Top 14 Evening Tours in Ireland

1.Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56Our pick

At Dublin’s Belvedere Hotel, Jim Murrihy and the Damhsa team present a lively Irish night of music, singing, and dance. Arrive by 6:30pm for dinner at 6:45pm, then watch professional performers linked to Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Feet of Flames. The show begins at 8pm.

“What an absolutey incredible performance, and the wonderful meal was icing on the cake. Don’t miss this if you’re traveling to Dublin!”

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2.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 309 reviews · from $30

Ride an open-top double-decker through Dublin after dark, with an English-speaking guide sharing stories about Joyce, Wilde, Bono, Temple Bar, and the Brazen Head. The one-hour route covers the Docklands, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, and more, returning to O’Connell Street.

“Lee was brilliant he explained the history on the tour, we had a laugh. Well worth a visit.”

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3.Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Head to Taylors Three Rock in Rathfarnham for a four-course Irish dinner followed by two hours of live folk music, dancing, storytelling, and audience participation. You will need to arrange your own transport, and drinks are extra. Vegetarian meals are available if requested when booking.

“Singing with my family and playing drums on stage and the dinner and the drinks Kids were able to eat the meals they wanted”

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4.Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · from $39

Spend an evening at the musician-owned Merry Ploughboy Pub, about 30 minutes from central Dublin. Choose show only or dinner and show, then enjoy live Irish songs, uilleann pipes, comic audience interaction, singers, and fast Irish stepdancing in an English-language performance.

“Fantastic. The venue, the staff (very welcoming and attentive), the food (really good, especially as catering for approx 200 people) and of course the live traditional Irish music and Irish dancers. Would highly recommend this place.”

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5.Sunset Cruise in Howth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $30

Set out from Howth’s West Pier for a one-hour English-language cruise around Dublin Bay. Your captain, sometimes Ollie or George, shares local history, seabird facts, and stories of Ireland’s Eye while you watch for seals and sunset views.

“Excellent sunset cruise that included puffins, walruses and a rainbow. Passengers were allowed to drive the boat too!”

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6.Dublin Live Guided Panoramic Open-Top Night Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $31

Take a one-hour evening loop through Dublin with a live guide, passing Trinity College, the Liffey, Docklands, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and Christ Church Cathedral. Guides such as Jerry, Paul, Liam, and Brian have been praised for humor and useful local recommendations, but open-top seating and clear audio can vary.

“Wonderful nighttime bus ride with Jerry, our guide. Great narration and recommendations. Got some lovely photos through the clear windows on the top deck. My 22 month old son enjoyed the ride so much he fell asleep and allowed us to grab dessert afterwards!”

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7.Merry Ploughboys Irish Night Dublin Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 3 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Spend about 3 hours and 40 minutes at the Merry Ploughboys Irish Night in Dublin. Expect a traditional pub setting, Irish music, high-energy dancing, audience sing-alongs, and a dinner service. The show suits families and mixed-age groups, but check exactly what your $41.03 ticket includes before booking.

“This was such a memorable end to our trip to Dublin! It would be a good event for families. The food was delicious, which was followed by the wonderful music and dancing. The audience participation during the music portion was fun and the dancers were very talented! If you’re staying in the Dublin City Center, I recommend booking a shuttle through the Merry Ploughboy Pub. Our driver was great and it was nice to not have to worry about public transportation that evening. Highly recommend!”

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8.Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $44Top rated

Join Wild Summits for a four-to-five-hour evening hike around Glendalough’s lakes with guides including Elena. Watch for Sika deer at sunset, walk through the miners’ village and sixth-century monastic site after dark, then stargaze beneath County Wicklow’s night sky.

“Both guides but especially Elena were marvolous. Perhaps start earlier so the pace is not so fast and more time to enjoy the views.”

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9.Dublin Temple Bar Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $14Best value

Spend two hours exploring Temple Bar and other central Dublin pubs with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Stefany. Learn why beer and pubs matter in Irish life, see unusual pub interiors, and finish at a working brewery. Beer tastings are not included.

“Everything was great with Stefany, she was super friendly and made the tour very enjoyable.”

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10.Slea Head Sunset & Magic Hours Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · from $119

Join George of Dingle Darkroom for a 3.5-hour sunset tour around Slea Head. Travel by minibus to Coumeenoole Strand, Dunquin Pier views, Clogher Head, Gallarus Oratory, Kilmalkedar Church, secluded coves, and quiet beaches while learning to use your camera or phone.

“Our experience was great. George knew exactly where to stop for the best views and we were able to see things we wouldn’t have found on our own. This was an excellent stress free way to experience this drive to the fullest. I’m very inexperienced at taking photos and he taught me some basic things to improve my ability. Would definitely recommend!”

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11.Galway City: Evening Guided Walking Tour of Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · from $23

Join Brendan for an 80-minute evening walk through Galway’s Latin Quarter. You’ll hear the story behind Lynch law, visit medieval lanes, see the Claddagh’s birthplace, and finish at Spanish Arch. The tour is in English, wheelchair accessible, and costs $23 per person.

“Brendan was a phenomenal guide! Full of information, personable, and a pleasure to walk around the city with. Highly recommended!”

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12.Sunset SUP experience in Malahide, Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Meet Alex and the Sup Dublin team at Malahide Yacht Club for a 90-minute sunset SUP lesson on the estuary. You’ll learn weather, tide, safety, falling, self-rescue, and paddle strokes before enjoying a relaxed session with an inflatable board, leash, and buoyancy aid.

“Really enjoyed our paddle. As total beginners, we were a tiny bit nervous. But after meeting Alex, after a safety briefing, we were totally relaxed. Great location in shallow water. Great fun, we'll be back again. Eamonn and Catherine”

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13.Baltimore Harbor: Sunset Cruise to Fastnet Rock Lighthouse

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · from $62

Join an English-speaking skipper aboard the Wave Chieftain for a three-hour sunset cruise from Baltimore Harbor to Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. You will pass Baltimore Beacon, Sherkin Abbey, Gascanane Sound, and Cape Clear, with time to watch for dolphins, whales, seals, and seabirds.

“Spacious boat with lots of room to move about but seating was oversize (too high and too wide) and not very comfortable for a 3 hour journey.”

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14.Sunset Kayak Trip on Dunlewey Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Meet Joe at Dunlewey Lake for a relaxed two-hour sunset paddle beneath Errigal and Poison Glen. You’ll get safety instruction, a wetsuit and kayak if needed, stories of local history and mythology, and photos from the water. Choose a single or double sit-on-top kayak.

“We had so much fun! Joe was great!! Really sweet & so fun to know, great photographer too! I mistakenly booked the wrong date & he was super nice about it, & still took us out on our intended date - it was so nice, super appreciated! Donegal is gorgeous - great excursion for a weekend trip! And the views headed to & from the lake / around Mt. Errigal are unbelievable! Highly recommended! Thanks Joe!!”

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