Top Dublin Day Trips

Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Kerry Highlights Day Tour from Dublin

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a leisurely cycle with a Self-Guided Bike Tour along the Grand Canal Greenway, starting from Sallins. As you pedal through this picturesque route, you'll encounter 250-year-old locks and bridges, each echoing the rich history of the area. This unique biodiversity corridor offers a chance to witness a diverse array of plant and animal species thriving in their natural habitat. Along the way, make a stop at the Malt to Vault Arthur Guinness Exhibition in Ardclough. Here, you'll uncover the fascinating connection between Ireland's first man-made navigation system and the world-renowned pint of stout. Indulge in a delightful treat at the Pantry Cafe within the magnificent Cliff at Lyons. For those who appreciate a taste of the "black stuff," McEvoys Pub in Hazelhatch, located 13 km from Sallins, offers the perfect spot for a refreshing break. Upon your return to the village, conclude your day at the Railway Inn Heritage Pub, a charming venue to unwind and meet the locals.

Grand Canal Greenway Bike Hire

3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Combine ancient monuments, medieval gems and natural wonders on this full-day tour from Dublin. Escape the city for a scenic drive through the Wicklow Mountains; admire views of the Sugar Loaf Mountains, Wicklow Gap, and Turlogh waterfall; and discover the 6th-century monastic ruins of Glendalough. Then, enjoy free time to explore lively Kilkenny and visit landmarks like the Kilkenny Castle, the Black Abbey or the Cathedral of Saint Canice (own expense).

Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin: Including Kilkenny City

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Dublin shore excursions tend to fill up fast during peak season from May through September, making booking ahead essential for seeing Dublin sights with ease. On this tour, hop aboard a luxury minivan and wind through Wicklow’s countryside. Then, travel into the city to enjoy a panoramic Dublin tour, covering sights such as Trinity College, Molly Malone, the River Liffey, Ha'Penny Bridge, and O’Connell Street. After free time for shopping, finish with port drop-off in plenty of time for your ship's departure.

(Small Group) Shore Tour from Dublin:Dublin Highlights and Glendalough Day Trip

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin City for one day as we take you on a whiskey adventure to the midlands of Ireland, to the real Irish countryside. As you cruise through rural Ireland, enjoy the lively commentary from your Whiskey Specialist Host. First stop is Old Kilbeggan Distillery, one of Ireland’s oldest distilleries which is still producing their world famous Kilbeggan whiskey. We like to travel the secondary routes, avoiding motorways. Next, we stop in Athlone. Some free time included, we'll make sure you have good recommendations for lunch. Athlone is home to Ireland's oldest pub - Sean's. We'll regroup here after lunch for a visit. Next , we travel not far to Tullamore, home to the world's second biggest Irish whiskey brand. The Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Experience Tour is an unforgettable visit for whiskey fans. It's an access all areas tour with lots of great surprises along the way. We'll have you back in Dublin at 6.30pm.

Full Day Whiskey Tour from Dublin including Tullamore D.E.W.

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Trek the coastal paths of the Howth Peninsula without worrying about losing your way on this hiking tour. Follow your guide along the cliffs and through the woodlands of this area, stopping at scenic overlooks and areas of spectacular natural beauty. Listen as your guide's commentary takes you back through the millennia in Irish history, including tales about the Vikings, Normans, Druids, and Celts.

Howth Safari Hiking Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Ireland beyond Dublin with a private day trip into County Wicklow and County Kilkenny. Get picked up at the address of your choice in Dublin and set out on a full-day excursion into the countryside. Begin the tour with a stop at the Glendalough Monastic Settlement and explore at your leisure. Continue on to see the Powerscourt Gardens and House before the final stop in Kilkenny to check out the Kilkenny Castle. The itinerary can also be customized according to your interests.

Day Trip to Kilkenny City & Glendalough & Powerscourt from Dublin

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Boyne Valley, Meath - Private Shore Excursion

See a different side of the Emerald Isle and explore Northern Ireland on this private day trip from Dublin. This luxurious tour takes you north into the United Kingdom in an air-conditioned vehicle with snacks and bottled water. Visit the Dark Hedges, a filming location for Game of Thrones. Drive the Causeway Coastal Route and see the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Marvel at the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway before heading back to Dublin.

