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Taste and Tour

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Enjoy a four hour fun and food filled guided walk to some of the top food and drink spots in Belfast.

Belfast Food Tour

• A1.01 Portview Trade Centre
• 310 Newtownards Road

Top Reasons To Visit

• Let us take you 'off the Eaten Track' in Belfast!
• Also available - Meet The Brewer Brewery Tour
• Try our Whiskey Walk and the Belfast Bar Tour
• Private bespoke tours available by request
• Gift vouchers available via the website

Let Taste and Tour take you ‘off the Eaten Track’ in Belfast! The award winning Belfast Food Tour, the only Tourism Northern Ireland 5 Star rated food tour in Northern Ireland, takes you on a 4 hour fun and food filled guided walk to some top food and drink spots around Belfast City Centre.

Start in the historic St George’s Market, meeting producers, then visit traditional bars, world-class shops and finish in a top restaurant in the lively Cathedral Quarter, eating and drinking over 25 of some of the best local food and drink along the way.

No need for breakfast, nor will you need lunch, and leave the car behind! The enthusiastic local foodie guides ensure guests get a flavour for the city and the produce of Northern Ireland.

Belfast Gin Jaunt

Pop your gin-tinted glasses on! Book your space on the ‘Belfast Gin Jaunt’ – Northern Ireland’s first Gin Tour!

Try 7 very different gins, including 3 locals, as we visit 5 pubs and bars learning all about gin, gin styles, garnishes, cocktails and more. You’ll even get to meet some of the faces behind the gins, and we’ll throw in a few nibbles for good measure.

Starting at a Victorian Gin Palace you’ll make your way through Belfast’s top Gin Joints, finishing in the Cathedral Quarter.

Brewery Tour

Go with Taste and Tour to not only meet the brewer, but discover ‘the three ages of brewing’ as you visit three very different breweries. Hop on a bus in Belfast City Centre and over the course of 3 1/2 hours, meet three local brewers, sample 11 of their beers and have some nibbles along the way!

You will stop at Ireland’s oldest independent brewery, Belfast’s first co-operative brewery and finish at a digital brewery.

After a fun and beer filled evening, guests can opt to take the bus back to the city centre or stay on at the final stop, which is also an excellent bar!

Belfast Bites

This is the ideal culinary adventure for those who are visiting Belfast for the first time or want to experience traditional Belfast food and drink. Taste and Tour will take you on a 3 hour guided walk to discover the city, its people, and the best bites Belfast has to offer.

Bite into a Belfast Bap as you sip on a Belfast Brew in the historic St George’s Market as you start the tour in the last surviving Victorian covered market in the country. Then head off around the city and taste renowned local seafood, award winning local cheeses, artisan cider, as well as the best Irish stew and champ to be found in Belfast.

Not only will you learn what a boxty is, and taste it, you’ll also visit the best Irish whiskey shop in Ireland, and sip on a nip of Belfast whiskey whilst you are shown how to make the perfect Irish coffee and will learn to pour your own pint of the Black Stuff.

Belfast Whiskey Walk

Join Taste and Tour on a Whiskey Walk around Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter with a Irish Whiskey Ambassador. Experience whiskey tasting in a selection of Belfast’s best Whiskey Bars, a whiskey cocktail demonstration and tasty nibbles.

Enjoy 7 very different whiskeys and discover new found knowledge and appreciation of Irish Whiskey and the Belfast bars that serve it.

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• Monday 09:00-17:00
• Tuesday 09:00-17:00
• Wednesday 09:00-17:00
• Thursday 09:00-17:00
• Friday 09:00-17:00

5 Stop Brunch

Join Taste and Tour on a 3-hour grazing style Sunday Belfast Brunch Tour in the city's finest quirky cafes, restaurants and bars.

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Delight for Whiskey Drinkers. - Taste & Tour

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Delight for Whiskey Drinkers.

