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The 15 Full-Day Tours in Ireland That Earn Their Price

47 tours  ·  from $33

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 full-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour - Glendalough: monastic ruins in the Valley of Two Lakes
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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

1.Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,895 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

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.”

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From Galway: Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour - Dunguaire Castle and the edge of Galway Bay
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From Galway: Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour

2.Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,815 reviews · from $57

Travel from Galway through the Burren and along the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher. Guides such as Paddy, Pat, Des, Phil, and Gerry share Irish history, folklore, geology, and Gaelic phrases. The day includes Dunguaire Castle, Doolin, coastal photo stops, and two hours at the cliffs.

“We saw so many wonderful sites. The guide was so friendly & knowledgeable. It was an amazing experience.”

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Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin - Leaving Dublin for Ireland’s west coast
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Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin

3.Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,565 reviews · from $85

Travel from Dublin to the Atlantic coast by comfortable bus with an Irish guide such as Richard, Brian, Eduardo, or Dan. See Kinvara, Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher, with entrance included. Expect a long day, scenic roads, frequent stops, and about 90 minutes at the cliffs.

“I liked that we stopped frequently enough for breaks and that our guide Richard was very knowledgeable about the history and sights along the way to keep us engaged with the tour the entire way.”

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From Galway: Connemara and Cong Full-Day Tour - Killary Harbour adds water and open space
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From Galway: Connemara and Cong Full-Day Tour

4.Connemara and Cong Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,737 reviews · from $45

Travel from Galway through Connemara’s Inagh Valley, Kylemore Abbey, Killary Harbour, and Lough Nafooey before exploring Cong and its ancient abbey. Your English-speaking driver-guide, sometimes Mike or Tommy, adds local stories and keeps the day moving at a good value.

“I liked the whole trip. How it was planned and how it was executed. The guide was very funny and full of stories. I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone.”

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From Galway: Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Full-Day Guided Tour - Leenane and the first taste of the west
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From Galway: Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Full-Day Guided Tour

5.Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Full-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · from $57

Travel from Galway with Lally Tours through Connemara’s mountains, lakes, bogs, and beaches. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Shane, Nicole, Sean, or Cathal, brings local stories and music to the ride. Entry to Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Walled Gardens is included, with two hours to explore.

“I love the music playlist 🤣 the tour guide is friendly and informative!”

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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip - Crossing the Burren’s limestone country
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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

6.Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,039 reviews · from $85

Travel from Galway with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Alan, Phil, Gerry, or Damien. Visit Inisheer, cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher, and walk the cliff tops. The $85 price includes transport, ferries, the cruise when weather allows, and visitor-center entry.

“This was a fantastic day outing - we did luck out with the weather which enhanced the trip immeasurably because the vistas were spectacular and we were able to view the Cliffs of Moher from below (via ferry) and above (visitors center and trail). We were given almost 2 hours to explore the island of Inisheer and we chose to rent e-bikes which allowed us to cover a lot of ground without being rushed. Our guide, Gerry, was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor and paced the trip perfectly. (There were a few other short stops for photo opportunities.)Read more”

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Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork - The Burren route puts the cliffs in context
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Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork

7.Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 879 reviews · from $78

Travel from Cork to the Cliffs of Moher with an English-speaking guide, stopping in Limerick, the Burren, a local lunch village, and Bunratty Castle. You get 90 minutes at the cliffs, admission to the Atlantic Edge exhibit, and a full day of Irish scenery for $78.

“liked the bus operator very much. he was so knowledgeable, funny and helpful dealing with my walking disability. the cliffs take your breath away.”

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Full-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Killarney - Killorglin, Kells, and the changing face of Kerry
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Full-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Killarney

8.Full-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43Best value

Travel the Ring of Kerry from Killarney with a driver-guide such as Mike, John, or Dave. Expect mountain and coastal views, Ladies’ View, Molls Gap, Dingle Bay, village stops, Irish stories, and often a sheepdog demonstration. Lunch and optional attraction fees are extra.

“Mike was so amazing!! What a great tour guide and what an incredible tour. The views just can’t be beat. Lots of great stopping points and I left with a ton of brilliant photos.”

