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15 Tickets & Entry Passes in Ireland to Build a Day Around

28 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Good tickets & entry passes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket - The brewing story from water to stout
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Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

1.Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16,863 reviews · from $34Our pick

Explore the seven-story Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate on a self-guided visit. See how Guinness is made, learn the story behind its famous advertising, sample the stout, and finish with a complimentary pint or soft drink at Gravity Bar. Allow at least two hours, and book the optional pouring experience early if you want it.

“Interactive, fun and overall very interesting activity. Definitely recommend the experience.”

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Dublin EPIC Museum Admission Ticket - Arriving at the CHQ building in Dublin
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Dublin EPIC Museum Admission Ticket

2.Dublin EPIC Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,729 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

At EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin’s CHQ building, follow 20 self-guided galleries about the Irish diaspora, from famine-era departures to modern global achievements. Collect passport stamps, use the free audio guide in nine languages, and allow 1.5 to 3 hours. Irish family research costs extra.

“The museum was excellent. Very well done. Quite educational . The Irish diaspora was vast and occurred for different reasons.”

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Dublin: Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour - Trinity College, the Long Room, and the new presentation
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Dublin: Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

3.Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,661 reviews · from $90

Meet your guide at Trinity College for fast-track access to the Book of Kells, the redesigned Long Room experience, and Gaia. Then walk through central Dublin to Molly Malone and Dublin Castle. Guides such as Richard, Sean, Alan, Fergus, and Declan bring Irish history to life in English, French, or Spanish.

“Fergus was our tour guide and was the best! Knowledgable and courteous. Enjoyable experience.”

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Dublin: The Dublin Pass with Tickets to 40+ Attractions - Guinness Storehouse and Dublin’s whiskey stops
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Dublin: The Dublin Pass with Tickets to 40+ Attractions

4.The Dublin Pass with Tickets to 40+ Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,639 reviews · from $90

Use your Go City Dublin Pass for free entry to more than 40 attractions, including Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, EPIC, cathedrals, museums, gardens, and a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Scan your QR code at each stop, reserve popular activities early, and plan your route carefully since the pass runs on consecutive calendar days.

“We purchased a 2 day pass and the bus portion was only good for one day. That was crappy because we only found out from the bus driver. Overall it was a great experience except for that”

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Dublin: EPIC Museum Entrance Ticket - Entering the CHQ building in Dublin Docklands
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Dublin: EPIC Museum Entrance Ticket

5.EPIC Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 816 reviews · from $24

Explore EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin’s CHQ building through touch screens, motion quizzes, audio, and film. Learn how Irish emigrants shaped science, politics, music, art, and more. Your ticket includes an app audio guide, souvenir passport, temporary exhibition access, and a return visit within 10 days. Bring headphones and a charged phone.

“Excellent exhibition. It can take 2+ hours to go round it you look at every exhibit in detail but well worth the time and money.”

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Christ Church Cathedral Entrance Ticket & Self-Guided Tour - The crypt and the famous Tom and Jerry
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Christ Church Cathedral Entrance Ticket & Self-Guided Tour

6.Christ Church Cathedral Entrance Ticket & Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 773 reviews · from $14

Enter Christ Church Cathedral for a self-guided visit to its magnificent nave and Ireland’s largest crypt. Use the multilingual audio guide to trace nearly 1,000 years of worship, pilgrims, relics, Magna Carta displays, and the famous mummified cat and rat, Tom and Jerry. A separate guided tour may be available, but it is not included.

“Lovely cathedral, enjoyed the self-guided tour & beauty of the church.”

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Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket - Entering the old Victorian brewing building
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Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket

7.Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 601 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Spend about an hour in Kilkenny’s old Victorian brewery building, where guides such as Ruby, Chris, Evan, and Gavin have brought Smithwick’s story to life through holograms, living portraits, and hands-on ingredient stations. Learn why the w is silent, smell hops and malt, then finish with a pint or a three-ale tasting paddle.

“Actual brewery has moved away to Dublin. This is a history tour in the old brewery location but it is very up to date and interesting. Good guide and great gift shop. The admission cost includes a pint of beer, although we took the 3 beer flight option.”

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Saint Patrick's Cathedral Dublin Entry Ticket - Using the 18-stop audio tour
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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin Entry Ticket

8.Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 548 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

Visit Dublin’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral with a mobile entry ticket and explore its Gothic interior at your own pace. An audio guide covers 18 stations, while free guided tours may be available with volunteers such as Patty, Laura, or Maria. Allow 45 minutes at minimum, though history fans can easily spend two hours.

“This cathedral was absolutely stunning! We did a self-guided tour and it was fine. I think that a guided tour would've been better just to learn even more. We really enjoyed our time visiting.”

