The 15 Best Private Tours in Ireland

The Dublin Private Walking Tour - Temple Bar beyond the pub sign

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

A private three-hour Dublin walk linking Temple Bar, Trinity College, Georgian squares, Irish history, music, and local tips.

“Conor is a longtime Dubliner who is well-informed, relaxed and so informative. Ice been in Dublin many times but learned a lot and loved the tour. Conor goes at your pace and is not in a rush. He knows people all over the city. And he creates a photographic memory of the tour that is spectacular and a unique keepsake. I will take the tour again next time I am in Dublin!”

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Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

2.Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 304 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Review of Dublin’s private airport transfer, with meet-and-greet pickup, space for eight, pricing, timing, value, and practical booking tips.

“You never showed up so zero stars! Left stranded at Dublin! Had to pay separate taxi. Awaiting refund.”

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Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

3.Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $296

See Dublin’s essential sights in five hours with an Irish guide, from Trinity College and Temple Bar to the GPO, castles, cathedrals, and parks.

“Austin was such a delightful guide. I let him know my mom didn’t speak English so I would translate everything for her so he took his time explaining while also being patient. He captured great pics of our adventure and made our tour very enjoyable. We look forward to returning and booking future tours.”

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Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

4.Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

See Dingle’s Slea Head, Conor Pass, beehive huts, beaches, and Blasket Island views on a flexible four-hour private tour.

“Karen was great! Knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time and the drive was comfortable and smooth.”

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Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

5.Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Galway tour to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Doolin, castles, sheepdogs, and the Wild Atlantic Way.

“It was a great tour of castles and chocolate and a wonderful sheep dog demonstration along with the magnificent Cliffs of Moher. Our guide was prompt and friendly. He was more of a bus driver taking us place to place than giving us much information but he answered our questions the best he could.”

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Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

6.Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Review of a private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney, with Kerry Cliffs, Valentia Island, historic forts, waterfalls, and flexible stops.

“The scenery along the way was spectacular! Having a personal driver seemed so much nicer than driving in a large group tour. Tony had a sense of humor that made the drive fun and he always told us to take our time at our stops. He was extremely helpful when my daughter became car sick and the mess had to be cleaned up. .”

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Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

7.Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.)

Review of Liberty Irish Tours’ private Dublin to Cliffs of Moher trip, with a Mercedes car, flexible stops, Burren scenery, and local food.

“Dragos is an incredible tour guide. Everywhere we went he opened the door for me, made sure I was comfortable and all my needs were looked after. He is incredibly knowledgeable and was able to educate me on local history and tales of old Ireland. His time management was impeccable and I was able to see all the things on the top of my list including the Doorin cave and the Sacred Well of Brigid. The cliffs were breathtaking. It was the trip I had always been hoping for and will never forget. If you are lucky you might get a chance to hear Dragos sing his song about Dublin.…”

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Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

8.Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

A private Dublin walking tour shaped around your interests, with local guides, historic sights, pub tips, and lesser-known corners.

“Derek was amazing! Low key. We just talked and walked! Saw the archaeological, Molly Malone, the crafton street, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and much more!”

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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

9.Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

A private three-hour Dublin walking tour linking 1916 history, famous sights, local stories, and tailored food and pub tips.

“Derek was an excellent guide whose political and historical knowledge was outstanding. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

10.Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Taste Dublin through Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheese, oysters, stew, ice cream, and local insight on a private Temple Bar food walk.

“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”

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Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

11.Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $243

Taste 10 local Dublin foods and drinks with a private guide, while walking past Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Christ Church Cathedral.

“What a wonderful tour. We loved each stop. Ending at a pub was a great touch. By the end we couldn’t eat another bite. All were delicious! Our favorite tour this trip. Thanks Mydie!”

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Killarney: Killarney National Park Private Tour

12.Killarney National Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · from $48

Ride a private jaunting car through Killarney National Park for Ross Castle, lake views, local stories, wildlife, and Carrauntoohil

“Highlight of our time in Killarney, despite the rain it was a great way to learn about the history of the area”

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Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

13.Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 106 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

A practical review of Dublin’s private hotel-to-airport transfer, covering timing, vehicle size, price, reliability, luggage, and booking tips.

“A private cab was sent to pick us up, which based on the meter. The fare was 1/3 of what we paid to pre-book. From a cost perspective I should have booked an uber or hailed a cab, it would have been cheaper. But what really made this trip memorable in a bad way, is even though when I booked I noted 6 adults with 6 suitcases. A 6 person car was sent, which meant we were literally sitting on on bags.”

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Dublin: Private City Tour in German

14.Private City Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews

Build a private German-language Dublin tour around your interests, from Trinity College and literature to the Docklands, Howth, and darker tales.

“Many thanx for the perfect tour to interesting places. Perfect Job of our Guide Noel (written like that?).”

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PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

15.PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $28Best value

A private 90-minute Dublin walk with a local guide, Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral, tailored tips, and an easy city orientation.

“Perfect way to kickstart our Dublin day! Ben was fantastic! He asked us what we wanted to get out of our tour and catered it perfectly. He was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. I wish it could have gone even longer. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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