The 10 Day Trips in Dublin That Earn Their Price

1.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37Our pick

Leave central Dublin in the afternoon for Sugar Loaf Mountain, Roundwood, and Glendalough. Your English-speaking guide, perhaps Alex, Richard, Jerry, or another Paddywagon driver, handles the roads and shares Irish history, leaving you free time to walk among ruins, lakes, woods, and waterfalls.

“Our guide was very informative and outgoing when telling us of ireland’s rich history. It was such a lovely city break, nice walk up to the upper lake and nice and cosy coach ride.”

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2.Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 944 reviews · from $56

Leave Dublin for Bunratty Castle, free time in Ennis, and 2.5 hours at the Cliffs of Moher. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide handles the long drive, admissions, and timing. At $56, this is a practical way to reach Ireland’s west without renting a car.

“Wonderful guide: Mau Is very skilled and has a lot of passion able to involve you and make the trip very interesting, bus trip included.”

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3.Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay private tour or Galway city day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Dublin with guide Eamonn of ChaperoneVIP Private Tours for a 10 to 11 hour private trip along Galway Bay and County Clare. Expect the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin lunch, Irish whiskey, music, chocolate, donkeys, pubs, and flexible stops for groups of up to seven.

“We had an amazing two days with Eamonn! He is so knowledgeable about Ireland, the history, the pubs, the sports, the music, the culture, etc. He is the BEST tour guide. From the history tour and pubs in Galway, to the castles along the way, to the chocolate factory, the lunch in Doolin, stopping to feed the donkey and the Cliffs of Moher, we could not have asked for a better day. We loved our day with Eamonn so much, that we added a second day with him. We went to a working sheep farm and watched the sheepdogs in action. Eamonn also took us to a park to show…”

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4.(Small Group) Shore Tour from Dublin:Dublin Highlights and Glendalough Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about eight hours with a small group of up to 24, traveling from Dublin Port through County Wicklow to Glendalough, then touring central Dublin. Expect a Mercedes minivan, port pickup and drop-off, WiFi, a local guide, free time, and lunch at your own cost.

“Great driver in this small group tour. The driver was very friendly and great tour guide. We saw many things that we never would have seen on our own. I would recommend this tour.”

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5.Private Day Trip to the Cliffs of Moher from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Set out from your Dublin hotel with private driver-guide Paul Smith for a roughly 10-hour trip west. See the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and the Wild Atlantic Way without renting a car. Pickup is flexible, and your group of up to six travels together.

“It was a great experience and our tour guide Paul was very helpful and experienced. The views were spectacular”

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6.Day trip to Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle and Ennis

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 13 reviews · from $145

Leave Dublin at 7:00 am for the Cliffs of Moher, crossing the Burren and stopping at Barack Obama Plaza. You get 90 minutes at the cliffs and 80 minutes in Galway, with transport, guide, and visitor-center admission included. Confirm the route, since the title mentions Bunratty and Ennis, but the detailed plan visits Galway.

“My twin sister and me booked the day Trip to the Cliff of moher and Galway.. even it was windy it was a Great day, our tour Guide Álvaro was great, he was kind and funny he did the tour in englisch and spanish, i would Chose a Trip with Álvaro as our Tour Guide again.”

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7.City Explorer: Howth Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $302

Spend about six hours exploring Howth with a private English-speaking guide. Travel from central Dublin by public transport, visit Howth Castle, the summit, harbor, and lighthouse, then follow a route shaped around your interests and walking ability.

“It was a drizzly day in Howtt but we still enjoyed our cliff walk and visit. Our guide was friendly and well informed. We enjoyed his stories and depth of knowledge.”

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8.Celtic Day Trip from Dublin with Spanish-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $74

Travel by minibus from Dublin with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Germán or Juan, stopping at Bull Island, Loughcrew Cairns, Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara, and Monasterboice. This nine-hour trip packs coastal views, Celtic sites, Norman ruins, and Irish stories into one day.

“Super recommended Celtic excursion with a lot of and varied content. All this with Germán's great enthusiasm that is evident from minute one. Thank you very much for the experience two days ago, a hug from Bilbao.”

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9.Wicklow Mountains Private Day Trip from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $52

Spend about 10 hours with a private local host exploring Wicklow Mountains National Park, Powerscourt Waterfall, Glendalough, and Laragh. Mydie is one host associated with this experience. Your group travels by air-conditioned car, with time to adjust the route and hear local stories.

“This was a lovely drive through several town outside of Dublin on the way to the Wicklow mountains. A couple of stops along the way where I was able to head out on my own to see lakes and waterfalls.”

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10.Dublin One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $285

Spend 7 to 8 private hours with a Dublin host who shapes the day around your interests. You might visit St Patrick’s Cathedral, Stephen’s Green, the Brazen Head, the Cobblestone, or Kilmainham Gaol. Patrick and Owen are named guide options in past guest feedback, but your host may differ.

“It’s an all walking tour about 6 miles total. Not worth the 700 plus dollars they charged. Patrick the guide was outstanding. We thought lunch would be included for that price but want.”

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