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Galway: Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing - The opening at Leisureland Theatre in Salthill
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Galway: Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing

9.Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 482 reviews · from $40

Spend two hours at Leisureland Theatre in Salthill with the Trad on the Prom cast, including world champion Irish dancers, top musicians, and guest singers such as Marc Roberts, Sean Costello, and Yvonne McMahon. Expect a lively mix of traditional music, storytelling, song, and dance in an intimate Galway setting.

“This is a fantastic performance! I can’t recommend it highly enough. The musicians were wonderful and the dancers breathtaking. Worth every penny! If you’re in Galway May-Sept go see them!”

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Skip the Line: Hook Lighthouse Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour - The balcony and Hook Head views
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Skip the Line: Hook Lighthouse Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour

10.Skip the Line: Hook Lighthouse Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Tour Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford with a guide such as John, Noel, Jason, or Tracey. Climb 115 spiral steps, hear 800 years of light-keeping stories, and step onto the balcony for wide sea views. Your ticket also covers the visitor center, exhibits, shop, and café.

“This is my highlight of ireland. Our tour guide..John...was so knowledgeable and interesting. Who knew all this history???? Of course the scenery is amazing. We had breakfast in the Cafe.. also amazing and great service. Everyone working there seemed genuinely happy. We loved it”

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From Cork: County Cork Highlights Tour with Entrance Tickets - Blarney Castle and the famous stone
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From Cork: County Cork Highlights Tour with Entrance Tickets

11.County Cork Highlights Tour with Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 371 reviews · from $67

Spend 9.5 hours exploring County Cork by small tour bus, with stops at Blarney Castle and Gardens, Charles Fort, Kinsale, and Cobh. Guides such as Brian, Kevin, Martina, and DJ have led versions of this trip. Entry to Blarney and Charles Fort is included, while food and the Titanic Museum cost extra.

“this trip was lovely! Tim & Tony were our guide and bus driver and they did an excellent job. We got to Blarney before the crowds. there is so much to do on the friends but I would definitely recommend to go to the stone first of that's on your to-do. it's a steep, narrow staircase up to the top so if you're claustrophobic this part is probably not for you. The grounds are beautiful, especially the fern garden. It felt like a fairy garden to me. We didn't go to the Woolen Mills because we doesn't so much time adventuring around the Blarney grounds. Next was Fort Charles &…”

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Dublin: National Wax Museum Plus Entrance Tickets - Meeting literary Ireland above the city
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Dublin: National Wax Museum Plus Entrance Tickets

12.National Wax Museum Plus Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 367 reviews · from $22

Spend a day at Dublin's National Wax Museum Plus, where wax figures meet interactive rooms. See Irish writers, scientists, musicians, film stars, childhood heroes, and Father Ted, then brave the Chamber of Horrors and Mirror Maze. The museum is on three floors, includes an English audio guide, and costs $22 per person.

“There was lots of famous people to see my son loved batman and joker ! They all looked so real it was great! .”

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Dublin Christ Church Cathedral Admission Ticket - Entering the neo-Gothic nave
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Dublin Christ Church Cathedral Admission Ticket

13.Dublin Christ Church Cathedral Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $14

Enter Dublin’s 1,000-year-old Christ Church Cathedral with a flexible self-guided ticket. See the neo-Gothic nave, Ireland’s largest medieval crypt, a copy of the Magna Carta, and the famous mummified cat and rat. An audio guide may be available, so bring your own headphones.

“It’s a must see while in Dublin! The architecture and the significance of this holy place is beautiful! I wish I could have been a fly on the walls from the beginning of its existence! It’s very well preserved!”

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Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour - The city-center loop from O’Connell Street to College Green
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Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour

14.Guinness Storehouse Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Use the Big Bus to reach Dublin highlights from O’Connell Street to Phoenix Park, then enter the self-guided Guinness Storehouse and finish with a complimentary pint in the Gravity Bar. Live guides such as James, Alan, Quiggs, and Mustafa add local color, while recorded commentary is available in eight languages.

“The Hop-On Hop-Off bus was a great way to see Dublin. On top, it was a recording that was hard to hear (they gave earplugs, but still a little disappointing). Once we sat on the bottom, it was a live guide with so much great info totally worth it! The Guinness Storehouse was a highlight, and ending with a pint in the Gravity Bar overlooking the city was the best.”

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Westport House and Gardens Admission Ticket - Inside the house, from formal rooms to basement dungeons
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Westport House and Gardens Admission Ticket

15.Westport House and Gardens Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $22

Walk through more than 30 rooms across three floors of Westport House, including formal rooms, bedrooms, exhibitions, and basement dungeons. Use the guided tour app or explore independently, then follow the 3.5-kilometer estate walk for views toward Clew Bay and the Atlantic coast. Allow one to six hours, depending on your pace.

“Fantastic tour guide, very friendly staff, amazing story and home. Brilliant news about the new owners and how it will be resand left open for the public. The marble staircase made you feel like you were floating rather than walking.”

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