15 Tours & Days Out 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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Burren Countryside Walks, Cliffs of Moher Excursions, Dublin Tours & Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wild Atlantic Way Road Trips

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

A long, scenic west-coast day from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, and Galway, with included Moher visitor entry and guided stops.

“The landscapes were beautiful, even though it was very windy. I only wished Galway had been a longer stop.”

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Dublin Tours & Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Walks

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

Dublin to Kilkenny and Glendalough with sheepdog herding, Wicklow Gap views, and guided walks, plus onboard Wi-Fi.

“The trip was wonderful. We had a great tour guide with a cool black hat.. I specifically enjoyed the time with the shepprd, holding the little lamb… kilkenny was a cute little place and people were friendly just like everywhere in Ireland.”

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Dublin Tours & Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Walks

From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

4.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

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

From Dublin, tour Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny with bus stories, walking tours, movie stops, and free time. $45.

“The day with personable Pat (tour guide) and birthday girl Bridget (driver) was great! Despite the tour being full, Pat mastered the art of making each of us feel welcome. His humour and genial manner was excellent and the information and details he imparted were just enough. We spoke about theatre and he kindly recommended a show, and places to enjoy Irish oysters. Thanks Pat!”

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Dublin Tours & Experiences, Guided, Guided Walking Tours in Dublin, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

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

A 2-hour guided walk through Dublin Castle, Christ Church, Temple Bar, bridges and Trinity College with free-entry stops and great stories.

“Interesting and illuminating tour. Friendly and knowledgeable guide. Enjoyable 2 hours in Dublin City Centre.”

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Dublin Tours & Experiences, Full-Day, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Walks

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

Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains, and Kilkenny in one full day with guided ruins, valley walks, mountain views, and medieval streets.

“best if you can find a day with good weather. gerry was a great guide who explained so much to us about the sites we saw and about ireland. engaging, informative and entertaining”

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Dublin Tours & Experiences, Irish Whiskey Tastings, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whiskey Tastings in Dublin

Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

7.Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

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

Tour Jameson Distillery in Dublin’s Bow Street, learn whiskey making, then enjoy a guided comparative tasting plus a Jameson cocktail.

“It was amazing to learn all about the history and the making process”

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Dublin Tours & Experiences, Food & Drink, Irish Whiskey Tastings, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whiskey Tastings in Dublin

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

45-minute Jameson Distillery Bow St. tour in Dublin with ginger-lime sip, comparative tastings, and time at JJ’s Bar.

“Very interesting information on how whiskey was distilled in Ireland throughout time. Nice guy tour that takes about 45 minutes. You get two sample whiskey at the end.”

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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

9.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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Belfast & Causeway Coast Trips, Castles & Medieval Ireland Visits, Cobh & Titanic Trail Visits, Dublin Tours & Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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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Dublin Tours & Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Walks

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

Wild Wicklow day trip from Dublin with Killiney Hill, Sally Gap, Lough Tay (Guinness Lake), Glendalough, and a Glendalough whiskey taster.

“Mr. Patrick Gleeson made this trip and tour such a wonderful and memorable experience. I received some sad news before getting on the bus, but deciding to continue with the tour helped alleviate the initial sadness some. He took us through some beautiful sites in the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough and was so knowledgeable. His knowledge of the histories behind the sites was impressive. The pub food was delicious and taking a moment to cheers with some Glendalough whisky was definitely a highlight. Thank you so much. May the road rise up to meet you.”

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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

12.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 Tours & Experiences, Guided, Museum Tours in Dublin, Museums, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Prebook a small-group Dublin guided tour at the Little Museum of Dublin, with admission included and hilarious local storytelling.

“Very enjoyable hour at this little (albeit spread over three floors) museum as Sean, our guide, took us through a few hundred thousand years of Irish history complete with corny jokes and even some dancing. I believe you have the option to walk around on your own but don’t. You’ll miss all the fun.”

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Burren Countryside Walks, Cliffs of Moher Excursions, Full-Day, Galway Tours & Experiences, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Full-day Galway tour to the Wild Atlantic Way, Burren stone country, and the Cliffs of Moher, with guide stops and visitor entry.

“Our tour guide Paddy was excellent with his knowledge of the area and tales from his childhood made it so entertaining. Vincent, our driver was amazing. He drove that big bus on narrow roads like a pro. We enjoyed the two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, which was an informative and beautiful stop. We saw the puffins flying from the cliffs. On the way back we drove along the Galway bay. Drove through the rocky landscape of the Burren. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would recommend it to others. May 2025Read more”

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Dublin Tours & Experiences, Irish Afternoon Tea Outings, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Sip afternoon tea on a vintage Dublin double-decker bus, visiting Guinness, Phoenix Park, Trinity, Georgian streets, and St Patrick’s Cathedral.

“Come hungry!! Very fun and upbeat. You will get a good overview of the city. There is not a guide talking the whole time, but there are good highlights and some history pointed out along the way. You will feel extremely welcome and cared for. Fun interaction with hosts.”

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