5 Half-Day Tours in Dublin, Ranked

1.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37Our pick

Half-day bus from Dublin to Glendalough for views, Saint Kevin ruins, and wildlife spotting. Guide and coach included, no food, 5 hours.

“What a great afternoon! Our guide was really interesting and told us a lot of stories along the road and to help us with our free time in Gelndalough He left us 2 hours of free time and it was so much fun the lakes are beautiful and we really had a lovely time thank you !!!”

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2.Half-Day Guided Coastal Tour to Howth Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,331 reviews · from $45

Half-day guided coastal tour from Dublin to Howth Summit and the fishing village, with a cliff-walk guide and free time to explore.

“The locations on the tour were fantastic but the highlight of the tour was the guide - Jerry! He is an asset to the experience!”

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3.Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 652 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Half-day bus trip from Dublin to Howth Summit and cliffs, with live guide time and free exploring in Howth Village.

“So. Much. Fun. Tour guide had a perfect balance of being funny, telling stories, pointing out sites and just letting us look in quiet.”

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4.6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $675Top rated

Private 6-hour Boyne Valley tour from Dublin with hotel pickup. See UNESCO Newgrange and Tara myths, plus optional tombs and ruins.

“Miriam, our driver and guide, was prompt, organized, friendly, and well informed. Her vehicle was clean and comfortable. She got us to our stops armed with information and enthusiasm. We would be glad to travel with her again.”

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5.Half-Day Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $437

Private 3-hour Dublin walk with historian Pat Liddy, tailored route, discounted Guinness and Trinity entries, plus a map to explore after.

“Fiona was amazing! She was the perfect blend of personality and historical knowledge. Our small group of four had just landed after an overnight flight from the states and needed to stay busy while we were waiting for our rooms to get ready. This was the perfect way to stretch our legs, get acclimated with Dublin, and learn about Ireland’s rich history.”

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