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Take a bite out of Galway.

Experience the passionate people and beautiful produce that combine to make Galway one of Ireland’s gourmet jewels.

Daytime Food Tour of Galway.

Galway’s famous food culture is explored over a morning and takes in some of the city’s best known and secret food haunts with Sheena taking you on a food journey that is simply delish!

Whiskey Tour of Galway.

Calling all whiskey lovers!! If you are whiskey amateurs or simply looking for an informational fun afternoon tasting uisce beatha.

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No better way to spend 2.5 hrs around Galway. Walk + Chat + Eat + Drink and laugh with us on our award winning tours.

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A wonderful culinary walking tour of Galway run by local guides bringing you to try produce from Oysters to Cheese; Sushi to…

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Thursday to Sunday. Experience an enchanting evening with Galway Food Tours, where each course unveils the culinary…

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Monday to Sunday. Calling all whiskey lovers!! If you are whiskey amateurs or simply looking for an informational fun…

Craft Beer Tour

We do love our beer at Galway Food Tours ! Get your taste buds tingling with the fascinating craft beer scene in Galway.…

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Cycle and eat your way around the City. This 4.5hour tour will allow you to discover Galway in a new light. As you…

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1. Irish Artisan Food Tours, County Galway

Looking for a solo-friendly tour? Then Irish Artisan Food Tours is for you. Your tour guide Margaret will take you around County Galway  on a five-day trip visiting oyster farms, dairy farms, gin distilleries, restaurants, as well as the Connemara coast for some seaweed foraging. This is a true “farm to fork” experience with each evening ending with a delicious meal and a cosy single room stay. It’s the perfect way to sample the best of Galway’s gastronomy.

Lough Neagh Eels

2. Lough Neagh Tours, Northern Ireland

There are several immersive tours to choose from with Lough Neagh Tours , but the Life On the Shoreline Tour (North/East) really allows you to rub shoulders with the locals and explore Lough Neagh . The day starts off with a cooking demonstration followed by a trip to the Lock Keeper’s Cottage for a traditional eel dinner prepared by the family of a fourth-generation eel fisherman. Round off the evening with a visit to the Crosskey’s Inn for a lively night of whiskey tasting and traditional music.

Beetroot risotto, GROW HQ

3. Waterford Food Story Experience, County Waterford

If you’re a fan of organic produce and coastal foraging, then you’ll love the Waterford Food Story Experience . Key highlights include exploring the gardens and home-grown produce at GROW HQ , a seasonal meal in the café and an afternoon foraging along the Copper Coast with Marie Power aka The Sea Gardener . Your tour includes two nights bed and breakfast in the Granville Hotel with an evening meal in the award-winning Everett’s Restaurant .

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4. Secret Food Tours: Dublin

For a taste of traditional Irish food in Dublin , sign up for a three-hour experience with Secret Food Tours: Dublin . This guided tour sets off from Trinity College and trails across the city stopping by historic pubs, cafés, markets and a cosy speakeasy. Food highlights include the famous Irish breakfast complete with traditional potato cakes, a warming Irish stew for dinner and a “secret dish” sure to thrill your tastebuds.

Walled City Brewery, Derry~Londonderry

5. Far and Wild, County Londonderry

Those who want an indulgent yet active adventure will love Far and Wild tours. Locations include Derry~Londonderry , the Sperrins Mountains  and Lough Foyle which you can explore by foot, bike or kayak. The Foodie City Cycle tour takes in the Walled City’s key landmarks and historic sites with tasty stops along the way, including The Walled City Brewery  and  Nine Hostage Café .

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Do you feel like tasting wild Atlantic sea spray on your lips? Strolling through vibrant city streets? Exploring ancient ruins? Right this way…

The food and drink tour of Dublin, Cork, Kerry & Clare

9 Day Private Tour

Luxury food tours of Ireland - 9 days exploring the food and drink of the Emerald Isle

Considering a food tour of Ireland? View our itinerary, it is custom designed to introduce you to the Food and Drink of Dublin, Cork, Kerry and Co Clare. A combination of Small Group Food Tour experiences and private culinary classes to introduce you to Ireland’s incredible cuisine.

Tour Highlights

• The Book of Kells
• Guinness Storehouse
• Gourmet Food/Drink Tour of Dublin
• The Rock of Cashel
• Blarney Castle
• The Queenstown Story
• Private Food Tour of Cork
• Celtic Steps Show
• The Ring of Kerry
• Dromoland Castle
• Ireland's Prettiest Town - Adare
• The Cliffs of Moher
• The Dingle Peninsula
• Food Foraging Experince on the Wild Atlantic Way

Arrival in Dublin, Céad Míle Fáilte. Private arrival transfer with orientation tour of the city.

Upon arrival at Dublin airport, you will be met by one of our top-class driver/guides and escorted to a luxury vehicle and privately transferred into Dublin City. Your driver/guide will conduct a short orientation tour of the city including some of the major sights. Subject to traffic conditions and timing you may see O’Connell Street and the General Post Office, the location where the Proclamation was read for the first time on Easter Sunday 1916. You will see the Garden of Remembrance, The Custom House and get a feel for this great city. You will check into your centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to rest and relax and enjoy Dublin’s Fair City.

2 nights are included The Shelbourne Hotel in a Double Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast.

Walk, Talk Food and Craic The Guinness Storehouse 

Meet with an expert local guide in your hotel lobby and begin a private walking and food tasting tour of Dublin city. Your tour will focus on the highlights of the city centre and give an informed and fun perspective of life and history in Ireland’s capital. You can see some of the most interesting buildings in the city including Dublin Castle and the Customs House. Your expert local guide will tailor the tour to your interests. The walking tour includes Trinity College Library where you will see the famous Book of Kells. 

The Book of Kells: Welcome to the Old Library and the Book of Kells – a “must see” on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed. Inside is housed the Book of Kells – a 9th-century gospel manuscript famous throughout the world.

Guinness Storehouse:  Find out exactly what it takes to make beer the Guinness way. From our famous strain of yeast to the passion shared by all our brewers, we go to extraordinary lengths to bring you the world’s number-one stout. Where better to savour a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff than sitting high above Dublin’s historic rooftops? Broaden your horizons with 360° views across the city’s magnificent skyline.

Given its very central location, we can show you more than one area, including the famous Powerscourt Townhouse, home to the Viscounts Powerscourt and one of the finest Georgian buildings standing in Dublin, the ancient Medieval Temple Bar and the bustling lively district of Grafton Street with its street musicians and flower peddlers.

Dublin to Cork: A full day with your expert driver-guide

After breakfast you will be collected by your driver/guide in a luxury vehicle. You will depart Dublin and travel south west to Cork. Along the way, entrance fees are included to The Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle. Arrive at your hotel and the evening is free for you to relax and explore.

The Rock of Cashel is the site where St Patrick chose to make the head of his church in Ireland. The Rock of Cashel is a spectacular group of medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral.

Blarney Castle: Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world-famous landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. Now, that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our tower. Kiss it and you’ll never again be lost for words. 2 nights are included at Perryville House in a Double Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast.

Exploring Cork

Today we include a full day with your driver/guide to explore Cork, enjoy some time in Cork City and the English market and meet an expert local guide for a private food tour of the city. You will visit the Queenstown Story in Cobh where entrance fees have been included. In the late afternoon return to your hotel for evening at leisure.

The English Market: A civic space, a meeting place, a thoroughfare, and a bustling social hub of the city. With its variety of products, the pride of place accorded to small traders, the personalised service, the growing emphasis on organic products and reliance on small-scale producers, it is forever popular. A mix of traditional Cork fare and exciting new foods from afar, along with longstanding family-run stalls and newcomers from outside, all contribute to its unique appeal, which is celebrated widely, especially by visitors to the city.

The Queenstown Story: The story of Cobh’s unique origins, its history & legacy are dramatically recalled at Cobh, the Queenstown Story. Our stunning multimedia exhibition is located in Cobh’s restored Victorian Railway Station. On your visit here you can explore the conditions on board the early emigrant vessels, including the dreaded “coffin ships”. Experience life on board a convict ship leaving Cobh for Australia in 1801. Discover Queenstown’s special connections with the ill-fated Titanic which sank on her maiden voyage – Cobh was her last port of call. Witness the tragic story of the Lusitania, which sank off Cork Harbour. Learn about Annie Moore and her 2 brothers who left Cobh for a new life in America – Annie was the 1st immigrant ever to be processed in Ellis Island and discover your Irish ancestry with our Genealogy Record Finder Service.

Private Slice of Cork Food tasting Tour : The tour brings you on a gentle stroll through the city. We will stop at various eateries in Cork and meet some of the local characters and producers. These people are passionate about their culinary creations and you will learn their stories and more of the history of this unique part of Ireland.

Cork to Killarney: A full day with your expert driver-guide

After breakfast you will meet with your driver/guide and depart.  Travelling west to Glengarrif you will join the Wild Atlatic Way, Ireland's stunning 2500km coastal route,  en route you will meet an expert local food producer and visit their establishment to see the food production and of course taste the produce, this can be local cheese or seafood depending n the season and availability.  At Lunch time we include a visit to Mannings Food Emporium where you can taste fresh local produce from a number of producers.

In the afternoon, you will travel to into the Kingdom of Kerry and we include a scheduled cruise on Lough Leane followed by a private jaunting car ride.  2 nights are included at one of our preferred 5 star hotels inclusive of breakfast. The evening is free to enjoy the great pubs and restaurants.

The Ring of Kerry – a full day with your driver-guide

After breakfast today, meet with your driver/guide for a full day tour of the Ring of Kerry. You will travel from Killarney to Killorglin, via Glenbeigh here you have the option to stop and see a sheepdog demonstration. You will continue to see dramatic views over Dingle Bay to Cahirciveen, the birthplace of Daniel O’Connell – Ireland’s Great Liberator. Time permitting, take a detour to see Valentia Island and the Skellig Ring where you can see stunning coastal views out to the Skellig Island (used in the latest Star Wars film, please note it’s a longer day to do this). You will continue your journey with some of the most beautiful sights in Ireland, through Sneem and via Molls Gap, you will see the Gap of Dunlo and travel along ladies’ view and along the 3 lakes and the Killarney National Park. Perhaps visit Muckross House and Gardens or take a short hike to the Torc Waterfall. Tonight, you may have the option to enjoy an evening of Irish music and dancing at the superb Celtic Steps show in Killarney. Your driver/guide will provide details.

Celtic Steps Show Killarney: The Celtic Steps Show brings together the raw talent of popular Irish dance with the authenticity of traditional Irish music. The show aims to provide a magical evening for its guests, taking them on a journey through the nation’s colourful past and history to present day Ireland through the language of music, song and of course, dance.

The Dingle Peninsula – a full day with your driver-guide

After breakfast today you will meet your driver/guide for a tour out to Ireland’s most westerly point. The day tour to the Dingle Peninsula is a journey that takes in the wild and rugged beauty of the Slea head Drive. The peninsula is littered with Archaeological remains and secluded sandy beaches. Here you can walk on one of them and feel the splendid isolation that the Neolithic settlers must have felt in 4,000 BC when they made the area their home. Dingle Town is one of Ireland’s quickly disappearing Gaeltacht regions where Irish is the first language and one can almost sense the difference here. We include a scheduled food tour with an expert local food guide in the town including tastings. Later you will travel over the Conor’s Pass one of Ireland’s most dramatic journeys across the peaks to Tralee and then continue via the picturesque village of Adare before arrival at your nearby hotel and checking in. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

Ireland’s Prettiest Town, Adare.

You will stop in Adare at the heritage centre where you can discover the heritage of this beautiful village. In the town there are the remains of a Norman Castle, a Franciscan Friary, and an Abbey. In the centre of Town is Ireland's only Trinitarian Church and across the road are the stunning thatched cottages. There will be time to enjoy a tea or coffee in the Heritage centre. 2 nights are included at Dromoland Castle in a Double Deluxe inclusive of breakfast (2 nights).

Private Food Experiences in the Unesco Burren National Park including the Cliffs of Moher

Meet with your driver/guide this morning and travel west to Lahinch where we have included a very special private foraging experience. Later, travel the short distance to the Cliffs of Moher where entrance fees are included. In the afternoon there will be some time to explore part of the Burren National Park. In the mid afternoon return to your hotel and the final evening is at your leisure to relax and reflect on your food and drink experiences in Ireland.

