Top Ireland Day Trips

Bat was an amazing guide, and it was the perfect tour! Along the way, Bat told us about his own experiences in the area, and he was able to stop multiple times for pictures and to talk with us about the history of the area. He was kind enough to give us dining recommendations in Dingle for lunch and even checked in on us to make sure our meal was good. He was terrific about talking with us and making sure we were comfortable. We cannot recommend this tour enough! Definitely worth it!

Great day seeing Blarney Castle (yep, kissed the stone, Rock of Cashel, and Cahir Castle. Driver and tour facilitator, Derek, was awesome! Interesting history stories of each site and a bit of singing. If you’re wanting to kiss the Blarney Stone know the lines can be quite long, so head there immediately after bus exit. If it’s a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or cruise ships are n port the crowd is even larger, so lines are twice as long, as is the wait. Plan accordingly. Recommend.

The Wicklow Mountains are amazingly beautiful. I loved just getting off the bus and looking in all directions. The gardens and grounds at Powerscourt is stunning. Our guide Linda was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I would say that when in Ireland these sites should not be overlooked.

A must-do tour in Ireland, especially for the breathtaking views of the Cliffs of Moher from the Atlantic Ocean. Our guide, Phil, (Wild Atlantic Tours)was outstanding—not only did he explain the significance of the places we visited, but he also shared fascinating insights into Ireland's language, culture, and history during the drive. The tour was very well organized. We left Galway at 9:00 AM, reached Doolin around 11:00 AM, and boarded the ferry. The weather was sunny and pleasant, and the sea was calm, making for a smooth crossing. After reading other reviews, I came prepared with motion sickness tablets and ginger chews, but fortunately didn't need either. We arrived at Inis Oirr around 11:30 AM. Visitors could explore the island on foot, by bicycle, or by horse-drawn carriage. We chose the horse-drawn carriage, which took us around the island with stops at the shipwreck and the castle. The driver dropped us near the castle, and although there was a short uphill walk to the ruins, it was quite manageable. After spending some time taking photos, we walked back to the ferry terminal in about 10 minutes along a paved road. There were several restaurants near the terminal, making it easy to grab a quick lunch. The ferry departed around 1:45 PM for the highlight of the tour—the Cliffs of Moher. Seeing the cliffs from the sea was simply unforgettable. With puffins flying around the towering cliffs, the scenery was spectacular. After cruising along the cliffs for about 30 minutes, we returned to Doolin around 3:00 PM. The ferry had multiple passenger decks, restrooms, a small café, and felt very safe throughout the journey. The coach then took us to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, arriving around 3:30 PM. There were several cafés, gift shops, and plenty of vegetarian food options. A short walk brought us to the cliff-top viewing area, where we enjoyed a completely different perspective of the cliffs. While both views were impressive, my personal favorite was the view from the water. We left the cliffs around 4:30 PM and returned to Galway via the scenic coastal road, passing numerous castles along the way. We stopped briefly for coffee—this is the place to try Irish coffee if you're interested, although I wasn't particularly impressed. We arrived back in Galway around 7:00 PM after an exciting and memorable day. Overall, this was one of the best tours of our Ireland trip and one I would highly recommend.

The half-day tour to the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough was beautiful and well worth it. The scenery was stunning. You have two hours to explore on your own. While there's much more to see than you can fit into two hours, it's enough to enjoy the main highlights and get a great impression of this beautiful place. Paddywagon was very well organized, which made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. As a solo traveler, I felt comfortable throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Absolutely loved the ring of Kerry tour! We stopped at a few small towns which were amazing. We had time to eat, shop, and take plenty of beautiful pictures. We felt totally immersed in the culture!!! Killarney national Park tour was the best as we opted to pay the 16 extra euros for the horse and carriage ride which I am so grateful that our tour guide for our excursion recommended! And speaking of our tour guide, Connor with Paddy tours was THE BEST! This lad knows his history of Ireland. Plus he was an excellent driver. He was friendly, professionals and the most knowledgeable tour guide we have ever experienced. Also loved that he was fun! Told cute jokes, and answered all questions that tourists had about Ireland and gave recommendations for other attractions. I strongly recommend Paddy Tours but only if you can have Connor as your guide!!! This trip was perfect for us!!!!

This was a spectacular tour of Kilkenny Wicklow and Glendalough. Kilkenny is an awesome quaint town. The stop before Glendalough with the picturesque, breathtaking views was a great opportunity for pics. The sheepdog demonstration was fantastic and a must do. Everything was perfectly guided by Ollie. I hope everyone would be so lucky to have a tour done with Ollie (really hoping that we get him again during our stay and day tours) Ollie is very knowledgeable and educated us on the history of Ireland from 400AD to current day, all with humor and a fantastic attitude! Ollie was a bonus for our trip!!

After a bit of a difficult start as the driver was delayed due to traffic and we had to make up time, we had a fun day exploring Ireland. The driver Brian was so knowledgeable about each of our stops and telling us about Ireland. He was even witty with a dry sense of humor.