the heart of the city – one of Ireland’s most popular attractions – and sample Ireland’s iconic brew as you take in the panoramic view from the seventh-floor Gravity Bar. In the evening, visit The Merry Ploughboy for a hearty dinner and an evening of traditional Irish entertainment. (B, D)
Independent Tour in Dublin
Spend the day exploring Dublin independently with a Dublin Hop-On, Hop-Off bus voucher, plus your choice of a visit to one of Dublin’s most beloved attractions: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, GPO Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or Teeling Distillery. (B)
Tour Ends in Dublin
Your tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