Private Foraging, Cookery Class and Food Tasting in County Clare: Join Oonagh for a special private unique food experience on the edge of a continent. Based in Lahinch, Co. Clare, your private tour starts with a guided Wild Food Walk on land and seashore. You will discover and identify delicious, edible, wild plants.

Stroll along the shoreline and search for Seaweed, like the Truffle of the Sea, Dillisk (Dulse) and Sea Spirulina. Enjoy all that the land and sea has to offer, from the vast variety of plants like Watercress, Pignuts, Samphire and Ramsons and Umami. A Wild Food Walk is a delight, an engagement with nature, but it is also a journey into a secret world where you will learn about the exceptional nutritional value and unique taste of wild plants, how to identify them, what not to eat or touch, what’s in season, tasting as we go, while taking in the beautiful scenery of Co. Clare, The Burren and the Wild Atlantic Way.

The Cliffs of Moher is a sheer precipice that stretches for 5 miles along another part of the Wild Atlantic Way. The Cliffs of Moher rise to a height of 668 feet above the Atlantic and is one of the most impressive coastlines in Ireland. In nesting season, the cliffs are home to a variety of seabirds. Entrances to the Cliffs of Moher Visitors Centre is included. In the afternoon, there will be time to see the Burren Region a remarkable landscape of Limestone and littered with Neolithic sites dating back 6,000 years.

Private Departure Transfer Dromoland to Shannon

After check-out today you will meet your driver for a private transfer to Shannon Airport for your return flight to the U.S.A.

What’s included in your 9 Day Private Tour to Discover The Food and Drink of Dublin, Cork, Kerry and Clare

Hotels: On this trip you’ll enjoy seven nights’ bed and full Irish breakfast. The hotel below are examples of the property you will stay in. Your hotels will be confirmed and named once you book the trip

• The Shelbourne Hotel Dublin: two nights in a king or twin room.
• Castlemartyr Hotel Co. Cork: two nights in a king or twin room.
• Sheen Falls Lodge Co. Kerry: two nights in king or twin room.
• Dromoland Castle Co Clare:  two nights in a deluxe king room.

Driver-guide Services: You’ll have exclusive use of our professional driver-guide services for five days. One driver will meet you straight from your flight to Dublin and provide the transfer. You’ll then have an expert driver/guide to accompany the group until the evening of Day 8. A local driver will safely transfer you to Shannon airport on Day 9.

The vehicle will be a luxury executive Minicoach with leather reclining seats, air conditioned, water is provided daily and there is free wifi on board (subject to coverage).

Your tour also includes:

• A Private Walking Tour of Dublin City with Food Tasting 6 hours
• The Book of Kells or Kilmainham Jail
• Private Slice of Cork Food Tasting Tour
• Scheduled cruise on Lough Leane and private Killarney Jaunting Car
• Foraging and Food Tasting in County Clare
• The Burren Food Trail

We also include hotel taxes and fees, communication costs and the help of our local travel experts throughout your trip; 24/7. We simply want you to focus on having an incredible time. It’s that simple.

What’s Not Included:

• Your flights to and from the USA or Europe
• Gratuities and tips to driver-guides and local guides
• Anything that we’ve not mentioned above

All itineraries are subject to availability. We’ll always have fabulous alternatives up our sleeves!  The price range covers a number of food tasting experiences which we would be delighted to dicuss with you.  Schedule a call today to discuss and plan your dream foodie trip to Ireland.

Prices are Per Person starting from (seasonal rates apply)

2 passengers from €9,295 to €10,995 per person sharing 4 passengers from €8,795 to €9,995 per person sharing (Two rooms) 6 passengers from €8,295 to €9,495 per person sharing (Three rooms)

Other prices on request. Please note a single supplement applies for a single room and a single person travelling.

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The Best Food Tours in Ireland

Explore these delicious Irish food tours while travelling around Ireland with us. Foodie expert Derry has also included brewery/whiskey experiences for your delectation. Harvest... Forage... Slurp... Sip... Munch!

The Best Irish Food Tours At A Glance

• 🌊 Harvest and taste seaweed on a Kerry beach
• 🐮 Meet grass-fed buffalo and munch their mozzarella
• 🥃 Slurp smooth Irish whiskey at the Jameson Distillery
• 🧚 Forage in wild Clare hedgerows for fairy potatoes and wild garlic
• 🍴 Take a guided walking food tour of the most exciting food scene in Ireland
• 🍺 Meet Ireland’s original female brewer and at an historic Kerry pub
• 🔥 Taste an Irish coffee like no other, brewed al fresco
• 😋 Become an Irish breakfast guru

From meat and potatoes to Michelin stars; from a famine to food trails, the story of Irish food is a winding road.

We've followed that road and met — and taste tested — each one of the following food tours. We know the tour guides themselves and heartily recommend every one.

Fun food experiences listed here include off the beaten path locations like Clare, Dingle, West Cork and Kinsale, showcasing the very best of Irish food.

Whether you're gobbling in Galway or chowing down in Kerry, we've got a food tour for you.

Don't miss our list of highly recommended Irish dishes, unique to regions around the island.

Now read on, hungry adventurer!

🌊 Seaweed Discovery Tour

Meet John, your charismatic guide for this foraging hike with a difference.

Your prey? Dillisk, carrageen and sea spaghetti!

Seaweeds have been harvested for centuries in Ireland. They have a multitude of uses. These marine superfoods were baked into bread, added to stews, used as thickening agents, mixed into animal feed and dried for fertiliser.

The location of Atlantic Irish Seaweed could not be more spectacular; Derrynane Beach on the south side of Kerry's Iveragh Peninsula.

🐮 Guided Buffalo Farm Tour & Mozzarella Tasting

Pop on your welly boots for a guided farm tour of Ireland’s happiest grass-fed buffalo herd.

Dorothy is your charming guide as you meet cute calves and learn how these noble beasts came to reside in wonderful West Cork.

Afterwards — the most important bit — savour a lunch featuring creamy mozzarella, ricotta and halloumi cheeses.

Bonus points for trying to speak a few words of Gaelic while on tour here; this is an Irish-speaking Gaeltacht region after all!

Check out O'Tuama Tours for more information.

🥃 Taste Smoother-Than-Smooth Irish Whiskey

The Jameson Distillery in Midleton is home to the world's largest pot still, used to distill smooth, triple-distilled Irish whiskey.

Take a guided tour through the entire Irish whiskey-making process, from the mashing of barley to the maturation of the whiskey in casks. You'll also learn about the history of Jameson and its role in Irish culture.

The tour concludes with a guided whiskey tasting. You'll sample three different Jameson whiskeys, learning about typical whiskey flavours and aromas.

You can visit Jameson Distillery on our 6 Day Great Southern Ireland Tour , fully refreshed for 2024.

🧚 Taste Fairy Potatoes & Irish Coconut

Surprising foraged delights and other edible wonders are waiting for you in the hedgerows of Clare.

Before supermarkets and online ordering, Irish people ate from the landscape around them.

Edible berries, roots, herbs and flowers were all included in the diets of Irish people in the past.

Food guru Oonagh is your expert guide, as you taste her unique concoctions and delicious distillations; all harvested from the wild Irish countryside around you.

Book a tour with Wild Kitchen when you're next passing through Clare.

🍴 Gobble Up Galway!

Visit some of Galway's most popular food spots on an award-winning Galway Food Tour experience.

Choose from a daytime, evening or sweet tooth tour.

The daytime and nighttime tours both include the Galway City Market, a local bakery, and a traditional Irish pub. You'll also learn about the city's rich culinary history and sample some of the best food that Galway has to offer, meeting some of the city's most passionate food producers in the process.

On a sweet tooth tour, you'll visit some of Galway's best chocolatiers, ice cream parlours, and shops. You'll also learn about the history of Irish candy and sample some of the most delicious treats that Galway has to offer.

🍺 Meet Ireland's Original Female Brewer

Taste craft beer at a 100-year-old, family-owned pub after embarking on a guided brewery tour, just next door.

Sound like a dream?

Welcome to Tig Bhric on the wild and windswept Dingle peninsula.

This is the home of West Kerry Brewery and its characterful head brewer, Adrienne Heslin.

🔥 Taste An Irish Coffee Like No Other!

One of the highlights of our small group tours are the regular picnic lunches.

Weather permitting, your VagaGuide will take you and your group to a beautiful spot where you can enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with stunning views.

After lunch, you'll have the opportunity to taste an Irish coffee brewed outdoors, Vagabond-style!

You'll feel totally wild as your tour guide sparks up their camping stove with twigs and boils water to make a round of delicious and warming Irish coffees.

Perfect fuel for adventuring!

😋 Typical Local Foods In Ireland

Have you tried these uniquely Irish dishes yet? Don't miss them!

🎃 Colcannon – Mashed potato mixed with cream or milk, kale, chopped onion and lots of salt and pepper. Typically eaten at Halloween.

🌼 Elderflower – May-blooming flowers from the elder tree are infused with water and sugar to create a concentrated syrup or cordial. Unique floral flavour. Elderberries, rich in Vitamin C, are also edible when cooked.

🥯 Blaa – A fluffily soft, white bread roll. Served as a sandwich or simply with butter. Typical of Waterford; allegedly brought by French Huguenot arrivals of the distant past.

🍲 Coddle - A pork-based stew that is traditional in Dublin. Often has a creamy consistency. Good hangover cure!

🐑 Drisheen – A tripe dish made of sheep's intestines filled with meal and blood. Tastes better than it sounds! Typically found in Cork.

🐷 Pudding – No, it’s not dessert! Served with a cooked Irish breakfast, it’s a pork, herb and oat sausage with black and white versions (black is made with blood). Tastes rather like haggis.

🐮 Spiced Beef - Cured and lightly spiced, this dish is typically served at Christmas. Tastes like pastrami as a cold cut.

✝️ Scones – Scones in Ireland are different to what Americans might expect. Here, scones are fist-sized, baked breads, typically crumbly in texture and made with white or wholemeal flour. Sometimes they have raisins inside or are served with butter, cream and fruit jam.

Did you know that you can discern the religion of an Irish person by the way they pronounce this one little word? It's sk-own for Catholic, skon for Protestant. In Ireland, even the snacks are religious!

🚐 Food On Tour with Vagabond

Starting and ending in Dublin, all of our small group tours of Ireland  feature culinary delights as standard.

Each itinerary exceeds your recommended dietary allowance of unique local experiences, amazing activities and — of course — laughter and fun.

We include all breakfasts in the tour price. Our network of high quality hotels all offer buffet breakfasts with a range of delicious options, both hot and cold dishes.

This leaves you free to choose your lunches and dinners along the route (our expert tour guides will happily recommend their favourites at each stop).

In between all the eating and drinking, you'll be given the chance to burn off those calories with amazing adventure activities like hiking and kayaking.

If you're passionate about food and looking to explore exciting Irish cuisine, we are the tour operator for you!

As Rob, our founder, says:

"After years of being under appreciated, local Irish produce has come to the fore, mixing with international influences to produce a distinctively Irish modern cuisine.”

We offer two styles of culturally immersive travel:

• 🥾 Vagabond Cultural Adventures feature an upbeat pace and adventure activity options. Mix hiking, kayaking and biking and other outdoor adventures with history, culture, dining and shopping.
• 🏰 Driftwood Journeys of Discovery move at a gentler pace and focus on quality time, with all the same crafts, castles and off the beaten track locations as Vagabond.

On all of our tours, our VagaGuide tour guides curate locally owned accommodations, pubs and restaurants to help serve our central goal:

We want you to love Ireland as much as we do!

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Pull up a pub stool for Sunday roasts, good pints, and quintessential Irish craic.

Does the mention of Irish cuisine bring Guinness and fish and chips to mind? Good news: This small group Food & Beer Tour is all that and so much more. Sure, the Emerald Isle has deep roots in tradition—why fix what isn't broken, right? But its emerging movement of farm- and sea-to-table dishes are truly worth writing home about. If you think all of Ireland’s green is impressive, just wait until you meet the high-quality food and beverage producers, all with their own unique stories to tell.

Your tour package includes

• 10 nights in handpicked hotels
• 10 breakfast
• 2 lunches with beer or wine
• 4 dinners with beer or wine
• 1 beer tasting

Included highlights

• Grafton Street
• Teeling whiskey tasting
• Kilkenny castle
• Highbank Organic Farm
• Cheesemaking class

An expert specializing in tours of this region is here to help.

