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Self-guided cocktail tour of Dublin

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 5 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Vintage Cocktail Club, 15 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 E229

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

5

It will take you

1-31 mins

You will walk

1450 steps

Total distance

1.1 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Vintage Cocktail Club
15 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 E229
Finish point Peruke & Periwig
31 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 DR58, Éire

About this quest

If you're in Dublin, you've probably tried the beer already. Now it's time for something a little more sophisticated. Come take a walk through the best that Dublin's cocktail scene has to offer. 

This tour stops at hand-selected, elite cocktail clubs around the City. 

This tour includes 5 bars each with a recommended cocktail, so if you start to feel woozy, take a break, have some water or a non-alcoholic cocktail, or get something to eat at any of these stops.

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Dublin combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 5 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 960 minutes to complete and covers 1.1km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Dublin.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • You'll visit 2 underground speakeasies a luxury bar that has served diplomats and rock stars

  • You'll visit a prohibition-era jazz club

  • You'll visit a vibrant modern inn

  • Along the way, you'll taste the 5 best cocktails the city has to offer

  • If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
  • Play on weekdays during working hours to avoid large crowds

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 960 minutes

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Distance

1.1km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Ratings and Reviews

4.5

16 ratings

5 Stars
69%
4 Stars
13%
3 Stars
19%
2 Stars
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Donald

01 Sep 2025
Really fun - best when bars were quieter

Ginger utopcinska

26 Apr 2024

Kendra

13 Apr 2024

svoi

04 Jan 2024

Lui Za

29 Dec 2023

Beat the best: Top Dublin explorers

ck9736Rookie
1600 XP
Temi OwolabiRookie
1600 XP
cosieRookie
1600 XP

Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
Flexibility
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
$30-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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