I went on The Whiskey Walk which is one of the Belfast tours offered by Taste & Tour. A group of 15 people and we were led by Mike round 5 drinking venues and sampled 7 whiskey based drinks. A good mixture of whiskey mixers, Irish coffee and straight local whiskeys with a bit of beer and a hot pie added on the way. Lasted about 3 hours and gave me the opportunity to find great places to drink that I didn’t know about. Mike was also great telling us about the various whiskeys we were sampling and keeping us from getting lost. I would definitely recommend the Whiskey Walk and will probably try one of their other tours when I get the chance.

Thank you so much and I hope you do get the chance to join us again on one of our tours soon! We love the Whiskey Walk and glad you did too, Caroline

The 5 Stop Brunch Tour was a great experience. Fantastic food and cocktails throughout. Ability to accommodate vegetarian options was superb. In particular, our guide Elma made everyone relaxed and feel in good hands. Highly recommended!

This a wonderful to read Charlie, much appreciated, truly! Means a lot to us and Elma. See you again soon! Caroline

Brilliant, fun, engaging and informative tour with Olivia. Great experience, tasting amazing food and drink with a very enthusiastic tour guide. Olivia clearly loves what she does and it shows. She was amazing and we ended up purchasing some of the food she recommended and went back to a couple of the locations we visited. She’s a great advert for the tour. Loved it and will recommend to all of our friends. We’ve been on many food tours and this rates right up there at the top. Well done Olivia, your enthusiasm is infectious

Hurrah!!! You're the best, thank you :) Olivia is delighted as are we. Think we might print this one off and frame it it's that good :) Thanks again and see you again on another one of our tours again soon, Caroline

Exceptional tour of the food and drink around Belfast. Special shout out to Maeve. She was exceptional and made the tour extra special. I don’t want to give too much away but you get a very good selection of different food and drink from all 4 corners of Northern Ireland. Would recommend this tour to anyone and we will be back on it when my in laws are over. Thank you once again!

She is very special indeed!! So happy you loved it and we look forward to seeing you with your in laws :) Thanks for taking the time to review us, much appreciated, Caroline

Myself and my husband took the Food and Drink Tour. It was fantastic. Lovely to try local foods and drinks with our friendly, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable guide Maeve. The tour was paced perfectly over 4 hours. Highly recommended!

So great to read, thank you!! We know Meave is such a delight and the perfect person to spend a few hours with. We will see you again soon hopefully and thank you so much for taking the time out to review us, Caroline

Was bought this tour as a present for my wife and I and absolutely loved every bit of the four hour tour starting in St George's market (1 hour in market) and ending up at the reporter bar (Union street) having a cocktail after eating our way across Belfast and visiting places I didn't know existed .I will revisit these places and purchase some of the items we tasted .Oh I nearly forgot Maeve was an absolute star as our tour guide and made the tour so enjoyable with her knowledge - thanks once again

Well this is brilliant to read!! Meave is an absolute star, we are so happy you enjoyed it. The whole idea is finding new people, places and produce even if it is in your own back yard. Well done you being a tourist for the day. See you soon on another one of our tours hopefully ! Caroline

Whisky Capitals: Belfast

As the story of Irish whiskey has grown, Belfast and its famously friendly locals have rallied to welcome fans of the dram.

S ure, the area is home to some long-standing whiskey institutions, but the capital in the North is fast becoming popular for new distillers, experimental cocktail makers and budding restaurateurs, all keen to further the story – as narrated here for Whisky Wednesday by Stuart Irvine of  Whisky Belfast .

What’s the best place to have a dram?

Whilst most tourists flock to the classic surroundings of The Crown Bar on Great Victoria Street, I prefer to head to Bittles Bar . Being Belfast’s only ‘flatiron’ building (see picture), this place oozes character. Head inside and you’ll find, in my opinion, one of the best selections of whiskey in Belfast. The owner, John Bittles, is ahead of the game when it comes to newly released Irish whiskeys, making sure his bar has a new bottle before any other in Belfast.

Where would you go for a whiskey cocktail?