Day-by-day itinerary

Board your overnight flight to Dublin today.

Welcome to Ireland! Settle in to your hotel and gather with your Tour Director and fellow group members at a mixer. Then, enjoy a welcome dinner.

Take a comprehensive tour of Ireland’s capital city with a local expert leading the way.

• Pass St Stephen’s Green and admire the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square as you go.
• Explore the lively Grafton Street and enjoy a chocolate tasting at Butlers Chocolate Café.
• See Trinity College and walk past the Molly Malone statue, ending in the Temple Bar district.

Then, take a guided tour of the Teeling Whiskey Distillery in the Liberties neighborhood of central Dublin.

• Learn about the distillery’s history and its distillation process.
• Enjoy a tasting of both straight, neat whiskey and a whiskey cocktail.

Enjoy a free evening in Dublin or add an excursion.

Guinness Experience & Irish Pub Dinner

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Travel to Kilkenny, Ireland’s best-preserved medieval town, which goes by the nickname the Marble City.

• View St. Canice’s Cathedral, an important place of worship dating back to the 6th century.
• Enter Kilkenny Castle and roam the castle rooms and grounds.

Later, head to the Highbank Organic Farm, which doubles as an orchard and distillery.

• Join a local guide to learn about organic farming from apple to bottle.
• Take a tractor ride through the orchards.
• Visit the distillery and 17th-century mill to taste organic ciders, syrups, and apple spirits alongside an expert.
• Meet the farm owners and hear about the farm’s history, which dates back five generations.

Tonight, sit down for an included dinner at a local pub.

Head to the scenic countryside outside of Kilkenny for a guided cheesemaking course.

• Tour the award-winning cheesemaking facility, which specializes in a range of goat, sheep, and cow cheeses.
• Learn how to easily make cheese at home in a hands-on class with a local expert.
• Sit down for a cheese tasting and lunch of other homemade artisan specialties.

Continue on to the harbor town of Kinsale, filled with narrow, winding streets lined with artsy shops, lively bars, and delicious restaurants.

• Take a walking tour of the town, sampling various local foods along the way.
• Visit the Kinsale Mead Co. to learn about the fermentation process and the honey used in the mead.
• Taste award-winning meads and a seasonal cocktail in the Meadery’s oak bar tasting room.

Then, enjoy free time in Kinsale before continuing on to your hotel in West Cork.

Spend today exploring the colorful towns of Skibbereen and Clonakilty.

• Enjoy a tour of the Skibbereen Heritage Centre to learn about the Great Famine, the Irish diaspora, and genealogy.
• Visit the Abbeystrowry Cemetery in Skibbereen, where over 8,000 unnamed people who died during the Great Famine are buried.
• Get a taste of traditional Irish coffee in a local pub.
• Continue on to Clonakilty, where you’ll enjoy free time to visit the local farmer’s market and eat a picnic lunch (Please note: The farmer’s market is only open Thursday—Saturday. Alternate farmer’s markets may be visited.)
• Head to a Clonakilty distillery for a whiskey tasting featuring locally sourced ingredients.

This evening, sit down for a farm-to-table dinner featuring West Cork’s famous local produce, meat, seafood, and dairy products.

Spend a free day in West Cork or add an excursion.

Please note: On some departures, the Sheep’s Head Peninsula & Bantry House Tea excursion may take place on day 7.

Sheep’s Head Peninsula & Bantry House Tea

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Visit an organic farm in West Cork for a guided tour.

• Walk through the pastures and along the terraced slopes of the organic farm.
• Learn about the farm’s history and sustainability mission as you chat with the farm owners.
• Enjoy a seasonal activity, like blueberry picking or jam making, before sitting down for some light snacks on the farm.
• Sit down for a farm-to-table lunch featuring homemade food using locally sourced and organic ingredients.

Transfer to County Kerry and enjoy free time for the rest of the day to relax or explore.

Travel along the scenic Ring of Kerry to the postcard-perfect coastal town of Caherdaniel, where you’ll try your hand at finding some local specialties.

• Visit a wild Atlantic seaweed forager and join a workshop along the beaches of Kerry.
• Learn about the tides in the area and how important seaweed is to the local diet and culture.
• Walk along the water at low tide as you forage for different types of seaweeds and coastal plants like Nori, Duilleasc, and Sea Radish.

Make your way to Galway, stopping to explore the Dingle Peninsula along the way.

• Spend free time exploring Inch Beach, which offers stunning views of Dingle Harbor.
• Set off on a short walking tour of Dingle Town, and enjoy a tasting of ice cream from the famous Murphy’s.
• Tour the West Kerry Brewery, a small family business with a focus on one of a kind beers.
• Learn about the family’s history and craft while you enjoy a tasting at the charming pub onsite.

Continue to Galway and celebrate your trip at a farewell dinner.

Transfer to the Shannon airport for your flight home, or extend your stay to visit Galway.

Journey south of Galway to the coast, taking time to view spectacular scenery en route.

• Walk along the mesmerizing coastline of the Cliffs of Moher.
• Visit the Burren Smokehouse in County Clare and learn the story behind the facility and its smoked fish process.
• Enjoy a tasting of a variety of smoked salmon produced in-house.

This evening, join a local guide for a walking food tour of the city, tasting traditional and modern Irish foods paired with craft beer as you go.

Please note: On some departures, the walking food tour may be replaced with a walking pub tour.

Spend a free day in Galway or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & Oyster Tasting

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The tour was wonderful: intriguing visits with local food entrepreneurs, lots of great food, beer and whiskey tastings galore, a great guide, and interesting people. We particularly enjoyed learning about creating an organic apple orchard, cheese making, creating a sustainable farm on a challenging...

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Wonderful tour! I had a great time touring in Ireland and had a great group of people to experience Ireland with. I can’t say enough about our tour guide, Chris and our bus driver, Pat. They were incredibly kind people whom you could tell enjoyed their work. Their knowledge and love of their country...

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Hotels, flights & FAQ

This historic hotel is located in the heart of Dublin's city center. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurants, bar, and spacious rooms. Nearby you’ll find...

This riverside hotel is located in the center of Kilkenny. Guests enjoy live music, restaurant, and sun deck. Nearby you'll find Kilkenny Castle, St. ...

This seaside hotel is located in the West Cork city of Bantry. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and bike rentals. Nearby you'll find The ...

This charming hotel is located in Killarney town centre. Guests enjoy bike rentals, home-cooked, traditional Irish recipes from the on-site Buckley's ...

This classic hotel is located in Adare in County Limerick, Ireland. Guests enjoy a restaurant featuring dishes made from with homegrown ingredients, W...

This comfortable hotel is located near the center of Galway. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, a hotel bar, and a restaurant. Nearby, you’ll find the Galway Sh...

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• In order to enter Ireland, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code TEI.
• You will walk for at least 2 hours daily across uneven terrain, including dirt paths and unpaved trails, with some hills and steep stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Dublin and depart from Shannon. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
• All other included transportation is by private motor coach.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov .
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
• Ireland’s farming scene and deep roots in tradition make for hearty pub meals, (stew or shepherd’s pie, anyone?). But there’s also an emerging movement of farm-to-table and sea-to-table dishes, and an impressive network of high-quality food and beverage producers.
• Guinness stout is an international sensation, but locals might favor Murphy's, depending on where you are. A large selection of handcrafted cider is also widely available, thanks to thriving apple orchards on the east coast and inland to Kilkenny and Tipperary. While wine may not come to mind when you imagine Irish beverages, wine production is up-and-coming in County Cork. And of course, you can’t go wrong with a draught of Irish whisky, particularly the ever-popular Jameson.
• Dublin has seen something of a culinary revolution, and the city now boasts an impressive array of new restaurants offering exciting cuisine with continental Europe, Asian, and even American influences.
• West Cork is a foodie hub in Ireland, where everything from local produce, meat, seafood, and dairy products are featured in every farm-to-table meal.
• Some of the must-try local foods on this tour include homemade cheese from County Kilkenny, wild mushrooms on the Beara Peninsula, smoked fish, mussels, and chocolate. Soda bread is delicious, very filling, and served with many meals. Nibble a scone at afternoon tea with a pat of high-quality butter from County Kerry.
• Ireland operates within 230-240 volts and use a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though charges may apply.
• There is no internet access on the motor coach.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• Ireland is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm on tour.
• You will use the euro on tour.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.

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8-Night Culinary & Castles of Ireland

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This is the finest combination of elegant stays and culinary adventures. After you pick up your rental car, you’ll head to Wicklow, Ireland’s Garden County. Your lodging is an Eco-friendly hotel on the water. Enjoy afternoon tea, and then dine in Ireland’s first organic restaurant. Depending upon your dates, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a Master Food Heritage Class. Regardless, you’ll be immersed in the resort’s wild food ethos and a sampling of exquisite cheeses. One day during your stay will be devoted to the best of Dublin.

Your next three nights will be spent in a luxury Spa and Hotel. Situated on acres of lush parkland, you’ll relax and renew with your Riverside Tub and Champagne experience.  A superb meal and tour of Old Bushmill’s, plus entrance to the Giant’s Causeway, is yours. Your last nights are spent in a magnificent castle, nestled in Kildare’s countryside. Try your hand at archery and falconry, followed up by a memorable dinner. This is truly unique travel.

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Included Unique Activities

Dinner at the Strawberry Tree

Guinness Storehouse Tour

Afternoon Tea in the Waterside Lounge

Wild Food Pantry & Organic Ethos Tour

Dinner at Galgorm Resort

Old Bushmills Distillery

Riverside Bathing Experience

Leisure Day at Galgorm Resort

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We only partner with the finest accommodation providers in each country. All properties are tried and trusted to ensure that you’re in excellent hands during your time abroad. From characterful B&Bs & Inns to 5-Star Castles and Stately Manors, we can find the perfect accommodation to suit your Ireland trip. Looking for romance? No problem – Ireland is awash with cozy, inviting accommodations in scenic and private locations. They’re not always easy to find independently, but not to worry, we know exactly where to look! Properties steeped in history and intrigue? We have those in spades – if you’ve always wished to overnight in a centuries-old castle, you’re visiting the right country! If you would like more specific information about this particular accommodation, please just ask your Agent, and he/she will be glad to oblige.

Luxury Parkland Spa

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Enchanting Castle Resort

Check in policies:

Check-in time is after 3:00pm on your day of arrival. Check-out time is before 12:00noon.

Free parking is available on site.

Points of Interest

Ashtown Castle, County Dublin

Glendalough, County Wicklow

Wicklow, County Wicklow

Wicklow Mountains National Park, County Wicklow

Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin

Dublin, County Dublin

Castlewellan Castle, County Down

Belfast Castle and Cave Hill, County Antrim

Unesco world heritage sites.

Giant's Causeway

Ballymena, County Antrim

Castledermot, county kildare, accommodation, elegant eco-hotel - wicklow, county wicklow.

Check-in time is after 4:00pm on your day of arrival. Check-out time is before 12noon. Free parking is available on site.

Enjoy classic Afternoon Tea in the relaxing Waterside Lounge at BrookLodge & Macreddin Village. Afternoon tea is served from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM and features fine china and elegant tea accessories. Pair your tea with a selection of sandwiches, pastries and sweet loaves to round out your elegant experience.

Afternoon Tea is served in the Waterside Lounge Wednesday-Sunday from 2.30pm - 4.30pm.

Arrive at Dublin Airport, County Dublin

Arrive at Dublin Airport after your overnight flight if you are coming from the U.S. or Canada.

Dublin is Ireland's main airport - located just north of Dublin City. If you are heading downtown, it takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic. There are 2 terminals at Dublin Airport, the second of which opened to air traffic in November 2010. Most flights from the U.S. (on Aer Lingus, Delta, United, US Airways & American Airlines) arrive into Terminal 2.

Suggested Sightseeing

On the map: Dating back to the 1430s, Ashtown Castle is a tower house in the Phoenix Park, in Dublin. The tower was discovered in the late 90s within the walls of Ashtown Lodge. At the time of discovery, the lodge was being demolished due to dry rot and the castle was found underneath. After some restoration, the tower was dedicated to form part of the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. While the Visitor Centre displays information and historical interpretations of the Phoenix Park from 3500BC to the present day, visitors are also encouraged to join a guided tour of the castle tower!

