Dublin 2, city centre
The best Temple Bar tours in Dublin
An Irish coffee class at The Temple Bar pub, a walking tour that ends with a half pint and live trad music, a small-group city walk and a private whiskey tour to Jameson. Here is how to spend an evening there, with honest advice on what each tour really includes, whether it is worth the money and getting your money back if plans change.
See our 4 picks
Temple Bar is Dublin's pub and music quarter, and a short tasting or walking tour is the easiest way in. The Irish coffee class run by The Temple Bar pub takes 30 minutes and costs from €26.
For history first, a 2-hour walking tour ends with a half pint and live trad music at The Temple Bar pub, from €24. It has only 3 reviews so far.
Our 4 picks for Temple Bar
All four show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Three of them are new, with only 3 reviews each so far.
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from €26 per person Our top pick 30 minutes 4.7 (39) reviews on GetYourGuide
Irish coffee class with The Temple Bar pub
A mixologist shows you how to make an Irish coffee, then you drink the one you made. All the ingredients are included.
Best for A short treat, also for non-whiskey drinkers
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from €24 per person 2 hours 5.0 (3) reviews on GetYourGuide
Walking tour that ends at The Temple Bar pub
A 2-hour walk through old Dublin with a local guide. It ends with a half pint of Guinness and live traditional music at The Temple Bar pub.
Best for History first, then a pint and music
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from €32 per person 2 hours 4.5 (3) reviews on GetYourGuide
Small-group walk of old Dublin with Temple Bar
A 2-hour guided walk past Temple Bar, Christ Church, Trinity College, St Stephen's Green and more. It covers about 6.5 km at a brisk pace.
Best for First-timers who want the whole old town
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2 to 4 hours
Private Temple Bar + Jameson
2–4 hours 4.6 (3) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private Temple Bar and Jameson whiskey tour
A private guide walks you round Temple Bar and talks about Irish drinking culture. The 3- and 4-hour options add the 45-minute Jameson tasting tour; the 4-hour one adds hotel pickup.
Best for Couples or groups who want a private guide
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Temple Bar tours at a glance
| Tour | From | Duration | Where it starts | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish coffee class with The Temple Bar pub | €26 per person | 30 minutes | The Whiskey Reserve, Temple Lane South | A short treat, also for non-whiskey drinkers | The most-reviewed Temple Bar pick: 4.7 from 39 reviews, in 30 minutes. |
| Walking tour that ends at The Temple Bar pub | €24 per person | 2 hours | The Temple Bar pub, 47–48 Temple Bar | History first, then a pint and music | Few reviews so far (3), all 5 stars: the only pick with live music built in. |
| Small-group walk of old Dublin with Temple Bar | €32 per person | 2 hours | Tourist Information Centre, Palace Street | First-timers who want the whole old town | Few reviews so far (3): the widest route, with 4.5 stars. |
| Private Temple Bar and Jameson whiskey tour | €147 per person | 2–4 hours | Molly Malone statue, Suffolk Street | Couples or groups who want a private guide | Few reviews so far (3): the only private option, with 4.6 stars. |
Irish coffee class with The Temple Bar pub
€26 per person30 minutes 4.7 (39)
Details
- Where it starts
- The Whiskey Reserve, Temple Lane South
- Who it suits
- A short treat, also for non-whiskey drinkers
- Why we picked it
- The most-reviewed Temple Bar pick: 4.7 from 39 reviews, in 30 minutes.
Walking tour that ends at The Temple Bar pub
€24 per person2 hours 5.0 (3)
Details
- Where it starts
- The Temple Bar pub, 47–48 Temple Bar
- Who it suits
- History first, then a pint and music
- Why we picked it
- Few reviews so far (3), all 5 stars: the only pick with live music built in.
Small-group walk of old Dublin with Temple Bar
€32 per person2 hours 4.5 (3)
Details
- Where it starts
- Tourist Information Centre, Palace Street
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want the whole old town
- Why we picked it
- Few reviews so far (3): the widest route, with 4.5 stars.
