13 3-Day Experiences in Ireland to Build a Day Around

1.3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,254Our pick

Travel from Dublin by reserved train and comfortable coach to Blarney Castle, Cobh, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, and Galway. Hosts such as John, Norman, Bryan, and Andy keep the packed schedule moving, with two nights in Killarney.

“Beware of the Bed and Breakfast you get put in! If you book through Viator instead of the company running this tour, you get put in a Bed and Breakfast in Killarney and ours was awful! The bed had broken springs sticking up and was lumpy, the pillows were awful, the toilet didn't flush, the walls were so thin that we heard the loud snoring of the man in the next room all night, and the room was tiny with no room to even put your luggage! We stayed one night because it was late when we arrived, then paid to stay in a hotel the second night. Those who…”

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2.3-Day Southern Ireland Tour Including Galway and Kerry from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $469

Travel from Dublin through Connemara, Galway, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, and Adare in three days. Your Irish driver-guide handles the long road days, with two nights’ lodging, breakfast, Wi-Fi, and Cliffs of Moher admission included. Guides such as Cash, Danny, Ian, and Vincent have earned especially strong praise.

“This tour was wonderful and good value, driver Aaron who was also our guide was very friendly and helpful and gave us plenty of information, he was very knowledgeable on the local areas”

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3.Galway and Kerry 3-Day Budget Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 66 reviews · from $441Best value

Travel from Dublin to Galway, Connemara, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, and the Ring of Kerry with an English-speaking guide. You get transport, breakfast, accommodation, and entrance fees, with hostel dorms or a paid B&B upgrade. Expect long days and plenty of scenery.

“I loved the Cliffs of Moher and the optional boat ride. Also the carriage ride in Killarney. The mine experience with sheep dog experience was excellent as well. Would have like another activity on day one. For me there was too much down time on day one. While day two was jammed packed. Possible a little more commentary into the area while driving. Overall it was a great experience! The BnBs were excellent, food was yummy and our small group was perfect! Having a brand new mini bus was amazing too!Read more”

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4.3-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin: Giant’s Causeway & Titanic Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $475

Travel from Dublin through Monasterboice, Belfast, the Titanic Experience, the Dark Hedges, Giant’s Causeway, Derry, Dunluce Castle, Strandhill, and Galway. Your guide handles the driving, two breakfasts and nights in Belfast and Derry are included, with hostel or B&B options available.

“It was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The bus was comfortable. The driver/guide was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. I liked every stop. My expectations were surpassed at each site we went to. Thanks for a good experience!”

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5.3-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry, Ciffs of Moher Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $1,041

Travel by train and small-group coach from Dublin to Cork, Cobh, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, and Galway Bay. Guides such as David and Norman add lively stories and calm, well-paced direction. Two Killarney nights make this a practical South West sampler.

“I stayed in Ireland for 2 weeks and this was the highlight of the trip. Each tour guide was very helpful and truly loved their jobs. This trip was a delight and I would recommend anyone.”

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6.3-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Aran Islands Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,134

Travel from Dublin to Galway by hosted train, coach, and ferry on a three-day trip covering Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Inis Mór, Connemara, and Kylemore Abbey. Expect a small group of up to 10, two Galway nights with Irish breakfast, and guides including Brendan, Norman, or Mick.

“A very well run tour, the logistics for accomodations and meeting up with the tour group on subsequent day were handled very smoothly. The tour guides were were very entertaining and informative.”

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7.3-Day West Coast Explorer from Dublin Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,028Top rated

Spend three days exploring Ireland’s West Coast from Dublin with a driver-guide such as Gerry, Neal, Martin Murphy, or Kieran. You’ll stay two nights near Galway, visit the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Kylemore Abbey, Cong, Clifden, Clonmacnoise, and Old Kilbeggan Distillery in a group of up to 16.

“We had a very enjoyable time. The weather was kind and the tour guide Kieran was very helpful, informative, giving us a lot history of the area. He was very friendly and obliging, he is a credit to your company. We recommend highly your tour.”

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8.Ireland: Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $788

Travel from Dublin through southern Ireland in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Jameson Midleton, Cobh, Waterford, Kilkenny, and Glendalough, with two nights in local B&Bs.

“The guide Marcus was very helpful and jovial. Wanted to see rural Ireland and this trip suited us. Love the arrangements done by Rabbie. The weather was an added bonus.”

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9.3-Day Dingle, Killarney and the Wild Atlantic Way Small-Group Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $795

Travel from Dublin by 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to Glendalough, Adare, Dingle, Killarney and the Rock of Cashel. Your driver-guide, including Mark on some departures, handles the roads and stories while you enjoy two nights of en-suite lodging and breakfast.

“Tour guide Mark has been absolutely wonderful throughout the entire trip, always goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is comfortable and taken care of.”

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10.3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $971

Travel from Dublin through southern Ireland in a small 16-seat Mercedes coach, visiting the Rock of Cashel, Jameson Distillery, Blarney, Kinsale, Waterford, Kilkenny, and Glendalough. Breakfasts, two nights’ accommodation, a driver-guide, and whiskey tasting are included.

“Three days packed with information, beautiful vistas, and fun. Smaller bus was good for the tight bog roads. Stephanie the Guide was knowledgeable, personable as well as an excellent driver.”

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11.3-Day Discover Northern Ireland Small-Group Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $847

Travel from Dublin in a Mercedes mini-coach with up to 16 passengers, two nights in Northern Ireland, and breakfast included. Visit Titanic Belfast, Mount Stewart, Giant’s Causeway, the Causeway Coastal Route, and Castle Ward, with guides such as Stephanie or Brian bringing local history to life.

“This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to (Northern) Ireland. Stephanie was a fantastic tour guide with such a wealth of knowledge about every stop of our tour, especially The Troubles. I loved getting to know the other travelers on this small group tour, and everything Read more”

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12.3-Day Dingle, Killarney & the Wild Atlantic Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $684

Travel by 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach from Dublin through Glendalough, Adare, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, and the Rock of Cashel. You’ll spend two nights in a local en-suite B&B, with an English-speaking driver-guide and time for walks, ruins, beaches, and Irish-speaking communities.

“Wonderful driver and tour guide. Great story teller, accommodating, knowledgeable and super safe driver even with flooding and strong winds to contend with.”

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13.Ireland: 3-Day West Coast Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $867

Travel from Dublin in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide. See the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Cong, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, Clonmacnoise, and Kilbeggan Distillery, with two Galway nights in a local B&B or guesthouse.

“Stephanie, our guide, was great. She kept us informed of our itinerary and was very knowledgeable of the area's history and general information of the culture which made it all the more engaging.”

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