Failte Ireland Buyers Guide for Group and FIT Organisers

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AFTERNOON
After lunch why not take in a visit to 15 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 for a guided tour of the
Museum.
Inside one of Stephen’s Green’s beautiful terraced houses, this hidden gem is a wonderful example of the locals coming together
to create something unique. Dubliners donated every one of the amazing historical items in this museum so the authentic ‘Old
Dublin’ feel is palpable. A museum created by the people for the people, who live in the city it celebrates.
Allow 1½ hours for this experience
Finish the day with a well-deserved treat of storytelling and whiskey, at the one of Dublin’s newest
attractions, and the first IrishWhiskey museum in the world, located just opposite the must-see at the entrance to
With your engaging guide, enjoy a journey through time, in an historic setting, where this fantastic museum unveils the intriguing
tale of Irish whiskey. This interactive ultra-modern experience offers an experience unlike any other which tells the story of Irish
whiskey through the ages. Learn a few interesting anecdotes to keep you entertained on this one hour tour, before taking part in
a fantastic whiskey tasting experience. Hear the interesting history of whiskey, from its humble beginning, inevitable downfall, and
current revival. Upgrade to a VIP ticket today to sample matured aged whiskey and receive a unique souvenir to take away as a
fond memory of your visit.
Allow 1 hour for this experience
Alternative Experience for Foodies – available for private group bookings!
Irish Tasting Food Trail
For something a little different and to satisfy the foodies, why not try book an for your group, or for FITs
join one of the scheduled evening tours (running from 1800-2100hrs Sunday to Thursday).
The Irish Food Trail gives you a real flavor of what it means to be Irish. Not just through its traditional food and drink, but by
meeting its people and exploring a hidden Ireland.
In the company of your own guide you will see the city of Dublin from a different angle, hear some traditional Irish music and great
stories of Irish folklore, myths and legends. Find some hidden gems along the way as well as visiting some of Dublin’s better known
hot spots
Allow 3 hours for this experience
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
No visit to Dublin would be complete without something to immerse you in Dublin’s world renowned literary heritage as UNESCO
City of Literature, and what better way to enjoy it than with a with your personal guide Colm Quilligan
(advance Booking required).
The Tour kicks off the Pub Crawl from the , on Duke Street with a song –Waxi Dargle. From there Colm will guide you
through the cobbled square of Trinity College and into several pubs in a nearby maze of narrow streets, as he quotes from Joyce,
Beckett, Yeats, Heaney and the labour politics activist James Larkin, as he takes you on a journey through the literary history of
the city. A key element of experience is the rich lore of Dublin’s pubs and the role they played as social centres for many trades,
including writers and journalists. The performance is punctuated with song and anecdote and is set against a backdrop of wonderful
photographs of the city.With his witty, enthusiastic and informative style, there is always the chance that he will veer off the mark
and into subjects that would never be covered in any tourist guides or brochures, such as Eamon de Valera’s signing, in 1945, of a
condolence book for Adolf Hitler!
Allow 2 hours for this experience
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