Irish Food Trail

5/5

from €89 pp

Irish Food Trail Overview

Discover the heart of Dublin through its culinary delights with Flavour Trails. As you embark on the Irish Food Trails tour, you’ll be introduced to the authentic tastes and tales that have shaped Dublin’s rich food heritage.

Tour Highlights

  • Local Delicacies: Savor traditional Irish dishes that have been passed down through generations, each telling a story of its own.
  • Historic Journey: Walk the vibrant streets of Dublin, uncovering its culinary history and the landmarks that have witnessed its evolution.
  • Expert Guides: Our passionate local guides, with their wealth of knowledge, will make your tour an unforgettable experience.
  • Pairings with a Twist: Each food tasting is complemented by a carefully selected drink, enhancing the flavors and your overall experience.
  • Dublin’s Best Kept Secrets: From hidden eateries to tales of old, immerse yourself in stories that only a local would know.
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What to expect

Engaging Storytelling: Our guides, enriched with Dublin’s history and culture, will share fascinating tales behind each dish, offering a blend of age-old traditions and contemporary flavors.

Authentic Tastings: Dive into a gastronomic adventure with samples from Dublin’s best eateries, each representing a facet of Ireland’s diverse culinary landscape.

Cultural Exploration: As you move from one tasting spot to another, you’ll also get a glimpse of Dublin’s iconic landmarks, understanding the city’s past and its influence on Irish cuisine.

Personalized Experience: At Flavour Trails, every tour is tailored to provide a genuine Dublin experience. Engage, ask, and be a part of the city’s culinary journey.

Itinerary
    1. Introduction to Powerscourt Townhouse Center:

      • Travel back 200 years to Georgian Dublin and hear the story of the Wingfield family and explore the center which is a bastion for Irish craft and design
    2. Authentic Tasting Experience:
      • Visit some of Dublin’s most popular pubs and restaurants.
      • Sample traditional Irish dishes paired with craft beers.
      • Engage with local guides and get insights into Dublin’s culinary scene.

End Point: We will finish close to Powerscourt Town Center 

 

What's included
  1. Food Tasting: Sample traditional Irish dishes paired with local beers & ciders at various popular pubs and restaurants in Dublin.

  2. Local Guide: Engage with a knowledgeable local guide who will provide insights into Dublin’s culinary scene and history.Benefit from the expertise of a professional guide who will ensure a memorable experience.

  3. Visit to Powerscourt Townhouse Centre: Begin the tour at this historic townhouse, which serves as both the starting and ending point.

  4. Traditional Irish Fare: While the tour includes specific food and drink options we can accommodate most dietary requirements if you contact us at lest 24 hours in advance of the tour. Please note that the tour may not have a story telling focus on the these alternative options.

Added information
  • Minimum age for participation: 18 years.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please let us know in advance of the tour so we can make sure to book accessible venues.
  • Minimum drinking age: 18 years.
  • 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, it is very unusual that the tour does not go ahead for that reason but if so we will be in touch
    to make alternative arrangements or a full refund. 
Cancellation Policy
  • Full refunds are available if canceled 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.

About flavour trails

5/5
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,...

Andy K

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...

Margaux Garnier

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...

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...

Andy K

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 enoug

Michael Lyons

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...

Kathleen Panec

5/5

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How can we help?

Taste handpicked uniquely Irish whiskeys in the company of our local experts. A small group limited to 18 people means you have plenty of time to ask questions along the way.

Find us at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, 59 William St S, Centre, Dublin 2, D02 HF95. Click here for directions on Google Maps.

For non-urgent inquiries, we’d appreciate it if you would email us at hello@flavourtrails.ie.
Alternatively, you can call us at +353 876814999 between 9am and 6pm daily.

If you wish to cancel your booking, you can typically do so directly from the platform where you made the purchase. However, if you’re facing difficulties finding the cancellation option or need to cancel urgently, please don’t hesitate to call us directly at +353 87 681 4999. We’re here to assist you.

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