Top 15 Private Tours in Ireland

1.The Dublin Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Walk central Dublin with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at Temple Bar, Ha’penny Bridge, Trinity College, Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green, Leinster House, and Oscar Wilde’s memorial. Pasquale, Conor, Sharon, and Seamus have guided past tours, adding history, humor, music, politics, photos, and practical dining tips.

“A very nice tour of the highlights of Dublin. Pasquale was a very personable and knowledgeable guide.”

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2.Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 304 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Prebook a private ride from Dublin Airport to your Dublin accommodation, with a driver holding your name board in the arrivals hall. The service runs around the clock and can carry up to eight people with luggage. Drivers such as Victor, Brian, Jerry, and AnnaBella have offered local tips, though pickup communication and vehicle size can vary.

“This was the best when arriving into a new city. Our driver gave us great information about Dublin that was very useful!”

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3.Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $296

This private Dublin walking tour covers Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, Christ Church, Ha’penny Bridge, St Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and the GPO in about five hours. Your Irish guide can tailor the route, add the Book of Kells or National Museum, and adjust the pace for your group.

“Excellent detailed information at all points of interest good pace. Would recommend this tour for all.”

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4.Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours circling Dingle’s wild western coast with a private guide and driver. You’ll see Conor Pass, Ventry, Coumeenoole Beach, Dunquin Pier, Sybil Head, the Blasket Islands, beehive huts, and Gallarus Oratory. Guides such as Colm, Karen, Rory, Des, and Paudie tailor the ride to your interests.

“Weather was not our friend the day we did this tour. At no fault of our tour guide Callum. He was amazing with what he had to work with. Weather was rainy with no visibility.”

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5.Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Galway through Kinvara, the Burren, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher in about eight hours. Your driver-guide, such as Fergus, Hugo, Owen, or DC, can adjust the day to your interests. Expect a comfortable vehicle, bottled water, historic sites, sheepdog demonstrations, pub lunch, and the Wild Atlantic Way.

“We had a wonderful day with Bogdon as our driver for the Cliffs of Moher. We had wet, cold and windy weather but didn’t take away from enjoying the day! We did the sheep herding option and loved it! So fascinating!! Do it! Bogdon was kind and very knowledgeable along the way for the several stops we made. We enjoyed visiting with him during our lunch at a quaint restaurant in Doolin and a small pub along the way for a nice pint! Thank you so much Bogdon!!”

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6.Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Travel from Killarney with a private driver-guide such as Peter, Piotr, Tony, Kris, or Chris. You can adjust the day to your interests while visiting Torc Waterfall, Kenmare, Kerry Cliffs, Valentia Island, ancient forts, and Kerry Bog Village. Expect 6 to 8 hours in English, with hotel pickup available after reconfirmation.

“Piotr was an amazing guide. He took time to explain what we were seeing, offered to take us to any place we may want to add to our tour (we didn’t have any), and had great suggestions. A once in a lifetime adventure enhanced thanks to him.”

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

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

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher in a private Mercedes with Liberty Irish Tours. Guides such as Dragos, Taufeeq, John, and Catalin tailor the day to your interests, adding Kinvarra, the Burren, sheepdogs, Hazel Mountain Chocolates, Galway, pubs, or local food. Expect an 8 to 12-hour day, long drives, and room for changes.

“Dragos is an incredible tour guide. Everywhere we went he opened the door for me, made sure I was comfortable and all my needs were looked after. He is incredibly knowledgeable and was able to educate me on local history and tales of old Ireland. His time management was impeccable and I was able to see all the things on the top of my list including the Doorin cave and the Sacred Well of Brigid. The cliffs were breathtaking. It was the trip I had always been hoping for and will never forget. If you are lucky you might get a chance to hear Dragos sing his song about Dublin.…”

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8.Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet a Dublin host such as Ian, José Luis, Wilbur, or Patrick for a private two to five-hour walking tour shaped around your interests. Expect local history, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Temple Bar, food and pub advice, and flexible pacing. Central hotel pickup is possible, but no private vehicle is included.

“Our guide, Cillian was very knowledgeable and gave us the Dublin highlights and history in an amazing walking tour. He and the company were very accommodating by letting us add a person to our group last minute. This tour was a great way to see key places in Dublin plus it got us well over 10,000 steps and it kept us awake after our overnight flight. We filled out a questionnaire on what we want to see on our tour, to personalize it and we got more than asked for . Thanks Cillian!”