Overnight Location

On the Map: Wicklow Town is located on Ireland's eastern coast, approximately one hour south of Dublin City. The town is accessed via the N11 road that connects the cities of Dublin (to the north) and Wexford (to the south).

Known as “the Garden of Ireland”, Wicklow has wonderful scenery, with mountains, wooded valleys and lakes. It is fringed on the east by golden sandy beaches. Major routes to the east and west go through two of the highest passes in the country – Sally Gap and Wicklow Gap. Among its spectacular valleys are Glenmalure, Glencree, Glenmacnass, the Glen of Immal, and the most famous of all – Glendalough, the home of one of the country’s most famous early Christian sites. The county is very popular with outdoor enthusiasts for the range of activities it offers – walking, cycling, shore, coarse and game angling, golf, riding, watersports. There are also a number of historic gardens and houses to visit, Powerscourt House being the most famous and impressive.  Because of its wonderful scenery, the county has been used as a location for many films over the years, including Excalibur, Braveheart, Far and Away and Michael Collins. The very successful Irish television series Ballykissangel was made in the pretty village of Avoca.

Enjoy a special dinner at The Strawberry Tree at Brooklodge Hotel & Macreddin Village. The multi-award winning Strawberry Tree Restaurant is Ireland’s first certified Organic Restaurant. The innovative cuisine is matched by the dramatic surroundings, which includes a walk-in Wild Foods Pantry, featuring much of the produce foraged and prepared by our crew, as well as a selection of meats, cured in our own Smoke House and great Irish cheeses.

Enjoy a tour of the walk-in Wild Foods Pantry at The Strawberry Tree which features all the produce foraged by the Kitchen Brigade and its location within the restaurant allows guests to pay a visit to see how precious these foods are. The Wild Foods Pantry is also home to some mouth-watering Irish cheeses which can be enjoy whilst learning about the organic wild food ethos at Maccreddin Village.

On the Map : Glendalough is located in County Wicklow, in the east of Ireland - just 1 hour south of Dublin City. Scenically nestled in the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough is served by a network of small country roads. From the northeast (Dublin), travel on the R755/R756, from everywhere else, arrive from the west on the R756.

Glendalough ("The Glen of the Two Lakes"), is the site upon which St. Kevin founded a unique monastic settlement in the 6th century. Most of what remains of the settlement is in ruins but the Round Tower at Glendalough, built as a refuge from marauding Vikings, is over a 1000 years old and is remarkably well preserved. The site itself is set next to two clear water lakes beneath the sheer cliffs of a deep glacial valley. It is one of the most serene and beautiful places in all Ireland and it is easy to see why the monks picked it for a place of prayer and contemplation. There are a myriad of walking trails throughout the area making it a truly invigorating place to spend the day.

Wicklow Mountains National Park covers part of a mountain range that extends over most of County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland. The upper slopes and rounded peaks are blanketed with heath and bog. The open vistas are interrupted only by forestry plantations and the winding mountain roads. Fast-flowing streams descend into the deep lakes of the wooded valleys and continue their course into the surrounding lowlands.

The primary purpose of Wicklow Mountains National Park is the conservation of local biodiversity and landscape. The Park is also an invaluable recreational space for locals and visitors alike. Over one million visits are estimated to be made each year. The most visited area is the scenic Glendalough Valley where the ancient monastic settlement of St. Kevin is located. Escape from the summer crowds is possible for those coming properly equipped to explore the uplands on foot, where a sense of wilderness and isolation can readily be found.

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Irish welcome, delving deep into the wonder of world-famous Guinness! The brewery is located in the heart of Dublin at historic St. James Gate. Originally a small brewery, it is now a 7-story visitor experience that brings the history, story, and taste of the Emerald Isle’s iconic brew to life.

Imagine the world’s largest pint glass (Guinness did start the Guinness Book of World Records, after all) rising to the top of the building. Amazing. The dramatic story begins 250-years-ago and incorporates a family legacy handed down through generations. You’ll end your time here at the Gravity Bar, enjoying a complimentary pint of Guinness.  Relax and enjoy spectacular views of Dublin. Plan to spend 1 ½ to 2 hours here.

On the Map : Dublin, Ireland's Capital City is located on the east coast of the country, and is well served by infrastructure linking it to all parts of the Emerald Isle.

Dublin is a lively cosmopolitan city, filled with personality, pizzazz, and culture. You might spend time strolling the streets, soaking up the atmosphere, relaxing in cafes and pubs, or you could check out a world of historical, literary, and musical delights. A return visit to the Book of Kells, Phoenix Park (twice the size of Central Park), Georgian Dublin, Stephen’s Green, Dublin Castle, the National Museum, Kilmainham Gaol, and the Hugh Lane Municipal Art gallery are all possibilities. Ramble through Grafton Street, a shopper’s paradise, or simply relax and remember this most wonderful tour of the Emerald Isle.

On the map: Dating back to the Elizabethan period, Rathfarnham Castle (Ireland’s earliest fortified house) was originally built for Archbishop Adam Loftus - an ambitious Yorkshire clergyman who later became Lord Chancellor of Ireland. In the late 19th-century, the castle was remodeled by some of the finest architects of the day including Sir William Chambers. Today, the castle is open to the public for tours and rotating art exhibitions. Be sure to check the dates you will be visiting as the castle often hosts local events!

Luxury Parkland Spa - Ballymena, County Antrim

Check-in time is after 3.00pm on your day of arrival. Check-out time is before 11.00am.

Titanic Belfast, County Antrim

Address:  1 Olympic Way, Queen's Road, Belfast BT3 9EP, United Kingdom. Titanic Belfast is located on Queen's Road in Belfast's northeastern 'Titanic Quarter'. The land on which it stands was formerly owned by the famous Harland & Wolff Shipping Company - builders of Titanic in 1912.

Opened on March 31, 2012, Titanic Belfast is a very impressive, state-of-the-art facility that covers more than 130,000 square feet. The striking building took more than 4 years to construct at a cost of GB 77 million pounds. It stands at 126 feet high - the exact same height as the hull of the famous, doomed ship. Titanic Belfast extends over nine galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features to explore the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way; from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. The journey goes beyond the aftermath of the sinking, to the discovery of the wreck and continues into the present day with a live undersea exploration centre.

On The Map: Belfast Castle is located just 4 miles north of the city centre on the slopes of Cave Hill. It is well signposted from the nearby Antrim Road.

Belfast Castle Estate is adjacent to one of the highest spots in Belfast, Cave Hill - at 400 feet above sea level, the castle offers stunning views over Belfast Lough and the city. Built in the 19th century, Belfast Castle is a Scottish Baronial style castle featuring unrivaled views of the city of Belfast. While the area played host to two castles before the one that stands today, the current Belfast Castle was finished in 1870. After serving the Shaftesbury family, the castle and its surrounding estate was presented to the city of Belfast in 1934. Between 1945 and 1970s, the castle was a popular venue for weddings, dances and afternoon teas. After a period of refurbishment between 1978 and 1988, the castle reopened and continued to host weddings, business meetings, and events. Head to the castle to explore its grounds and enjoy a meal at the Cellar Restaurant. 

Cave Hill Visitor Centre is located on the second floor of Belfast Castle. This intriguing museum is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 10pm, and Sundays from 9am to 5.30pm, and admission is free!

The Cellar Restaurant within the castle is open every day from 11am-5pm serving snacks, light refreshments, and lunch.

On the map: Castlewellan Castle is a 19th-century Victorian castle located in County Down in Northern Ireland, roughly one hour south of Belfast. 

Commissioned and built in 1856 by William Richard Annesly, 4th Earl Annesly, Castlewellan Castle is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture and craftsmanship. Today, the castle is a Christian Conference Centre, its facilities used by many churches and schools. While the castle plays host to numerous retreats, the grounds are stunning and worth a visit. The main features of the castle grounds are The Lake (constantly stocked with brown and rainbow trout), The Arboretum (which dates back to 1870), and The Peace Maze (covering nearly 3 acres with 2.18 miles of pathway). 

Killyleagh Castle, County Down

On the map: Killyleagh Castle is a 17th-century castle located in County Down in Northern Ireland, roughly 40 minutes southeast of Belfast. 

Believed to be the oldest inhabited castle in the country, with parts dating back to 1180, Killyleagh Castle is a beautiful sight to behold. The castle follows the architectural style of a Loire Valley Chateau and has been owned by the Hamilton family since the early 17th century. While the main part of the castle is home to Gawn Hamilton and his family, two of the towers are available as self-catering accommodation. For those who don’t have time to stay overnight, be sure to stop by and check out the amazing architecture!

On The Map: Ballymena is located in County Antrim, in the northeast corner of the island of Ireland. Belfast is just 30 miles away to the south.

Ballymena, also known as the 'City of the Seven Towers', is an attractive town, with some notable features and history. The town was founded on land given to the Adair family by King Charles I in 1626. The King decreed that in return for the land, the town would hold two annual fairs and a free Saturday market in perpetuity. To this day, the town holds one of the largest two-day agricultural shows in Ireland each year, and the weekly Saturday market continues to run! Ballymena is located just 6 miles from distinctive Slemish Mountain (pictured), the legendary first home of St. Patrick in Ireland. After being brought to the country as a slave in the 5th century, St. Patrick reputedly worked for 6 years as a shepherd on the mountain. In more recent times, Ballymena has produced another famous Irish son in Liam Neeson - the well-known actor was born and raised in Ballymena, and was presented with the 'Freedom of the Borough' in 2013.

Bushmills, County Antrim

On the Map: Bushmills Village located just off the spectacular coast of Northern Ireland in County Antrim. The town is accessed via the A2 road, that connects the cities of Portrush (to the west) and Ballycastle (to the east).

Bushmills is the gateway to the Giant's Causeway, a unique rock formation formed 55 million years ago by cooling lava flows, although according to local legend the symmetrical columns were part of a bridge to Scotland built and then destroyed by the famous Irish giant, Finn McCool. Similar rock formations can be found on the Scottish coast. The Causeway visible today is all that remains of the bridge. If visiting the Causeway be sure to take the cliff walk route so that you descend to the water's edge and approach  the Causeway itself from the east. The views across to Scotland and west along the coast to the mountains of Donegal are magnificient. Bushmills is also famous as the home of the world's oldest whiskey distillery. The license to produce the famous malt whiskey was granted by King James I in 1608. Visitors can take a one hour guided tour which includes a tasting. Just west of Bushmills, the ruins of Dunluce Castle dramatically straddle sheer cliffs that plunge hundreds of feet into the sea. And of course you cannot leave County Antrim without testing your nerves on the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge which can be found just 6 miles east of Bushmills near the village of Ballintoy.

Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

Location: Bushmills BT57 8SU, United Kingdom.  The Giant's Causeway is located in County Antrim on the northeastern coast of Northern Ireland. The Causeway is accessed via Causeway Road that runs north from the main A2 road (connecting Bushmills to the west and Ballycastle to the east).

The Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO Heritage site located in Northern Ireland. During the Paleogene period, County Antrim was subject to intense volcanic activity. As lava rapidly cooled, unique contraction and fracturing occurred, creating the distinctive hexagonal columns seen today. Irish legend of course has an alternate tale of the Causeway's creation!: The Irish giant Fionn MacCumhaill (Fionn McCool) built the causeway to walk to Scotland to fight his Scottish counterpart Benandonner. One version of the legend tells that Fionn fell asleep before he got to Scotland. When he did not arrive, the much larger Benandonner crossed the bridge looking for him. To protect Fionn, his wife Oonagh laid a blanket over him and pretended that the sleeping giant was actually their baby son. When Benandonner saw the size of the 'infant', he assumed the alleged father, Fionn, must be gigantic indeed. Benandonner fled home in terror, ripping up the Causeway in case he was followed by Fionn, and therefore only the Irish coastal steps remain.

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Our Riverside tubs boast a picturesque location along the River Maine, with our Serenity Tubs nestled among the orchard trees of the Thermal Spa Village.  These tranquil backdrops gives you time to enjoy with a loved one or catch up with a friend. The tubs are still and we’d like our guests to feel a little more stillness from spending time in them. Quiet and peaceful so you can enjoy the sound of river, connect with the person you’re sharing the tub with or relish some quiet time for yourself. 

