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Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour
Walk Dublin's first new distillery in 125 years in the historic Liberties - 500 years of whiskey history, grain-to-glass production, and a tasting included.
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Duration1 hour
PriceFrom €20
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What stands out about this one
Our practical read of the published itinerary, traveller feedback and local context—not the operator’s sales description.
Teeling Whiskey Distillery sits in the heart of the Liberties, the historic Dublin neighbourhood that defined the city's distilling tradition for centuries. When it opened, it became the first operational distillery in Dublin city in 125 years - which gives the place a significance that goes well beyond the whiskey itself.
Your fully guided tour runs 45 minutes to an hour and takes you through the sights, sounds, aromas, and tastes of a working distillery. You start in the Exhibition Space, where passionate guides walk you through more than 500 years of Dublin whiskey history - the rise, the long fall, and the current revival. Then it's into the production floor for all five steps of the whiskey-making process, from grain to glass. The tour closes with a tasting of Teeling's award-winning range, with options designed to suit both first-timers and more experienced whiskey drinkers. Non-drinkers and families are genuinely welcome too.
The published itinerary is the deciding factor here. Check the current meeting point and stop timings before committing.
One practical detail
Get there a few minutes before your tour starts and have a look around the Newmarket Square area. The Liberties is one of Dublin's oldest working-class neighbourhoods and the square itself has a long history - it was a livestock and market space for centuries before it became the address of a whiskey distillery.
What the price covers
- Fully guided tour (45 minutes to 1 hour)
- Whiskey tasting (multiple options available)
- Lunch (there is a café on the premises that serves lunch)
The published itinerary
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- Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Newmarket - Your guided experience covers the Exhibition Space (500 years of Dublin whiskey history, the Teeling family story and their role in Dublin's distilling revival), the full production floor (all five steps, grain to glass), and a tasting of award-winning whiskeys. Tasting options cater to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Non-drinkers and families are welcome. (60 min)
Meeting point: 13-17 Newmarket, Dublin 8.
From St. Patrick's Cathedral (5 min walk): with the cathedral on your left, head along Patrick's Street, turn right at the traffic lights up Dean Street, then left up New Row South, and right up Ward's Hill - which becomes Newmarket Square where the distillery is located. The distillery is also stop 12A on Dublin's Hop On Hop Off bus, and Route 27 on Dublin Bus stops here too.
Local tips that make the day better
If you're travelling with someone who doesn't drink, this tour still works well for them. The guides are enthusiastic storytellers and the production floor is genuinely interesting as an industrial and cultural space, regardless of whether you take the tasting at the end. Non-alcoholic options are available.
The café on the premises is a solid stop for lunch if you're planning your day around the Liberties. It's convenient, the food is good, and you won't need to wander far to find somewhere to sit after the tour.
The tasting is structured to be approachable, not intimidating. If you've always found whiskey a bit harsh or confusing, the guides are good at explaining why each expression tastes the way it does - the cask types, the aging, the grain mix. Most people come out with at least one bottle on their shopping list.
Tours run in multiple languages including German, Swedish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Japanese, so if you're visiting with a group that speaks a language other than English, it's worth checking availability for your preferred language when you book.
Good to know before booking
The distillery is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly. Service animals are welcome. Public transport options are close by and local transport is wheelchair accessible. Groups are capped at 22 travellers. Tours available in German, Swedish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Japanese.
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Questions before you book
How long is Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour?
The published duration is 1 hour. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point and for your onward plans.
How much does Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour cost?
The listed starting price is From €20. Live prices can change by date, group size and availability.
What should I know before booking?
The published itinerary is the deciding factor here. Check the current meeting point and stop timings before committing.
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