The 15 2-Day Experiences in Ireland That Earn Their Price

1.2 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 91 reviews · from $226Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Doolin, Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney National Park. Guides such as Alex, Edward, Danny, Rory, and Vincent may lead the trip. Expect long driving days, one hostel night, optional horse rides, and excellent Atlantic scenery.

“Paddywagon is a classic Ireland experience and gets you to the major sites. However - the itinerary is intentionally vague, the overnight is on the dingle peninsula and the tour does not go to the town of dingle. Also - all lodging and meals are at Paddywagon owned facilities, the same with the extra horse carriage rides. This was disheartening as it does not give a true experience or invest in local economies, and felt a bit like a pyramid scheme. If you get motion sick or if you’re looking for a guided tour, this isn’t it. Paddywagon drivers get you from A to B and hope you get a…”

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2.2-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin Including Belfast and Giants Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Dublin to Belfast and Northern Ireland with Paddywagon Tours, staying one night in Belfast. Visit Monasterboice, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and possibly the Carrick-a-Rede area, with guides such as Frank, Paul, Vincent, Jerry, Brian, and Darren leading different departures. Breakfast, transport, accommodation, and key admissions are included.

“Loved Belfast and other places in Northern Ireland. Our driver was very knowledgeable and the black taxi tour was great. Highly recommend this tour.”

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3.2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Dublin to Cork and the Cliffs of Moher with a guide-driver, overnight accommodation, breakfast, transport, WiFi, and admission to Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, and the Cliffs visitor center. Expect long drives, changing buses, and a packed schedule, with guides such as Richard, Paul, Mary, and Ciaran known for lively storytelling.

“The most memorable parts of the trip were the bus drivers and the amount of knowledge they shared. Also their humor made the rise seem short! Ciaran was fabulous. A few extra stops made us feel so thankful for having this driver and using Viator.”

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4.Cliffs of Moher and Blarney 2-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · from $226

This two-day Paddywagon tour links Ireland’s biggest southwest sights, from the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle to Cork, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher. You travel with an English-speaking guide, sleep in Cork, and return to Dublin by way of Bunratty Castle. Guides may include Paul, Rory, John, JJ, Joe, Dave, or Wayne.

“Great tour guides/drivers! Rory and John are excellent!”

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5.2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $662

Travel by train and coach from Dublin to Blarney Castle, Cork and Cobh, then spend a night in Killarney before circling the Ring of Kerry. Guides such as Norman, John, Peter and Jonathan are known for lively Irish history and local stories. Expect long days, scenic roads, reserved train seats and a full Irish breakfast.

“This tour was excellent! Our tour guide,Jonathan, was awesome. He was full of knowledge regarding the region, myths, and history. We loved it! He gave us plenty of time to get our pictures, see the sites and do our shopping. We even stopped at a few extra sites. Thank you for a wonderful time.”

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6.2-Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Dublin to Ireland’s west and southwest with Paddywagon Tours, stopping at Kinvara, the Burren, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher before spending the night near the Dingle Peninsula. Day two brings Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry area. Expect long drives, lively guides such as Cash, Danny, and Val, included meals, and a flexible schedule.

“we would recommend this trip to everyone very orgainised,on time the BandB IN Annascaul was lovely very comfortable only problem no hair dryer food was good the music in the pub was great overall great trip the bus drivers were fantastic with history storytelling and good fun only problem it rained the on second day....”

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7.2-Day Western Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Galway and Cliffs of Moher

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 35 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $237

Travel from Dublin to Galway, Connemara, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher with a local guide, air-conditioned coach, Wi-Fi, and overnight accommodation. You will have about two hours in Galway, 90 minutes at Glengowla Mines, and 90 minutes at the Cliffs. Guide assignments vary, with Cash, Barry, Patrick, Frank, and Lee associated with past departures.

“The bus ride is long with few stops along the way, but at the stops you see wonderful things. The guides are resourceful and knowledge (and Patrick was very funny). The 2-Days Tour is actually 2 x 1-Day Tour with buses changes (3 different buses) so you are never with the same guide. The Sleepzone hostel was nice with laundry room. Overall great Trip.”

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8.2-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $610

Travel from Dublin by train and coach to Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay, and Connemara. You sleep one night in central Galway, with breakfast included. Guides such as Seamus and Bob have led departures, while the small group size can reach 10 people.