Enjoy a signature Forest Bathing Cocktail in the comfort of your tub before making your way to Elements for lunch.

Spend the day relaxing and taking advantage of all that Galgorm Resort and Spa has to offer. Relax at the unique Thermal Village (the first of its kind in Ireland) and book a treatment at their world-renowned spa. While your tour package includes a riverside bathing experience, we encourage you to add on a deep tissue massage, a personalized facial, a Celtic sauna infusion experience, or one of their many other treatments. Dine at one of the property’s numerous restaurants and bars including The River Room, featuring local seasonal ingredients and an extensive wine list; Fratelli Ristorante, Pizzeria & Bar, featuring traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist; and Castle Kitchen + Bar, featuring the ambiance of an authentic BBQ smokehouse. For those interested in craft beer, take a short drive to Hillstown Brewery, where you can taste and learn about the Galgorm beer that is stocked in the Resort’s minibars. No matter how you choose to spend your day, Galgorm Resort and Spa is sure to deliver a day of reflection and serenity.  

Maynooth Castle, County Kildare

On the map: Maynooth Castle is a 13th-century earl’s home & grounds located in Co. Kildare in Ireland, roughly 30 minutes west of Dublin. 

Founded in the early 13th century, Maynooth Castle was the principal residence of the Kildare branch of the Geraldines. Today, the castle is a Heritage Site and is open to the public from June to October every year. If you would like to see the inside of the castle, you can join a guided tour, otherwise you can check out the grounds on your own. 

Enchanting Castle Resort - Castledermot, County Kildare

Gosford Castle, County Armagh

On the map: Gosford Castle is a 19th-century castle located in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, roughly one hour southwest of Belfast. 

Built in the 19th century for The 2nd Earl of Gosford, Gosford Castle was occupied until 1921 until it was purchased by the Ministry of Agriculture to form Gosford Forest Park. After some deterioration, the castle was sold to a development company in 2006 and was converted into private dwellings. Today, the castle acts as a home and was used as a filming location for several Game of Thrones episodes. While some of the private dwellings are currently being lived in, there are still some available for purchase. Stop by and take a look at the castle that could be your next home!

Newgrange, County Meath

On the Map : Newgrange is located just north of Dublin City in County Meath in the east of Ireland. Newgrange is reached via the N51 road, which intersects with the main M1 motorway (connecting Dublin & Belfast) near the town of Drogheda.

Newgrange, in County Meath, crouches on a rise just north of the River Boyne. It is the focal point for a ceremonial area and megalithic cemetery that is 5,000 years old.  The tombs' passage is perfectly aligned to mark the Winter Solstice. Newgrange is one of the best examples in Western Europe of the type of monument known as a passage-grave or passage-tomb. According to the most reliable Carbon 14 dating techniques, Newgrange was constructed around 3200BC. This means it is at least 600 years older than the Giza Pyramids in Egypt, and 1,000 years older than its British counterpart, Stonehenge. If you are interested in visiting Newgrange during summer months, we highly recommend planning to arrive very early in the morning to guarantee entrance to this extremely popular site!

Trim, County Meath

On The Map: Trim is located in County Meath in the Boyne Valley region of eastern Ireland. The town is accessed via the N3 & R154 from Dublin City (to the southeast) or via the R162 from Navan town (to the north).

The name Trim comes from the Irish 'Baile Atha Troim', which translates as 'the town of the ford of the alder trees' and its origin dates back to the 5th century A.D. Among its more recent claims to fame, is the filming of a major part of 'Braveheart' at Trim Castle (pictured). Trim is part of the Boyne Valley, located on the east coast of Ireland in County Meath, which contains the largest and most decorated megalithic sites in all of Ireland. It has been described as "the largest and most important expression of prehistoric megalithic art in Europe". The large Megalithic sites were built over 5000 years ago between 3800 and 3200 BC - built before both Stonehenge in England and the great pyramids in Egypt! Within a three square mile radius in the Boyne Valley are grouped more than 30 prehistoric monuments including the great passage tombs and their satellite structures, standing stones, barrows and other enclosures. The great sites of the Boyne Valley include Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Loughcrew, Fourknocks and the Hill of Tara. Neolithic communities built these sites over earlier sacred spots and it is suspected that they were used for a combination of different purposes, including burial tombs, sacred temples and astronomical observatories.

Boyne Valley, County Meath

On the Map : The Boyne Valley is a fairly large region located in the east of Ireland in County Meath. Only 30 minutes/ 20km north of Dublin City, the Boyne Valley is accessed via the N2 or N3 roads heading northwest from the city.

The Boyne Valley contains the largest and most decorated megalithic sites in all of Ireland and has been described as "the largest and most important expression of prehistoric megalithic art in Europe". The large Megalithic sites were built over 5000 years ago between 3800 and 3200 BC, built before both Stonehenge in England and the great pyramids in Egypt. Within a three square mile radius in the Boyne Valley are grouped more than 30 prehistoric monuments including the great passage tombs and their satellite structures, standing stones, barrows and other enclosures. The great sites of the Boyne Valley include Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Loughcrew, Fourknocks and the Hill of Tara. Neolithic communities built these sites over earlier sacred spots and it is suspected that they were used for a combination of different purposes, including use as burial tombs, sacred temples and astronomical observatories. The nearby towns of Trim, Slane and Navan make ideal bases from which to explore the area.

On The Map: Castledermot is an inland village in the south-east of Ireland in County Kildare, about 75 km from Dublin, and 10 km from the town of Carlow. The old N9 road from Dublin to Waterford passes through the village. Castledermot may be small, but its the ancient ruins and remains found there indicate just how important this town once was. There are various sites to explore in the town, including a round tower (pictured), two well-preserved granite high crosses and the ruins of a Franciscan friary. 5 km away lies Kilkea Castle, once the residence of the Duke of Leinster, but now a hotel and golf resort. The castle was built by the famous English Norman Hugh de Lacy in 1180, and later passed to the Fitzgeralds. Gerald FitzGerald, 11th Earl of Kildare, is said to have practised magic in Kilkea Castle. His interest in alchemy caused much interest among his neighbours, and earned him the nickname 'The Wizard Earl'. The Earl died in 1585 and supposedly returns to haunt the castle every seventh year, mounted on a silver-shod white charger.

Leisure Day at Kilkea Castle

Spend the day enjoying a full Medieval Castle experience at Kilkea Castle. You will have the unique opportunity to participate in the traditional pursuit of Archery, as well as the noble and ancient sport of Falconry. Take advantage of other onsite activities including a round of golf on the castle’s world-renowned course and equestrian excursions! For those wishing to end the day with a leisurely walk, explore the many pathways of Kilkea’s 180-acre estate, or venture further out to Mullaghreelan Wood, a mixed woodland featuring two stunning 2-km overlapping walks. Wrap up your day with dinner at one of the estate’s restaurants, including informal dining at The Bistro and pub food at The Keep. Kilkea offers something for everyone, making it easy to spend a day at leisure on this magnificent estate!

Falconry at Kilkea Castle

A noble and ancient sport, falconry offers a unique and memorable experience. Enjoy the majesty of Falcons, Owls and Hawks amidst the backdrop of our historic Castle. Your falconry experience will be lead by a resident falconry expert to ensure that you get the most out of this amazing encounter. 

Archery at Kilkea Castle

The classic Castle pursuit. Archery has been around for 15,000 years and now, Kilkea Castle makes for an amazing backdrop for your very own version of Game of Thrones. Discover how to properly execute this ancient sport during the Kilkea archery experience. This unique experience is great for adults and families! 

Dinner at Restaurant 1180 at Kilkea Castle

Tonight you will enjoy a 3-Course Dinner at Kilkea Castle. For something a little unique we offer our guests a fine dining experience in our private dining room located in our amazing 12th Century Castle. This exquisite restaurant overlooks the rose garden and our signature 18th hole.

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Irish Food Tours & Guided Food Tours of Ireland

Irish Food Tours

Are you on the lookout for Irish food tours or food tours of Ireland?

If so, you’re in luck. Here’s my quick list of tours available around the country.

Where I don’t have reference to a local food tour, I have provided links to the closest food festival.

If you are involved in running a food tour, however big or small, do get in contact by emailing [email protected] .

Causeway Coast Foodie Tours

These are a series of award-winning food tours on the world-famous Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. Each trip offers exclusive tasting sessions and behind the scenes access they aren’t just for culinary obsessives.

Try ‘Catch & Sea’, ‘Dram on the Bann’, ‘A Taste of Portrush’ and more.

Visit causewaycoastfoodietours.com

Irish Feast Food Tours

All the guides with Irish Feast are foodie fanatics and historical nerds. They put the past, present and future of food and drink in Ireland on your plate and encourage you to enjoy every last bite. From Ballycastle to Bushmills, Glenarm to Rathlin Island.

Private tours are also available.

Visit IrishFeast.com

Taste & Tour Belfast

The award winning Belfast Food Tour takes you on a 4-hour fun and food filled guided walk to some top food and drink spots around Belfast City Centre.

Start in the historic St George’s Market, meeting producers, then visit traditional bars, world-class shops and finish in a top restaurant in the lively Cathedral Quarter, eating and drinking over 25 of some of the best local food and drink along the way.

There are a raft of tours and walks to look into.

Visit tasteandtour.co.uk

Toast The Coast Food Tours

Celebrate the delicious local food along the Antrim Coast Road & Glens, part of the world-famous Causeway Coastal Route. Visit Northern Ireland and enjoy delicious food.

Book a place, enjoy your luxury coach and indulge in a range of hand-reared, hooked & harvested food from the best of local award winning producers.

Visit toastthecoastni.com

Donna Fox Tours

Donna’s tours include ‘Brunch To Lunch’, an Afternoon Tea Tour of Armagh, orchard tours, farm food tasting tours and a walking tour of Armagh city.

Visit donnafoxtours.com

Ollie’s Tours

If you’re heading Ennis direction, give Ollie a shout – that’s what you’ll be told. Starting in 2016, Ollie’s Tours are a mix of walking tours and food tours of Ennis, Co. Clare.

The food tour includes a four course dining experience involving Irish tapas and craft. The tour ends witha. taste of locally blended whiskey and while it’s open to all ages, those of drinking age will need proof of ID. It’s a 2.5 hour tour, 5.30pm start in evenings from May to September.

Visit OlliesTours.com .

Agri Tours Ireland

From their Cork office, Agri Tours run a variety of tailor farm tours around dairy, beef, sheep, pig, poultry, equine, forestry and more.

These are bespoke package tours, tailored to your own group interests and budget, with Agri Tours managing all aspects of the tour.

Visit agritours.ie

Clonakilty Food Tours

Kate Ryan is a food writer, blogger and founder of Flavour.ie a website that is dedicated to promoting West Cork Food through writing, events and tours.

Her Clonakilty Walking Food Tour runs weekly across the summer, but private tours are available year-round.

Visit flavour.ie

Cork Culinary Tour

Experience a culinary tour of Cork where you will discover the history of Cork’s ancient butter and fish markets. Sample the best of Irish cheese, smoked fish, West Cork oysters and handmade chocolates all under the arches of the English Market.

Visit bonner-travel.com

Fab Food Trails: Cork

The Cork Fab Food Trail is a relaxed but highly focused 2.5 – 3 hour food stroll through Cork City with an experienced local guide. There is a little culture and architecture along the way too.

Visit fabfoodtrails.ie

Kinsale Food Tours

With so much working happening around the Kinsale Food Circle, Restaurant Week, the Gourmet Festival and more, its no surprise to find a well established food tour in Kinsale.

From local producers to the best of seafood, there’s plenty to sample, experience and learn about.

Visit KinsaleFoodTours.com .

Lee Valley Taste Trails

Lee Valley Taste Trails offers tour guide services to Macroom Buffalo Farm and a “small groups” guided mini- bus taste trail for visitors to South West Cork, Ireland. View horizons to Sheha mountain, highest in Cork. Hear Bird song on the breeze over the  Loch Allua Lakes.

Visit LeeValleyTasteTrails.ie

West Cork Farm Tours

Another one for lovers of all things agriculture, West Cork Farm Tours combine farm visits with the chance to explore the landscape, waters and stories that make this special part of the world unique.

They will design bespoke tours for groups of 2-30.

