Best Food Tours in Ireland — Our Top 13

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

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

Walk central Dublin with a guide such as Ann, Lee, Francesca, or Ciaran, stopping for eight Irish food and drink tastings. You’ll make Irish coffee, try warm sausage rolls, cheese, an oyster, stew with soda bread, local beer, brownie, and artisanal ice cream. The three-hour tour ends near Grafton Street.

“Lee was so warm, knowledgeable and welcoming. We had a wonderful time. The tour was well thought out with engaging and relevant stories.”

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2.Delicious Dublin Food Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking 3 km through Dublin with a small group of no more than 14 people. Guides such as Kevin, Lisa, Sinead, and Maeve lead tastings at independent food spots, with samples ranging from scones and stew to Irish coffee and soda bread ice cream. Expect local food stories, restaurant advice, and all-weather walking.

“Kevin was an excellent foodie to give this tour. He's friendly and professional. It's the best way to get introduced to Dublin! He recommended nice places that he liked for dinner. Always works out to be a great dining experience”

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3.Galway Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Walk Galway with a local guide, stopping for coffee, chocolate, pastries, Irish cheeses, seafood, spirits, beer, and modern bites. Guides such as Danny, Michelle, Claire, Rosie, and Flo have led warm, story-filled tours, though the exact food lineup can change. Expect about 2.5 hours, lunch-sized tastings, and a small Galway goodie bag.

“We had Michelle today take us on a yummy tour of Galway. We got to sample coffee, chocolate, pastries, savory food, including Irish stew and muscles and then some yummy ice cream all truly enjoyable. We actually went back the next day and got the cheeses and the meats that she showed us that were absolutely delicious and we continued to enjoy them our next two days. Excellent program supporting small businesses that represent Galway and truly enjoyed it.”

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

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

Walk from St Catherine’s Church through Dublin’s Liberties to the Molly Malone Statue with a local guide such as Kevin or Tracey. Over three hours and about 1.7 km, you’ll hear Irish history and folklore, visit five surprise food stops, and choose your own dishes rather than follow a fixed menu. Food costs extra, so you control both your appetite and budget.

“Do yourself a favor and book this tour on your first day in Dublin! We are so thankful that we did! Kevin is very knowledgeable and passionate about street food, Dublin, and its history. He also gives great suggestions for things to do for the rest of your time in Dublin. As other reviewers have said, we loved that this tour is not a pre-set menu. You get to pick and choose what to try at each stop along the way. I'll restate -- do yourself a favor and book this tour!”

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5.Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Walk about two miles through central Dublin with a guide such as Erin, Jody, Patrick, or Niamh, stopping at four eateries for breakfast donuts and churros. You will hear city history, see points of interest, and finish near the River Liffey. The morning schedule leaves your afternoon free.

“We had some great donuts and churros. Plus the information about the city was well done. Patrick?? Johnston was wonderful”

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6.Dublin: Street Food Tour with Local Guide

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

Walk Dublin’s Liberties with local guides such as Kevin, Ian, or Tracy, stopping at five food spots for Irish dishes, drinks, and dessert. The $31 tour covers the guide and walking route, while food costs extra, averaging about €20. You choose what to order, making this a flexible introduction to Dublin’s local food scene.

“We loved this tour! Our guide was funny and had great stories. I also loved how we had the choice whether to buy food at each stop and how much of it. Would definitely recommended.”

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7.Dublin: Delicious Walking Food Tour

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

Spend three hours tasting Dublin with guides such as Sinead, Lisa, Ross, Ketta, and Heather. Walk from the Spire across both sides of the River Liffey, stopping at independent food businesses for Irish coffee, scones, cheese, stew, ice cream, drinks, and local stories. This is an English-language tour for adults, with moderate walking and no vegan alternatives.

“Lisa was brilliant. Fun. Friendly. Engaging. Knowledgable. Passionate about food. Delicious food. Definately recommend.”

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8.Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · from $79

Walk Galway city centre for 2.5 to 3 hours with an English-speaking local guide. Taste traditional food, modern and local drinks, and hear stories about Irish culture, folklore, and Galway’s past. Guides may include Sean, Conor, Barry, Lorraine, Nicole, or Helena. The tour begins and ends at Eyre Square.

“This tour was so much fun. Our guide Connor was great, funny, and very knowledgeable. Food was a delicious and the portions were generous. Highly recommend!”

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9.Dublin: Whiskey Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · from $51

Meet your English-speaking whiskey guide at The Lincoln’s Inn, across from the National Gallery of Ireland. Taste five premium Irish whiskeys, then walk 10 minutes to The Palace Bar in Temple Bar. Guides such as Tiernan, Andrew, and James bring in whiskey-making, Irish culture, and Dublin history during this two-hour small-group tour.

“Amazing tour, very nice and knowledgable tour guide, definitely recommend this tour.”

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10.Galway Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · from $131

Meet outside McCambridges on Shop Street for a 2.5-hour English-language walk through Galway’s food scene. You’ll enjoy 10 tastings, from oysters, cheese and crab to sushi, whiskey, artisan bread, chocolate and pastries, with stops at pubs, cafés, bakeries and notable restaurants.

“knowledgeable guide, understood the parking challenges due to race week and was able to be flexible. There was an array of items to try including coffee, chocolates, raspberry croissant, cheeses, meats, local sushi, 3 spirit tastings, a fancy dish at a former Michelin star restaurant, a lovely cocktail, and some huge portions from the last Green Michelin star restaurant, Kai. A nice walk, make sure you are very hungry!”

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11.Dublin: Walking Tour for Foodies with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $67

Join a local guide such as Anouk, Johan, Ambre, or Laetitia for a three-hour Dublin food walk limited to 10 people. Expect toasties, pizza, local cheeses, smash burgers, fish balls, and other surprises at independent food spots. Vegetarian options are available, and you leave with a useful list of Dublin recommendations.

“I loved this tour in Dublin and discovered so much about the city gastronomy ! Special mention to Anouk who was such a great guide and made this moment truly magical :)”

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12.Dublin: Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour

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

Meet Mark, Marc, Patrick, or another Hidden Howth Experiences guide outside the Bloody Stream pub at Howth Station. Over three hours, you will visit local pubs and seaside restaurants, taste at least five Irish craft beers, sample shrimp and mussels, hear Howth stories, and possibly spot seals at the harbor.

“Amazing! A really great tour with fantastic value for money. Patrick was an excellent host and provided a really great insight into Howth and the local beer, seafood and hospitality. Get on this trip!”

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13.Dublin: 2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $62

Spend two hours tasting five handpicked Irish whiskeys with farmhouse cheeses, soda bread, and handmade chocolates. Your English-speaking guide, such as Andrew or Tiernan, leads a small group of up to 10 from Lincoln’s Inn to the Palace Bar, with plenty of whiskey history and Dublin stories along the way.

“Fantastic whiskey with delicious cheeses and chocolate pairings. Our guide was professional and very informative, his informal chat was fun too. Would definitely recommend.”

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