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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Ireland

280 tours  ·  from $14 a head

If it comes with a guide, a coach or a hull, it is in here. The 15 below are the ones that justify a whole day rather than an afternoon, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour - Starting west with a pause at Barack Obama Plaza
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From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

1.Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18,888 reviews · from $89Our pick

Spend a full day west of Dublin with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway, and Wild Atlantic Way villages. You get two hours at the cliffs and two hours in Galway, plus commentary from guides such as Aoife, Chris, Carol, and Peter. Expect a long coach ride, changing weather, and no dedicated lunch stop.

“Perfect way to explore parts of the island without worrying about driving! Good time allotment in each area, wished to spend more in Galway!”

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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour - Starting before breakfast in central Dublin
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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

2.Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,924 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Top rated

Leave central Dublin at 6:45 a.m. for the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, and Galway. Ride an air-conditioned coach with a guide, Wi-Fi, and included Cliffs admission. Expect Irish stories, music, scenic drives, about two hours at the cliffs, and 1.5 to 2 hours in Galway. Guides may include Aoife, Oli, Conor, or Jacko.

“Excellent, relaxing way to experience some of the west coast of Ireland in a day from Dublin. Better Irish music in the coach would've made it magical. Like Shane macgowan, Sinéad ó Conor, Damian rice etc rather than the Irish schlock on the playlist! Would also suggest the more information the guide gives the better.”

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Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin - The sheep farm and border collies
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Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

3.Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,897 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel from Dublin to medieval Kilkenny, a Wicklow sheep farm, Wicklow Gap, and Glendalough on a 10-hour guided coach tour. Expect walking tours, castle grounds, sheepdog demonstrations, mountain views, and free time at the monastic ruins. Guides such as Ian, David, Kevin, and Maurice are part of the rotating team.

“When most things that people come to Ireland for are visited, or for anyone looking for the beauty in nature - this is the trip to take! Our guide was fantastic and made the experience worth while! The baby lambs, sheep dogs, hike in the nature with a final touch of touring a small village - I’d reccomend the tour to anyone looking for the real Irish experience!”

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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour - Leaving Dublin and heading south
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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

4.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,235 reviews · from $45

This 9-hour Collins Day Tours trip takes you from central Dublin to Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains, and Kilkenny. Expect guided walks, mountain views, movie locations, free time for lunch, and stories from guides such as Pat, Mike, Philip, and Teresa. The comfortable coach has Wi-Fi and USB charging.

“The whole day was fantastic. Phil the guide was an absolute gem. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. John L the driver the driver was also very friendly. It was a long day but it was filled with activities and you can do as much or as little walking as you want. We stopped at 3 different places, Kilkenny being the last stop and the longest. This little city is an hidden gem with so many quaint shops, restaurants etc to choose from. There was plenty of attractions also, the castle is beautiful. All in all very good value for money and again thank you Phil and John L for…”

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Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour - Starting in Temple Bar, with more than pub photos
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Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

5.Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,020 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk central Dublin with guides such as Dave, Dan, Keith, Helena, Karl and Barry. Over two hours, you’ll connect Viking Dublin, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, Temple Bar, the Liffey, O’Connell Bridge and Trinity College with local stories, Irish lore, humor and practical pub and restaurant tips.

“James was a great guide. Friendly, very knowledgeable and entertaining. Also communicated very well.”

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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour - Wicklow Gap and the short photo stop
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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

6.Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,895 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Leave central Dublin at 8:45 a.m. for Glendalough’s monastic ruins, the Wicklow Mountains, Wicklow Gap, and medieval Kilkenny. A professional guide such as Pat, Teresa, Philip, or Jerry provides commentary while a separate driver handles the roads. Expect walking, changing weather, and a busy but rewarding nine-hour day.

“Philip and Alec were wonderful hosts! We thoroughly enjoyed the trip, despite the bad weather, and Philip's commentary was insightful and entertaining. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a day out of Dublin city!”

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Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings - John Jameson’s story, told with a light touch
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Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

7.Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,859 reviews · from $35

At Jameson Distillery Bow Street, an English or French-speaking guide leads you through Jameson’s story, whiskey-making methods, and a guided tasting of three whiskeys. Finish with a Jameson cocktail, and consider adding the live maturation warehouse visit for barrel samples. Allow about an hour in practice.

“Very informative and interesting presentation even diverting. Small groups a awesome as it feels more comfortable.”

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Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins - The second room: why triple distillation matters
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Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

8.Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,690 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Spend 45 minutes at Jameson Distillery Bow St. learning how Irish whiskey is made, from quality ingredients to triple distillation. Your English-speaking guide leads the tour through three themed rooms, followed by a comparative tasting, a Jameson Ginger and Lime drink, and time in JJ’s Bar. Guides such as Nathan, Nial, Alex, and Finn are praised for their energy and humor.