Mixology is coming to the fore across the world and many bars in Belfast are getting in on the act, but if I had to pick one venue to enjoy a fine cocktail, then it would have to be The Merchant Hotel . For me a great cocktail starts with great ingredients, and at The Merchant Hotel you are not disappointed. Once inside you are surrounded by luxurious décor and what better way to enjoy such surroundings by treating yourself to a whiskey cocktail like no other you’d find in Belfast.

What about restaurants with a good selection?

This is a tricky question as Belfast, in my opinion, is still learning to combine food and drink. There are many fine restaurants but when it comes to the whiskey side of things, they often let themselves down with a standard selection of drams. An exception, however, would have to be The Hudson Bar . Whilst the food may not be the fanciest you’ll ever see, it’s guaranteed to leave you satisfied and ready for the night ahead.

How about a local tipple?

Local distilling used to be exclusively summed up with one word: Bushmills . But in recent times things have started to get a little more exciting. Already up and running is The Echlinville Distillery , which is based about 20 miles outside Belfast down the County Down coast. They have been instrumental in bringing the Dunville’s brand back into the market and I expect great things from them in the future. I’d also mention Shortcross. Based in Crossgar, a little south of Belfast, they have hit the ground running with their much revered gin, and already begun laying down new make whiskey spirit into barrels. All-in-all it’s an extremely exciting time for Irish whiskey, and specifically Northern Irish whiskey. Long may it continue.

Where would you shop for whiskey?

There’s only one answer for me and it’s The Vineyard . Whatever your taste in alcohol, this is the place to be. They boast a carefully selected range of whiskey and they have most styles covered from Irish to Japanese and blended to single cask. Staff are knowledgeable beyond belief and they’ll take the time to make sure you find that perfect bottle. If whiskey isn’t your thing, then you can also find a fine selection of wine, beer and other spirits. A top, top retailer.

What about a hidden gem?

For this I am going to choose something that’s brand new to Belfast. Taste & Tour , along with Whiskey Club N.I. , have created Belfast’s first ever walking whiskey tour. Literally launched this month, the tour will run once a month and will take punters on a tour of five Belfast bars whilst treating them to eight very different drinks. Operating around Belfast’s ‘Cathedral Quarter’, the tour takes participants through the history of Irish whiskey, bringing people together to talk about it. For too long Belfast has been crying out for something new to introduce people to whiskey, and now they have it.

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The Edinburg Whisky Trail

The Edinburgh Whisky Trail Walking Tour

The Edinburgh Whisky Trail invites you to taste, learn, and explore the very best in authentic Scotch whisky experiences, throughout the city. Our guided whisky walking tours offer convenient and engaging ways to discover the cities whisky offerings.

Just like the national drink itself, the history of whisky in Edinburgh has matured and developed many curiosities and complexities.

Our whisky walking tour guides you through the major city centre neighbourhoods from ancient royal burghs, opulent garden squares, rejuvenated shopping districts to the medieval vennels and meandering cobbled street.

We will stop at several iconic Edinburgh bars and restaurants to sample the diverse range of Scotch whisky.

A carefully crafted blend of whisky, history, and tall tales, this tour is the best way to explore the city and develop (or strengthen) your adoration of Scotch whisky.

·       A guided tour taking your through the New Town, Old Town and Southside of Edinburgh

·       Visit five unique Edinburgh bars and venues

·       Comfortable group sizes of no more than TEN attendees chaperoned by a whisky guide

·       Five serves of whisky including blended Scotch, single malt, cocktails, and food pairings featuring Black Bottle, Jura, Dewar's, Benriach and Deanston whiskies!

·       Learn about the city’s history, architecture and the story of brewing and distilling in Edinburgh

·       Each guest receives a Glencairn whisky glass and The Edinburgh Whisky Trail Passport with membership card

From £45 per adult

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January — December

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The Edinburgh Whisky Trail invites locals and visitors alike to taste, learn, and explore the very best in authentic Scotch whisky experiences, throughout the city. Our whisky walking tours offer convenient and engaging ways to discover the city of Edinburgh and its unique outlets, each with their own whisky offering.

