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Skip the Line: Guinness Connoisseur Taste Experience at the Guinness Storehouse

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Skip the Line: Guinness Connoisseur Taste Experience at the Guinness Storehouse
Expert bartenders walk you through the long history of this famous brew in the Connoisseur room at the Guinness Storehouse.
Not everyone can pour a Guinness the right way, though visitors are always enthusiastic to try.
Visitors spend over an hour sampling exclusive brews in the luxurious Guinness bar.
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icon1 hour 15 minutes  (Approx.)
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Overview

Skip the line and experience the age-old tradition of Ireland's Guinness brew during this connoisseur taste experience at the Guinness Storehouse. Spend time in the luxurious bar and enjoy a guided tasting session with samples of several Guinness blends. Choose your favorite and enjoy a pint with a view at the Gravity Bar. Once you're finished, explore the museum at your leisure and learn about the history of one of Ireland's favorite beers. This tour option is perfect for beer-lovers who want to experience the best of Dublin's darkest brews.
  • Guinness connoisseur tasting session inside Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse
  • Skip the long entrance lines outside the Guinness Storehouse and head straight inside
  • Learn all about the legendary Irish dry stout from your guide – a Guinness connoisseur!
  • Sample four popular Guinness variants: Guinness Draft, Guinness Extra Stout, Guinness Foreign Extra and Guinness Black Lager
  • Enjoy two pints of Guinness: one at the end of your tasting session and one inside the Gravity bar
  • Take home a Guinness Storehouse souvenir
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Professional guide
Samples of Guinness
Two pints of Guinness: one during the tasting session, one in the Gravity Bar
Skip-the-line admission and self-guided tour of Guinness Storehouse
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Departure Point

Guinness Storehouse, Market Street St James Gate, Dublin 8 Ireland
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Guests must check in directly at the information desk 15 minutes in advance of their Connoisseur session.
  • Late entry is not permitted to the Connoisseur Bar.
  • Minimum age is 18 years; ID may be required - Strictly no children will be admitted to Guinness Connoisseur Bar.
  • Please note the Connoisseur Experience is strictly over 18’s only. Visitors under 18 years of age are not permitted entry to the Connoisseur Bar.
  • The Connoisseur is an English speaking experience, please be advised that non English speakers will not be able to partake or appreciate the experience fully
  • Where possible, we recommend they visitors complete the majority of their tour in advance of their chosen Connoisseur Session to ensure they have allowed sufficient time to enjoy their visit. We recommend 2 hours for the self-guided visit. It is necessary to complete the tour before the 5pm sessions.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • OPERATED BY Guinness Storehouse

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Skip the Line: Guinness Connoisseur Taste Experience at the Guinness Storehouse?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
See all safety measures taken by Skip the Line: Guinness Connoisseur Taste Experience at the Guinness Storehouse.
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What is the social distancing policy during Skip the Line: Guinness Connoisseur Taste Experience at the Guinness Storehouse?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Skip the Line: Guinness Connoisseur Taste Experience at the Guinness Storehouse.
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What is the maximum group size during Skip the Line: Guinness Connoisseur Taste Experience at the Guinness Storehouse?
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This activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Definitely worth the extra expense to do the private tour." See review
  • "The well-appointed, wooden library bar is a beautiful, quiet space away from the fray." See review

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1916 walking tour
Lindsey_D
, Mar 2020
Great experience, great guide, very knowledgeable and learner lots of things that we didn’t know about Dublin. Would highly recommend
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Must do!
PAIGER
, Mar 2020
Great experience and would highly recommend! Small and quiet private bar. Learned how to pour a proper Guinness.
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Great Day for a Pint of Guinness
jackierage
, Jan 2020
Definitely worth the extra expense to do the private tour. Informative, fun and memorable. The facility is beautiful.
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Amazing
656troyr
, Nov 2019
It was a great informative experience, teaching you about the history of Guinness as well as some of it's products. Topped off with teaching you how to properly pour your own Guinness pint, a must for any fan of the stout.
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The best way to experience this venue.
Jenna568
, Oct 2019
Fun, intimate and informative. Learned a bit of Guiness history, sampled some great beers and got certified in the proper Guineas pour. Highly recommend. Keith was fantastic!
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Awesome time!
Ambassador249782
, Oct 2019
Keith was very informative and took the time to explain the different beers. Surprisingly we loved all the beers and learned how to pour a pint too!
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Excellent Experience
MonicaP1010
, Oct 2019
This was a great tour. Our guide was very informative and we learned a lot about the Guinness history. It was interesting tasting the different beers and we got to pull our own pint! Definitely worth it!
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Excellent
yorkslancs
, Oct 2019
Was great, worth every penny. You avoid the crowds and get history of Guinness. Plus you get to taste other varieties they produce.
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Becomng a Connoisseur
dotti132016
, Aug 2019
This was exceptionally well-organized and informative. Excellent interaction between guests and hosts. Avoids the crowds and chaos of the storehouse. Learn to "pour the perfect pint."
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Excellent Fun!
Shelly N
, Jul 2019
The Guinness Connoisseur Tasting Experience was excellent! The tour was informative and very fun. Our family of four really enjoyed the tastings and learning how to pour a pint of Guinness. The Guinness Storehouse is also really interesting and a fun venue to spend time in.
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