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9.Chauffeur Private Cliffs of Moher Day tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher with guides such as Ciaran and Val. The 10-hour trip includes Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Doolin Pier, Wild Atlantic Way views, snacks, bottled water, and pickup from hotels, homes, offices, and Airbnbs. You can add a Doolin boat cruise in summer, but lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“We had the most memorable trip from Dublin to Doolin. Val is smart and funny, able to fill you in on the local history in the most entertaining way! The accommodations are very comfortable and we lucked out, being the only 2 people on the tour. It's a small bus, so it would be a perfect vehicle for extended family or a larger group. Val knows the local haunts and took us to a pub that had the *best* fish and chips (I say that after my husband ate boatloads of fish and chips during our vacation). We plan to travel with Val again, if we're lucky enough to get…”

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10.Ring of Kerry Tour Private Chauffeur Driven From Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel the Ring of Kerry by private chauffeur from Killarney with Joe or Billy, stopping at Portmagee, the Kerry Cliffs, Sneem, Bog Village, and Kells Sheep Centre. You get hotel pickup, a flexible day for up to six people, local stories, and a chance to skip the pressure of driving Ireland’s narrow coastal roads.

“Joe was great, super knowledgeable and professional. He had a really nice car and was an excellent driver. Fun day touring the ring of Kerry and it's awesome even in the rain... We had an awesome time! Hints if you book this: I might suggest skipping the Kerry Bog Village and instead spending more time at the gorgeous Kerry cliffs and beaches as we personally are more interested in seeing the views and scenic spots (or you might want to walk around one of the super cute villages we passed through). There's a lot to try to fit into the day, so choose wisely as Joe is quite flexible in…”

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11.Chauffeur Giants Causeway & Belfast Private Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a chauffeur-guide such as Val, Ciaran, Peter, or Hume. See the Dark Hedges, Causeway Coast, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Belfast. USB chargers, water, parking, and hotel pickup are included. Lunch and Giant’s Causeway admission cost extra.

“Cierian is an awesome tour guide! Super flexible with great recommendations. Tell him the purpose of your trip, what you are trying to experience, and he will ensure you have a phenomenal trip. If he suggests to leave at 7am, do it because you’ll get to see a few extra places.”

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12.Private Chauffeur Cliffs of Moher Tour & Galway from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

You get a private chauffeur, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a flexible route west from Dublin. Gerry Murphy or another driver may take you to the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, coastal Galway, old ruins, a chocolate shop, and Seán’s Bar. The day lasts about 10 hours, but Galway city requires extra time and cost.

“Jerry was the absolute best! He gave us the most personalized experience and we loved every minute. He picked us up at our hotel and gave us time to get some snacks for our road trip. Jerry was so pleasant with friendly conversation and stopped along the way not only to use the restrooms but to see some side sights. When we got to the cliffs, he told us where to go for the best pictures. After the cliffs we told him we were hungry and instead of waiting to go to Galway he let us stop in Doolin and we had a bite to eat which was perfect! On…”

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13.Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Bunratty with Private Chauffeur Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Leave Dublin with a private English-speaking driver and spend about 10 hours seeing Bunratty Castle, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher. Stephen is specifically praised for a pleasant drive. Pickup and return to your hotel are included, and extra stops can be arranged for your group.

“Excellent driver! Stephen did not steer us wrong as he provided a pleasant ride, was an amazing time”

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14.Shannon Airport to Galway City, Private Chauffeur Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer from Shannon Airport to Galway City for up to four people. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name card, helps with luggage, and provides WiFi and bottled water. Drivers such as Thomas, Tomas, Carolina, Gerry, and Peter have been praised for punctual, friendly service and useful local tips.

“Peter was an excellent driver and host. A true pleasure driving us from Shannon Airport to Galway City.”

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15.Personalized Private Tour with a Local Host

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 20 reviews · from $87

Meet a Dublin host at the Molly Malone Statue or your central hotel and shape a private walking tour around history, food, music, literature, or local life. Your host contacts you before the tour, uses your questionnaire to plan the route, and can adjust the pace, stops, and meeting point as you go.

“Amazing, personal, educational and diverse! Thanks for doing what you do.”

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