What‘s Included

Meeting and Pickup

What To Expect

Reviews

• Authentic Irish Experience

  Y6360JQjonk,

  Sep 27, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Had a terrific time. Went to Guinness, Jamison’s, Gravediggers, and Cobblestone's the first day and the second to Belfast and Slane Castle. Second day was impromptu but worked with us and put up with our group. Could not have a better experience of Ireland. Highly recommend!!!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• World Class Experience

  jaredf762,

  Sep 27, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Gary was incredible. Not only knowledgeable, which he was, but extremely personable. Having been in tours in 13 different countries with a wealth of different companies, Gary and the Ireland Whiskey Tours was the best of the best. Truly a world class operation that is a MUST if visiting Ireland. A real privilege that made the whole trip to Ireland much more enjoyable. Highly recommended.

• A must do experience!

  canders502,

  Aug 29, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What an amazing tour we had with Gary! He is a class act through and through. Gary is knowledgeable, entertaining, and a pleasure to be with for 6 days! He planned a most memorable tour for me, my co-workers and friends. I am a tour guide in Kentucky, so I went in with high expectations. He easily met and exceeded those expectations! Mint Julep Experiences, Ireland should be on everyone's bucket list. Well done Gary!!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Whiskey tour

  C5061JWjamesp,

  Aug 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Second time to Ireland, first time guided. Highly recommend guided! Gary was awesome. First rate transportation, first rate accommodations and expert guidance. From Slane Distillery, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Kilkenny (love me some Smithwicks), Kildare (Irish Nat Stud is a must), Naas, and Dublin. Unbelievable scenery and great value. Thank you Gary!

  

  

  

  

  

• Ireland from west to east!

  R801FYdaniels,

  Aug 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our six day tour was amazing! Gary met and exceeded all of our expectations. We did not meet a stranger and the people went out of there way to make us feel welcome. I recommend this trip to anyone interested in getting the feel and vibe of what Ireland has to offer.

• Cherished memories & a new friend found on the Emerald Isle.

  Sally C,

  Aug 4, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We took my parents to Ireland this year and it was, of course, amazing. I did something different this trip and booked a surprise tour for my whisky-loving husband & my Dad. I called & visited a bit with Gary who was adamant that my Mom and I would also enjoy the experience and encouraged us to go along, as well. So, I booked it for the four of us and I am so happy that I took the chance and did! Gary is an amazing human and knows his country and her land & history inside and out. He didn’t just take us to a distillery (at a private castle!). He took us on an adventure; a beautiful day full of emerald scenery, stone castles & priories, and immersive storytelling of the history, ancient past, & current lives of the Irish. If you have zero desire to know anything about whiskey (a traditional & cherished Irish export), Gary will happily take a family on an adventure, sans spirits (other than those of his ancestors…& most likely yours). 🇮🇪 ☘️ 🥃 Sláinte!

  

  

  

  

• Amazing VIP Day with History, Whiskey and Gorgeous Scenery

  William L,

  May 29, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  A huge thank you to Gary from Ireland Whiskey Tours for curating such an amazing and unique experience through the Boyne Valley and Slane Distillery. Of course, Whiskey is a big theme for this tour, but with the various stops in Boyne Valley and the wealth of knowledge about the history of the area Gary has it becomes so much more. Gary was very accommodating with picking us up, and dropping us off, from our hotel outside of Dublin. He was also able to assist with ensuring dietary restrictions were considered for the lunch spot and distillery tour. We were lucky enough to experience the Boyne Valley on a day with a clear blue sky. Our first stop at Monasterboice to view the high crosses was a great opening to the tour. It helped set the scene of the Boyne Valley, with its rural ambiance, and rolling green fields. You are able to freely tour the cemetery and feel at peace with the land. With the clear skies the stop to Slane Hill was another opportunity to take in the magnificent vistas Ireland has to offer. The ability to freely roam around and enjoy the scenery and the ruins was fantastic. We had some additional time and had the opportunity to visit one additional historic site, Mellifont Abbey. It was a great reward for being picked up early. There were only a few other people there and it felt like another private visit. After a delightful lunch, we were able to make our way to Castle Slane. The gates opened specifically for us and we had a great photo opportunity of the castle and concert grounds. From there we made our way to the converted stable to tour the Distillery. This was an amazing personal tour that provided a deep understanding of Whiskey and the Slane brand. We have toured various wineries, breweries and one other distillery before, but none compares to the detail and full access available at Slane Distillery. Being able to walk through the process and ingredients of distilling whiskey to sitting down and tasting not just the finished product, and distillery exclusives, but also tasting the whiskey in its various pre-blended flavors was truly a wonderful experience. My appreciation, and enjoyment, of whiskey has increased exponentially. I am looking forward to sharing Slane Whiskey with friends back home and talking about the truly wonderful day I had discovering the whiskey and the Boyne Valley. I would enthusiastically recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique private experience while visiting Ireland. My only regret was we didn't book more tours with Ireland Whiskey Tours.