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Taste and Tour

• March 8, 2020
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Taste and Tour was founded by Caroline Wilson when she decided to leave her legal career of 15 years to pursue her love for tours in 2014. From then she has gone from strength to strength winning Local Food Hero of Ulster in 2015. Caroline was also a judge in the Great Taste Awards in 2016.

Caroline is not alone in all this, she also joined by Phil Ervine. Phil joined Caroline on this new business venture in 2016, after being a tour guide for Belfast Food Tour. Phil is a freelance Marketing Consultant in his free time for a range of food and drinks businesses on the island of Ireland It’s clear to see that these two are very passionate about what they do.

“Taste & Tour NI specialise in authentic local food and drink tours showcasing Northern Ireland's produce, places, and people. Exclusively offering the renowned Belfast Food Tour, 'Meet The Brewer' Brewery Tour, Whiskey Walk and the Belfast Bar Tour, as well as bespoke private tours...” source: https://tasteandtour.co.uk/about-us-1/.

All tours are under 50 people capacity, this gives you an overall better experience. With multiple tours per day, this isn’t a problem. However, you’ll have to be quick if you want to book a tour as they usually sell out fast.

Planning a girls weekend? Hen Do? Why not look into having your very own private tour around Belfast. Taste and Tour have a Gin Tour which is a sure way to get your weekend started. For the guys, they also have a Whiskey Walk around Belfast.

Taste and Tour were crowned winners of Northern Irelands Best Small Visitor Attraction from George Best Belfast City Airport and Discover NI 2019.

So if you feel like exploring Belfast's best-kept secrets why don’t you have a look on their website for availability or if you know someone who would be really into this why not buy them a gift voucher.

Be sure to check out Taste and Tour for all tours and gift vouchers!

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Taste of Ovoka Farm Tour - Wagyu & Whiskey

• May 11, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Join us for a Taste of Ovoka Farm Tour! Explore the farm and delve into its rich history, get to know our herd up-close, and experience what makes our F1 Wagyu cattle so special. You'll see inside the historic 1700s Ovoka Manor Home, enjoy sweeping views of the farm and surrounding mountains, learn about our sustainable farming practices, and get to know the team behind our Virginia-raised Wagyu beef.  

Throughout the tour, enjoy an exquisite three-course tasting menu prepared by Ovoka Culinary Team (sample menu below), paired with local Virginia whiskey. 

Sample Menu

• F1 Wagyu Slider with bacon jam and cheddar
• Thai Wagyu Tenderloin with Cucumber & Sweet Pepper Salad
• F1 Wagyu Brisket with Carolina BBQ & Coleslaw

Turn it into a true getaway and extend your visit with a farm stay at Ovoka Farm. Snuggle up in our cozy cabin or revel in historic luxury in the Manor Home and wake up to breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can learn more about our farm stays here . To book a single room in the Manor Home with a special tasting tour rate, select add-on ticket at checkout. Tickets are limited. 

Farm Tour Guidelines:

Dress Code: Please wear farm-appropriate clothing and be prepared to walk about a mile on uneven (and potentially muddy) ground. Close toed shoes, layers, and sun protection are recommended. Our tours operate rain or shine, so dress accordingly to the forecast.  Farm Safety: Our facility is a fully operational, working farm. Please respect all posted signs indicating parking areas, designated pathways, and restricted zones. Your safety, as well as the safety of our animals and staff are very important to us. No pets. All ticket sales are final, no refunds.

Please review ALL info regarding your visit during the checkout process. We appreciate your cooperation in making your farm tour a fun, educational, and delicious experience for everyone.  

Date & Time

Sat, May 11, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue Details

At our Virginia Wagyu farm we are committed to sustainable farming, fighting local food insecurity, giving back, and improving our community's quality of life while preserving natural resources for our future generations. ​  

We raise our Wagyu for you — whether Michelin-starred or starring in Michelle's kitchen. We hope you make Ovoka a tradition at your dinner table. 

