Guinness Storehouse in Dublin Tickets and Tours

We could say, without exaggerating, that one of Ireland's most prized cultural assets is its beer. The brewing process has become an art form and a tourist attraction in its own right. The best example of this is the Guinness factory in Dublin.

So if you're planning a trip to Dublin, I recommend setting aside a few hours to visit the birthplace of Guinness beer and learn not only about the brewing process, but also its history and leading role in Irish culture. Keep reading to find out the best options for discovering it.

The best option

Dublin Guinness Storehouse Tickets + Drink

Visit the Guinness Storehouse and taste Ireland's most iconic beer

Step inside the country's most famous brewery and discover the Guinness brewing process from start to finish. Explore its seven floors and finish your tour with a pint in the Gravity Bar, with 360° views over Dublin.

From £30 at Hellotickets

If you're travelling to Dublin, a visit to the Guinness Storehouse is a must. This activity allows you to explore Ireland's most iconic factory at your own pace and learn all the secrets of Guinness beer. Across seven floors, you'll discover interactive exhibits explaining everything from the history and advertising of Guinness to the fermentation process.

The highlight of the experience is a trip to the Gravity Bar, a panoramic viewpoint where you can admire Dublin while enjoying a pint of Guinness or a soft drink (included). If you wish, you can purchase an audio guide to learn even more about this brewing tradition.

Recommended if... you're looking for an experience that allows you to discover the history of Guinness at your own pace and enjoy a good pint with the best views of the city.

The combined option

Dublin Guinness & Jameson Irish Experience Tour

Visit the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery: enjoy local flavours

Forget about queues and waiting around. Book this quintessentially Irish experience and tour the country's most famous beer and whisky distilleries with an expert local guide.

From £117 at Hellotickets

This combined guided experience is perfect if you prefer a more comprehensive tour that will take you to the two great landmarks of Irish drinking culture. Over the course of around four hours, you'll visit both the Guinness factory and the Jameson distillery, accompanied by a local guide who will tell you all the interesting facts and anecdotes about how they are made.

You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy a beer and whiskey tasting and access the Guinness Storehouse Gravity Bar to take in the 360° panoramic views of Dublin while enjoying your included pint. With this option, you won't have to worry about queues or separate bookings: everything is organised so that you can just sit back and enjoy.

Recommended if... you want to immerse yourself in Ireland's beer and whiskey tradition and make the most of your time in Dublin with a comprehensive guided tour.

If you're thinking of visiting the Guinness Storehouse during your trip to Dublin, the best thing to do is book your tickets online in advance. This historic building welcomes thousands of visitors every week, so queues to buy tickets at the door can be quite long, especially during high season and at weekends. Buying your ticket in advance allows you to avoid waiting and ensures you get in at the date and time you prefer.

With these tickets, you'll have full access to the seven floors of the Guinness Storehouse, where you'll discover the origins of Guinness beer, how it's made, the history of its advertising and lots of interesting facts about this iconic drink. At the end of the tour, you can go up to the Gravity Bar, a spectacular 360-degree viewpoint over the city of Dublin, where you can enjoy a pint of Guinness or a soft drink included in the experience.

If you want to make the most of your time and enjoy a hassle-free visit, this option is the most convenient and recommended way to discover one of Ireland's most iconic places.

If you want to get up close and personal with two of Dublin's culinary icons, this combined Guinness and Jameson experience is one of the most comprehensive options available. Here's what's included:

Skip-the-line tickets to the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery

For around 4 hours, you'll have direct access to the facilities without having to wait in long queues. In each space, you'll visit the most iconic areas: the 7 floors of the Guinness Storehouse and the historic rooms of the Jameson Distillery.

Guided tour with a local expert

A specialised guide will accompany you at all times, explaining the history and production process of these iconic Irish drinks. You'll learn interesting facts, anecdotes and details that you won't find on a self-guided tour.

Beer and whiskey tasting

The experience includes a pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar, with panoramic views of Dublin, and a comparative whisky tasting at the Jameson Distillery. A perfect opportunity to savour Ireland in the most authentic way.

What is the secret of Irish beer? Few places can answer this question as accurately as the Guinness Brewery in the centre of Dublin. This tour is a cultural experience with many dynamic elements throughout. In addition to learning about the history of this drink, you will also discover details about how it is made and learn about the different types that exist.

The Guinness factory is divided into seven floors, each of which has something that makes the visit special, so that, contrary to what you might think given such a specialised subject, the final experience is not boring at all.

Highlights of the visit

When I visited the Guinness factory, I didn't really know what to expect, and I was pleasantly surprised. To give you a similar feeling, I'll just mention a few of the things you can see and do at the factory:

How to get there

The Guinness factory is located near St James's Station, about a 20-minute walk from Dublin city centre. If you are travelling by public transport, bus 123 will drop you off at the door. Access by car is also permitted and many tickets include parking, but I recommend arriving early in the morning or afternoon to avoid finding it full.

Opening

Unless there are any incidents, the factory is open to the public every day of the year except Good Friday, 24, 25 and 26 December. In winter, opening hours are from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and in July and August you can visit the factory until 8 p.m. Please note that the last admission is always two hours before closing time.

Duration of the visit

The average duration of the visit is two hours. The factory has a total of seven floors, including a rooftop bar where you can enjoy the views while having a beer, a floor where you can learn how to pour beer, and a shop selling exclusive Guinness gifts.

Guided tours

You can book a guided tour of the factory, but the facilities are so well laid out that I recommend visiting at your own pace and purchasing an audio guide in your language at the entrance for approximately one euro.

Where to eat

The factory has two restaurants where you can stop for a bite to eat during your visit. These restaurants are Arthur's Bar and 1937 Bar & Brasserie. If you want to eat at either of them, I recommend booking a table in advance through the Guinness factory's official website. Also, with no reservation required, your general admission ticket will give you access to the famous Gravity Bar, located on the top floor of the factory with panoramic views of Dublin.

Special events

On certain dates, the factory organises events or exhibitions inside, although it remains open to the public. It is interesting, for example, to visit the Guinness factory during the national holiday of St. Patrick's Day.

Ana's Traveller Tip

The Guinness factory tour is also suitable for children: children under 13 go free. Instead of tasting a pint of beer at the end of the tour, they can enjoy a soft drink.

Visiting the Guinness factory is one of the most popular experiences for anyone visiting Dublin. For this reason, it is common to find discounts on admission. One of the best deals is the Dublin Pass tourist card, which includes free admission to the factory.

The Dublin Pass also includes free use of the Dublin tourist bus for 24 hours, which is one of its main attractions and will perfectly complement your visit to the Irish capital. If you would like to know more about the Dublin Pass and the Dublin tourist buses, you can check out this article: Dublin Pass and Other Tourist Cards in Dublin.