“I recommend paying the extra money and go on the longer tour besides the 45 min one if you're a drinker of Irish whiskey.”

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Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour - Trinity College and the Long Room reimagined experience
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Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

9.Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,825 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Start at Trinity College with an English-speaking guide such as Dermot, Noel, Alan, or Jimmy. See the Book of Kells, the Long Room reimagined experience, Dublin Castle’s exterior and gardens, and Molly Malone’s statue. Expect history, stories, stairs, cobblestones, and plenty of walking.

“Jimmy was awesome! We really appreciated his customer service and gab. We made many small stops that got to show us a lot of what Dublin has to offer.”

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Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant's Causeway Tour - Titanic Belfast, from shipyard to ocean floor
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Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

10.Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,729 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland by air-conditioned coach, with Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway on the schedule. Guides such as Una, Maurice, David, and Stephen have brought local stories, music, and humor to the long ride. Expect a 13-hour day, brisk walking, changing weather, and no toilet on the bus.

“This was a very informative day-long excursion to Northern Ireland. Our guide and driver were great, and I loved getting to see so many places in one day. A word of warning to anyone prone to motion sickness - some of the driving (particularly on the way back to Dublin, along the coast) is fast and full of curves, so be sure to pre-medicate. Also, it’s an information-heavy tour, so if you fall asleep on the bus, you’ll miss a lot of content.”

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The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough - Killiney Hill gives the day a strong start
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The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

11.The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,446 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Leave Dublin with a local guide such as Patrick, Ashley, John, or Anthony and spend about 8.5 hours in County Wicklow. Walk Killiney Hill, stop at Avoca, visit Sally Gap and Lough Tay, enjoy free time at Glendalough, and finish with a taste of Glendalough whiskey. Lunch is extra.

“Fantastic your!! Patrick was a phenomenal tour guide!!! It was so nice that this was a smaller group, and Patrick was great in showing us around while providing a lot of history and background - also was a great photographer so we could get pictures together! My boyfriend and I did 3 bus tours and this was our last, which ended up being perfect since it’s not as long as some of the other trips. Also LOVED that this tour included a stop for lunch so we didn’t have to pack anything.”

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Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour - Aillwee Cave adds an underground change of pace
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Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

12.Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,058 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Galway through the Burren to Dunguaire Castle, Aillwee Cave, the Cliffs of Moher, and Doolin. A local guide such as John B, Gerry, Shane, or Seamus provides lively history and local detail along the way. Cliffs admission is included, while Aillwee Cave and lunch cost extra. Hotel pickup is available by request.

“This was an excellent tour—perfect way to spend the day. Just enough stops, spaced well, great spot to eat lunch at Fitz’s, and the tour guide can’t be beat. Great scenic and cultural notes, as well”

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The Little Museum of Dublin: Famous Guided Tour - Pairing It With Other Dublin Plans
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The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

13.The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,948 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Best value

Join a lively English-language tour at the Little Museum of Dublin beside St Stephen’s Green. Guides such as Emma, George, Saul, Pauline, and Daryl turn Dublin’s past into a funny, musical story, with stops for U2 memorabilia, Tara’s Palace dolls house, and objects donated by local people. The visit lasts about 30 minutes to an hour.

“This was the highlight of our time spent in Dublin. The Georgian home,displays, stories, and humor told a great story of Irish history. Pauline’s song at the end was beautiful.”

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From Galway: Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour - Starting in Galway and reaching Dunguaire Castle
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From Galway: Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour

14.Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,815 reviews · from $57

Travel from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll see Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Black Head, Fanore, Doolin, and Corcomroe Abbey, with two hours at the cliffs and a lunch stop in Doolin. Guides such as Paddy, Phil, Des, and Gerry are praised for stories, folklore, and local insight.

“The best part was all of the spots we stopped at to explore and take pictures of. Des did a good job explaining everything we saw”

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Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin - The Dublin route, stop by stop
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Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

15.Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,791 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Ride through Dublin aboard a restored front-engined double-decker while enjoying sandwiches, cakes, warm scones, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. The route takes in Phoenix Park, O’Connell Street, Trinity, Georgian Dublin, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Guinness area. Hosts such as Orla, Hannah, Aleks, and Liam add humor and local stories.

“This tour was a great start to Dublin. The food was good and not really heavy. The drinks were great! You even get a really nice travel mug to take with you. The guides were wonderful and even gave additional suggestions on where else I could take my daughter. A great staff and a grand experience! I highly recommend it!”

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