Ireland · CYCLING TOURS

The 15 Best Bike Tours in Ireland

18 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Flat along the canals, distinctly not flat everywhere else, which is why so many of these are electric. The 15 below cover the Dublin park loops, the Galway coast runs and the greenways, priced by length with a note on the hills.

Cycle Dublin - Bike & ebike Tours - The first stretch gives you a useful city orientation
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Cycle Dublin – Bike & ebike Tours

1.Cycle Dublin – Bike & ebike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 748 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Cycle Dublin’s 2.5-hour city tour by bike or e-bike, with local guides, historic stops, side streets, and practical Dublin riding tips.

“They canceled our tour . We were so disappointed. We were looking forward to it .we did our own walking tour.”

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Dublin Panoramic e-Bike Tour with Howth Adventures - The 1805 Martello Tower
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Dublin Panoramic e-Bike Tour with Howth Adventures

2.Dublin Panoramic e-Bike Tour with Howth Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 544 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Ride Howth’s coast, cliffs, lighthouse, and quiet trails by e-bike in a small group with local guides and wide Dublin Bay views.

“WOW. So glad we went in this tour. I will say we had outstanding weather , sunny and 60 degrees (could have used some cotton gloves during cloudy areas but I'm usually cold). Nikki, our tour guide was a treasure. Great info, thanks wonderful sense of humor and so much fun. Saw so many beautiful sites in Howth. Consider it a MUST DO! 29 minute direct train from Dublin.”

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E-Bike & Bike Tour with a Local Guide in Dublin - Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and the Liberties
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E-Bike & Bike Tour with a Local Guide in Dublin

4.E-Bike & Bike Tour with a Local Guide in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

See Dublin Castle, Guinness Gate, Kilmainham and more by e-bike with a local guide on this lively 2.5-hour city tour.

“A fun and educational adventure! Great way to see parts of Dublin. E-bikes certainly made it easier than having to peddle ourselves. Our tour guide - Laura - was wonderful. Filled us in on lots of history and answered all of our questions. A highlight of our trip to Dublin.”

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Dublin Full Day Bike Rental - Finding Ashtown Castle and the park’s older corners
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Dublin Full Day Bike Rental

5.Dublin Full Day Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 361 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $48

Rent a bike for seven hours in Phoenix Park, Dublin, with a helmet, map, safety vest, and route tips for castles, deer, and park cafés.

“It was a blast seeing the beautiful parts of Phoenix Park. They didn't have our Viator reservation, though. Luckily, I had my ticket and proof of payment.”

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Dublin: Guided Bike & E-Bike Tour - Why a bicycle works well in Dublin
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Dublin: Guided Bike & E-Bike Tour

6.Guided Bike & E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 308 reviews · from $40

Cycle through Dublin’s canals, Georgian streets, castles, cathedrals, and local pub districts with a lively 2.5-hour guide-led tour.

“It was great to see the different parts of the city close up so that we were able to plan the rest of our stay, and take in some of what we had seen in more detail. It really helped to orientate ourselves and Nick provided a fun, light-hearted history of Dublin on the way. Highly recommended.”

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Belfast: City Centre Beer Bike Tour - Bedford Street to Belfast City Hall
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Belfast: City Centre Beer Bike Tour

7.City Centre Beer Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 292 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

Pedal through Belfast city centre on a lively 16-person beer bike with a guide, music, photo stops, and BYO drinks for $30.

“Incredible! Highlight of our trip. Would do it again in a heartbeat. They can provide you with alcohol (at a markup), but they allow you to bring your own drinks in. Was fantastic! Highly recommend.”

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Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall - Muckross Abbey and its old cloister
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Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall

8.Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 5 hours to 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Explore Killarney National Park by bike, with Torc Waterfall, Muckross Abbey, gardens, maps, helmets, and flexible self-guided riding.

“We had an amazing day, biking through Killarney National Park! We visited Torc Waterfall, the Muckross Abbey, Muckross House, and the Muckross Traditional Farms! Definitely a highlight of our vacation!”

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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin - Doolin Pier and the short Atlantic crossing
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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones – Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

9.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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Electric Bike Tour of Galway City with Expert Local Guide - The medieval center and Galway Cathedral
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Electric Bike Tour of Galway City with Expert Local Guide

10.Electric Bike Tour of Galway City with Expert Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore Galway by e-bike with a local guide, from the Latin Quarter and cathedral to Salthill, the Wild Atlantic Way, and University of Galway.

“What a day!! We had high gusts of wind, rain and sunshine. Oh wait… we’re in Ireland! Felix did a great job persevering through it all with a great attitude. His priority on safety first was sincere and he gave us a nice balance of history and modern day culture with a fun and easy e-bike ride! We had a great day and learned about beautiful Galway!”

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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway - Two hours on bikes among ruins and shipwrecks
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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway

E-Bike Cycle Greenway - Westport To Achill Island Atlantic coast - Why the e-bike makes this route more approachable
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E-Bike Cycle Greenway – Westport To Achill Island Atlantic coast

12.E-Bike Cycle Greenway – Westport To Achill Island Atlantic coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Cycle Westport to Achill on Ireland’s scenic Great Western Greenway by e-bike, then return by bus after a relaxed coastal ride.

“Wonderful tour around and about from Westport! We enjoyed two of the recommended routes - #4 and #5, with #5 being the most comfortable with flat roads and straightforward directions. Scenery is gorgeous and the e-bikes allowed us to explore comfortably. Paul was helpful and insightful giving advice on where to ride. When asked, he gave us suggestions about Westport which we took advantage of! Amazing!”

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Cork City Cycle Tour - Standard & Electric Bike Options - St. Anne’s Church and Cork’s older streets
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Cork City Cycle Tour – Standard & Electric Bike Options

Electric Bike Tour of Kinsale with Expert Local Guide - Meeting Miley Murphy on Main Street
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Electric Bike Tour of Kinsale with Expert Local Guide

14.Electric Bike Tour of Kinsale with Expert Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Explore Kinsale by easy e-bike, from Charles Fort to harbor views, with local guide Miley Murphy and a small group of 10 or fewer.

“Miley was amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly, informative, engaging and fun! As a native to Kinsale, he knew everyone we passed and was a wealth of information. Worth every penny!!”

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Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour - Starting at Roxborough Glebe
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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

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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