Award Winning Giants Causeway Private Day Tour From Dublin

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Tour - Family Friendly

11 hoursFree Cancellation

No trip to Ireland is complete without visiting the stunning western coastline. Check off a visit to two of the isle’s popular western sites, the Cliffs of Moher and Galway, during this private shore excursion. A guide takes you to the Cliffs of Moher viewpoint before enjoying lunch at a pub in Doolin (own expense). Drive along the craggy coast and arrive in Galway for a tour before going back to Dublin.

Cliffs of Moher, Galway - Private Shore Excursion

This scenic full-day rail tour from Dublin highlights the best or rural Ireland with coastal views and mountain scenery that's sure to dazzle. Sit back and relax as you travel through the Wicklow Mountains, visit the tiny town of Avoca and wander rate ancient monastery at Glendalough. Experience the best of Ireland in a single day during this all-inclusive tour that takes travelers through the countryside by road and rail.

Dublin Shore Excursion Rail Tour: Wicklow, Avoca and Glendalough

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Day Tour from Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Powerscourt

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the natural beauty of Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with this full-day private tour. Leave the navigating up to your private driver as you visit top landmarks in Northern Ireland including Carrickfergus Castle, Bushmills Distillery, and Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge. See the Dark Hedges of “Game of Thrones” fame. Enjoy hotel pickup and explore at your own pace.

Giant's Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Cliffs of Moher Luxury Private Day Tour

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Venture beyond the typical tourist trail and immerse yourself in the rich history and unspoiled landscapes of County Wicklow. This private tour offers a chance to connect with Ireland’s stunning natural heritage at your own pace, with a local expert guide to bring the region’s stories to life. Whether you’re a nature lover, history buff, or simply seeking a peaceful day trip from Dublin, this Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough experience promises to be the highlight of your Irish adventure. Book now and get ready to be captivated by the magic of Ireland’s ancient east.

Dublin to Wicklow Mountains Glendalough Private Luxury Day Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience first-hand Ireland’s natural beauty and join me James Doran as we travel across the Emerald Isle’s spectacular landscape. Sit back, relax and discover Wicklow (‘the Garden of Ireland’) and why Glendalough is one of Ireland’s most beautiful visitor destinations. You will also visit the medieval City of Kilkenny on an adventure trip to remember. From beautiful scenery and amazing restaurants. Old castles and churches. Charming streets and friendly locals. Enjoy a pint of the local (Smithwick's beer). Come and see for yourself.

Wicklow Mountains and Kilkenny City Private Tour with Chauffeur

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Premier Chauffeur Drive offers the option of taking a private day tour through the Wicklow Mountains and the Wicklow National Park. Accompanied by your guide who will provide informative commentary during the day, enjoy a scenic drive, stopping off at the 6th Century Glendalough Monastic Site founded by St Kevin. We visit a working sheep farm and discover the art of Sheep herding. Later we stop for a fantastic photo of Lough Tay - The Guinness Lake. Our company prides itself on being the premier chauffeur service in Dublin. Take a day to see the sites and learn the lore of Ireland.

Private Day Trips from Dublin - Sheep Dog Demo & Glendalough

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Depart Dublin early morning and see the best of the west and return to Dublin that evening. The Cliffs of Moher are a UNESCO Geo Park and Ireland's most popular sight. The unique rocky limestone landscape of the Burren is ideal for a short break along the Wild Atlantic Way. We pop into a lovely Irish Pub in Doolin, optionally you might do a Cliffs of Moher Cruise before we drive the Wild Atlantic Way to Poulnabrone Dolmen and Kinvarra for photos of Dunguaire Castle, then return to Dublin.

