Storytelling Trail

Flavour Trails

From €85 per person

(Min. age 18)

Experience Ireland’s legendary tales where they belong — in the pub!

Storytelling is at the heart of Irish culture, and nowhere does it come alive quite like in Dublin’s historic pubs. The Irish are famed for their gift of storytelling, and this charismatic tour brings Ireland’s rich mythology, fairy folklore, and the stories of Dublin’s characters to life in the places they were meant to be shared—the pub.

Join your guide and step into the heart of the city, where every cobblestone has a tale to tell and every pub echoes with centuries of legends, lore, and lively characters.

Along the way, enjoy traditional Irish pub food pairings, carefully selected to complement the stories told, and savour a glass of local Irish beer or cider as you soak up the atmosphere. It’s an unforgettable journey through Ireland’s culture, history, flavours, and famous storytelling tradition.

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Tour Highlights

Myths & Legends

Discover Ireland’s mythic past that inspired Game of Thrones.

Fairies & Folklore

Meet Ireland’s fairies—mysterious, magical, and dangerously mischievous!

Dublin’s Eccentric Icons

Meet unforgettable Dublin legends—Bang Bang, The Hairy Lemon, and more come to life!

Irish Pub Culture

Master Irish pub culture—rounds, rituals, and charmingly quirky etiquette rules.

Tastes of Ireland

Taste local beers with classic pub snacks!

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What to Expect

Engaging Storytelling

Our guides bring Ireland’s rich history, colourful characters, cherished traditions, and iconic places to life through captivating storytelling, humour, and imagination.
Authentic Flavours

Carefully selected pub snacks, paired with a local Irish Beer or cider, bring Ireland’s stories and traditions alive.
Cultural Exploration

As you move from one pub to another, you’ll also get a glimpse of Dublin’s iconic landmarks, understanding the city’s past and its influence on Irish storytelling.
Personalised Experience

At Flavour Trails, every tour offers an authentic experience. Engage, explore, and uncover Dublin, and Ireland’s, fascinating Myths and legends, through captivating Irish storytelling.

Storytelling Trail

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Tour Times

Join us daily and delve into Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition.

Monday to Thursday – 6pm to 9pm,
Friday and Saturday – 2pm to 5pm

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Starting Point

Discover Dublin’s rich flavors, stories, and culture with Flavour Trails’ immersive guided tours.

Flavour Trails is located at Unit 2B, Lower Ground Floor, Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, 59 William St S, Dublin 2, D02 HF95. On holidays or closures, meet at the centre’s front steps.

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Duration / Itinerary

Enjoy an immersive storytelling tour of Dublin’s iconic pubs over 3 hours.

Welcome & Introduction

Meet your guide, receive a warm Irish welcome, and discover Dublin’s history, culture, and what awaits on your tour.

Stop 1: Introduction to Storytelling and the Irish Fairies

Experience the art of Irish storytelling, long woven into pub culture, as tales of mischievous fairies unfold in a traditional Irish pub.

Stop 2: Irish Mythology

Hear ancient myths in a quirky pub, whilst enjoying another local beer or cider with a specially chosen traditional snack.

Stop 3: Dublin Characters

Learn about Dublin’s most iconic characters while enjoying your final food pairing and take part in an authentic Irish Coffee-making experience.

Farewell & Recommendations

Reflect on the stories and flavours you’ve experienced while your guide shares personal recommendations and insider tips for the rest of your adventure.
End Point

The tour concludes at a convenient central Dublin location, perfect for continuing your city adventure.
Whats Included

Enjoy local brews, snacks, and storytelling on a guided journey through Dublin’s historic pub culture.

Local Storyteller

Storytelling is distilled into everything we do at Flavour Trails so take the opportunity to engage with us and the stories for an unforgettable experience.

Local Brews

Sample a delicious beer or cider at each stop and you have the opportunity to purchase more if you feel inclined.

Pub Snacks

Indulge in local pub snack such as the famous ‘Tayto sambo’ as you listen to tales of yore.

Visit Powerscourt Townhouse

This beautiful city mansion was said to be the third-nicest Georgian mansion in Dublin in 1774. Let us tell you the story of the Wingfield family, wig robbers and Dublin’s stucco plaster work.
Whats Not Included

Please note: gratuities and hotel transport are not included in your tour experience.

Gratuities

If you enjoyed your tour, please remember to tip your guide.

Transport

Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Need To Know

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

Minimum drinking age in Ireland is 18.

Wheelchair accessibility: Please let us know in advance of the tour so we can make sure to book accessible venues.

There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing! We run the tour in all types of weather (unless there is a severe weather warning) so please come prepared!

This tour runs on minimum numbers and it is very unusual that the tour does not go ahead but if so, we will be in touch to make alternative arrangements or issue a full refund.

We do not provide alternative food or drink substitutes on this tour.
Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are available if cancelled up to 24 hours in advance.

No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour’s start time.

Changes made less than 24 hours before the tour will not be accepted.

testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it — our guests rave about the craic!

The Best Tour Guides

Grainne is one of the best tour guides we encountered in Ireland. Her contagious attitude paired for her love of her country is unparalleled. We had a great time on the food tour sufficiently stuffing ourselves and getting a great lay of the land. Do a food tour on the first day as it is the perfect way to get to know the city you’ll be exploring. We highly recommend and it was a great value.

R OConnor
So Delicious

Grainne was our tour guide, really knows her stuff, and is able to communicate it most interestingly. She did keep us waiting a bit for the first food, but then OMG, it was so delicious! She structured it as a 3-course meal with appetizer, entree, and dessert. This was so clever. Eat and walk. Alcohol was provided at every one of the 3 food stops. Eat and walk less steadily. When we got the entree, we had a choice of fish or 2 types of meat. These were full servings, so if you go, make sure you’re starving! Grainne is charming and very compassionate to her guests, adjusting the food and beverages to the desires/likes/fussiness (me) of the clients.

Andy K
Fabulous Experience

My sister and I went on this tour with Lara in December of 2019. Oh! My! Word! So much rich history mixed with laughter, good food and drink! Treat yourself. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this or Lara. Wear comfy walking shoes, and you’re set for a fabulous experience.

Kathleen Panec
Amazing Tour

Amazing tour – went to 3 different places and had multiple bites and drinks at each. But what makes it even better is the guide – extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. Can’t recommend enough!

Michael Lyons
The best Food Tour

We had a blast! It is THE BEST food tour we’ve been on, all thanks to our local guide Grainne. From the first moment you meet her you can tell that she is one intelligent woman who has a lot of knowledge to offer about Irish history and culture. She is a great storyteller and as you trek through the city to each food destination she stops at points of interest and shares an anecdote. Every food item presented was delicious, delightful and revealing of the Irish culture. I feel that for what we paid this tour is money well spent.

Margaux Garnier

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