Visit westcorkfarmtours.com

Made In Derry Food Tours

This 4 hour guided tour showcases the very best of the local food and Drink in Derry. With everything from street food, craft beers, charcuterie, local cheeses and patisserie you will sample over 25 different local food and drinks. You will meet the passionate people behind the businesses and all while having a relaxing afternoon in beautiful Derry City.

The tour is suitable to all dietary requirements and comes with the warning to “come hungry and leave the car at home”.

Visit MadeInDerryFoodTour.com .

Donegal Food Tours

Sue Glackin and Cathy Cowan are behind Donegal Food Tours, setting up the business to showcase the very best Donegal has to offer. Meet some of the finest chefs and foodie destinations in Donegal, try the Donegal gin trail, or book a private tour around the week.

Visit DonegalFoodTours.com

Delicious Dublin Tours

Eat your way around the capital with Ketty Quigley of French Foodie in Dublin.

A graduate of Ballymaloe Cookery School, she’s passionate about Irish food and has designed authentic food experiences to reflect Dublin’s food revolution and Ireland’s traditional culinary heritage.

Fab Food Trails: Dublin

On a gentle 2.5/3 hour stroll you will visit six to seven different places, all independently owned, tasting in each place and meeting the purveyors or makers.

Irish Food Trail Dublin

Secret Food Tours Dublin

Eight stops over three hours takes you through a culinary history of Dublin, Ireland.

From breakfast classics to a whiskey shop, pub food to artisan ice cream, the irresistible world of rich artisan Irish cheese and more.

Check out secretfoodtours.com

Vegan Dublin Food Tours

Sample a variety of delicious plant-based foods at some of Dublin’s most exciting dining venues with 5 stops over a 3.5 hour guided tour in the city.

Visit veganinireland.com

Connemara Pub Tours

While sampling a creamy pint of Guinness, a Piping Pot of Tea or an Award Winning Irish Coffee, you will meet the local characters who will share their stories and listen to yours making this a memorable way to experience Connemara.

Go big and take the plane from Connemara International to the Aran Islands for the Aran pub tour as well.

Visit connemarapubtours.ie

Galway Food Tours

A winner at the 2019 Irish Tourism Industry Awards, this is a jam-packed tour with so much to discover in Galway.

Sheena has a heap of tours – a daytime food tour, whiskey tour, evening food tour, sweet tooth tour and more. Galway Food Tours is a 2 hour culinary walking tour of the city.

It gives a great overview of our passionate people and our beautiful produce which combine to make Galway one of Ireland’s gourmet jewels.

Visit galwayfoodtours.com

Kenmare Foodie Tours

Kenmare Foodie Tours is run by Karen Coakley. Karen takes you on a 3 hour-ish walking tour of Kenmare to meet the people behind the food – the shopkeepers, traders, coffee roasters, veg growers and more.

Tours run every Wednesday across the summer.

Visit kenmarefoodies.com

Kilkenny was without planned food tours for a long time, then like a Dublin bus on a Friday morning, along come two at the same time from 2019.

Kilkenny Foodie Tours

Organised by Jason Morrissey of Kilkenny Cycling Tours. You have guided tours of Kilkenny city for €65, or a chauffeur-driven option to include county locations for €170. Subject to capacity, tours run at 10.30am, lasting approximately 3 hours.

Visit kilkennyfoodietours.ie

Kilkenny Tasting Tours

With over 30 years in Kilkenny, chef Anne Neary launched Kilkenny Tasting Tours in February 2019. Anne is also proprietor of Ryelands House Cookery School and a founder of the Savour Kilkenny Food Festival.

Bookings open late February 2019.

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West Limerick Food Tours

Sharon Noonan looks after food tours of west Limerick. Bespoke & private tours in Newcastle West, West Limerick and Limerick City are available on request. Walking tours and tours by chauffeur are available and can include visits to artisan food producers, breweries, factories, shops, banqueting halls and lots more.

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Foody Tours with Siobhan Foody

Foody Tours offer independent gourmet tasting tours in the West of Ireland. Experience some of the best food destinations on the Wild Atlantic Way and have a wonderful night out. Great food, drink, company and craic! Private tours also available.

Visit foodytours.ie

Wild Atlantic Cultural Tours

Salmon of Knowledge Experience

This superb three hour hotel dining and interpretative experience is for tour groups of minimum 20 persons. This is a fun, unique, informative and entertaining portrayal of a most celebrated tale from Ireland’s ancient storybook, delving deep into a colourful past where fables were told as lessons and inspirations for life.

Visit salmonofknowledgeexperience.com

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Waterford Beer Tours

Waterford Beer Tours will take you through the heart of the famous Viking Triangle, exploring the fascinating history of the South East’s Capital while sampling some of Ireland’s finest beers.

The tour includes a visit to 5 of Waterford’s finest pubs and a chance to learn about and taste 7 different beers, while at the same time finding out about Waterford’s interesting past and present. The tour will also highlight some of the best ‘off the beaten track’ areas and is a wonderful way of seeing the City.

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Gallavanting Tours & Experiences

Lorraine is a “true local” – a folklorist, storyteller and foodie. Her food tours take you into rich green agricultural Wexford to visit the farmers and the Miller and down along the coast to visit the fishermen and women that make their living in an area known locally as “the graveyard of a thousand ships”.

Tours are full day – 9am to 6pm.

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Ireland isn’t the obvious vacation destination for foodies. However, the culinary choices have been expanding in recent years thanks to inventive local chefs and a reliance on getting fresh ingredients from both the land and the sea.

Some of the staples of the Irish diet include Irish stew, bacon and cabbage, boxty, Irish soda bread, coddle and colcannon.

Today’s Irish chefs are taking these dishes a step further, with much of that reflected in the food tours that you see below.

Most of the food tours in Ireland listed in this blog post (except for the private yacht experience off the Kinsale coast and the two-night stay in Waterford) range in price from €55/$60 US/£47 Sterling/$80 CAD/$90 AUD to around €120/$132 US/£102 Sterling/$175 CAD/$196 AUD per person.

Not all food tours listed here are suitable for everyone, so it’s best to ask beforehand if you have specific dietary needs.

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While Belfast is technically part of the United Kingdom, it’s easy to cross the seamless border that exists between Northern Ireland and the Republic either by car or public transportation .

There are several food tours to experience in Belfast, once known as the industrial powerhouse of Northern Ireland and famously associated with The Titanic .

The Belfast Food Tour

This four-hour guided food tour through the city center includes some of its top food and drinking spots.

The tour begins in the historic St. George’s Market, where you can expect to meet local food producers and then taste some of their delicious products.

The 5 Stop Brunch Tour

This is another Belfast culinary tour favorite that includes three hours of grazing in the city’s best quirky cafes, restaurants, and bars. Also includes cocktails.

Crafty Beer and Street Eats

A 3-hour walking tour of Belfast’s best beer bars and street food venues.

More information on the above tours can be found on the Taste & Tour website .

Belfast Food Tours – Secret Food Tours

This 3 to 3 ½-hour excursion starts in front of Belfast City Hall and takes you to a number of eateries in the city, where you’ll dine on a freshly baked breakfast with locals and later enjoy some classic Northern Ireland dishes.

The Cork Tasting Trail

Experience the city’s traditional food and drink establishments on this popular tour while also savoring delicious Irish dishes, in addition to learning about Cork’s culinary heritage along the way.

The 2 ½ to 3-hour walking food tour starts at the Grand Parade entrance to the legendary English Market on Princes Street where you will meet that market’s artisan producers.

Six venues are included in this guided tour that will also give you an insight into the local culture and architecture.

Cork Historic Doughnut Tour

You’ll start this tour at the Dulce Bun Bakehouse, a family-owned café that sells some of the best doughnuts in town.

After that, expect to hear about the incredible history of the city while stopping at two other doughnut specialty shops as well as well-known attractions in the city, including the National Monument Grand Parade, the English Market and the Crawford Art Gallery .

Cork on a Fork Festival

Taste your way through the city by enjoying food trails, cooking demonstrations, tasting masterclasses, talks, special events and more at this annual food festival , which takes place Aug. 16-20.

Kinsale, County Cork

Make Kinsale a definite stop on your Ireland vacation itinerary and while you’re there, choose between three food-related tours offered in this colorful West Cork town.

Kinsale Culinary Half-Day Tour

This includes a walk through this pretty seaside village where you’ll learn about the history of Irish food and then sample some traditional fare, including local cheese, oysters and craft beer.

The tour culminates in a lesson on how to make a classic Irish coffee. This is also available as a private tour. Email [email protected] for more information.

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Coastal Foraging and Folklore Tour

On this coastal walk, learn how to identify seaweeds, shellfish, and wild plants, some of which are used for beauty, food and medicinal purposes, and hear some local coastal legends as well.

This dog-friendly walking food tour starts at the Sandycove Slipway, about 5 km/3 miles outside Kinsale. Look for the guide wearing the green “Kinsale Food Tours” jacket.

This is also available as a private experience, with a wild foods picnic included. Email [email protected] for more information.

Private Yacht Picnic Charter

This half-day sailing experience (available in the morning and afternoon) includes having your own skipper and a private guide, in addition to a gourmet picnic as you take in the spectacular views along the County Cork coast.

Some alcohol is provided and includes local producers Kinsale Mead , Blacks Kinsale Pale Ale , Stonewell Cider , as well as wine and Prosecco.

This is not a budget experience. Charter yacht tours cost approximately $1,400 for up to 4 people.

There are several food tours that you can avail of in the Dingle area.

Dingle Tasting Tours

Wander through the beautiful town of Dingle and experience its local food and drink, including seafood right off the boat, Irish beef from local farms and locally crafted gin and beer.

Tours are offered at 11:30 a.m. and at 2 p.m. The morning tour is the shorter of the two available.

Kingdom Food Tour

Italian native and certified tour guide Giulia Visciani is enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge of Irish food and in particular, her passion for Dingle and its fare.

Expect to stop at a local brewery, fusion food restaurants, food trucks, a butcher shop, and an ice cream store on this food tour .

Visciani also offers private tours and a guided coastal walk together with a gourmet picnic.

Deelish Food Tours by Deirdre Harman

Meet the maker.

On this four-hour drive through the Dingle Peninsula , you’ll discover artisan food and beverage producers, including a visit with the first female brewer in Ireland.

The Dingle Food Festival

This is an annual highlight in Dingle, which will take place Sept. 29 th through October 1 st .

Activities include a combination of cookery demonstrations, workshops, a craft beer and cider trail, a farmer's forum, street entertainment, a taste trail, over 50 market stalls, children's events, wine tastings, and more.

Meet and Eat Dublin: Dublin Food Walking Tour

Stop at 6 to 7 different venues in the city to get a literal taste of Dublin’s current food scene. Meet food artisans, chocolatiers, and cheese mongers, among others.

This tour includes 5 to 6 food tastings and 1 to 2 drink tastings.

Dublin Walking Tour with Secret Tours

Take a half-day food tour visiting authentic pubs, cafes, markets, and food shops while savoring a traditional Irish breakfast, artisanal cheese, even an Irish liqueur.

The tour will take you past Christ Church Cathedral, Trinity College , and other popular attractions in the city.

Delicious Dublin Food Tour

This tour  will give you a good introduction to the food scene in Ireland and Dublin.

It includes tastings and samples at award-winning restaurants and cafés.

Food on Foot Tour

You’ll find a blend of food, history and culture on this tour .

Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class and Dinner in Central Dublin

Learn how to make Irish soda bread, a beef and Guinness casserole and an Irish favorite, colcannon with Dublin native Ann Tomlin.

The experience is more than just a cooking lesson; it’s an evening of fun and the chance to experience genuine Irish hospitality.

Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

While not a food tour, per se, this delightful activity is still totally worth doing.

Enjoy a variety of afternoon tea delicacies, including freshly made sandwiches, desserts, cakes, and pastries, with 1950s jazz playing in the background while you breeze around the city on a double decker bus.

Galway Food Tours – Daytime Food Tour

This 2 ½-hour culinary walking tour will introduce you to Galway’s cheese makers, artisan chocolatiers, creative beer makers and more.

Other culinary tours offered by Galway Food Tours include an Evening Food Tour, the Sweet Tooth Food Tour and its 4 ½-hour Food and Cycling Tour.

You’ll more information on the Galway Food Tours website .