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Taste of Waiheke

Looking for the ultimate day out on Waiheke Island? The Taste of Waiheke tour ticks all the boxes with a vineyard lunch and a variety of tastings at the best spots on the island.

Tour highlights

Enjoy a scenic guided tour across Waiheke,   delicious two course lunc h, glass of wine and a variety of   tastings at four top venues   on   the   Taste of Waiheke   tour .

Head to Auckland’s Downtown Ferry Terminal and board   the   9 am   Waiheke Reserve   ferry to Waiheke Island from piers 1 3 and 14.

Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal and   the Taste of Waiheke coach will meet you at   9:50 am.

Enjoy   a   wine tasting at Mu dbrick Vineyard, followed by an olive oil tasting at Allpress Olive Groves .   You’ll   then head   up   to Batch Winery for a two -course   lunch and a   glass of   wine .   Wind your way back   to your last stop   with   a   beer tasting   at   The Heke .

The tour   end s   at   Matiatia Ferry Terminal to catch the 3pm  Waiheke Walk-up   ferry   from pier 1,   back to downtown Auckland.

Taste of Waiheke runs on certain days throughout the summer season*.  

Adult ($260.00)

Gift voucher taste of waiheke - ($260.00).

*From 1 April to 28 April, Friday to Sunday.  

Mudbrick Vineyard

This family -run   vineyard has   established   itself as one of Waiheke Island’s iconic spots   with   stunning views   across the Hauraki Gulf .   As part of the Taste of Waiheke tour,   you’ll   enjoy a wine tasting as you   l earn about Mudbrick’s varietals   grown on Waiheke Island   at their   rustic   cellar   door .

Allpress Olive Groves

With its distinctive microclimate, volcanic soils, and coastal proximity, Waiheke Island   provides   the perfect conditions for cultivating olives. Discover a diverse range of carefully pressed olive varietals and styles available for tasting. Immerse yourself in an exceptional olive oil tasting experience at Allpress Olive Groves.  

Batch Winery

Waiheke’s highest vineyard , Batch Winery offers   unrivalled   vistas of the Hauraki Gulf islands. Savor a seasonal two-course lunch in their contemporary dining space, accompanied by a glass of wine that perfectly complements the breathtaking scenery.

The Heke Brewery

Set amidst 4 acres of sun-soaked gardens, The Heke stands as the haven for Waiheke Craft Beer and the award-winning Waiheke whiskey.   As   part of the Taste of Waiheke tour, your journey culminates in a beer flight, offering a perfect moment to relax and unwind.

What is the Waiheke Reserve service?

The Waiheke Reserve is a new return ferry service which gives visitors to Waiheke Island the opportunity to pre-book the date and departure times in advance of travel to and from Waiheke Island.   

The Waiheke Reserve ferry sails at key visitor times throughout the peak season, offering bookable return sailings. Choose from 9am or 11am from pier 13/14 in Auckland Ferry Terminal and 4pm or 6pm from pier 3 in Matiatia Ferry Terminal. The Waiheke Reserve is the perfect choice for those with fixed travel schedules, return same day or book a return sailing up to three weeks from your date of departure.   

Where and what time does my ferry depart from downtown Auckland?

The Waiheke Reserve ferry will   depart   from piers 13 and 14 at the   d owntown Auckland Ferry Terminal.   Pre-book your preferred departure time when booking. Sailings  from downtown Auckland  are   at 9am   or   11am .   Y our ticket is valid for the time   indicated   on   your ticket . Boarding will  open  up   to   20 minutes prior to departure, and e njoy access to the café on boarding . 

Where and what time does my ferry depart from Waiheke Island?

Catch the Waiheke  Walk-up  ferry, which will   depart   from   pier  1   at the   Matiatia   Ferry Terminal at 3pm. Boarding closes two minutes prior to departure. 

What is the Waiheke Walk-up service?