Cliffs of Moher and Wild Atlantic Way Private Tour from Dublin

11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Swap Dublin for the wild beauty of western Ireland on this rail and coach day trip to County Galway and Connemara. After traveling by train to Galway city, take a scenic coach tour around Galway Bay and the unspoiled Connemara region. Drive through breathtaking mountain-and-lakes scenery and visit the pretty coastal towns of Clifden and Roundstone. See romantic Kylemore Abbey set on a Connemara lake, and pass remote Atlantic beaches, thatched villages and deserted coves before returning to Dublin by train. Round-trip rail and coach travel are included.

Sustainable Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Maximize time in Ireland with a full-day private tour to visit the Cliffs of Moher from Dublin. Get picked up at the address of your choice in the capital city and set out on a full-day adventure to the west coast. Explore the Cliffs of Moher at your own pace and see other popular historic landmarks including Clonmacnoise and Bunratty Castle. This private, full-day tour can also be customized according to your interests.

Cliffs of Moher Private Full Day Tour From Dublin

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the stunning landscapes of Ireland on a private luxury day tour, tailored for your group. This exclusive journey includes visits to the iconic Cliffs of Moher, where you'll spend 1.5 to 2 hours soaking in the views, and a leisurely stroll through the vibrant streets of Galway City for one hour. Experience the unique terrain of the Burren, with its limestone formations, all while enjoying the comfort of a luxury Mercedes Vito vehicle. With a personal chauffeur guiding you, enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace on this unforgettable 12-hour adventure. - Full-day private luxury tour from Dublin, accommodating up to 7 guests - Visit the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin village, and the Burren - Spend time in Galway City, soaking up local culture - Includes pickup from anywhere in Dublin or Ireland

Luxury Tour of Cliffs of Moher Galway and The Burren (1-7 people)

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Guided Tour of Ireland

4 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway and Belfast Day Tour

Zachary_S, Nov 2026

Dave the guide and Igor...

Dave the guide and Igor the driver were both really amazing throughout the day. Igor safely transported us from place to place. Dave wasn’t overly talkative but appropriately explained where we were and some history of the locations when needed. Timing at locations was appropriate considering we had quite a drive back. Thanks for making the experience even more than we anticipated!

Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedge, Belfast

Inspire57193064244, Nov 2026

Giants' Pavement Tour

A fantastic experience in Northern Ireland, with breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable places! The Giants' Sidewalk was, without a doubt, one of our favorite places. A special thanks to the driver Daniel and the guide Jacob, for their excellent service, friendliness, and knowledge. A tour we highly recommend and that will be memorable! 🍀

Kilkenny, Wicklow and Glendalough Sheepdog Trials from Dublin

Holly_P, Nov 2026

Great Full-Day Excursion

We just rerurned from a great day with Paul as our friendly, knowledgeable guide and Krishna as our expert driver. We began with a sheepdog demonstration and the opportunity to hold an 8-week old lamb. There were 2 unisex bathroom stalls at this location. Next we traveled for about 10 minutes to Glendalough (pronounced Glenda-lock) where Paul gave us a brief guided start with historical information then gave us free time to explore. This stop had a food truck with coffee & tea, pastries, and some hot food options. There were large men's and women's restrooms, and a couple booths with wool items and souvenirs. Never traveled just under 2 hours to the lovely town of Kilkenny. The castle was closed the day we visited, so we just explored the town,visited many shops, and popped into Matt the Miller pub for a bite (food was delicious). The ride home was under 2 hours. The day was long but so filled with great activities it went by quickly.

Dublin: Giants Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce and Belfast Titanic

Sreejith_C, Nov 2026

From Dublin to the Geological Wonders of Northern Ireland

A amazing day trip from Dublin! The Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castlez and Dark Henges were breathtaking. The Belfast Titanic tour was a wonderful experience. For a Geologist, reaching the Giant's Causeway was an thrilling moment - standing admist the spectacular hexagonal (giant) basalts columns, and witnessing the remarkable results of ancient volcanic activity. It just brought science to life! Everything was well organised, with beautiful scenic routes, fascinating history, and plenty of memorable moments. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the journey even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this Viator tour!

Dublin to Belfast Titanic Dunluce Castle Giants Causeway Tour

Darrell_M, Nov 2026

All day trip well worth it!