Foodie Walking Tour of Galway City

This small group tour , which is offered in both English and French, includes six food and drink stops across the city where you’ll learn about traditional Irish food, in addition to exploring the Galway Market where local producers sell Galway Bay oysters, cheese, craft beer and more.

Taste of Sligo Food Tours

Follow well-known Sligo restauranteur Anthony Gray through the streets of Sligo and into its popular eateries on this popular food tour .

Over 2 ½ hours, learn about the multicultural flavors that are defining the town’s position as a culinary destination.

Tours are available Wednesday through Saturday, at 12 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. for groups of up to 8+ people.

Tours are also available for singles and groups smaller than 8.

Private Oyster Tasting One-Hour Experience

This 1-hour experience includes an oyster shucking demonstration and an oyster tasting provided by Aisling Kelly, owner of WB’s Coffee House.

Sligo Oyster Farm Tour

This oyster farm tour will give you exclusive access to a working oyster farm where you will learn about Sligo's ancient seafood while taking in stunning views of Benbulben and Knocknarea, popular hiking attractions in County Sligo .

The Burren, County Clare

The Burren in County Clare is where you’ll find an abundance of caves, cliffs and fossil sites, and it also where you will discover a number of food-related attractions.

In recent years, this area has attracted several artisan farmers , beekeepers, gardeners, cheesemakers, perfumeries, and chocolatiers, which has resulted in the creation of The Burren Food Trail , a series of themed driving tours that can be easily downloaded for on-the-go traveling.

Choose from The Market Garden Trail, the Farm to Fork Trail, Taste of the Ocean Trail and more.

Mountain Splendour Taste Tour

Take a tour of the Comeragh and Knockmealdown mountain region with guide Johnny Landers.

This food tour also includes a visit a sheep farm where you will learn about sustainable farming and see the farm’s distinctive Scottish Black Face sheep and then dine on lamb when in season at Cooney’s Yard .

If you want a more immersive experience, you can spend two days exploring County Waterford’s food, drink, and landscapes.

The Waterford Food Story Experience includes two nights bed and breakfast at the Granville Hotel in Waterford together with an evening meal in the award-winning Everett’s restaurant.

Take a foraging tour along the nearby beach, part of Waterford’s Copper Coast , with The Sea Gardener Marie Power and later explore the region’s gardens and natural woodland.

If you’d like to discover more of County Waterford’s culinary treasures, be sure to take the Coastal Discovery Taste Trail .

If you want to discover the culinary delights of County Donegal , taking a food tour with Donegal Food Tours is worthwhile. Here is a sampling of what you can expect.

Taste the North

This guided excursion highlights the chefs, foodie destinations, and delicious produce in the northern part of the county.

Taste Inishowen

On this food tour , you'll spend an afternoon traveling through the Inishowen Peninsula that is known for its stunning sea views, and along the way, you'll find some of Donegal's best foodie gems.

The Killybegs Food Tour

Meet local fishermen, products and restauranteurs on this 3.5-hour walking food tour of Killybegs , the main fishing port of County Donegal.

Border Hop Food Tour

This 5-hour excursion will take you to the Donegal/Tyrone border where you'll meet the innovative producers and chefs behind the food scene in Northwest Ireland , in addition to numerous tasting opportunities.

Email [email protected] to book any one or more of the above tours.

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They include A Taste of Donegal, A Taste of Inishowen Food Festival, the Dunfanaghy Food Festival, the Dungloe Street Food Event, the Killybegs Hooked Festival, and Off the Street Food Festival.

Find more information on all of them  here .

If you’d like to take a food tour of Ireland, Vagabond offers an excellent one called the 6-Day Epic Ireland Food Tour that will take you to places like Galway, Clare, Dingle and more.

Read More: Private Tours of Ireland: How to See the Emerald Isle on Your Terms

No doubt there are many more food tours in Ireland, way more than I can fit into this blog post.

If you know of a worthwhile food tour anywhere on the island of Ireland, do let me know in the comments below.

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Come with Zingerman’s to experience the wonder of the Emerald Isle! Irish farmers have been growing and producing using traditional methods for thousands of years. But while most people think of Irish cuisine as merely Guinness and potatoes, we know a secret… The modern food scene in Ireland is one that has been quietly and relentlessly brewing for the past 50 years. Today, a new generation of makers, chefs, foragers and artisans are taking these traditions and renewing them for the 21st century.

On this tour, guests will hear, see and taste the story of Irish cuisine - an underdog and a stone that has yet to be unturned by the masses. We'll harvest seaweed by hand, and even craft cocktails using foraged botanicals. And with almost 2,000 miles of coastline, Ireland also has some of the most delicious seafood you’ll find anywhere. Come see for yourself!

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Dates - May 15-24, 2023

Travelers : 12 people

Price - $9500 Per Person

This trip is designed for both novice and experienced travelers with a passion for great food and drink. We encourage those who are curious to learn about the rich culinary culture and history of Ireland--which goes well beyond the Guinness and potatoes image you might have! We will be eating lots of incredible local dairy, seafood, lamb, and produce. We encourage open minds, adventurous spirits, and a deep passion for traditional foods and their modern-day evolutions.  

Our guests are adults of all ages who enjoy long walks and exploring. We keep the group small. A maximum of 12 guests will travel with one Zingerman’s host alongside our collaborative partners, Max and Kate from Bog & Thunder. We’ll also be joined by local experts at different stops in our journey.

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The activity level is medium, with lots of walking in both city and country. You should be able to stand for long periods while on culinary tours of neighborhoods. We will be spending a fair amount of time in the Irish countryside, spending time on farms and on nature walks, so expect some uneven ground. In Ireland, you can experience “four seasons in a day” so don’t forget to pack a raincoat!

We’ve carefully curated a selection of four- and five-star hotels around the island in an effort to balance our active days with comfort and relaxation. All of our hotels include bars or restaurants and a few also offer spa facilities. We’ll also be staying at the highly lauded Ballymaloe House Hotel, home of chef Darina Allen, a friend of the Zingerman’s family for many years.

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We’ll meet for introductions in the afternoon on the first day at our hotel in the heart of Dublin. We’ll kick off our time together with an aperitivo, Irish-style, over drinks at one of Ireland’s oldest and most historic pubs. After a pint of the black stuff, we’ll head over to the Liberties for a private welcome dinner featuring the best local food from around the Boyne Valley, while our hosts for the evening share stories from the burgeoning Irish food and drink scene.

After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll hit the road and head directly to Galway, Ireland’s culinary capital. After stashing our luggage at our new hotel in Eyre Square, we’ll have a light lunch featuring Irish farmhouse cheeses at one of our favorite cheese shops. We’ll have a little bit of time to explore Galway before heading to meet a sixth-generation distiller for a tour and tasting in the afternoon. We’ll be hosted by one of our favorite chefs on the island for dinner this evening, in a private room in one of Galway’s top restaurants.

We’re heading out to the wilds of Connemara on day three, beginning with a morning expedition to harvest oysters in the Atlantic. Lunch will be at a food truck café featuring homemade wild Atlantic fare, located in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. Later on, we’ll forage for herbs and learn how to make cocktails featuring local botanicals, before heading over to another Galway gem for dinner.

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Get ready for more fresh air on day four when we head to The Burren, one of Ireland’s wildest spots, known for its rocky landscape. We’ll visit a perfumery where certified organic scents are handcrafted using local botanicals, and then visit a goat farm where some of the finest Irish goat cheese is made. We’ll gather for a long-table lunch featuring a variety of food and drink prepared by members of the Burren Food Trail. In the afternoon, we’ll have the option of visiting the nearby Cliffs of Moher, before heading back to the hotel for a little bit of rest and relaxation. Dinner on this evening is on your own, and we’re happy to make suggestions for you.

We’ll say slán to Galway on day five, and head south to the foodie haven that is West Cork. Our first stop on this day will be for an exclusive cooking demonstration and lunch with an Irish farmer at her home outside Limerick. Our drive down south will take us right through Killarney National Park, where we will have the option of stretching our legs before completing our journey. We’ll celebrate our arrival at our country house hotel with their famous high tea service. Dinner this evening will be at a Michelin-starred restaurant on the coast, followed by an optional visit to a local pub.

Day 5 Galway to West Cork

Day 6 Kerry & West Cork

After an early breakfast, we’ll pop in the car for a quick jaunt up the scenic Wild Atlantic Way for a seaside discovery experience, where we’ll harvest local seaweed and enjoy an abundant lunch with a couple of our favorite local experts. There will be some time for rest in the afternoon or local shopping, before we head over to an exclusive farm tour followed by a scenic dinner hosted by a longtime Zingerman’s friends and local farmer/cheesemaker.

We’re in for a special treat on this day! We’ll participate in a coastal harvest tour with a local fish smoker who’s been in business for more than thirty years. We’ll head out for a tour of our local guide’s secret spots, where we might find everything from brown shrimp to crabs to chanterelles! Weather depending, we’ll gather on a local beach for a cooking demonstration featuring our foraged seafood and then we’ll eat lunch! Following a quick stop in the cute small town of Clonakilty, we’ll reconvene for dinner at a small, rustic restaurant featuring the very best of local, seasonal, and foraged ingredients from the waters and wilds of West Cork.

As hard as it is to leave the rugged, wild coastal beauty of West Cork behind, we can’t stay forever! We’ll depart our hotel after breakfast en route to the city of Cork, stopping along the way for a tour of a family-run dairy that specializes in unpasteurized buffalo, sheep, and cow’s milk cheeses made in Southern Mediterranean style. We’ll learn about how they came to raise buffalo in Ireland, and enjoy lunch at their restaurant. After lunch, we’ll head directly to Ballymaloe House Hotel, where we’ll unwind with cocktails in the garden followed by dinner at chef Darina Allen’s much loved restaurant.

West Cork to Cork

After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll enjoy a private cooking class and lunch at Ballymaloe. After lunch, we’ll head into Cork for a tour of the English Market, followed by some free time to explore the city. We’ll reconvene for dinner at one of the most popular seafood spots in the city.

Cork to Dublin

Our last full day of the trip! After breakfast at our beloved Ballymaloe, it’s time to head north towards the capital city. We’ll arrive in Dublin in time for the city’s best fish and chips, and then we’ll travel to our hotel in the countryside to the northwest of the city. We’ll end our time together after this incredible journey with a bang. We’ll gather at one of Ireland’s most exciting restaurants, for a Michelin-starred tasting menu dinner featuring only ingredients that are grown, foraged, or raised on the island.

*One thing to note: this itinerary is the current plan, and, things may change. We will make every effort to provide the tours and experiences that are described above. However, the nature of the places we’ll be visiting — not typical tourist destinations — means that plans may change at the last minute. Also, you always have the option of skipping a particular excursion, but please note that we will be unable to make refunds for any missed meals or other events.

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Kinsale : a Culinary Odyssey

Kinsale is a town with many sails or strings to its bow. Originally a Norman walled town which became a thriving fishing port, its Irish name is ‘Ceann tSáile’ which means ‘Head of the Sea’. The town thrived on the prolific mackerel fishery where men fished while their wives and daughters processed fish along the quays and sold to traders.

Over time in Kinsale, fishing was usurped by tourism, helped by its incomparable beauty, medieval architecture and salty sea air. Kinsale has evolved as a world class gourmand’s delight, aided by the proliferation of many high class restaurants and eateries in the town.

Colourful Streets

Medieval Forts

Stunning Coastlines

Bustling Harbour

Sharing stories and tasty treats

With so many glorious venues on our doorstep, Kinsale is a mecca for tourists and Irish alike who flock here for our wonderful food. For a food fanatic,  this is a particular treat, having a rich hinterland and coastline which provides us with the freshest and most fabulous food and people.

The tours have become renowned both locally and internationally, having been featured extensively in Irish, UK, US and European media. 

Our food tours showcase Kinsale in 3 completely different ways. 

Walking Town Food Tour

Product information.

€80 per person

Price on request for private food tours. We do cater for dietary requirements on the private food tour.

Description

Our town food tours are like a walking meal which take you to a selection of different eateries. During the tour you will hear stories about the food and meet some of the fascinating characters who make it too. Be sure to bring your appetite!

• shop_line All tour food provided by local venues and producers.
• umbrella_line Tours run in all weather conditions.
• first_aid_kit_line Public tour not suitable for those with dietary requirements.
• alarm_2_line Tour Durations is normally 2-2.5 hours.

