Dublin · FULL-DAY
The 15 best full-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it actually suits. The one at the top is there on the strength of its reviews — start there.
Dublin day trip to Glendalough and Kilkenny. Walk ancient ruins and two lakes, then tour medieval sights with Wi-Fi on board.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Our guide, Pat, and driver, Alec, was terrific. Pat was very knowledgeable and he even has a booklet of all the places to go in Dublin. Alec was a very stable driver.”
A 12-hour Dublin day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, with Galway Bay views, Burren limestone stops, Kinvara photos, and Bunratty Castle.
“The fun facts that the driver pointed us out on and educated us on history.”
Blarney Castle, Blarney Stone kiss, Rock of Cashel, and Cork's English Market stop from Dublin, with panoramic County Cork drive.
“Had an amazing day on this trip! Our guide was very nice and really good at his job, he took care of everyone and made sure that we had a good day. Really recommend this trip, it’s a great way to see more of the country”
A 12-hour Dublin day trip to Connemara, Glengowla’s mines and farm demos, then Galway City streets and free time to explore.
“This activity was on Paddywagon Tours. They did not have our names on their passenger list for this tour. We were kicked off this tour and they were working to try to get us onto another tour. We waited another hour and they were finally able to get us onto another tour.”
Rent an e-bike or classic bike at Phoenix Park in Dublin. Ride about 7 hours with maps, helmet, and easy pickup at the park entrance.
“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.”
Full-day train trip from Dublin to Cork, Cobh and Blarney Castle. Kiss the Blarney Stone, learn Irish emigration, enjoy scenic harbor travel.
“Got to experience and visit some extreme places in beautiful Cork!”
Full-day Ring of Kerry from Dublin with Killarney lakes, Torc Waterfall, Adare, Inch Beach, and a live English guide. 14 hours, $101.
“Personally, I would have liked to learn a little more about the places we passed through, but I know that's not everyone's preference. Our driver was excellent - super professional, an amazing person and did everything to make our day the best possible!”
Private 8-hour Dublin highlights tour with door-to-door pickup, taxi-speed routing, and flexible stops, including Trinity and Guinness.
“Jim was an encyclopedia full of knowledge of Ireland. We were burnt out on gardens, churches and castles so he showed us Jim was an encyclopedia full of knowledge of Ireland. We were burnt out on gardens, churches and castles so he showed us a different part of Ireland and we truly truly enjoyed him and all the places that we visited.”
Full-day Dublin tour to Malahide Castle and Howth, with Casino Marino photo stop, harbor seal sightings, and optional coastal walk.
“Very friendly Italian tour guide. The tour was done with an audio guide (which was a little slow to download). The visit to the castle was very interesting. The walk along the coast to Howth was very beautiful and fairly easy (45 minutes).”
Full-day Wicklow Mountains tour from Dublin with Glendalough lakes and St Kevin, plus Powerscourt Japanese Gardens, with transport and guide.
Private 8-hour Boyne Valley tour from Dublin: Tara, Loughcrew, Dowth, Fourknocks. Free site admissions, air-conditioned pickup, water.
“We were initially looking at seeing New Grange, but were told it was a tourist nightmare. I found the tour with Michael Foxx, and we were able to see several other passage tombs privately instead. Michael is very knowledgeable and professional and defiantly made it worth it.”
Private Dublin day tour to Cliffs of Moher, Galway, and the Burren with hotel pickup and admissions included for up to 4.
“I paid for an English speaking tour guide and our guide didn’t speak English! He just pointed at his phone with instructions that someone had previously typed for him. It took 10 minutes to figure out when lunch was scheduled. He skipped attractions that were supposed to be part of the tour. He also cut the tour time down by 1 1/2 hours. I do not recommend using this company for your tour of the cliffs.”
Private 10-hour Dublin whiskey day with Kilbeggan tastings, Sean's Bar pours, Tullamore Irish Coffee, and countryside transport.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our whiskey tour with John. Our focus originally had been to tour Tullamore Dew since we are from San Francisco and use that whiskey to make our Irish coffees after having many from the famous Buena Vista Cafe; however we enjoyed the juxtaposition of touring a very old distillery (Kilbeggan) with a much more modern (Tullamore Dew). Visiting Sean’s Bar was a treat and we had a very enjoyable lunch on our own in Athlone that John had recommended. The pacing of the tour was excellent and John provided the perfect balance of historical commentary when driving and leaving us time on the individual tours. Would highly…”
Belfast day trip from Dublin by Enterprise Express with Titanic Experience, hop-on hop-off bus, Falls and Shankill murals, optional Crumlin Gaol.
“I had the best time. It was so much fun. The Titanic experience was very informative and a really great experience.”
Private day trip from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher with a flexible route, sheepdog demos, scenic stops, and time for classic West Clare views.
“Our driver, Will, took us from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher but a few interesting stops along the way and made a long day feel effortless. Patient, attentive, and personable — the service was excellent from start to finish. Highly recommend!”
Pick a day: in the city, along the coast, or out on the road.
