Top Dublin Sightseeing Tours

Maximize your time in Ireland’s capital with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket. Discover Dublin’s most notable sights, and listen to in-depth commentary as you cruise around the capital. Whenever a landmark captures your attention, simply disembark to explore further; see attractions like the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and St. Stephen’s Green and then simply rejoin your bus tour at a time and stop that suits your schedule.

Experience the beauty, history, and culture of Dublin during this popular hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Choose from 1-, 2-, or 3-day tickets and follow the route that highlights the best of the Emerald Isle's capital city. Discover historic buildings, iconic sites, ancient landmarks, and vibrant nightlife at your own pace and enjoy free extras. With multiple stops along the way—including the Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Temple Bar, and the Irish Whiskey Museum—this popular option ensures you don't miss a thing.

Explore Ireland on this full-day Cliffs of Moher and Galway tour from Dublin. Travel into rural Ireland by air-conditioned coach with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the Emerald Isle’s spectacular countryside. Journey along the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher where you can explore for a couple of hours. After a brief stop at Burren National Park, visit Galway to explore the cobblestoned streets and immerse yourself in the local culture.

See some of the best of Dublin on this group tour, where your guide takes you to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, and much more that you might not find on a self-guided tour. Get your cameras ready to take photos at the Molly Malone Statue, and enjoy skip-the-line entry to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The tour is available in English and Spanish.

Journey from Dublin to Northern Ireland's most legendary landscapes on this comprehensive day trip to Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and the Giant's Causeway. Crossing the border into Northern Ireland can feel daunting when you're unfamiliar with routes and timings, but this guided coach tour handles all the logistics. Explore Belfast's vibrant culture, enjoy a 70-minute optional walking tour, visit Dunluce Castle with entrance included, and marvel at the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway.

The story of Dublin has taken many centuries to write, but that doesn’t mean it should take ages to see all the city has to offer. In roughly 90 minutes, walk through the cobbled streets of Dublin’s past and present and learn about the colorful events and characters that illustrate and give spirit to its long, proud heritage - from playwrights and whiskeys, to invasions, wars and world economic crises.

Trek through Howth to see off-the-beaten-path sights that most travelers miss on this small-group hiking tour accompanied by a local guide and their dog. Listen to engaging commentary as you walk, illuminating the history of Howth and Ireland from as far back as 700 years ago. Highlights include St. Mary's Abbey, the Cliffs of Howth, a centuries-old castle, and others. Finish up in a village pub for an included pint and rest for your weary legs.

Planning a full day to Ireland’s west coast can be time-consuming, but this guided tour from Dublin simplifies the experience by handling transport and must-see stops. Travel by luxury coach to the Cliffs of Moher with time to walk the cliff paths and visit the on-site visitor center, then continue with scheduled stops along the coast, including the Burren and Galway City.

Maximize a short stay in Dublin with easy and efficient hop-on hop-off bus transport and fast-track access to the Guinness Storehouse. See as much of the city as possible, and get familiar with key sights as you listen to live commentary on board the open-top bus, then avoid lines at one of the capital’s most popular, and therefore busy, attractions.

Dublin is rife with history and culture, and this walking tour helps you to uncover the best landmarks. With a private guide, walk through the cobblestone streets of the city and stop at various points of interest, including Temple Bar, Ha’penny Bridge, Trinity College, and the Molly Malone statue. While you explore, your guide sheds light on the history of each location. Upgrade your tour to include an extra hour of exploring, an Irish coffee masterclass, or a pour-your-pint experience.

One of the best ways to tour the pubs of Dublin is with a local, passionate guide who can entertain you with stories about the places you visit as you go. This hassle-free tour does just that. Feel free to tell your guide what kind of pubs/ things you’re interested in, and they will guide you in the right direction. Your first pint of Guinness is also on the house.

