Ireland · DUBLIN TOURS
Dublin is small enough to walk and busy enough to need timed tickets. Build a first visit out of these 15: Trinity and the gospel book, the storehouse and Bow Street, the walks that explain the rest, and the day trips that fit either side of them.
Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway with Wild Rover Tours on a 13-hour coach trip. You get two hours at the cliffs, a Burren route with Irish stories and music, and two hours in Galway, plus Wi-Fi and included admission.
“David, our tour guide, was fantastic. He’s very knowledgeable and entertaining as well. Highly recommended this tour.”
Travel west from Dublin by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Aoife, Chris, or Richard. See the Cliffs of Moher, cross the Burren, pass Dunguaire Castle, and spend two hours in Galway. It is a long but efficient day, with scenic roads, live commentary, and little time wasted.
“Gina, our guide, was absolutely wonderful! She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Her sense of humor was 'craic'! Elizer, our driver, was also great. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if Gina is your guide!”
Explore the seven-story Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate on a self-guided visit. See how Guinness is made, sample the beer, study its famous advertising, and finish with a complimentary pint or soft drink at Gravity Bar, high above Dublin.
“Fantastic place to visit. Really interesting to hear about the history of the storehouse and brewing process. The water feature is fantastic! Thought my 11year old would be bored but he loved it. View from the top of the storehouse is breathtaking.”
Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway on a 12.5-hour Finn McCools coach tour. You’ll get two hours at the cliffs, a drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, and up to two hours in Galway, with guides such as Aoife, Olie, and Conor adding Irish stories, music, and local tips.
“This was a wonderful experience. Aoife was our tour guide and she did a wonderful job talking about Irish history and the contexts of all of the landmarks. She was funny, informative, and incredibly helpful. She offered several tips and suggestions about where to go, what to eat, and how to get around. She was very good about keeping us all on time to every destination. The views of the Cliffs as well as the Burren a s Galway city were all so wonderful and she made it a lot better. The bus driver Nick was excellent and handled the vehicle excellently. the ride on the coach was smooth for…”
Spend a long day from Dublin exploring Belfast by traditional black cab, then travel the Antrim Coast to Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway. Guides such as Una, Maurice, Dave, and Stephen bring local history to life, while the small Belfast cab groups make the political tour personal.
“Fantastic guides, Fantastic trip! Krisha and Dave were our driver and guide on the bus and they were both warm and wonderful, and very knowledgeable. Paddy was the black cab guide and he was brilliant, really bringing the history to life. Absolutely awesome day.”
Travel from Dublin with a professional guide and driver to medieval Kilkenny, a working sheep farm, Wicklow Gap, and Glendalough. Expect guided walks, free time, sheepdog demonstrations, mountain views, Wi-Fi, and a long but rewarding day with guides such as Ian, Kevin, David, or Maurice.
“The sheepdog demo was a highlight of our Ireland trip, and Ian the Guide & Colin the Driver were superb!”
Leave Dublin by comfortable coach for Glendalough’s monastery and lakes, a Wicklow Gap photo stop, and medieval Kilkenny. English-speaking guides such as Pat, Mike, Philip, and Teresa bring the drive alive with folklore, songs, and Irish history. Guided walks, Wi-Fi, and USB charging are included.
“Best daytrip we took in England, Scotland or Ireland. Brian and Alec were friendly and welcoming throughout the day. checking in with us to ensure we all experienced a wonderful day. Brian has stories and history and I could listen to him all day. And I did 🤣 thank you”
Spend about 75 minutes inside Dublin’s Temple Bar music museum with a guide such as Alan, Scott, Brian, or Emily. See Thin Lizzy, U2, Rory Gallagher, Sinead O’Connor, and Michael Jackson memorabilia, visit working recording spaces, and try recording your own song.
“Overall great tour and lots of great behind the scenes info. Would have given 5 stars, not had two minor issues: 1. Just some unfortunate luck, the venue was hosting a boxing bout that evening, so our tour was cut short and we were not able to see the venue. 2. This is at Viator, they advertised this as a small tour with no more than four, but our group had 12 others! We still had a good time, but I felt cheated on the private tour aspect.”
Walk central Dublin with Original Dublin guides such as Helena, Barry, Keith, Dan, and Dave. Expect Irish history, folklore, city landmarks, pub tips, and lesser-seen details from Temple Bar to Trinity College. The tour is in English, costs $29.02, and allows up to 30 people.
“Excellent tour, guide Barry was both knowledgeable and entertaining. Very interesting and factual tour, well worth doing.”
Leave central Dublin at 8:45 am with a professional guide and driver for Glendalough, Wicklow Gap, and Kilkenny. Expect live commentary, short walks, free Wi-Fi, USB charging, and roughly three hours in Kilkenny, with lunch and castle admission extra.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Our guide, Pat, and driver, Alec, was terrific. Pat was very knowledgeable and he even has a booklet of all the places to go in Dublin. Alec was a very stable driver.”
Explore Jameson’s historic Bow Street buildings with an English- or French-speaking guide, then compare three whiskeys and enjoy a signature cocktail. Guides such as Niall, Paddy, Alex, and Erin bring the story to life. Upgrade on site for barrel tasting and a maturation warehouse visit.
“The guide was enthusiastic and kept us entertained. We learned a lot about whisky.”
Join Finn McCools Tours at 6:45 am for a full day from Dublin to Northern Ireland. You’ll see Dunluce Castle, walk the Giant’s Causeway, visit the Dark Hedges, and finish near Belfast City Hall. Guides such as Quiggs, Luke, Brian, and Godfrey add folklore, history, and humor.
“The places we could not see without cars, it was more than we expected. The guide was funny but not too much, very comfortable.”
Spend 45 minutes at Dublin’s Jameson Distillery Bow St. with an English-speaking guide. Learn how triple distillation shapes Irish whiskey, compare three pours, enjoy a Jameson Ginger and Lime drink, then linger at JJ’s Bar.
“Great experience although our guide had a very odd flourish and speech pattern (not an accent). Had to wonder if he drank too much of the product!”
Visit the seven-floor Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate without a guide or fixed group. Follow the brewery story, Arthur Guinness, brewing methods, famous adverts, and tasting areas at your own pace, then finish with a Guinness or soft drink at the Gravity Bar above Dublin.
“The Guinness Storehouse was a fun way to learn about Guinness, but as other people explain be sure you know you will not see any actual brewing, just learn about the process. The Storehouse has numerous levels, all accessible for wheelchairs, and even has suggestions on how best to enjoy the storehouse if someone in your group has sensory issues. A free tasting of Guinness and a free Guinness or soda is included in your ticket. I do wish certain areas had more information, like the advertising area. There was really fun statutes of well known Guinness animals, but no information on how that ad campaign came to be, why…”
Leave Dublin early for the Cliffs of Moher, with two hours to walk the cliff paths and visit Atlantic Edge. Continue along the Burren Coast to Galway for a guided walk and free time. Guides such as Daniel, Eve, John, and Sarah bring Irish history and humor to the long scenic ride.
“It was amazing! Weather was great. Our guide and driver were so nice, I can't complain! I'd definitely recommend this trip to everybody:)”
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