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Guinness History Tour: From Dublin to New York
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Discover how Guinness became woven into the fabric of New York City on the first-ever Guinness history walking tour of its kind. Explore historic taverns and iconic neighborhoods where Guinness built its reputation, uncovering lesser-known stories about the brand’s arrival, growth, and lasting influence in the city. Led by expert local guides, this immersive walking experience blends hidden history, iconic locations, and behind-the-scenes insight into what makes a perfect Guinness pint.
The experience concludes with an exclusive hands-on Guinness pouring masterclass at a historic New York tavern, where guests learn the legendary two-part pour and enjoy a freshly poured pint. Combining story...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small-group experience for easier interaction and discussion
Knowledgeable local guide providing historical and cultural insights
One pint of Guinness included for 21 + and learn how to pour the perfect pint
Visit historic New York Taverns associated with Guinness history
Story-led exploration of the history of Guinness and its connection to New York
Meals
Public transportation
Gratuities
Soda/Pop
Additional alcoholic beverages avaliable for purchase
Meeting Points
Departure
Bowling Green
The park’s south entrance, closest to the National Museum of the American Indian guide will have a green flag
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover how Guinness became woven into the fabric of New York City on the first-ever Guinness history walking tour of its kind. Explore historic taverns and iconic neighborhoods where Guinness built its reputation, uncovering lesser-known stories about the brand’s arrival, growth, and lasting influence in the city. Led by expert local guides, this immersive walking experience blends hidden history, iconic locations, and behind-the-scenes insight into what makes a perfect Guinness pint.
The experience concludes with an exclusive hands-on Guinness pouring masterclass at a historic New York tavern, where guests learn the legendary two-part pour and enjoy a freshly poured pint. Combining story...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Small-group experience for easier interaction and discussion
Knowledgeable local guide providing historical and cultural insights
One pint of Guinness included for 21 + and learn how to pour the perfect pint
Visit historic New York Taverns associated with Guinness history
Story-led exploration of the history of Guinness and its connection to New York
Meals
Public transportation
Gratuities
Soda/Pop
Additional alcoholic beverages avaliable for purchase
Meeting Points
Departure
Bowling Green
The park’s south entrance, closest to the National Museum of the American Indian guide will have a green flag
The story of when Guinness first reached New York, how it entered the U.S. market, and why the city became important to the brand’s growth
24 minutes
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Castle Clinton National Monument
At Castle Clinton, guests will stand at the gateway where millions first entered New York before Ellis Island opened. Here, they’ll imagine the hope and uncertainty felt by newly arrived immigrants — including many Irish — stepping onto American soil.
This stop connects the journey of Guinness to the journey of the people who carried it with them, showing how immigration helped shape the demand for Ireland’s most famous stout in New York and also view The Statue of liberty and Ellis Island from battery Park
15 minutes
3
The Seaport
At the South Street Seaport, guests will step into the heart of old New York’s waterfront, where ships once unloaded goods — and people — from across the Atlantic. It was along these docks that barrels of Guinness would have arrived, carried into a growing city hungry for a taste of home.
We’ll picture the busy harbor, crowded with sailors, merchants, and longshoremen, and explore how New York’s booming port helped transform Guinness from an Irish import into a staple of the city’s taverns and saloons. Plus, enjoy the perfect photo opportunity with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge as your backdrop.
20 minutes
4
Edward Mooney House
At the Edward Mooney House, guests will step back into the era of one of New York’s earliest Irish saloons, once operated within this historic 18th-century home. Here, we’ll meet the colorful characters who gathered inside — politicians, laborers, immigrants, and neighborhood personalities — each playing a role in shaping early Irish New York.
This stop reveals how saloons like this became community anchors, where stories were shared, deals were made, and Guinness found a loyal following among those seeking both opportunity and a taste of home.
20 minutes
5
Columbus Park
At Five Points, guests will stand at the crossroads of one of New York’s most infamous and influential neighborhoods. Once crowded with newly arrived Irish immigrants, Five Points was a place of hardship, resilience, and powerful community ties.
Here, we’ll explore the lively streets filled with dance halls, boarding houses, and saloons — where Guinness became part of daily life. Amid the struggle and spirit of the neighborhood, the stout found loyal drinkers who helped weave it into the social fabric of early Irish New York.
20 minutes
6
Bowery
At our stop on the Bowery, guests will step into the very streets where Irish New York once pulsed with energy, politics, and pints of stout. You’ll stand where Guinness Show character Byron Hedges first arrived in New York, imagining the grit, excitement, and opportunity that greeted generations of newcomers.
We’ll explore how the powerful political machine of Tammany Hall shaped life in the neighborhood — influencing everything from local businesses to the way Guinness was distributed and sold along the Bowery. Through this story, guests will see how politics, immigration, and Ireland’s most famous stout became intertwined in one of New York’s most storied streets.
20 minutes
7
Sláinte Bar and Lounge
We’ll finish at Sláinte Bar & Lounge, one of New York’s legendary Irish bars, where the spirit of Ireland is still alive and well. Surrounded by warm wood, lively conversation, and the hum of the city, guests will experience the modern chapter of a story that began centuries ago.
Here, you’ll take part in a masterclass on how to properly pour a perfect Guinness — learning the famous two-part pour and the patience behind that iconic settle. And of course, the best part… enjoying your perfectly poured pint at the end. Sláinte!