Float down the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin with this scenic cruise. Learn about Irish history from a local guide, covering topics from the Vikings to recent political history. See city landmarks including the Ha’penny Bridge and the Custom House from a new perspective and check out the recent redevelopment of Dublin’s Docklands neighborhood.

Have your shore excursions arranged in advance when you arrive in Dublin's port; you'll save time scrambling for activities once you step off the ship. This tour includes a 24-hour pass for a hop-on hop-off bus, which covers more than 30 stops around the city. You can hop off to explore at your leisure at locations such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, Jameson Distillery Bow Street, Kilmainham Gaol, and the Guinness Storehouse. You'll also have access to a highlights of Dublin walking tour.

Enjoy a totally personalized and private tour of Dublin. Upon booking, you’ll liaise with your guide and share your preferences; the resulting tour itinerary will be fully bespoke, and will include only the sights and activities you’re interested in. Plan a whole-city tour of Dublin, discover one of its smaller neighborhoods, or plan an itinerary around one of your hobbies. Led by a local resident, you’ll receive insider tips, and well get well off the typical tourist path.

Seeing Northern Ireland’s top attractions in a single day can be difficult to organize yourself, but this full-day tour from Dublin simplifies the journey. Travel with a local guide to Titanic Belfast, where you have around two hours to explore interactive galleries that bring the ship’s tragic story to life. Continue along the scenic Antrim Coast to Dunluce Castle, with included admission and time to explore the dramatic clifftop ruins, before spending roughly two hours at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway to walk among its famous rock formations.

Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.

Discover the history of Irish whiskey during a tour of the captivating Irish Whiskey Museum. Delve into the origins of the amber nectar and enrich your knowledge of the beloved drink’s development and progression throughout the ages. Hear anecdotes surrounding Ireland’s industrial heritage and enjoy interactive and insightful exhibits in the galleries. Conclude your tour by pleasuring your palate with complimentary whiskey samples, or upgrade to enjoy premium aged whiskey and select a souvenir of your choice.

Keep your eyes peeled for guillemots, puffins, seals and more as you cruise the water in the Dublin Bay Biosphere near Howth. This small-group, hassle-free tour takes you from Howth pier along the coastal cliffs, where your captain tells stories about the history of the peninsula while Irish music plays in the background. Get your cameras ready for wild photos of the Howth Cliffs and Ireland's Eye.

Enrich your knowledge of Ireland’s diaspora and its history of emigration with this admission ticket to the EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin. Save time by pre-booking your entrance and embark self-guided tour of the museum's galleries, which utilize cutting-edge technology for an immersive experience and deep dive into Ireland’s immigration history. Learn about why people left Ireland, the struggles they had along the way, where they went, and how they've changed the world.

Experience Northern Ireland's highlights in just one day on this convenient tour from Dublin. You won't have to deal with the hassle of renting a car and can relax between destinations. Visit popular attractions including Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, and the Titanic Experience in Belfast. Listen to live commentary from your guide throughout the day.

Trade the big city for a day in nature on this full-day, small-group tour from Dublin. Your destination is the wild and beautiful Wicklow Mountains National Park, where you get up close and personal with the scenery when you embark on a horseback riding tour of the area. Following lunch in the quaint village of Enniskerry (own expense), see more of the area’s highlights and make your way to Glendalough: site of a 6th-century monastery.

The Little Museum of Dublin is the perfect introduction to life in Dublin prior to the 21st century—and Ireland’s story as a whole. This ticket guarantees you a place on one of the museum’s hilarious, moving, and authentic guided tours. Learn about everyone from iconic Dublin rockers U2 to the horrors of the 1920s Irish Civil War, and even as far back as Georgian Dublin.

Discover Dublin’s burgeoning culinary culture—and visit a number of the city’s characterful eateries—on this small-group walking tour. Be sure to arrive hungry: this lunchtime tour kicks off in the late morning, and includes a number of samples. Drop by bakeries and food halls and head off the tourist trail when you visit venues that locals love. As you go, learn more about Ireland’s gastronomic history.