15 2-Day Experiences in Ireland to Build a Day Around

1.Ireland: 2 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 91 reviews · from $226Our pick

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Annascaul, the Ring of Kerry, and Killarney National Park. English-speaking guides such as Alex, Rory, Edward, Danny, and Vincent have led this route, which includes transport, entrance fees, and one night’s accommodation.

“The landscape along the way and the sites we visited are beautiful and amazing. Learned a lot about the Irish history and folk lore in an entertaining way from our guides.”

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2.2-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin Including Belfast and Giants Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Dublin to Belfast and the Antrim Coast with Paddywagon Tours. You’ll visit Monasterboice, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and possibly the Dark Hedges or Carrick-a-Rede. Guides such as Vincent, Paul, Frank, Jerry, Brian, and Darren have led this route.

“It was fun. 1st day, The Celtic crosses were nice and the Titanic museum was okay but nothing really amazing. The optional Black Taxi tour was interesting. It focused on a lot on history past/present of troubles in Northern Ireland. I stayed in the Hostel Patty's Place in Dublin, they were able to give me a single room. Bathroom had showers which were not the best but worked. At the hostel, I did not meet a lot people but I did run into a few. The area was okay. The young woman was able to give me recommendations but it was confusing finding restaurants/bars, you're on your own for that…”

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3.2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $239

This fast-moving Paddywagon trip links Rock of Cashel, Cork, Blarney Castle, the Burren, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher. You travel by air-conditioned bus, sleep one night in Cork, and hear Irish stories from guides such as Richard, Paul, Val, or Ciaran. Expect excellent sights, long drives, and possible bus changes.

“Amazing tour! My key highlights for this tour was visiting Blarney Castle and the Cliffs of Moher were beautiful! The over night hostel was okay, the only creepy thing was it was right next to a cemetery, other than that it was a nice hostel. When in Cork make sure you get a burger at Son of a Bun.”

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4.Cliffs of Moher and Blarney 2-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · from $226

Travel from Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle, the Rock of Cashel, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher with an English-speaking guide. You will sleep in Cork, kiss the Blarney Stone, and return via Bunratty Castle. Guide names may include Rory, John, Paul, JJ, Brian, Joe, Dave, or Wayne.

“Great tour guides/drivers! Rory and John are excellent!”

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5.2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $662

Travel by reserved train and coach from Dublin to Blarney Castle, Cork, Cobh, and Killarney, then circle the Ring of Kerry. English-speaking guides such as Norman, John, Peter, and Jonathan bring local stories to the route. Expect a full schedule, one B&B night, breakfast, and plenty of mountain and bay scenery.

“The tour was wonderful and the tour guides were very informative and helpful. They all had wonderful sense of humours. We loved visiting your beautiful Ireland.”

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6.2-Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Dublin to Ireland’s west and southwest coasts with a Paddywagon guide, seeing Kinvara, the Burren, Doolin, the Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, Killarney, and Adare. Cash, Danny, and Val have earned praise for their storytelling and driving, though route and accommodation changes can occur.

“Bus was late for 1 hr at the plck up point. There was no tour guide in the bus, only a driver. He did a wonderful job though There were a lot of changes in the itinerary”

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7.2-Day Western Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Galway and Cliffs of Moher

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 35 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $237

Travel from Dublin to Galway, Connemara, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher on a two-day Paddywagon coach tour. A guide such as Cash, Barry, Frank, Patrick, or Lee handles the driving and stories, while your Galway overnight stay and breakfast are included.

“The bus ride is long with few stops along the way, but at the stops you see wonderful things. The guides are resourceful and knowledge (and Patrick was very funny). The 2-Days Tour is actually 2 x 1-Day Tour with buses changes (3 different buses) so you are never with the same guide. The Sleepzone hostel was nice with laundry room. Overall great Trip.”

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8.2-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $610

Travel from Dublin to Ireland’s west coast by reserved train and guided coach. Visit Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway Bay, Killary Harbour, Spiddal, and Kylemore Abbey, with one night in central Galway. Guides such as Seamus and Bob bring Irish stories to the road.

“Cliffs of Moher is great but the travel time from Dublin is quite long. Don't want to make it a day trip so choose to stay at Galway and go Connemara the next day. Arrangement of Railtour is seamless and Galway is a lovely city, But Connemara isn't really impressive.”

