Best of · IRELAND TEA EXPERIENCES
The 8 best ireland tea experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride a restored front-engined double-decker through Dublin, Phoenix Park, Georgian streets, Trinity, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral while enjoying tea, coffee, sandwiches, warm scones, and sweets. Hosts such as Orla, Hannah, Aleks, and Liam add stories and humor. The 90-minute tour returns to St. Stephen’s Green.
“Excellent experience, completely worth it. Our tour guide Aleks was amazing. The tea was exceptional.”
Ride from St. Stephen’s Green on a restored 1960s bus, with afternoon tea, warm scones, sandwiches, desserts, and unlimited tea or coffee. Hosts such as Adam, Leah, and Rachel add Dublin stories and humor while you pass Trinity College, Georgian streets, and Phoenix Park.
“The tour was incredible! The tea, sandwiches, scones & pastries were wonderful. The drive hit the major points of Dublin and the tour guide was energetic and engaging. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming here!”
Board the restored 1960s Routemaster at Stephen Court for afternoon tea on the move. Enjoy sandwiches, scones, cakes, and pastries while hosts such as Adam, Nicole, Orla, and Aaron share Dublin stories. The 90-minute route passes Trinity College, Christ Church, Georgian Dublin, O’Connell Street, and Phoenix Park.
“It’s a lot of fun, delicious tea food coupled with an opportunity to drive through the city for an initial introduction to Dublin.”
Ride through Dublin on a 1960s vintage double-decker while enjoying tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup, sandwiches, and mince pies. A live English-speaking guide shares stories as City Hall and Trinity College glow with Christmas lights. The 80-minute tour is not hop-on, hop-off.
You’ll ride a horse-drawn jaunting car from the Great Southern Hotel through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle, with views of Lough Lein, MacGillycuddy Reeks, oak and yew woods, and red deer. Finish with sandwiches, scones, pastries, and tea in the hotel’s grand foyer.
“It was fantastic. Beautiful views on the horse ride and the tea with food was even more amazing.”
Spend about three hours with a private jaunting car and driver, passing St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ross Castle, and the Lakes of Killarney. Drivers such as Calem add local stories, while horses including Molly and Maggie bring character to the covered ride. Afternoon tea at the Great Southern Hotel completes the outing.
“Very beautiful ride and outstanding driver. Such a wonderful time! Maggie was our horse and Calem was our driver. If you do anything while in Killarney, do this! Amazing!”
At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8, you’ll learn how modern Irish gin is made, inspect a wall of 120 botanicals, taste four signature gins, and finish with afternoon tea. Sessions last 90 minutes, include a welcome drink and Q&A, and may be led by guides such as Glenn.
“I had an amazing experience at Stillgarden Distillery, and a huge part of that was thanks to Glenn, my tour guide. He was incredibly informative, giving me a thorough understanding of the company's history, processes, and passion for craft spirits. The gin tasting was fantastic—each sip was a new discovery. Glenn's engaging and lively storytelling kept the tour fun and informative, ensuring there was never a dull moment. Highly recommend visiting Stillgarden Distillery if you're a fan of gin or just looking for a unique and enjoyable experience!”
At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin County, a liquid expert leads you through distillation, 120 botanicals, and four house-made gins. You’ll also receive a welcome drink and afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes. Non-gin and nonalcoholic choices are available if arranged ahead.
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