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Discover Northern Ireland’s highlights on this private two-day tour, starting and ending in Dublin. Begin with a deep dive into Belfast's vibrant culture and history, including the Titanic Belfast museum. Travel along the stunning Giant’s Causeway Coastal Route, marvelling at the iconic basalt columns and dramatic cliffs. Explore the historic Monasterboice site, known for its impressive high crosses and ancient round tower. Conclude your adventure with a visit to Dunluce Castle and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, offering breath-taking coastal views. This tour combines history, culture, and natural beauty for an unforgettable experience. The vehicle and Chauffeur are fully licensed and insured in accordance with The Irish Government Transport Authority.

Taste local beer brewed onsite at a boutique craft brewery before venturing across the Samuel Beckett Bridge to explore the new Dublin of the Silicon Docks, before completing an amazing experience at the Dublin outpost of the famous Brewdog Brewery!

Dublin city tours can sometimes be packed with big tour crowds—book this Dublin Self-Guided Audio Tour and still see the city’s highlights and hear its stories while exploring on your own. This audio tour is easy to download on your smartphone and can be played and taken at any time that suits you. Plus, you’ll get lifetime access so you can take it again and again.

With upwards of 1,200 years of action-packed history to draw upon, there’s not a pavement stone in Dublin that doesn’t have a tale to tell. On this self guided audio tour, I’ll escort you through a small chunk of the Irish capital, bringing you from St Stephen’s Green via Merrion Square to Trinity College Dublin. Along the way, I’ll fill you in on characters such as Bernardo O’Higgins, Maurice Fitzgerald, Wolfe Tone and Paddy Hitler. We’ll learn about Vikings who became Normans, Frenchmen who fought for Ireland, and Irishmen who fought for Mexico. At the time of publishing this tour, Trinity College was closed to the public until August 10th to prevent the spread of coronavirus. It might reopen sooner, or later, and it might close again after reopening. If it happens to be closed when you take this tour, I recommend retiring to one of the many fine pubs nearby, to listen to the rest of the tour in comfort.

Explore Galway City at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour focused on gastronomy. Stroll the city streets and connect to an app on your smartphone to learn about local food and drink traditions. As you explore Galway’s Latin Quarter and west side, hear stories about the evolution of local food and get advice on where to eat and drink during your trip.

Ready to step into Dún Laoghaire's captivating history? Unveil the hidden side of Dún Laoghaire on this self-guided walking tour, exploring the area's remarkable evolution from a humble fishing village to a bustling Irish port. See St Michael’s Church, witness the transformation at the Pavilion Theatre, and stroll along the historic 'Metals'. Hear tales of rebellion, spot memorials like the RMS Leinster, and stand by the East Pier Lighthouse for panoramic views. Led by Dublin-native guide Jack Redmond, this hour-long journey offers a fascinating blend of regality and rebellion. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

Explore one of the atmospheric corners of Dublin and learn about the city’s history and lore at your own pace with this self-guided Docklands audio tour. Skip the hassle of keeping up with a guide and set out on your own to discover George’s Dock, the Triumphal Arch, the Famine Memorial, and other landmarks along the River Liffey. Learn about how this area evolved, its major players, and its contemporary residents from tech companies to independent breweries.

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll meet the colourful characters and underdogs that shaped Dublin's medieval core. The Liberties has been home to some of the most important people and events in Irish history, yet the centuries-old neighbourhood often gets overlooked by visitors. On this walking tour, Jack Redmond, a Dublin-born tour guide, will show you the city’s medieval heart and share stories about its tight-knit community. Start your journey towards the Obelisk Fountain, where Dublin's rich history will unfold before you. Explore the city's medieval ruins and the historic Coombe, once bustling with Huguenot weavers. Encounter sites of Irish rebel history and colourful characters like Johnny 40 Coats. Pause in Peace Park, atop a medieval graveyard, before delving into Dublin's whiskey origins and Arthur Guinness's remarkable brewery lease. Pass by Marsh's Library, Ireland's oldest, guarding its treasures with reading cages against thievery.

