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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Ireland

665 tours  ·  from $7

Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour - The early road west and Barack Obama Plaza
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From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

1.Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18,888 reviews · from $89Our pick

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!”

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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour - A useful stop at Barack Obama Plaza
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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

2.Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,924 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Top rated

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…”

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Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin - Kilkenny from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

3.Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,897 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $48

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!”

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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour - Glendalough, where ruins meet two quiet lakes
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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

4.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,235 reviews · from $45

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”

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Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour - Dublin Castle and the city’s changing power
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Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

5.Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,020 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

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.”

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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

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

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

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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Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings - Three short chapters of the whiskey story
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Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

7.Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,859 reviews · from $35

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.”

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Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins - The second room: why triple distillation matters
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Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

8.Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,690 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37

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!”

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Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour - What your guide adds before you enter
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Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

9.Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,825 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Begin at Trinity College with timed entry to the Book of Kells and Long Room reimagined experience, then walk to Dublin Castle for an exterior tour and finish at Molly Malone. Guides such as Dermot, Noel, Alan, Jimmy, and Neil bring Irish history to life in English.

“Our tour guide was exellcent, very knowledgable and passionate. However, things I wish I knew before the tour: - No tour guide allowed inside Book of Kells experience and the Dublin Castle. Our guide had to do all the talking before the entrance (which is outdoors and could feel very cold after standing still for >10 min) - St Patrick's Cathedral has organized tour for public for free. You don't necessarily need a tour guide. Same with Book of Kells, there's audio tours available.”

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Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant's Causeway Tour - The Antrim Coast Road from the coach window
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Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

10.Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,729 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland by air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, visiting Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway. Guides such as Una, Maurice, Stephen, and Elisa are known for local stories, music, and practical help. Expect a full 13-hour day with scheduled comfort stops.

“Fantastic trip with a knowledgeable guide. Enough time to properly explore each stop, right amount of rest stops, and all in all, a great day!”

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The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough - Avoca Handweavers is a short refreshment stop
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The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

11.The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,446 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Wicklow by small coach with guides such as Patrick, Ashley, John, and Niall. Walk Killiney Hill, stop at Avoca, see Sally Gap and Lough Tay, eat at a pub, and explore Glendalough’s monastic ruins.

“This is a wonderful way to spend the day. Ashley is very knowledgeable on so many levels. The sites are very beautiful. The avoca stop is really just a rest break but the rest is wonderful.”

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Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour - Crossing the Burren’s strange limestone country
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Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

12.Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,058 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about eight hours touring County Clare from Galway with a local guide such as John B, Shane, Gerry, or Seamus. Visit Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Aillwee Cave, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher, with transport, commentary, and cliff admission included.

“A phenomenal trip around County Clare. We had perfect weather for visibility from the Cliffs. (Yes, it’s cold, yes, it’s windy - yes, it’s Ireland in winter) The stops were lovely and our driver was amazing. He kept us on perfect time for each destination and his history lessons during the drives were entertaining and informative. I would highly recommend this tour of Cliffs of Moher and beyond.”

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The Little Museum of Dublin: Famous Guided Tour - Planning your visit around the schedule
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The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

13.The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,948 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Best value

At The Little Museum of Dublin on St. Stephen’s Green, a local guide such as George, Emma, Saul, or Pauline leads a fast, funny tour through Dublin’s past. Expect donated objects, Tara’s Palace dolls house, U2 memorabilia, and a compact visit lasting about 30 minutes to an hour.

“It was delightful ! Lisa was a remarkable tour guide — engaging, talented and very knowledgeable. ….”

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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

14.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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Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin - The route, from Guinness to Phoenix Park
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Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

15.Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,791 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Ride a restored front-engined double-decker through Dublin, Phoenix Park, Georgian streets, Trinity, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral while enjoying afternoon tea. Hosts such as Orla, Aleks, Hannah, and Adam add jokes, stories, and helpful local context. Expect warm scones, sandwiches, cakes, hot drinks, and a souvenir cup.

“Such a fun experience and the food was amazing. Definitely would do again. It was raining and we still had a blast of a time.”

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