Ireland · GUIDED

The 15 Best Guided Tours in Ireland

60 tours  ·  from $12 a head

The 15 best guided tours you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at number one and work down.

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour - Dublin Castle connects Viking Dublin with modern Ireland
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Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

1.Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,020 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Explore Dublin’s medieval lanes, castle grounds, bridges, pubs, and Trinity College with a lively local guide on this 2-hour walking tour.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was worthwhile. We ended up with a very small group of 5 (we were 3 of the 5). Meeting point and ending point were clearly defined.”

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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour - Glendalough: ruins, legends, and two lakes
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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

2.Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,895 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

See Glendalough, Wicklow Gap, and medieval Kilkenny on a scenic Dublin day tour with guided walks, Wi-Fi, and free time.

“This is a must due and was a great opportunity to leave Dublin and see the countryside of Ireland Jonny was our guide and he was informative about the Irelands history and also had jokes. David was a safe driver but he played no games getting to and from your destination”

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Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour - Seeing the Book of Kells at Trinity College
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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

See the Book of Kells with timed entry, hear Dublin’s past at the castle, and meet Molly Malone on a lively 2.5-hour walking tour.

“Our guide, Sean, was friendly and so informative from the first minute. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the time fly and left us with so much “food for thought”. Highly recommend!!”

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The Little Museum of Dublin: Famous Guided Tour - The Walk of Shame around Fitzwilliam Square
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The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

4.The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,948 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Discover Dublin’s story through a lively 30 to 60 minute guided tour, local humor, donated treasures, Tara’s Palace, and U2 memorabilia.

“Very informative and interesting overview of Dublin's history presented in a Georgian townhome by personable and engaging guides with a truly Irish gift for storytelling. Our guide, Fionn, was everything you could have wished for, and the other guides and employees seemed equally good.”

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From Galway: Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour - Dunguaire Castle and the road beyond Kinvara
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From Galway: Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour - Walking from Bow St. through Dublin
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Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour - Leaving Dublin at 8:00 for the Golden Vale
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Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide - College Green, Temple Bar, and Dublin Castle
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Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

8.Big Bus Dublin Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,387 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $41

See Dublin’s top sights by double-decker bus with live guides, flexible hop-on access, walking tours, and a useful night loop.

“Tour was to start at 9, started at 9:30. Not a live tour it was pre-recorded which was impossible to hear and badly timed. Live audio crashed at about stop 9. We got off at stop 11 and then walked around. Only 3 buses running for an 1hr 45 minute tour so spacing in between buses was long. We eventually got back on to a bus that was great as the driver was the tour guide and driver but only had a few stops with him sadly. Big bus is hit and miss here so if it sucks get off and try next driver. Ultimately ruined our plans for the…”

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House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour - From glowing crystal to finished piece
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House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour

9.House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,303 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

See Waterford Crystal craftsmen shape molten crystal, cut and engrave it by hand, then browse the world’s largest Waterford display.

“You get a great tour of the Warerford master crystal craftsman working inside the factory making more historical and beautiful creations. Great Tour!”

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St Patrick's Cathedral: Self-Guided Cathedral Admission - Entering the Gothic interior
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St Patrick’s Cathedral: Self-Guided Cathedral Admission

10.St Patrick’s Cathedral: Self-Guided Cathedral Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,126 reviews · from $12Best value

Explore Dublin’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral with audio guides, Swift’s memorial, Gothic design, stained glass, and hands-on history for $12.

“Very nice experience. We were offered an audio-guide in our language and a complementary book of activities for my son. It was very nice. First time we spend this much time inside a church.”

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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip - The Burren, where stone shapes the scenery
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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip

Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour - The tasting makes the process click
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Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip - Killorglin and the story of Puck Fair
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From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

14.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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Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie - Why a guide makes sense on Ireland’s highest mountain
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Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie

15.Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $96

Climb Ireland’s highest mountain with KerryClimbing.ie, gaining expert guidance, local stories, and wide Kerry views on a demanding 7-hour hike.

“Climbing Carrauntoohil was one of the most rewarding and awe-inspiring experiences of my time in Ireland. The mountain itself is breathtaking — towering above the surrounding Kerry landscape with sweeping views, dramatic ridges, and a sense of wild, untamed beauty that makes you feel small in the best possible way. What made the hike even more memorable was our incredible guide. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the terrain, weather patterns, and safety, but he also shared local history. He was friendly, patient, and encouraging — always making sure the group felt comfortable, motivated, and well taken care of. The climb was challenging in parts, but with the guidance…”

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