Foraging and Coastal Tour

€70 per person

For outdoor enthusiasts, we run foraging and picnic tours. This incorporates food tastings as well as coastal foraging. We travel to the coast to forage and identify edible, wild shellfish, seaweed and plants. We provide a gourmet picnic as part of this tour and incorporate some pre-prepared wild food by some of our local producers.

• dog_line Doggy Friendly
• wave_line Our Foraging Tours times are tide dependent.
• mushroom_line Picnic showcases a range of local producers.
• alarm_2_line Tour Durations is normally 2.5 hours.

Private Yacht Charter Picnic

from €350 per person

Hosted by Sovereign Sailing

An exclusive, luxury experience with a half-day sailing. Our combined expertise and love for all things food and oceanic are brought together on these charters. Relax while your private skipper sails you out of the beautiful Kinsale harbour. Enjoy a gourmet picnic and learn more about the food and local wonders with your personal guide.

• user_star_line Private Skipper and Guide included.
• wave_line Tours dependent on sea conditions.
• sailboat_line All boats operated by Soverign Sailing.
• alarm_2_line Tour Durations is normally 3-4 hours.

Suzanne : Founder & Lead Guide

The Kinsale Food Tours was the brainchild of Suzanne Burns who returned to Ireland after over a decade living abroad. She started these tours in 2016, from a combined love for the town itself and an obsession with food, its origins and the coast.

Her career started as a Zoologist, focusing on freshwater and marine plants and animals in Ireland. She worked as a scallop farmer for her Honours thesis for her degree. Her work took her travelling for over a decade in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. After graduating, she spent a year in Australia, working as a beetle technician in the Australian Museum in Sydney. She returned to Ireland to fulfil her Masters in Dublin.

She then moved to New Zealand for a decade working as a freshwater biologist and researcher, She changed tack after 5 years, becoming a wildlife guide and head crew on a boat, working with albatrosses, penguins, sea lions and fur seals.

A chance encounter led her to Vancouver Island, Canada for 6 months where she worked as a wildlife writer and photographer, working primarily with wild orcas and humpback whales. On returning to Ireland, she started the Kinsale Food Tours. Kinsale Food Tours is part of the Wild Atlantic Way

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Contact Kinsale Food Tours

We use email and phone to tailor each tour whether they be groups, couples, families or solo travellers. Get in touch.

Testimonials

Some of our amazing guests

“By far one of our favourite things we did on our 2 week holiday. Suzanne was not only extremely knowledgeable about everything (not just food ),her personality made the experience even more lovely. We will definitely be back and we will be more adventurous. We will be doing the “food and foraging” tour that she offers next. I simply can not express just how great this was!!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! ”

“We had such a fantastic day out with Suzanne, who introduced us to some fabulous food and such lovely people who took so much pride in what they were offering, plus we also learnt about the history of Kinsale. Suzanne has a great sense of humour, and so easy to get on with, we just spent the day laughing,eating and drinking, it was brilliant !! Come hungry as the portions are BIG !!! If in Kinsale you have to do this tour with Suzanne.”

“Suzanne was an outstanding host and guide providing fascinating insight to both the food and the town of Kinsale. Suzane met us on time and took us on a casual walk about town as she talked about its history, building’s and its people. The tour was a perfectly set up 4 course meal in 4 different venues. Each venue was unique, comfortable and quite tasty! It became evident that she is well known in town with everyone saying hello as we strolled about.”

“Fun and Tasty. What a wonderful and delightful introduction to Kinsale food. Suzanne lead us to 4 stops each with their own unique food contribution. Not only did Suzanne introduce to establishments we would not have found, she provided historical perspective. Each stop was tasty and fun. And she provided great recommendations on others spots to try. She has an irreverent Irish sense of humor and was a delightful guide. Highly recommend”

“Highlight of the south of Ireland. My husband and I joined the food tour of Kinsale for our 10th wedding anniversary because almost as much as we love each other, we both enjoy eating well, even more. This tour did exceedingly well at that and then some. Our host/guide weaved both history, tall tales and gastronomic expertise in a professional yet fun and approachable matter, that I think you would have to be a lonely stone at the sea not to fall in love with not just only her but the fantastic culinary and historic experience that awaits you in this gem of the world."

“This is our third time to do Suzanne's food tour in Kinsale. This time we also included foraging. i was amazed at the depth of Suzanne's knowledge about the seaweeds and foods that can be found at the beach. The food at the restaurants and food stops was also fabulous. Our group loves doing the food tour, and look forward to it each time we return! Suzanne not only teaches us a lot as she takes you on the food tour, she makes it lots of fun! We can't recommend this tour enough! Yummy food and lots of fun, learning and laughter!”

“MUST DO! An incredible experience in Kinsale. Absolutely wonderful afternoon tasting food of not only outstanding quality, but also impressive quantity! Suzanne was brilliant with thoughtful touches and expert knowledge. Can’t wait to return to Kinsale and go all over again!”

Some of our features on air.

Julia Bradbury with Channel 4 was on a journey around Ireland and worked with Suzanne.

Kinsale Food Tours was featured as part of Discover Ireland's "Shameless Plugs" campaign in the UK and US.

Kinsale Food Tours featured on Ireland AM, a Virgin Media breakfast show.

A little story about the humble potato.

‘A Taste of The Burren Food Tour ’

A food tasting journey through the burren.

The Wild Atlantic Ways newest and most unique chauffeur driven small group Day Tour. This unique day tour combines driving through the natural beauty of The Burren and tasting the wonderful products local food producers have to offer. For all you Foodies out there this is an amazing opportunity to take a trip on a guided Food Tour, tasting your way through the Burren region, while also taking in the wonderful scenery the area has to offer.

This tour is unique and it offers you an authentic food tasting experience which stops off at some of the finest and most unique local food producers in the West of Ireland.

Sit back in the comfort of your chauffeur driven vehicle and listen to the wonderful stories about food production in The Burren region. This tour is designed around accessing these quality food establishments and getting the opportunity to meet the producers themselves, hearing their stories and taste their signature produce.

We have designed the tour to have small group sizes which ensures this exclusive Food Tour goes behind the scenes and gets to meet the local Food producers, and most importantly taste their produce. We will learn all about what’s involved in the production of each of the quality local food products. This really is one of a kind Food Tour.

Highlights Of the tour

Visit a chocolate bean to bar factory.

Observe the chocolate making process in small batches. Here we taste a few of the most popular chocolates produced in the heart of the burren.

Sample a variety of local produced Cheese’s at a unique setting

6 different types of cheeses are made here from the milk of local cows that graze the fertile Burren landscape.

Learn about & Taste different types of Smoked Salmon

Learn the techniques that are involved in smoked salmon and taste the different types.

Interactive Salmon Experience – Taste the Atlantic

Watch this interactive feature where the story of Irish Salmon is told

Taste a selection of Craft Beers from a local Brewery

Sample a range of craft beers from one of Europe’s smallest craft beer breweries

Light lunch in a picturesque setting

A bowl of locally sourced Irish Seafood Chowder.

Learn how to open & sample Oysters from the Atlantic

Learn the technique in opening oysters and then knock a few of them back

Finish the day with some Ice Cream from cows who graze in the area

We end on a sweet note where we sample Ice Cream from Cows Milk that graze locally.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where does the taste of the burren food tour leave from.

It leaves from the Galway Coach Station, Fairgreen road in Galway City at 09.00am and returns at 18.00pm Wednesday to Saturday.

Eircode: H91 C2VX

Can I get on the Tour along the way or at one of the Food Tour stops?

No, unfortunately you have to board the coach at Galway Coach Station in the morning due to route licence regulations.

What time should I be there for to board the coach?

Please arrive on time at least 10 minutes before departure 09.00am, as the Tour runs on a timed schedule.

What is the minimum amount of people required for the Tour to run?

The minimum group size for this Tour to run on any day is 4 people. Should the Tour have less than 4 bookings it may be cancelled up to 24 hours before departure.

I have booked my Tour but can i cancel or change the dates?

Yes you can cancel or change your dates free of charge up until 48 hours before the tour starts.

Is this Food Tour suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans?

Yes on this Tour you will learn alot about quality local Food production in The Burren, there may be some places you choose not to sample the produce but we will do our best to cater for Vegetarians and Vegans, please also let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.

Are Kids/Children allowed on the Tour?

This Food Tour has been designed with Adults in mind, but kids and children are very welcome. We will arrange alternative tastings for them during the Beer Tasting part of the Tour.

Is the ‘Taste of The Burren Food Tour’ available to book as a private group?

Yes of course! If you wish to experience this as part of a private group please contact us directly. We can arrange for smaller or larger private groups based on your needs and we can also cater for Corporate Groups.

Food Tours Ireland

If you must cancel or rebook your appointment, we respectfully request at least 48 hours notice. Cancellations or missed appointments without 48 hours notice will result in a charge of part or all of the service amount.

Cork Food Trails

Highlights may include exploring Irish Foodie Hotspots, meeting Artisan producers or visiting farmers markets, Irish Pubs and superhero retailers.

Cork Tasting Trail

English Market, Cork

Our Cork Trail is a relaxed but highly-focused 2.5/3 hour food stroll with an engaging and experienced guide.

We bring you to places that are off the usual food route where tastings are generous and the people lively - Cork people are enormously proud of their food. Quite rightly! There is a little culture and architecture along the way from your local and knowledgeable guide.

€75 (inclusive of booking fee and VAT)

Fresh Seafood platter at the English Market

“ Even for one that had done more than his fair share of walking (and eating) around the city of Cork, Fab Food Trails proved something of an eye opener. ”

No 3 in 6 of the Best Irish Food Experiences 2018 - Independent Travel

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Discover Cork, the city of a thousand welcomes with the Cork Culinary Tour. Join their experienced local guides as they share their passion and knowledge of their beloved city.

The Cork Culinary Tour is designed to bring people together, with a mission to deepen human connections through storytelling, Irish culture, food and drink. The tour wanders through Cork City's famous food and beverage market, the English Market, in operation since the 18th century. Here guests get to meet and chat with local traders for a bit of 'craic', which is the Irish word for fun.

The Cork Culinary Tour takes in the very best the city has to offer. With prebooked tastings of local award winning cheese, mouthwatering seafood fresh from the Atlantic, handmade Irish bread, and gourmet country sausages, and more, which are then all washed down with a creamy pint.

The tour finishes in a relaxed gastro pub where guests can enjoy a sharing platter and a local beverage of choice.

Tours typically last three hours and begin at the Tourist Information Centre on Patrick Street, where you will meet your local, knowledgeable guide. Private tours are available upon request.

The Cork Culinary Tour begins with a moderate stroll through quirky streets and alleys to the first venue for a welcome Irish coffee, in one of Cork’s heritage pubs. After getting to know each other a little better, the food tasting part of the tour begins. Wandering through the English Market, meet with local traders who proudly display their produce for tasting.

The tour requires a minimum of two participants but joining a tour is possible for solo travellers. The Cork Culinary Tour is not suitable for vegan or other guests with dietary restrictions, nor would it be suitable for guests with any kind of mobility issues.

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Unique Walking Food Tours

See why this tour has been rated top 10 things to do in cork, fresh local produce, single travelers welcome, english market specialists.

Begin the tour in the city of a thousand welcomes with one of our friendly local guides.

Discover the history of Ireland's ancient fish and meat shambles in the Coal Quay or Potato Market

Wander through Cork's famous food and beverage English Market from the 18th century.

Chat with local traders to hear the "craic" and sample a host of local delights from fish, cheese, bread, chocolates, and other local nibbles.

Finish the tour with a light lunch in one of the many gastronomy pubs, restaurants or cafes.

• HOW LONG IS THE TOUR? Usually around 3 hours.
• CAN THIS TOUR BE OFFERED IN FRENCH? Yes, the guide can speak fluent French.
• IS THERE A MINIMUM GROUP SIZE? Yes, Cork Culinary Tour requires a minimum 4 participants (If less than 4, please contact us ) Cost is €110/pp all inclusive Discount 10% for groups over 10 Our primary focus will always be the safety and health of our guests, staff and the communities we visit. With this in mind, we require all travelers to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 prior to starting their trip. This requirement will remain in place until guidance changes from health organizations and governments. Additional requirements may exist based on your itinerary and enforced by airlines, government agencies, and local businesses. For those travelling  from the USA, please refer to the link below. https://ie.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/