4 Half-Day Tours in Ireland to Build a Day Around

1.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37Our pick

Travel from central Dublin into County Wicklow with an English-speaking guide, passing Sugar Loaf Mountain and Roundwood before reaching Glendalough. You get at least 90 minutes to walk among Celtic Christian ruins, lakes, woods, and a waterfall. Guides such as Alex, Richard, Jerry, and Terry are known for lively stories and practical route advice.

“Dommick was a hilarious guide, it was like experiencing a stand-up. If he's not a comedian, he definitely should become one. Would recommend the tour even just for that!”

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2.Half-Day Guided Coastal Tour to Howth Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,331 reviews · from $45

Ride from central Dublin to Howth Summit, join an English-speaking guide for a one-hour cliff walk, then spend 75 minutes in the fishing village. Expect sea views, seabirds, possible seals, St. Mary’s Abbey, seafood, and lively commentary from guides such as Jerry, James, Robbie, or Jeff.

“A really good experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Would recommend it to anyone.”

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3.Cliffs of Moher Half-Day Express Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 698 reviews · 5 hours · from $59

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher, with entrance included and about two hours to explore alone. The driver handles the narrow, winding roads while you walk the clifftop paths, visit the interactive center, and take in Atlantic views. Choose an 8am or noon departure.

“We had the express tour because we were on a cruise ship, and it was an unguided Tour. But the bus driver pointed out all relevant places along the way and she even dropped the cruisers back at the port, because he was on his way back home. Very good tour.”

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4.Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 652 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Ride from central Dublin to Howth Summit for cliff views and a coastal walk, then spend free time in the fishing village. Guides such as Gerry, Jerry, Ross, and Alan are known for lively stories and humor. Choose a 9:45 a.m. or 2 p.m. departure, with the bus returning to O’Connell Street.

“Don’t go with rain in the forecast. It poured on us at the summit and we couldn’t see much. That said, our driver and tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining and he provided lots of information and history that was interesting. I would do this tour again on a better weather day.”

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