15 VIP Experiences in Ireland Worth Booking

1.Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Dublin in a private Mercedes with guides such as Dragos, Taufeeq, John, or Yang Zhao. Shape the day around the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, castles, sheepdogs, chocolate, Galway, and local food. Expect 8 to 12 hours, hotel pickup, and a polished but personal touring style.

“The entire day! Hazel Mountain Chocolate factory, Cliffs of Moher, Le Hinch lunch and surf watching, beautiful countryside, and The Burren. Wonderful driver and guide, Yang Zhao, and amazing comfortable Mercedes van. Best day of our stay!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Private Ring of Kerry luxury tour with accredited guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Killarney, Tralee, or Kenmare with accredited guide Mary G or another experienced local guide. Over 7 to 8 hours, you visit Cahergall Fort, the Kerry Cliffs, Skellig Ring, Skelligs Chocolate, Killarney National Park, and Torc Waterfall, with room to stop for photos.

“Best decision to book this tour. We did not want to drive ourselves around the Ring of Kerry, nor did we want to go on one of those large coach buses. Our guide, Mary, was wonderful. She picked us up at our BnB and we started our 8 hour journey. She provided so much history and content which was really helpful to better understand Irish history. We went to the Kerry Cliffs and could also see Skelling Michael (the large coach buses do not go there). We were dropped back at our BnB after a fabulous day. We highly recommend seeing the Ring of Kerry this way.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Dublin Airport Transfers: Luxury Transfer To/From DUB Per Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private Mercedes transfer between Dublin Airport and your Dublin accommodation. Your driver meets you by name, tracks flight delays, handles luggage, and offers local tips. Darren, Paul, and other Top Hat chauffeurs are noted for friendly service, clean cars, and helpful Dublin advice.

“Darin, our driver, was prompt with a clean, comfortable car. He drove efficiently and safely to deliver us to the airport, then advised us on where to go and what to do first upon entering. On top of that excellent service, he greatly entertained us with his wit and jokes.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Luxury Tour Of Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $225

Travel from central Dublin to Waterford Crystal and medieval Kilkenny in about nine hours. Watch glass-blowers work beside a 1,400°C furnace, then join a guided Kilkenny walk with time for the castle, cathedral, Black Abbey, cafés, or rose gardens. Groups are capped at 16.

“We had a wonderful time on this trip. Our 7 and 10 year olds loved seeing how Waterford crystal is made as we have collected many pieces over the years. We even had 5 minutes to walk down the block to take a quick picture with the vikiRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin’s coast into County Wicklow with a private guide such as Kieron, Bobby, Ben, or William. Visit Powerscourt, Glendalough, and optional Powerscourt Waterfall, then return through the mountains to Johnnie Fox’s Pub. The day is flexible, scenic, and suited to families or small groups.

“Kieron provided an amazing tour, not only making sure to show us the must-see tourist locations, but also customizing our tour per our personal requests. A big highlight of the tour was a final meal and drinks at Johnny Fox’s, the highest pub in Ireland…delicious!!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Cliffs of Moher including Cliffs of Moher Boat Experience Luxury Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Spend about 12 hours traveling privately from Dublin to County Clare, with admission to the Cliffs of Moher Experience and a 50-minute boat trip from Doolin. Guides such as Dragos, James, John, Mark, and Taufeeq can add local stops, food suggestions, and coastal viewpoints.

“We took our tour with Taufeeq on day 2 of our holiday and it is going to be hard to beat! He was an amazing person and great guide. He showed us all the things we would of missed if we had done it by ourselves. We were able to include additional stops to our journey too. If you are on the fence - Just book it!”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Dublin with a flexible English-speaking guide to Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, Four Knocks, Slane, and possibly Monasterboice. Newgrange tickets cost extra and must be arranged separately. The six-hour outing suits small groups who want history at their own pace.