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9.2-Day ‘Game of Thrones’ Rail Tour from Dublin Incl. Belfast and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $625

Travel by first-class train from Dublin to Belfast, explore the city by hop-on hop-off bus, visit Titanic Belfast, then follow a guide to Game of Thrones filming sites, the Dark Hedges, and Giant’s Causeway. An overnight 4-star hotel stay and breakfast are included.

“yeah, it is all that my children expected. The guide was absolutely fantastic, very funny and knowledgeable. Great history of Ireland and the Troubles. Northern Ireland and Belfast: what change! Really nice. We were struck by how nice everyone is on this island. The hotel was great. The Titanic tour was great. It definitely is worth doing this tour. In general, all the tours were highly professional and every one outdid themselves to help us and make sure we were comfortable. Very nice. We will be back.”

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10.2-Day Northern Ireland Rail Tour: Belfast, Antrim Coast, and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $506

Travel from Dublin to Belfast by rail, stay overnight near Great Victoria Street, then tour the Antrim Coast by coach with a local guide. You’ll see Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Guides such as Sean, Patrick, Paul, and John have been praised for clear help and lively commentary.

“My friend and I had a great experience on this tour. Everyone we worked with was very helpful and friendly. Our bus driver Patrick was totally great, and the folks at the Railtours were also great! We did this tour upon arriving in Ireland and I was nice to know we didn't have to plan or do much more than just show up on time. Hotel accommodations were great as well. I would recommend this tour hands down!”

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11.Galway, Cliffs of Moher & Connemara: 2-Day Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $226

Travel from Dublin to Connemara, Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Doolin on a two-day English-language tour. Your package includes transport, a guide, Galway accommodation, breakfast, and entrance fees, with Glengowla Farm or Cong depending on the season.

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12.2-Day Rail Tour: Galway, Cliffs of Moher & Medieval banquet in Bunratty Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $89Best value

Travel from Dublin by train and coach to Galway, Bunratty, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Burren. You’ll get free time, a castle tour, one night in 4-star Bunratty accommodation, and a four-course medieval banquet with Irish music and storytelling. Guides such as Brendan, Patrick, and Sean may assist along the way.

“This was a wonderful trip that included a castle and the Cliffs of Moher. My daughter took our 13 year old granddaughter and her best friend. Reviews of this trip were excellent and it lived up to its reputation. They loved Ireland and this was a good way to see the west coast without having to drive. The guides were excellent. Highly recommend!”

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13.2-Day Killarney and Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $558

Take a guided rail journey from Dublin Heuston to Killarney, spend a free evening in town, then tour the Ring of Kerry by coach. Expect stops at Moll’s Gap, Ladies View, Sneem, and Kerry Bog Village Museum. Guide assignments vary, with past tours led by Norman, John, Bryan, Ray, and Peter Cuffe.

“Overall very good, well organized, Kilarney International was great and Morris our tour driver / guide was excellent.”

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14.Rail Tour from Dublin: 2-Day West Coast Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 10 reviews · from $510

Travel from Dublin Heuston to Limerick by reserved InterCity train, then tour Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway Bay, and Galway City. On day two, explore Connemara, Clifden, Kylemore Abbey, Killary Harbour or Roundstone, and return to Dublin by train.

“The second day is poorly planned, as you spend almost the entire day on a coach and when you arrive at the monastery there is not enough time to see the monastery and the gardens and eat. On the other hand, the guide is the coach driver himself and spends the entire trip without stopping talking, which in addition to being very tiresome is a danger.”

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15.Giants Causeway and Belfast 2 Days with Private Chauffeur Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 days (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Dublin with private chauffeur John to Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway and Belfast. You’ll see Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, Bushmills Distillery, Belfast City Hall, the Peace Wall, and political murals, with hotel pickup and drop-off for up to three people.

“My wife and I had a wonderful 2 day trip to Belfast and the north coast with John. He managed to squeeze so much into the two days, from seeing Belfast peace walls to the glens of Antrim and upto the most beautiful beaches on the island that I've seen. We felt like minor royalty being chauffered around but we wanted an experience rather than just hiring a car and we think the knowledge and stories John shared made the difference. There is a lot to do and see in this part of Ireland, from the giants causeway and the rope bridge, to hidden bays and glorious lost villages in…”

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