Private Temple Bar and Jameson whiskey tour
€147 per person2–4 hours 4.6 (3)
Details
- Where it starts
- Molly Malone statue, Suffolk Street
- Who it suits
- Couples or groups who want a private guide
- Why we picked it
- Few reviews so far (3): the only private option, with 4.6 stars.
- None of these listings states a group size.
- Only the private tour includes hotel pickup, on its 4-hour option. The other three start at a meeting point.
- All 4 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
What Temple Bar is and where it sits
Temple Bar is a small district in Dublin 2, in the middle of the city. The area's own site calls it a creative quarter of arts, music, food and heritage.
It is full of pubs, and its best-known one shares its name. The Temple Bar pub is the red pub at 47–48 Temple Bar. Streets named on the area's site include Dame Street and Cow's Lane.
Temple Bar tours and experiences compared
The four tours differ most in length and in what is included. Only two include a drink.
| Tour | From | Time | Drink included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking tour to The Temple Bar pub | €24 | 2 hours | A half pint of Guinness, with live music |
| Irish coffee class | €26 | 30 minutes | The Irish coffee you make |
| Small-group walk of old Dublin | €32 | 2 hours | None |
| Private Temple Bar and Jameson tour | €147 | 2–4 hours | The Jameson tasting on the 3- and 4-hour options |
How to choose between the tours
Choose by time and by what you want in your glass. Read the “what's included” list on each listing before you book.
- Only 30 minutes? Take the Irish coffee class.
- Want history and a pint? Take the walk that ends at The Temple Bar pub. It is not for people with limited mobility.
- Want to see the whole old town? Take the small-group walk. It covers about 6.5 km.
- Want a private guide and whiskey? Take the private tour, with the 3- or 4-hour option for Jameson.
Pubs and live trad music in Temple Bar
For live music, try The Temple Bar pub: its site says music plays from opening to closing. It opens at 10:30 Monday to Saturday and at 12:30 on Sunday.
The pub takes no bookings or reservations, so just walk in. There are many other bars in Temple Bar. The area's site names The Palace Bar and Darkey Kelly's.
Not ready to book? Our list of the best pubs in Dublin covers trad sessions outside Temple Bar too.
Whiskey in and around Temple Bar
The Irish coffee class is the shortest whiskey stop in Temple Bar. You meet at The Whiskey Reserve on Temple Lane South.
For a full distillery, the private tour adds the Jameson tasting tour at Bow St. on its 3- and 4-hour options. If you prefer beer, the Guinness Storehouse is the other big drinks visit in Dublin.
Where to eat in Temple Bar
You can eat at The Temple Bar pub itself. Its kitchen serves from 10:30 to 20:00 Monday to Thursday, to 19:00 on Friday and Saturday, and from 12:30 to 20:00 on Sunday.
The area's own site lists food as one of the things the quarter is known for. Our food guides below cover more places to eat.
When to go and what it costs
Go any time: the music at The Temple Bar pub runs from opening to closing. The pub stays open until 01:30 Monday to Wednesday and until 02:30 from Thursday to Sunday.
We found no official price for a pint in Temple Bar, so check the menu before you order. The tours on this page start from €24.
For a quieter evening, see our guide to Dublin at night.
Arts, music and culture by day
By day, Temple Bar is about arts and culture as much as pubs. The area's site presents it as a creative quarter.
Music fans can also look for the Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum in Temple Bar.
Getting there and where to go next
Temple Bar is in the city centre, in Dublin 2. For buses, trams and the Leap card, see our Dublin getting-around guide.
Dublin Castle is nearby, but it is closed to the public until January 2027. The small-group walk passes it, so expect to see it from the street. Our Dublin Castle guide has the details.
Before you book in Temple Bar
If your plans change
All four tours on this page show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the exact deadline on the listing before you book.
Read what is included
Only two tours include a drink. The private tour includes Jameson only on its 3- and 4-hour options, and pickup only on the 4-hour one.
New tours, few reviews
Three picks have only 3 reviews so far. They rate well, but read the latest reviews on the listing before you book.
Drinking age
The legal drinking age in Ireland is 18. Under-18s may be refused entry to pubs.
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