“Miriam, our tour guide, was just lovely. We had several stops and learned so much about the history and culture. The actual tour of New Grange was fascinating.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Luxury Photography Day Tour on Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring – Fully Guided and Chauffeured

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

You’ll tour the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring in a private, air-conditioned van with a Fáilte Ireland-qualified guide. Bertie can shape the day around wildlife, scenery, history, sheep herding, or photography, with pickup from your Killarney accommodation at 9:30 am.

“She glad that we booked this private tour! Our guide Bertie was the best! Not only was he kind be he was extremely knowledgeable about every stop we made around the Ring of Kerry. He took us to the most amazing spots to get photographs. We had requested a stop to see sheep herding and a stop at Skelligs Chocolates and Bertie was sure to get us to both. Great experience watching the sheepdogs in action and the chocolates were great. Bertie was very informative and most importantly he is a safe driver. I would highly recommend him and the trip around the Ring of Kerry.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Luxury ‘Luck of the Irish’ Tour – 4 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 days (approx.)

Travel from Dublin by train, then explore southwest Ireland with a private Failte Ireland qualified guide in a Mercedes touring vehicle. Visit Blarney Castle, Dingle, the Ring of Kerry, and the Cliffs of Moher, with time to shape each day around your interests.

“This is one of best Private Tours my wife and I have experienced. Our Tour Guide/Driver, Gerard R. is extremely knowledgeable, informative and with a great sense of humor.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Giant’s Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. Your driver, such as Kieron, Paul, Ben, or William, handles the long day while you visit Giant’s Causeway, Carrickfergus Castle, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede, and the Dark Hedges.

“Paul was an outstanding guide and extremely knowledgeable and professional. The tour was amazing and the Giant Causeway was spectacular. I highly recommend this trip!”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Private Luxury VIP Chauffeured Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private air-conditioned luxury vehicle with a chauffeur such as Gerry, Derek, or Declan. See the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Doolin, Burren Perfumery, Dunguaire Castle, and Sean’s Bar, with WiFi and bottled water included.

“The Cliffs of Moher and Galway tour was amazing! It was the highlight of our trip. Gerry was so fun to be with and knew all of the best places to take us along the trip! You cannot miss out on this tour when you’re in Ireland!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Cliffs of Moher: Private Luxury tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Leave Dublin in a private Mercedes V Class with English-speaking driver-guide Don, then cross Ireland to the Cliffs of Moher. You get about two hours at the cliffs, coastal views, castle and monastery stops, snacks, bottled water, and a day shaped around your interests.

“We had a fabulous day with Don our tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure we had plenty of time at all our destinations and took us to several shops and eateries that were unique and interesting. He was pleasant to talk to and took the time to explain many aspects of history of the country side.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Cliffs of Moher Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, and the Burren in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. Drivers such as William, Cliff, and Bobby tailor the day to your interests, with WiFi and bottled water included.

“Fantastic day made better by Cliff our tour driver. While the trip was not a typical tour guide led trip Cliff was fantastic at anticipating our needs and information discussion level. He got to know us and as we got to know him during the 3 hour drive from Dublin we became fast friends. The sites he took us to were perfect for our family and tailored to our interests. There is so much to see it’s impossible to see it all but we felt like we were able to get a taste of the country from our tour. The level of customization of the trip made it even better…”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Private Luxury Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide and your own vehicle, starting anywhere in Dublin. Shape the day around Malahide Castle, Howth, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Phoenix Park, and Guinness Storehouse. Guides such as Miriam and Mariam are praised for friendly service and clean vehicles.

“Miriam was incredible. She hit everything on our list and more. Howth was incredible. She was resourceful, knowledgeable and kind! We had a wonderful time.”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Private Transfer: Dublin Airport DUB to Dublin by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $122Best value

Meet your professional driver at Dublin Airport with a name sign, get help with your bags, and ride privately to your Dublin address in a Mercedes-Benz EQV or V-Class. The transfer takes about 25 minutes, includes bottled water, airport fees, and up to 60 minutes of flight-tracked waiting.

“Excellent service. Driver was very friendly and helpful. The vehicle was clean and the ride was very comfortable.”

Check availability →Read our full review