15 City Tours in Ireland to Build a Day Around

From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour - First stop: Barack Obama Plaza, then the road toward the cliffs

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

Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway in one Dublin day trip, with Wild Atlantic Way views, time for photos, and a guided Galway walk.

“Our guide Macdara was the bet guide ever. Very caring for every passengers. He included everyone with so many different attentions along the way. He explained us a lot of things and played many different musics according to each situation. That was always appropriate. We had enough time everywhere we stopped and we saw so many beautiful places. The guide adivsed us what to do everytime. I loved it! I would definitely recommend it! Thank you Macdara. You were awesome. Lucille (the French girl who gave you the French translation of "I don't give a shit!" ah ah ah)Read more”

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Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Atlantic Edge & Galway City

2.Cliffs of Moher, Atlantic Edge & Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,293 reviews · from $85

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Atlantic Edge, and Galway with Burren Coast scenery, skip-the-line entry, and live Irish music.

“The tour was great, cliffs amazing, our guide tuor John and driver John were wonderful...I recomend this tour if you are few days in Dublin”

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

3.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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City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,416 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

City Sightseeing Dublin hop-on hop-off bus: open-top views of Dublin Castle, Guinness and Temple Bar, with audio and 24-72 hour freedom.

“Nice view of the city. Enjoyed seeing the whole city. Many stops and loads of information. Would recommend”

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Dublin: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 597 reviews · from $36

Hop-on hop-off buses in Dublin with 24 to 72 hours of unlimited rides, audio in 8 languages, and an included walking tour.

“The hours were a little limiting for using the bus in the earlier morning and later evening. The buses were slow arriving and we waited for over 45 minutes for one bus. The route was only one way so there was a lot of time spent going around to get to certain sites.”

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Go City: Dublin Pass | Save up to 50% – Includes 35+ Things To Do

6.Go City: Dublin Pass | Save up to 50% – Includes 35+ Things To Do

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 557 reviews · 1 to 5 days (approx.) · from $94

Go City Dublin Pass bundles skip-the-line top sights, a free hop-on hop-off bus, and a digital guidebook for up to 5 days.

“The Hop on Hop off bus pass is great, the kicker here is that most of the attractions require you to book a time slot which you cannot do from the app. This means you may not be able to enter your desired attractions on the day you have nominated. This happened to us at 3 attractions on a one day pass. As a combined ticket it's unlikely you will get the value you might be expecting. Look elsewhere.”

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Dublin City Center Walking Tour

7.Dublin City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · from $417Top rated

Spanish-guided Dublin walk with lively stories, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, cathedrals, Trinity and Molly Malone, plus a Jameson finish.

“The tour was amazing! got to learn so much about the Dublin and Irish history, super recommended! however my ABSOLUTE highlight of the tour was BEA! The superb tour guide of Dublin! she is a gem, an absolute pleasure to be listeniRead more”

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Aran Islands Ferries & Tours, Boat Trips in Galway, City Tours, Cliffs of Moher Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Galway Tours & Experiences, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks

8.Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Galway to Inishmore and the Cliffs of Moher by sea, with 4.5 hours on Ireland’s largest Aran island and wildlife-filled cruising.

“90 minute boat ride to the islands. Several people were seasick. Return trip was 2.5 hours. Great view of the Cliffs of Moher.”

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Cliffs of Moher and Galway City Day Tour from Dublin

9.Cliffs of Moher and Galway City Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $90

One Dublin day tour to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher, with included entrance, coach comfort, and free time to eat, walk, and shop.

“This was our second time taking a tour to Galway and the cliffs. We absolutely loved it!! Our tour guide Alex was amazing! Very friendly and shared some interesting Irish history during the drive and also learned a little bit about the Irish language. Overall, awesome experience!”

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Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire

10.Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $33

A one-way Dublin-to-Dun Laoghaire ferry with guide narration, WiFi, and on-board snacks, letting you see Dublin Port from the water.

“The cruise team was very friendly,and although it was raining,we had a memorable trip.We travelled safely.”

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Galway: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

11.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 321 reviews · from $18

Galway by open-top hop-on hop-off bus with 13 stops, English audio, and easy access to Eyre Square, Salthill, and the bay.

“We loved the experience. Gives a great view of the area and good local history. Made it easier for us to get our bearings and we were able to wander freely around”

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Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

12.Walking and Tasting Tour of Galway City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Taste Galway on a 2.5-hour walk from Eyre Square, with 3pm traditional tastings or 6pm pub stops, ending at Spanish Arch.

“Barry!!!! My mother and I took this tour almost two years ago and still think about it often and fondly. It was a highlight during our holiday. Barry was the B E S T! So personable. During the first stop, it stopped feeling like a tour and more like we were in town visiting an old friend. Truly amazing. Every stop on this tour was a dream. The pub, the dinner, the ice cream shop, yum yum yum! No exaggeration when I say I still dream about the cabbage and bacon dinner. This tour really speaks for itself so don’t hesitate and book it! ps: be sure to try a…”

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Cork City Ramble

13.Cork City Ramble

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Cork City Ramble is a 75-minute English walking tour from St Patrick's Street to the English Market, with history at every stop.

“Educational and fun, but be prepared to walk around Cork. Our guide Eddie was enthusiastic, informative, and articulate.”

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Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK

14.Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket with GUIDEBOOK

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $16Best value

Cork City Gaol ticket with guidebook and timed guided tours every 30 minutes. Explore prison cells, sound effects, and exhibits.

“The way of life in the old days was much life Dickens stories, gave me memories of books I read as a child. The guide was a history major and new the history of the goal so well. The staff greeting us were very friendly and were enjoying time working there.”

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Galway: Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

15.Dark History Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · from $23

After-dark Galway walking tour with a local guide, 1.5 hours, $23. Hear murder tales, witch trials, and Halloween origins.

“Conor was such a brilliant guide! Our tour had a mix of Irish and US visitors, and he catered to both perfectly. Thanks Conor for a great tour - 100% recommend.”

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