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll explore Dublin's beating heart, where rebels fought for Irish freedom. Dublin’s thriving centre isn’t just the focal point of life for many locals today. Some of the most important events in Irish history have unfolded along these inner city streets. On this walking tour, you’ll see some of the country’s most important national monuments and learn how the Irish nation was created. You’ll cross the River Liffey and head to the capital’s main artery, O’Connell Street. Here, you’ll find out why this landmark was named after Daniel O’Connell and why Martin Luther King and Gandhi looked up to him. Then make your way into the beating heart of the city, to the streets that Irish rebels fought and died on. I’ll show you where the last failed rebellion in Ireland against British rule, the 1916 Easter Rising, took place. You’ll find out exactly why the Irish people wanted to create their own nation and how they did so.

Dublin’s beautiful Marlay Park is more than just a beloved green space. It’s where history, nature, and art meet. On this walking tour, you’ll discover the fascinating evolution of this aristocratic estate – from medieval farmland to public park – which spans over 500 years of Irish history. The tour begins at the Wicklow Way starting point, where you’ll hear some of the fascinating stories hidden within this 120-hectare urban oasis at the Dublin Mountains’ foothills. You’ll walk the historic grounds once owned by Barnaby Fitzpatrick, hearing the intriguing tale of how he went from Irish king to English baron in the 1500s when this land was first confiscated from Cistercian monks. You’ll wander through ancient woodlands and past curious art installations, and see beautifully restored walled gardens. Here, you’ll meet the colourful residents of the aviary, including peacocks that wander freely throughout the gardens, before ending the tour at the impressive Georgian Marlay House.

An immersive urban game through Dublin's historic streets! Immerse yourself in hidden sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure: Unravel cryptic clues to unlock the hidden path to a location within walking distance. Decode the clue and search nearby to find the answer. All on your mobile phone using Telegram available on all app stores.

Explore Inishbofin Island on this self-guided day tour. After hopping off the ferry from Cleggan, you'll be able to follow the provided map for an independent walking tour. A short film on the island's heritage provides an introduction, and a light lunch as well as afternoon tea and scones round out the experience.

Take to the skies for a stunning private scenic flight over Galway Bay, Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands. Here you will see some of the tallest cliffs in Europe, fly across the famous and often sung about Galway Bay on to the Aran Islands. Flying over the three Aran islands you will see the patch work of fields and prehistoric buildings which are littered over the islands.

This exhilarating walk in the Burren National Park with an qualified local guide to explore nature up close, can only be reached on foot and then experience the aromatic Burren Perfumery. Climb your way up into the mountains and be rewarded with magnificent views of the surrounding area while gaining an insight into the flora and fauna and archaeological remnants of a life long-gone by. Then tour a family farm, seeing a range of animals including Midge the Shetland Pony! Finally, visit the Burren Perfumery and herb garden. This is a small, west of Ireland-based company making cosmetics & perfumes inspired by the landscape around it. Everything is made on site, by hand, in small batches. The Burren Perfumery shop is a treasure! In apothecary chic surroundings you will discover a handpicked collection of some of the finest niche perfumes, soaps, lotions & potions. Wander through the aromatic herb garden, and finally relax in the beautiful cafe with a cup of tea & some homemade delights.

A deeply spiritual experience of walking on this ancient land. Walking promotes the health of mind, body and spirit - Allow your spirit to soar and venture with us into a land of wilderness and beauty. This transformational walk offers you a guided journey inspired by the writings of poets and philosophers from the area, Walking at a leisurely pace, this guided walk takes you to a holy well, a place of solitude and reflection. Having completed the walk we move onto the Burren Perfumery where you can feed your soul in the beautiful aromatic garden and choose to have lunch or tea and scones (not included in the price).

Experience Ireland's grandeur—without the tour bus crowds. This private, intimate cycling tour winds through Killarney National Park's hidden treasures, just you and your crew. Let your guide reveal ancient tales at 15th-century Muckross Abbey, lead you to the thundering Torc Waterfall, and showcase pristine lake views. In short, you'll trade tourist snapshots for real moments in Ireland's wildest landscapes.

Inishbofin (Island of the White Cow) lies seven miles off Galway’s coast. This magical island is now a haven for tourism, farming and fishing. The island is 5.7km by 4km , which means that bikes are the ideal method of transport. Inishbofin has various cycling routes offering spectacular views of the island’s wild Atlantic scenery. There are several safe award-winning sandy beaches strewn with shells and with crystal clear water which make swimming, snorkelling and diving a joy. Inishbofin is a special area of conservation and a special area of protection. Inishbofin is an important centre for traditional Irish music and song with its own Ceilí band. It is estimated that Inishbofin was inhabited as far back as 8000-4000 B.C. As you sail around the tower and signal light into the harbour you will notice Cromwell’s 16th century barracks - used as a prison for catholic priests from all over the country after the English Statute of 1585 declared them guilty of high treason.

