The 15 1-Day Tours in Ireland That Earn Their Price

Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip - Doolin lunch: a pub stop that feels like part of the day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,851 reviews · from $85Our pick

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren and Galway. Guided west coast day trip with entry, pub lunch, Wi-Fi, and great stories.

“My day trip exploring the west of Ireland was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we set off, the landscape grew more breathtaking with every mile. The Cliffs of Moher were an absolute highlight—standing at the edge and watching the waves crash below was a surreal and humbling experience. The views were dramatic and truly unforgettable. We stopped in the charming village of Doolin, known for its traditional Irish music and warm, welcoming vibe. It was the perfect spot to grab a bite and soak in the local culture. Then came The Burren—such a unique and almost otherworldly landscape. The limestone terrain stretched for miles, dotted with rare wildflowers…”

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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

2.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37Best value

Half-day bus trip from Dublin to Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains. Live guide, wildlife spotting, and 90+ minutes at the ruins.

“lovely place, chance to see red squirrels (which we did!!!), saw deer, driver/tour guide was friendly. would be nice to have had a tour guide and a separate driver. if you get motion sickness go to the front, there's a lot of country roads and they seem to go very quickly! two hours wasn't quite long enough but we still enjoyed it.”

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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip

3.Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,770 reviews · from $62

From Galway, a guided day trip to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, with stops in Kinvara, ancient sites, Doolin, and Atlantic views.

“Garry is one of the best tour guide you can ever afford to have. The trip was literally amazing!”

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From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

4.Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,284 reviews · from $67

Guided Ring of Kerry day trip from Cork with Killorglin, Waterville, Dingle Bay views, Killarney National Park sights, and Friar’s Glenn waterfall.

“Kilarney National Park was awesome. And Kevin the Guide was really fun”

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Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

5.Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,068 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Galway to Connemara in one day, with hotel pick-up, scenic stops, and included admission to Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Garden.

“Arrive on time. Driver will drop you on the main route if near your hotel or a place you want to get off”

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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

6.Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,039 reviews · from $85

From Galway, visit Inisheer and the Cliffs of Moher in one long day, with Burren views and a cruise under the cliffs.

“Alan was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend, well worth the money.”

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Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

7.Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 944 reviews · from $56

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, and Ennis: Atlantic views, medieval rooms, and free time in Ennis.

“Our experience with this trip was amazing! We are very satisfied, they gave us enough time to discover Galway and the Cliffs. The driver Gary was very welcoming and our tour guide Sergio PHENOMENAL, he was very respectful, friendly, and nice, he went beyond his work, and help each one of us with recommendations to have dinner after the trip, he was all the time very attentive, we learnt a lot! Thank you so much Sergio, you’re an incredible tour guide!!”

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From Galway: Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip

8.Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 433 reviews · from $57

From Galway, explore Connemara by bus, choose the national park or Kylemore Abbey, and soak up Atlantic views and Clifden charm.

“Our tour guide is really nice, he introduced all the way and care about everyone. He is funny and gentle, I really recommend him as a best tour guide.”

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Small Group – Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway

9.Small Group – Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Small-group Galway day trip to Cliffs of Moher by boat, Inis Oirr island time, plus Connemara and Gaeltacht views.

“This was a great tour and experience. Was great to get to see the cliffs from the sea! Our guide Shawn was great. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of insight into the country and this area. There are lots of options for tours and I’m so glad we went with the one going to rhe Aran Islands. YOU MUST go the horse drawn carriage ride on Ishineer island. They are given by locals who love on the island and the experience of learning from the locals is so important! Highly recommend for couples, families or even solo travelers.”

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Independent Cliffs of Moher Half Day Trip from Galway

10.Independent Cliffs of Moher Half Day Trip from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 253 reviews · from $52

Galway to Cliffs of Moher by air-conditioned shuttle, with an included entry ticket and 2 hours to explore independently.

“To see the cliffs in perfect weather is amazing This tour is an early morning venture that lets you explore the cliffs before it gets too crowded and we brought our picnic lunch with us to avoid waiting times at the cafe- highly recommend this tour”

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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones – Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

11.Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones – Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Bike Inisheer from Doolin with a guide, round-trip ferry, and tea and scones, plus time on the beach and in the pub.

“Simon was the absolute best tour guide. He had such a passion for the area and he was super knowledgeable.”

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From Killarney: ‘Ring of Kerry’ Mountain Road 1-Day Bus Tour

12.‘Ring of Kerry’ Mountain Road 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · from $45

Ring of Kerry bus tour from Killarney with guide and key viewpoints like Molls Gap and Ladies’ View, plus time for lunch and photos. $45.

“The trip was amazing & the driver Dave just made the experience even better. He was so nice & whitty and I would recommend anyone who wants to do the tour book with Dave 😁”

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From Killarney: Day Trip to Dingle

13.Day Trip to Dingle

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 141 reviews · from $51

Killarney to Dingle day trip with Inch Beach, Slea Head, Gaelic villages, and Dingle pubs, guided by a friendly coach team for $51.

“The day was lovely, and it was a great to leave the driving to someone with experience and enjoy the awesome views. Paul handled the bus expertly, adjusting the route to avoid flooded areas.”

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Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

14.Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Return ferry day trip from Rossaveel to Inis Mór, with comfortable sailing, time to explore solo, and clear return timing.

“Absolutely beautiful and fantastic. People were so friendly . Fantastic weather and made new friends”

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Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour

15.Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $59

Self-guided Donegal Coast e-bike tour with quiet roads, e-bikes, and scenic stops at Slieve League, Silver Strand, and Glencolmcille.

“An absolutely unmissable activity, this was the best way to see the local area, visit Slieve League and experience the amazing beaches. We had a fantastic time! 10 out of 10.”

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