The Waiheke Walk-up is the primary passenger ferry service offering high frequency, regular sailings to Waiheke Island year-round. A Waiheke Walk-up ferry ticket is valid for any scheduled Waiheke Walk-up sailing, up to a year from purchase date.   

The Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from piers 11 and 12 at the downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal. If you are coming from Waiheke, the Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from pier 1 at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal. In the peak season, Fullers360 operates the Waiheke walk up service with a summer timetable that includes  additional frequency to meet demand.  During peak times we recommend customers on the walk-up service arrive at least an hour before their preferred sailing.

Waiheke Reserve

Enjoy a streamlined ride on the Waiheke Reserve ferry. Hop directly onto your pre-booked service, perfect for those with fixed schedules.

Hop On Hop Off Explorer Bus

Waiheke Island is known for its breath-taking vineyards, beaches, and seaside villages and the best way to access these beautiful destinations is with Fullers360’s Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus.

Waiheke Wine and Dine

Enjoy return ferry tickets, a tour of Waiheke Island and an iconic winery experience as part of Fullers360's Waiheke Wine and Dine package. 

Terms and conditions

Tour is for adults only. Children aged 16 years old or older may also attend, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

All experiences and tours are subject to Fullers360  t erms and conditions  and  c ode of conduct . 

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• Dark History Tour

This tour is the perfect opportunity to sample some of the best local food and drinks Galway City has to offer. This isn't a 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳, more so it is an Irish Welcome, where you get to walk, talk and taste your way through Galway City centre. Included:

Tour Highlights

The Walk Talk Taste tour gives you the opportunity to explore Galway City Centre on foot, while accompanied by a local expert who will provide insightful information on the historic and cultural landmarks you pass. Galway is a medieval city with a rich history going back centuries.

On this tour, you will  𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬, 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦 your way through Galway City while passing historic buildings and monuments, medieval city walls, colourful storefronts and lively street performers.

What You'll Taste

Experience Irelands' rich and diverse range of traditional dishes and local specialties . Your guide will provide valuable insights into the ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural significance of Irish cuisine. The tasting menu is not set, as it changes depending on the time of year.

What You'll Hear

Immerse yourself in Irish culture as your guide exhibits the art of 𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨. Throughout this 2.5 hour experience, you will hear about Irish heritage, folklore and traditions as you make your way through the vibrant city of Galway. You'll also get the opportunity to learn more about some infamous Irish speciality dishes, beverages and snacks.

How You'll Feel

Happy, Enlightened and Full of Energy!

The Walk, Talk, Taste Tour is leaves guests guests feeling full and satisfied after tasting a wide range of Irish delicacies. This tour is the perfect way to kick-start and evening of fun in Galway City, as you will be more familiar with the best places to eat, drink and dance!

Our reviews suggest that our guests come away form the tour feeling more knowledgeable on Irish culture, heritage and, most importantly, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘤!

*𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘤 = enjoyable social activity; a good time.

We meet at The Explore Galway Kiosk in Eyre Square, Galway City.

We require a minimum number of bookings to run our tours. In case of insufficient numbers we will offer an alternative tour or a full refund.

Please email any dietary requirements or concerns to us at time of booking and we will cater for you as much as possible. With advanced notice, we can cater for most diet issues, However we may not be in a position to cater for a specific issue with less than 24 hours notice. Please Note: Due to the nature of traditional Irish food any special diet dishes may not be traditional Irish in style.

Our public Walk, Talk, Taste Tours operate a maximum of 16 people.

We will be walking so comfortable shoes are advisable. There's no avoiding the weather in Galway and we operate rain, hail or shine (With the exception of extreme weather warnings). So, please dress accordingly.

Although tips are not compulsory they are very much appreciated and encouraged for a job well done. Any tips should be given directly to your Guide at the end of your tour.

The Walk, Talk, Taste Tour is designed for adults, with elements of walking, standing & listening for periods of time, while also enjoying tastings of alcohol along the way. We do not offer 'Child' tickets and advise that guests be a minimum of 16 years old.