Inishbofin (Island of the White Cow) lies seven miles off Galway’s coast. This magical island is now a haven for tourism, farming and fishing. The island is 5.7km by 4km , which means that bikes are the ideal method of transport. Inishbofin has various cycling routes offering spectacular views of the island’s wild Atlantic scenery. There are several safe award-winning sandy beaches strewn with shells and with crystal clear water which make swimming, snorkelling and diving a joy. Inishbofin is a special area of conservation and a special area of protection. Inishbofin has also become an important centre for traditional Irish music and song with its own Ceilí band. It is estimated that Inishbofin was inhabited as far back as 8000-4000 B.C. As you sail into the harbour you will notice Cromwell’s 16th century barracks - was used as a prison for catholic priests from all over the country after the English Statute of 1585 declared them guilty of high treason.

The Aran Islands are not accessible by car, making the ferry or a plane some of the only ways to get to them. This Aran Islands Inisheer and Inishmore Private Pub Tour from Galway allows you to experience the beauty of the area and its magnificent pubs while taking care of flights from and to the Connemara International Airport for you. Enjoy delicious food and drinks and explore the islands.

Take a whirlwind pub tour from Westport, around the village pubs of Connemara soaking up the local atmosphere. Availability: most of the year. Max: 15. Visit legendary Irish pubs on this whirlwind tour sampling the best on offer, while travelling through the picturesque Mayo and Galway landscapes. Over a 5 to 6-hour tour you will travel through the beautiful villages of Leenan, Maam Valley, Clonbur and Tourmakeady stopping off at four different hostelries on route. Sample the best food and or drink Connemara has to offer while chatting with the local publicans. The atmosphere and unique character of the Connemara Pub is something not to be missed. Enjoy a pint of Guinness or a tasty home-made seafood chowder, listen to a story from the barman or barmaid, sing a song or speak a few words as Gaeilge! On our return we will wind our way through North Connemara, through the majestic mountains and valleys of the north before continuing along the coast of Lough Mask and back to Westport.

Experience hands-on oyster farming private tour, shucking, and tasting with a local expert on Clew Bay's Atlantic shore. Enjoy authentic, family-friendly fun and discover the journey from sea to table

Come pedal through green rolling hills, blue lakeshores and canals, tranquil country roads, and along the picturesque Royal Canal Greenway or the Old Rail Greenway to Athlone. Experience the charming landscapes of Ireland's Hidden Heartland in County Westmeath on this self guided cycle. Choose from three stunning loops, all starting at Mullingar Railway Station, designed to suit every cyclist-from relaxed adventurers to enthusiasts seeking a challenge. With optional stops for refreshments and scenic swims at Lough Owel or Lough Ennell, which are highlights!. Explore inviting and rural villages and historic sites on route. We offer a wide range of quality bikes, including electric, hybrid, kids’ bikes, and tandems, plus helmets, hi-viz jackets, child seats and trailers. Friendly support, free parking, toilets and showers at the Royal Canal Harbour HUB make your Irish bike adventure truly effortless. Suitable for all fitness levels and families.

Make the most of limited time in Kilkenny with a carefully planned one-hour introduction led by a qualified guide who was born and raised in the city. Rather than overwhelming you with dates, the tour uses engaging local stories to bring Kilkenny’s people, landmarks and history to life. The compact route connects many of the city’s essential sights, from Kilkenny Castle to St Canice’s Cathedral, while a small group allows for a relaxed, friendly experience and time to ask questions. You will also receive practical local recommendations to help you decide what to visit after the tour.

Discover the wild beauty of western Ireland on this scenic private shore tour. Travel along the Wild Atlantic Way through Connemara’s mountains, lakes, and open landscapes. Visit historic castles, drive the famous Sky Road, and explore the stunning Kylemore Abbey with its Victorian gardens. Enjoy a seafood lunch and see Ireland’s only fjord at Killary. Finish with a traditional sheep farm visit and a sheepdog demonstration. This tour offers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and authentic local experiences.