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From Killarney: Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour - Killorglin and the old stories of Kerry
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From Killarney: Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour

9.Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 577 reviews · from $51

Ride from Killarney around the Iveragh Peninsula with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Torc Waterfall, Waterville, Sneem, Moll’s Gap, and Ladies View. Guides such as Kevin, Joe, John, and Paulie are praised for lively stories and steady driving. Lunch is not included.

“Excellent trip around the Ring of Kerry. Our guide Paulie was entertaining and informative. We stopped at lots of picturesque spots and our guide even acted as photographer for group shots. What a wonderful day to explore the Ring of Kerry stress free.”

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From Limerick: Full-Day Guided Tour of Cliffs of Moher - The Burren road from Limerick to the Atlantic
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From Limerick: Full-Day Guided Tour of Cliffs of Moher

10.Full-Day Guided Tour of Cliffs of Moher

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 523 reviews · from $56

From Arthur’s Quay, you’ll ride a climate-controlled coach through the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher, with 90 minutes to explore. Guides such as Kevin, Steven, John, and Michael have added history, folklore, humor, and even Irish songs to the eight-hour day.

“This was a great tour! The cliffs were beautiful even with it being a foggy day, it was interesting to see the seaside and the Burren and learn more about Ireland’s history. The guide was knowledgable and clearly passionate about his work. I’d recommend this tour!”

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Full-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, and Inch Beach - Dingle town: lunch, harbor, and Murphy’s ice cream
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Full-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, and Inch Beach

11.Full-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, and Inch Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Ride from Killarney to Inch Beach, Dingle, and Slea Head in an air-conditioned coach with live local commentary. Guides such as Sheila, Batt, Sean, and Mike are known for history, humor, music, and safe driving on narrow coastal roads. Lunch is your own expense.

“This tour gave us a chance to experience some coastal beauty we otherwise would have missed. Well worth it. Batt was knowledgeable and entertaining, an excellent driver and guide”

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Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin - Leaving Dublin for the Golden Vale
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Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

12.Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 469 reviews · from $90

Travel from Dublin through County Cork and Tipperary by climate-controlled van, with stops at the Rock of Cashel, Cork’s English Market, and Blarney Castle. Your English-speaking guide, such as Richard, Alex, Brian, or another assigned driver-guide, handles the long day while you explore the castle gardens and Witch’s Cave.

“The whole trip was wonderful because we were only in Ireland for 2 days so we had to stuff as much as we could in what time we had.”

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From Dublin: Connemara and Galway Full-Day Tour - Glengowla Farm and Silver Mines from April through October
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From Dublin: Connemara and Galway Full-Day Tour

13.Connemara and Galway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 446 reviews · from $85

Ride from Dublin into western Ireland with Paddywagon Tours, visiting Glengowla Farm and Silver Mines from April to October or Cong village from November to March. See Ma’am Valley, Lough Corrib, Galway Bay, and Galway city, with live English commentary and about two hours in Galway.

“The Guide was great, spontaneous and easy to understand and the demonstration at the farm AMAZING! I would have liked to have more time in Galway, at least 2.5 hrs as indicated in your itinerary, instead we had only 2 hrs and no time to take a proper look around even if we travelled that far.”

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Dublin Full Day Bike Rental - Riding toward Magazine Fort
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Dublin Full Day Bike Rental

14.Dublin Full Day Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 361 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $48

Rent a standard bike, e-bike, tandem, child’s bike, trailer, or dog trailer at Phoenix Park’s Gate House for about seven hours. You’ll receive a helmet, hi-vis jacket, park map, and route advice, then ride at your own pace past Magazine Fort, Ashtown Castle, deer herds, and park tearooms.

“A great way to see a majority of the park… walking will be better for the interior trails. The deer herds were bigger than I expected”

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From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour - The road west from Galway
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From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

15.Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $0

Travel from Galway into Connemara with a local English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at Leenane, Killary Fjord, and scenic viewpoints before two hours at Diamond Hill. Guides such as John, Michael, Sean, and Macdara add history, music, and local culture to the drive.

“Amazing experience, Darragh (guide tour) was super friendly and gave us all the informations. He stoped many times for pics and told us about the Irish history. I extremely recommend the tour.”

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