Yes indeed, contact our office for details.

Direct online bookings – Cancellations made by email more than 48 hours before the tour will be refunded in full. No refunds can be made after the 48 hour period. No shows will not be refunded. Indirect online bookings – for bookings made via other websites / online travel agencies such as Tripadvisor, Viator, Get Your Guide… please check conditions on your ticket and cancel via the 3rd party supplier you used. Their terms and conditions apply.

We are delighted to welcome people of all abilities on tour with us, however Galway is a Medieval town, with venues and sites that may provide challenges for our less mobile guests. Most of these challenges can be overcome with advanced notice and our team members are happy to help and advise guests as much as possible to ensure that guests get the most from their experience with us. If you have any issues or questions please do contact our team and we would be delighted to discuss your options.

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Riley Strain Texted His Mother That His Drink Tasted Funny Before Disappearing In Nashville

Still trying to piece together what happened that fateful night.

It’s been nearly a month since Riley Strain’s body was pulled from the Cumberland River after a desperate two-week search for the missing college student.

The 22-year old from the University of Missouri was in Nashville for a fraternity trip when he was asked to leave Luke’s 32 Bridge (the bar owned by Luke Bryan on Broadway), and he told his friends that he was would just going to walk back to their hotel. The group was staying at the Tempo Hotel, which is just off of Broadway on 8th Avenue, and just a few blocks from Luke’s bar.

However, Strain walked in the opposite direction of his hotel, and was spotted on numerous surveillance videos walking towards the river in downtown Nashville, and the last location that his phone pinged was near the James Robertson Parkway Bridge, near the Davidson County Courthouse at around 10:00pm.

The death was  ruled an accident, and Nashville Metro Police have since closed their investigation, but the family says they are searching for answers amid what they say are still unanswered questions that they have about their loved one’s death.

Family friend and spokesman Chris Dingman appeared on News Nation recently and spoke about the concerns that the family still have over the passing of their loved one:

“One thing that threw the family for a loop was the coroner going on record with a news person in Nashville stating about the lack of water in his lungs.

It raises more questions. I’m not a crime drama person by no means, but usually water in the lungs means they were alive when they went into the water.”

And Dingman also says that Strain’s body was found without his pants or boots:

“Unfortunately the only thing that was found with him as the police stated in the report was the watch and the shirt. Everything else was not with him when he was found.”

Strain was reportedly wearing square-toed Justin cowboy boots when he was missing, as well as jeans. His wallet was also missing.

And another question in the family’s mind comes from some of the last text messages that Riley sent to his mother before he went missing.

In an interview with Brian Entin of News Nation , Strain’s mother Michelle Whiteid reveals a concerning text she got from her son shortly before his disappearance:

“He had sent me a text and said that he was drinking a rum and coke and it didn’t taste good. And I said, ‘Well you probably shouldn’t drink it then.’

He goes, ‘Well it tastes like barbeque.’ 

And I go, ‘Well that sounds awful.’ And he says, ‘Well it sounds good but it’s not.'”

Whiteid says she’s now concerned that there was something in that drink:

“Maybe there was something in it that shouldn’t have been.”

Riley Strain's mom says he texted her before disappearing that his rum and coke did "not taste good." It's one of the new parts of our interview airing tonight on @NewsNation at 10pmET. Also — why Riley's family is very disappointed in his fraternity. All of it at 10. pic.twitter.com/jSwK98ba6l — Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) April 16, 2024

Obviously there’s been a lot of speculation about whether Strain was drugged before disappearing, but as of right now we haven’t gotten any toxicology reports from the autopsy to show anything that was in the student’s system at the time of his death.

And it’s also not clear when this exchange with his mother occurred, or which bar he was drinking at when he complained about his drink.

Hopefully we get some of the answers we’re still missing when the toxicology reports come back in a couple of weeks. But until then, it seems like Strain’s family is still struggling with the circumstances surrounding the 22-year old’s tragic death.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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