The 14 Best 1-Day Tours in Ireland

1.Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip

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

Review of Dublin’s 13-hour Cliffs of Moher day trip, with Doolin lunch, the Burren, Galway, transport, timing, and practical tips.

“It was a great trip. Our guide was friendly, helpful, with a wonderful sense of humor. Unfortunately, by the time we reached the cliffs it was too foggy to see them. We had a lunch at a small pub (McDermott’s). The atmosphere there is unique, the food is good and the staff is friendly. The great thing was that the guide gave us multiple tips on what to remember, see, do, try, buy and avoid. All the instructions before the trip were clear - how to reach a meeting point , what to take with you, etc I definitely recommend this tour ☘️Read more”

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2.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

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

Escape Dublin for Glendalough’s ruins, lakes, woods, and Wicklow views on a guided five-hour coach trip priced at $37.

“we were looking for a tour with a late start and this was amazing. a nice two hours walk surrounded by woods and with the amazing view of two lakes. a taste of ireland outside of the city”

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3.Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip

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

See the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Doolin, and Galway Bay on an engaging 8.5-hour guided day trip from Galway.

“Gary was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable about the history of Ireland and added the perfect amount of humor to keep everyone interested.”

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4.Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

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

Review the Cork to Ring of Kerry day trip, with Killarney, Waterville, Dingle Bay, coastal views, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.

“Loved every stop around the ring of Kerry such beautiful country and Coastlines. I would highly recommend this trip!”

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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

Review of Lally Tours’ Connemara day trip from Galway, with Leenane, Killary Fjord, Kylemore Abbey, gardens, and coastal stops.

“The driver was excellent. He was friendly, informative, and shared a lot of information about the area. He also gave us information to help us navigate through the tour. Highly recommend.”

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

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

See Inisheer and the Cliffs of Moher by bus, ferry, and foot on a full Galway day trip through the Burren for $85.

“Damien our Guide was very friendly and gave us lots of great information. The transport was good and the Cliffs worth the visit, it’s amusing.”

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

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

Review of the Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, and Ennis day trip, with practical advice on timing, transport, guides, and value.

“THE EXCELLENT PROFESSIONALISM, INFORMATION AND VERY ENJOYABLE GUIDE NATALY. ALONG WITH THE LANDSCAPES AND THE CHARM OF GALWAY. THANK YOU!”

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8.Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip

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

Explore Connemara from Galway on a scenic 9-hour tour with Clifden, Sky Road, photo stops, and your choice of Diamond Hill or Kylemore Abbey.

“Stops were very well placed and interesting. Very well planned tour, I would highly recommend it to anyone”

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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

Cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher, explore Inis Oirr, and cross Connemara on a small-group day tour from Galway.

“Phil was fantastic!! We absolutely loved our tour, the views, jokes and the information! Getting to see the Arab island and the cliffs of moher from the sea was well worth it!”

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10.Independent Cliffs of Moher Half Day Trip from Galway

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

Visit the Cliffs of Moher from Galway by comfortable shuttle, with two hours to walk, take photos, and explore independently.

“Excellent coach journey to arrive Cliffs of Moher in 1.5hrs. Enjoyed the view with less crowd by departing at 8am. By the time we were returning, huge crowd came. Highly recommended for anyone wish to visit Cliffs of Moher from Galway.”

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

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

Cycle Inisheer from Doolin with a local guide, ferry tickets, island sights, tea, scones, and free time by the Atlantic.

“This tour was our favorite part of our trip to Ireland! Ollie was a fantastic guide and incredibly accommodating an ambitious postpartum mom and my six month old infant. We definitely lagged behind the crowd a bit due to some issues adjusting the infant in the wagon, but we felt so welcome and relaxed as we wandered up and down the island. Absolutely loved the tea and scones at the end and was utterly charmed by recipe swapping! The ferry was a great bit of fun - a few choppy waves across the Atlantic and a great source of wonder for me and my child. Ollie even gave us the…”

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

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

See the Ring of Kerry from Killarney by bus, with mountain views, coastal stops, local stories, lunch time, and friendly guides.

“Had an excellent day and our driver was brilliant. Recommend to anyone.”

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13.Day Trip to Dingle

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

Review of Paddywagon’s 7-hour Dingle day trip from Killarney, with Inch Beach, Slea Head, Dingle village, scenic stops, and practical tips.

“Excellent trip well worthed I want to give a special mention to Shane or bus driver he was so helpful and nice very professional”

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

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

Cycle Donegal’s wild coast by e-bike, from Slieve League cliffs to Silver Strand, with a flexible route, local support, and excellent value.

“It was a great day trip -Silver Strand Beach, Glencolmcille, Sliebh Lieg. The scenery was spectacular. I didn’t get the name of the assistant but she was very helpful and got us off to a great start. The bikes were great quality at a very reasonable price. I would recommend this trip.”

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