This half-day tour of The Guinness Storehouse unveils the secret to brewing Guinness stout. Your tour begins with a scenic drive to the Guinness Storehouse at the St. James Gate Brewery, birthplace of the world's most famous creamy stout. The brewery first saw the light of day close to this spot over 250 years ago. Upon arriving, you will enter the Guinness Storehouse, an entertaining exhibition on the history of Guinness.During your visit to the Storehouse, you will see, hear and smell the ingredients as they make their way through a series of vast machines and processes before becoming world-famous Guinness stout. The self-guided tour of the Storehouse ends in the circular panoramic bar with its sweeping views of Dublin. Here, you will enjoy a complimentary sample of the "black stuff," just a few hundred yards from where it's made. Before your return drive to the pier, you will have time to browse in the gift shop for Guinness-themed souvenirs.