Top South West Ireland Food & Drink

To experience the culinary scene in Cork, don't miss this foodie-friendly guided tour designed for travelers to embrace the city's burgeoning culinary world. The highlight of your tour is a visit to the famed English Market where you can chat with local traders (or have the craic, as locals might say), while feasting on local treats like fish and bread, as well as tasty sweets. Wrap up your gastronic outing with a light pub lunch, included in the price.

Maximize your time in the beautiful city of Cork on an enriching full-day shore excursion to Blarney Castle and other historical highlights. Greet your courteous guide at Cork Harbour and travel through the splendid Irish countryside to the ancient structure of Blarney Castle. Gain free admission to the 13th-century landmark and kiss the world-renowned Blarney Stone for good luck. Return to Cork for a panoramic coach tour of the city’s sights; visit the charming town of Kinsale; and make a brief stop in Cobh, famed for being the departure point of the ill-fated Titanic, before returning to Cork Harbour.

Enjoy a night of medieval enchantment at Bunratty Castle in Ireland, with a 4-course feast fit for a king included. Be welcomed by a kilted piper as you cross over the drawbridge and into the castle. Witness a crowning before making your way to the banquet room with long oak tables, bench seating, and candlelight. Listen to wonderful harp and fiddle music while you eat and drink wine, and then end the night with more medieval-themed surprises and music.

Taste your way through the scenic port town of Dingle with this food tour in County Kerry. Meet your guide for a small-group, half-day tasting tour featuring some of Dingle’s best places to eat and drink. Sample authentic Irish food and drink including seafood right off the boat and locally crafted beer and gin. Visit restaurants and pubs during this walking tour which offers an educational experience about Irish food culture.

Driving the Ring of Kerry and the more far-flung Skellig Ring is a must-do while in southwest Ireland, but focusing on the road means missing the scenery. This private tour provides all transportation so you can relax and keep your eyes trained on the impossibly green vistas and dramatic cliffs. Your dedicated guide will tailor the itinerary to your interests; stops can include Valentia Island, Macgillycuddy Reeks, Sneem, Waterville, the Bog Village and others.

Private tour of Ennis with an experienced and award-winning local guide. You will explore the streets and laneways of the town while learning about the intriguing characters and stories that shaped its history. Winner of the "2019 Best Walking Tour Experience - West of Ireland" and official tour for the Rick Steves Tours in Ennis, the History & Legends Tour explores the history, methodology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murders and more of this medieval town. The guide uses rich historical sources to recreate both the drama and daily life of Ennis and its place in Irish history and her acclaimed tours provide a highly entertaining and thought-provoking experience. There is also the option to book the Haunted History Tour for a more in-depth exploration of the darker side of the towns history, or the Gourmet History Tour for a combination of the history of the town along with the history of food in Ireland and some local food tastings.

Experience Killarney’s old-time charms the old-fashioned way in a horse carriage, or jaunting car, with your own personal “jarvey” driver/guide. Trot through the grounds of 15th-century Ross Castle, get a taste of Killarney National Park, and see sights including the cathedral and Lough Leane lake. Wrap up with a quintessentially modern experience: pizza and craft beer at the Killarney Brewing Company.

This is a wonderful private tour walking through Limericks most historic & interesting places. Due to the large number of sites to view & learn of we don't tour inside any of these. If you have more time & wish to visit all the sites please let us know & to arrange a more customized tour for you.

Hysterical Histories cork is performed by professional Cork based performers and musicians with a unique understanding and love for their city, its culture and people. We love to chat with and advise our visitors on must see places and activities in Cork while we serve them up tow delicious courses of locally sourced food.

Taste your way through the Irish town of Dingle with this half-day guided walking tour. Join a local guide to explore the colorful harbor town, including some its best-known restaurants and pubs. Get to know local flavors including fresh seafood, Irish gin, and Irish craft beer. Learn about the history and culture of Dingle during this small-group tour in County Kerry.

Quality vegan options are not always easy to come by in Limerick. Skip the limited menu options at typical restaurants and treat yourself to an expertly prepared plant-based meal during a 3-hour cooking demonstration. Set in the local home of an expert cook, watch your host prepare a 3-course meal right before your eyes. Possible dishes include wild mushroom pie with sweet potato, coconut cake, and smoked carrot pate.

The open pastureland of western Ireland offers the perfect conditions for breeding goats, and the locally made cheeses are widely considered among the finest in the Emerald Isle. On this morning or afternoon tour, visit a family-run goat farm near Ennistymon and learn of Ireland’s rich goat-breeding pedigree. Pair award-winning goats’ cheeses with wine, and see for yourself the benefits of fresh air and lush grass on traditional cheese-making techniques.