The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Ireland

From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour - The early stop at Barack Obama Plaza

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18,888 reviews · from $89Our pick

See the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, and Galway on a long but rewarding $89 day trip from Dublin.

“I could not recommend this day trip more! Our tour guide, Chris was very knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. Our driver, Jordan was also an amazing driver navigating us through our stops. I was initially nervous going on the trip as I usually get car sick but I didn’t feel a thing! Bus was very clean and air conditioned. The time spent at each spot was perfect and allowed for shopping, eating, pictures, etc. I am so happy we went with this trip!”

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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

See the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, and Galway on a full-day coach trip from Dublin with guides, stories, and free time.

“We started this tour early in the morning and all was so well organised. We got on and off the bus very smoothly. The journey was long but not at all chaotic. Lovely places to visit and decent amount of time to spend on ones own. Our guide, Aoife was super helpful and even shared tips and offered to answer any questions we had on ireland in general. Daas was our driver and he was a very good driver and such a gentleman. Highly recommend.”

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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

See medieval Kilkenny, a Wicklow sheep farm, mountain passes, and Glendalough on a full-day guided trip from Dublin.

“Great tour guide who was very informative. I would recommend this tour and loved both our tour guide and bus driver.”

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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

4.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

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

See Glendalough, Wicklow Gap, and medieval Kilkenny on a lively, affordable day trip from Dublin with guided walks and free time.

“The whole day was fantastic. Phil the guide was an absolute gem. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. John L the driver the driver was also very friendly. It was a long day but it was filled with activities and you can do as much or as little walking as you want. We stopped at 3 different places, Kilkenny being the last stop and the longest. This little city is an hidden gem with so many quaint shops, restaurants etc to choose from. There was plenty of attractions also, the castle is beautiful. All in all very good value for money and again thank you Phil and John L for…”

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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

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

6.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: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

7.Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

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

Tour Dublin’s Jameson Bow Street site, learn Irish whiskey-making, taste three whiskeys, and enjoy a Jameson cocktail for $35.

“The Guide made it well worth it with compelling story telling.”

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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

Tour Dublin’s Jameson Bow St. Distillery for Irish whiskey history, triple distillation, comparative tastings, and a Jameson cocktail.

“Very good historic tour that also had some whiskey tasting. The location is the historic home of Jamieson, but is no longer an operating distillery. Hats off to Finn”

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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

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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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

Explore Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway on a 13-hour Dublin day trip with transport, entry fees, Wi-Fi, and a guide.

“This was a very informative day-long excursion to Northern Ireland. Our guide and driver were great, and I loved getting to see so many places in one day. A word of warning to anyone prone to motion sickness - some of the driving (particularly on the way back to Dublin, along the coast) is fast and full of curves, so be sure to pre-medicate. Also, it’s an information-heavy tour, so if you fall asleep on the bus, you’ll miss a lot of content.”

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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

Review of the Wild Wicklow Tour from Dublin, with Killiney Hill, Sally Gap, Lough Tay, lunch, Glendalough, and whiskey tasting.

“This is a wonderful way to spend the day. Ashley is very knowledgeable on so many levels. The sites are very beautiful. The avoca stop is really just a rest break but the rest is wonderful.”

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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

Review of Galway’s Cliffs of Moher tour with Aillwee Cave, Dunguaire Castle, Burren scenery, lunch in Doolin, and practical booking tips.

“Very cool experience even in December. Guide was very informative. Cafe we stopped at was delicious. Would also recommend cave tour.”

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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

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

14.Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,815 reviews · from $57

Explore the Burren, Dunguaire Castle, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher on an affordable guided day trip from Galway.

“Amazing tour! Our guide was so great, teaching us a lot about the history of the area, and even teaching us some Irish! Would recommend 100%.”

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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

See Dublin from a vintage double-decker bus with warm scones, afternoon tea, city sights, and friendly local storytelling.

“Had a fantastic time on the vintage afternoon tea bus ride around Dublin. The bus itself was charming and beautifully restored, the views of the city were wonderful, and the afternoon tea was delicious and well presented. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel special. A relaxing and unique way to see Dublin — highly recommended for locals and visitors alike! Thank you Sheenagh, Aleks, Caoimhe, and Liam.”

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