Great all day venture to Belfast and the Northern Ireland coast. Our driver and guide were fun and informative about things to see and local points of interest. Spent about 2 hours at the Titanic Museum which wasn’t enough time for me and then off to Dunluce castle for a short visit which wasn’t enough very interesting. Finally off to Gaints Causeway for 2 hours. I hiked the more challenging path down to the sea. Very windy but so exhilarating to be out in nature. The trip to and from Dublin made a few stops for the bathroom and buying snacks. Great trip I would recommend to all!

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

552alexeiv, Oct 2026

Excellent tour, guide, and driver.

Holly is truly a wonderful person, charismatic, energetic, and full of stories about the place and Irish culture. In addition to having a beautiful tour with exceptional stops, I recommend this tour to everyone, both for the stops and for Holly as a person. And also, of course, the driver Mohammed, who is truly capable.

Blarney Stone, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour from Dublin

Amber_R, Oct 2026

A Splendid Day at 3 Amazing Castles

Great all day tour that departs and returns from Dublin. Transportation is on a large coach bus which was comfortable and a nice way to see other parts of Ireland while traveling to the castles. The castles were really cool. The Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle were my husband and I’s favorites. This tour is a great way to see all 3 of these sites within 1 day and it was nice to venture out of Dublin and explore other areas of Ireland. Jonathan M. was our bus driver and guide on the bus. He was a lot of fun and have great suggestions and instructions.

Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour

Colleen_P, Oct 2026

Definitely take this tour

It was a really good day - Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle were absolutely beautiful. Alex was a great driver/guide - very professional, knowledgeable and funny. I think it would have been better to skip Cork altogether and have more time at Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle. Cork seemed more of a stop at a shopping place - which can be accomplished at the Blarney Woolen Mill (along with getting a spot to eat/drink). Other than that, absolutely would recommend this tour.

Giant's Causeway (UNESCO), Dark Hedges and Belfast from Dublin

Christine_A, Oct 2026

Dublin to Dark Hedges, Giant's Causeway, Ballintoy, Belfast

Getting up early is worth it for this tour. We left from Dublin. There's a Starbucks near the meeting point at Molly Mallone statue that is open. We arrived at the statue at 6am. Tour operator got there closer to 6:20am. Our driver, Paddy, was great! He talked a bit on the way out of Dublin city ctr and then let us snooze. Our first stop (an A1 gas place) about 1.5 hr later was nice to stretch our legs and use toilets. Dark Hedges is on a now private road. Our smaller coach parked near the start of the road and we could walk down it. There was some farm equipment and cars going down the road. Pretty countryside! Giant's Causeway was amazing! We did not go into the visitors ctr due to time constraints (and you pay extra). Toilets are outside the Causeway Hotel. We walked down the road to the basalt columns, pretty cool! Paddy also took our lunch order for later, you stop at Fullerton Arms in Ballintoy to eat and pay. Since we were in a small coach, Paddy drove us down to Ballintoy Habour before lunch, to see a filming location for GoT. We saw a seal and there's a cave. Our last part of the tour, we got to spend about 1.5 hr in Belfast, drop off near the city hall. We opted to get coffee at Black Sheep to relax and charge our phones. On the drive back to Dublin there was another pit stop at a gas/food place for snacks, drinks, toilets. We were lucky with beautiful weather. Arrived back in Dublin around 7:30pm.

Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Tour from Dublin

Reynaldo_V, Oct 2026

Johnathon is equal parts...

Johnathon is equal parts knowledgeable and funny. He taught us a ton about the island’s history - its rise and fall, its culture, its language, and its geology. We are not Irish, but we left the tour with an appreciation for the resilience of its people: those of the past, those of the present, and those who will shape an even stronger future.

Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Day Tour from Dublin

Douglas_R, Oct 2026

A lot of fascinating history in one day

Collin was a great driver and tour guide through thousands of years of Irish landscape. Besides his descriptions of what we were to see and context, he also played some local music and tried to teach us a few Irish words. Each stop also had enough time to wander and enjoy the area. We never felt rushed or bored. The Sunday lunch stop was great too. Plan on wind at the tops of hills and some damp grass.