The 15 Best Castle Tours in Ireland

Dublin to Belfast Black Cab, Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway - Bobby Sands mural and Falls Road time that feels personal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,954 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Black cab murals in Belfast, then Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway from Dublin. Entrance and transport included on a full-day route.

“Such an epic day. Do the black cab tour and learn all about Belfast. Loved starting the day crossing the border and learning all about Belfast and the political uprisings then heading over to Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway. Dave was an amazing tour guide and Krishna was a fantastic driver. This was a perfect day trip for a solo traveler and we were back in Dublin by 8PM to grab a pint and dinner. Highly highly recommend and a highlight of my trip.”

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Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast

2.Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,781 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Dublin to Northern Ireland in one long day, with Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges and a Belfast City Hall stop.

“I had quiggs and Ivan as my driver and guise had a blast quiggs has such deep knowledge of the place and is soo funny will take a selfish of himself if you ask for a picture which I found hilarious 100% will book another tour when I come back to lthis lovely country hope I get the same guide”

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Book of Kells & Old Library Visits, Castles & Medieval Ireland Visits, Dublin Tours & Experiences, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

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

Fast-track Book of Kells at Trinity, Dublin Castle exterior history, and a Molly Malone singalong in about 2.5 guided hours.

“Our tour guide was exellcent, very knowledgable and passionate. However, things I wish I knew before the tour: - No tour guide allowed inside Book of Kells experience and the Dublin Castle. Our guide had to do all the talking before the entrance (which is outdoors and could feel very cold after standing still for >10 min) - St Patrick's Cathedral has organized tour for public for free. You don't necessarily need a tour guide. Same with Book of Kells, there's audio tours available.”

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

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

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

One guided day from Dublin to Belfast and the Antrim Coast, with Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant's Causeway.

“It was amazing seeing the countryside in all the sites we visited. Our tour guide Una was exceptional. She was friendly, humorous, and very informative. Love listening to her stories. Would highly recommend this tour!!!”

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Castles & Medieval Ireland Visits, Cliffs of Moher Excursions, Galway Tours & Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

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

Galway to Cliffs of Moher day trip with Burren stops, Aillwee Cave, and Dunguaire Castle views, guided photo breaks included.

“Gerry was fun, informational, and very personable! The tour was well planned and gave just the right amount of time for everything! Fitz's has the best seafood chowder! Don't miss this tour!”

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Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

6.Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,536 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95

Dublin day trip to Rock of Cashel, Cork, and Blarney Castle, with time in each place, included entrances, and a smooth group schedule.

“Brian was a fantastic tour guide! His vast knowledge of Irish history and the way he mixed in personal stories of his time growing up in Ireland made it a really amazing experience. The locations we stopped at were also lovely, especially Blarney. Overall, highly recommend this experience to any looking for a nice day trip.”

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Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

7.Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,944 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, and Cahir Castle in one Wi-Fi coach day. Admission included, plus a long scenic schedule.

“Wonderful day exploring the castles. My favorite is Blarney, absolutely gorgeous area. Recommend heading straight to kiss the stone, can be a wait at times unfortunately. Wish had more time to enjoy this castle than the others. 2 others are beautiful to enjoy. The tour on Cahir was great. Tour guy was funny and gives a great history of his family and how it relates to the castle. Our group was small, about 15, our driver / tour guide was funny and kept the time going. Definitely a well worth tour to take. Cheers!”

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Dublin: Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

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

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

Fast-track into Trinity College for the Book of Kells, then walk Dublin Castle gardens with a local guide in 165 minutes.

“Fergus, was the best Had a wonderfull day and an interresting time at the pub after😂😂😂”

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Burren Countryside Walks, Castles & Medieval Ireland Visits, Cliffs of Moher Excursions, Dublin Tours & Experiences, Tour Reviews

Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Galway by Rail

9.Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Galway by Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $195

Dublin to Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway by rail and coach, with guided stops and included entry.

“Norman was the BEST tour guide! So informative and kind. This tour had great stops and was awesome for a first timer!”

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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Town & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

10.Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Town & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis and Bunratty Castle day trip with Wi-Fi, guide-led history, and included admission tickets.

“We loved it. The tour guide & Rory are so so knowledgeable, they make you feel so equip with information so you can really enjoy your trip!”

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

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

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

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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St Patrick’s Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour

12.St Patrick’s Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 882 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

A 3.5-hour guided walk through St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle grounds, and Trinity’s Book of Kells, with skip-the-line access.

“Excellent tour. Awesome guide. A few hours out of the day to check some bucket list items off the list.”

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From Dublin: Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour

13.Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 772 reviews · from $96

From Dublin, kiss the Blarney Stone, tour Rock of Cashel, and visit Cahir Castle, with admissions and USB-equipped bus for $96.

“It was a great Trip with a great guide, we enjoyed our day very much! Thank you for giving us a good day.”

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Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

14.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $195

Train from Dublin to Cork, kiss Blarney Stone, explore Cobh’s Titanic links, then ride back to Dublin with included admissions.

“I took this tour with my husband and my son, and we had a great time! The tour was really well organized, and our guides were knowledgeable and friendly. We went with Brian, Alex, and John. When my son mentioned that he wanted to go to the ocean while we were in Dublin, John suggested going to Howth and gave us directions on our map. He also showed us where to find some antique shops in Dublin. We had plenty of time at Blarney Castle, and that was important to me. We highly recommend this tour!”

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