Visit Guinness Storehouse: Ireland's most famous brewery

Before taking part in the tasting workshops, it's essential to know the legend surrounding this beer from Dublin. This is the aim of the first part of the tour, which is designed to be educational. We learn about the famous 9,000-year contract signed by Arthur Guinness with the owner of St. James's Gate Brewery, which is still in force today.

This is followed by a signposted tour of the secrets of Guinness brewing. Much to our surprise, the only ingredients are barley malt, hops and water. Just goes to show that it doesn't take much to make a legend, apart from unique know-how.

Guinness wouldn't really be this iconic drink without the image built up around it. An entire floor is dedicated to Guinness advertisements and the brand image of Ireland's most famous drink.

We find ourselves transported into a zany world, where we come across a fish on a bicycle, or a turtle carrying a pint of Guinness on its back. Not forgetting the oysters, singing the Irish anthem in unison.

Now that we know everything there is to know about how Guinness is made, it's time to get down to the nitty-gritty and taste it... "in moderation" of course!

There will also be a hands-on workshop during the visit, where you can taste the beer at the various stages of production. It's a real beer pilgrimage.

The tour ends with one of the most important tests of all: tapping your own beer like a professional. You have to listen carefully to the bartender's instructions to memorise the perfect choreography to obtain the best Guinness, with the ideal amount of foam and beer. It's quite an art.

Once you've passed the exam with flying colours, we'll hand you a magnificent diploma certifying your ability to serve a Guinness in the proper manner. It's a great souvenir to take home and hold up proudly in front of all our Irish or Dublin friends, or simply beer lovers.

To round off your visit in style, head for 7th heaven, or at least the 7th and top floor of the Guinness Storehouse, where you'll find the Gravity Bar, the only establishment in the capital to offer a 360° view of the whole city, thanks to its huge bay window and panoramic terrace.