“Cliffs of Moher is great but the travel time from Dublin is quite long. Don't want to make it a day trip so choose to stay at Galway and go Connemara the next day. Arrangement of Railtour is seamless and Galway is a lovely city, But Connemara isn't really impressive.”

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9.2-Day ‘Game of Thrones’ Rail Tour from Dublin Incl. Belfast and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $625

Travel by train from Dublin to Belfast, explore the city by hop-on hop-off bus, visit Titanic Belfast, then tour Northern Ireland filming sites with guides such as Derek or Derrick. The second day includes Cushendun Caves, Dark Hedges, Ballintoy, Giant’s Causeway, and a return to Dublin. Hotel and breakfast are included.

“Tour was outstanding. Derek our tour guide was so entertaining and knowledgeable. He actually showed us clips from the show taken in the locations we were brought to.”

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10.2-Day Northern Ireland Rail Tour: Belfast, Antrim Coast, and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $506

Travel by rail from Dublin to Belfast, stay one night near Great Victoria Street, and spend the next day touring the Antrim Coast by coach. Guides such as Sean, Patrick, John, and Paul help with connections, local stories, and timing. Expect spectacular scenery, brisk walking, changeable weather, and limited free time in Belfast.

“Our entire experience on the 2-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin was exceptional! Traveling between Dublin and Belfast was interesting and informative, thanks to the people who accompanied us, and the Giant's Causeway was amazing!”

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11.Galway, Cliffs of Moher & Connemara: 2-Day Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $226

Travel from Dublin to Connemara, Galway, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher over two days. Your English-speaking guide handles transport, entry fees, and one night’s accommodation with breakfast. Seasonal stops include Glengowla family farm from April through October or Cong village from November through March.

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12.2-Day Rail Tour: Galway, Cliffs of Moher & Medieval banquet in Bunratty Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $89Best value

Travel from Dublin to Western Ireland by train and coach, with free time in Galway, a night in 4-star Bunratty accommodation, a four-course medieval banquet, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway Bay. Guides such as Brendan, Sally, and Sean help with each leg, though handoffs require attention.

“It was a great tour and we had a wonderful time. The hotel in Bunratty was just great! We would just have liked a bit more time to tour the castle, there's so much to see on the grounds that we felt short of time, otherwise it was a very comprehensive tour.”

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13.2-Day Killarney and Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $558

Take a rail-and-coach journey from Dublin to Killarney, with an overnight stay, breakfast, and a full-day Ring of Kerry drive. Expect mountain views at Moll’s Gap and Ladies View, a stop at Kerry Bog Village, and guides such as Norman, John, Bryan, or Peter Cuffe depending on the departure.

“We started our tour with Joe - whose job was to meet us at the train in Dublin, ride with us and make sure we made it to our hotel safely. The tour set us up at the Killarney Avenue Hotel and it was wonderful! We walked around, grabbed a bite to eat and continued exploring. The following day we linked up with Bryan, who took us on our tour of the Ring of Kerry and various stops along the way. The entire time he shared the rich history of the region and was safe and punctual. Afterwards, we were dropped off at the train station where Joe was there…”

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14.The Best Two Day Tours in Ireland: The Ring of Kerry and Dingle Slea Head Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 days (approx.) Top rated

Spend two full days exploring the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula from your Killarney accommodation. A private guide such as Gerard, Bertie, or Sean drives your group in an executive van or Mercedes sedan, adjusts the route for weather, and leaves time for Slea Head, Dingle town, local stories, music, and family-friendly stops.

“Gerard Scott was an awesome tour guide. He was very familiar with The Killarney area. We spent 2 full days visiting lots of very special and scenic spots in and around The Ring of Kerry and beyond. I highly recommend Gerard for anyone interested in seeing and learning about this beautiful country.”

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15.Rail Tour from Dublin: 2-Day West Coast Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 10 reviews · from $510

Travel by InterCity rail and coach from Dublin to Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway, and Connemara. You spend one night in a three-star Galway hotel, then visit Clifden, Kylemore Abbey, Leenane, Killary Harbour, or Roundstone before returning to Dublin. English guiding is provided, with small groups available.

“The second day is poorly planned, as you spend almost the entire day on a coach and when you arrive at the monastery there is not enough time to see the monastery and the gardens and eat. On the other hand, the guide is the coach driver himself and spends the entire trip without stopping talking, which in addition to being very tiresome is a danger.”

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