Top Ireland Sightseeing Tours - page 2

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.

The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular sightseeing routes, but with so many tours to choose from it can be hard to know which is best. This full-day Ring of Kerry coach tour is run by one of the longest-running and award-winning operators, so you can be sure to check off all the highlights, including the Killarney National Park, Dingle Bay, Molls Gap, and Sneem.

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.

Fitting Ireland’s historic towns and rural traditions into one day can be difficult without a car or local insight, but this guided tour from Dublin makes it seamless. Travel by luxury to visit Kilkenny and the grounds of its castle, then continue to the 6th-century monastic settlement of Glendalough in Wicklow Mountains National Park. Finally, enjoy a stop at a working sheep farm to watch border collies in action. With transport, timing, and commentary handled for you, the tour offers a well-paced way to experience a varied side of Ireland in a single day.

Explore St Patrick’s Cathedral and learn more about its history with tickets to enter the building and see it first-hand. From its famous gothic architecture to its connection to the writer Jonathan Swift, there’s over 800 years worth of history to learn about from the audioguide you can carry with you as you look around.

Leave Dublin behind on a full-day journey to Ireland’s rugged west coast—no need to tackle the roads or plan a route yourself. Travel comfortably onboard an air-conditioned vehicle as you learn about Irish history and culture. Enjoy a visit to the Cliffs of Moher with time to explore the clifftop paths and visitor facilities at your own pace, then continue along part of the Wild Atlantic Way with a weather-permitting stop in the Burren to admire its distinctive limestone landscape. In Galway City, choose between a guided walk or free time to experience the city’s lively atmosphere.

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.

Get up close and personal with some of the Dingle Peninsula’s most spectacular, dramatic scenery—and enjoy a thrilling way to travel—on this rigid inflatable boat tour. Pick from multiple tour times, meet at the Dingle departure point, slide on your waterproof gear, and set off with just a small group for company. You can admire the rugged coastline; see the Blasket Islands; glimpse wildlife like whales, dolphins, and puffins; and more.

Get a fuller experience of Killarney than would be possible with a single form of transportation on this combination tour by boat and jaunting car. Sail across Lough Lein in a glass-covered boat then hop aboard a jaunting car to travel through Killarney National Park, to places inaccessible by motor vehicle.

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.

Venture deep into Ireland’s otherworldly heritage site during this full-day private tour of The Burren. Pay a visit to the iconic Cliffs of Moher, while exploring lesser-known attractions along the way. See the country’s oldest dated megalithic monument at Poulnabrone Dolmen, stop for photographs along the craggy Atlantic coast, and watch live sheepdog demonstrations. Hotel transfers from Galway are included.

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.

Immerse yourself in a night of traditional food and entertainment at the Irish House Party in Dublin. You’ll experience one of the city’s best ways to spend an evening at this dinner-and-show event complete with authentic Irish fare, diverse music, dancing and storytelling. Enjoy some Traditional Irish food like Guinness stew and Baileys-infused chocolate cake, and sing and dance the night away with a talented group of performers.

Discover Ireland’s rich Celtic heritage—and make exploring beyond Dublin city limits totally hassle-free—on this small-group, full-day tour. Head first to the prehistoric monuments at Newgrange and Knowth, together a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, visit the site of the Battle of the Boyne, a defining battle in Irish history. Then, explore the 5th-century Monasterboice monastic site before returning to 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.

Cobh is best known as an early stop on the RMS Titanic’s fateful voyage in 1912, but there’s a lot more to its history than just that one event. Uncover some on this short tour of the central city. Visit a number of locations where the history of the Irish Republic was written by Cobh volunteers: safe houses and prisons, barracks and sites where raging battles took place. Discover this often-unspoken side of the city with the help of your guide, a local historian.

Discover the beauty of Dublin beyond the city center with a coastal hike in Howth. Meet your guide for a small-group hike departing from the charming fishing village of Howth. Explore the pretty harbor and coastal village while learning about local culture and history. See landmarks including Howth Castle and St. Mary’s Abbey, then go for a scenic hike along the cliff path loop.

The Howth Peninsula is one of the most scenic spots near Dublin—but its hills can make exploring tricky. Instead, get a comprehensive tour of Howth without getting out of breath on this electric bike tour. Traveling by e-bike means you can pedal with assistance, all while following your guide to Howth's top highlights. Stop for commentary, questions, and photo ops of landmarks such as the Summit, the Howth Cliffs, Baily Lighthouse, Martello Towers, and others. Note: this tour goes on off-road trails, guests must have prior cycling experience.

Immerse yourself in the culture, history, music, and architecture of the Dingle Peninsula on this private tour. You'll enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary; you can focus on parts of the landscape and history that interest you. The peninsula is known for its epic scenery, and since this tour includes all transportation, you'll be able to take it all instead of driving or directions.

Discover Cork City at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour. Stroll through the Rebel City with an audio tour leading the way and see popular landmarks including the River Lee, Lapp’s Quay, and Nano Nagle Bridge. Learn about city history and culture as you walk by Peace Park and the South Mall. Start, pause, and stop the audio guide at your leisure. If you love the freedom of independent travel and the structure of a group tour, you’ll enjoy this self-guided walking tour of Cork. With an audio-guide that you download directly to your device, you can go at your own pace while learning more about Cork and its history. Pass by landmarks and highlights, including Lapp’s Quay, the Peace Park, South Gate Bridge, and more.

Delve into the darker recesses of Dublin’s haunted history on this evening gravedigger ghost tour. With your (slightly spooky) local guide, learn about the devastating human effect of the medieval plague, visit eerie local sites such as St. Audoen's Church, Kilmainham Jail, and The Glasnevin Cemetery. Hear how opportunist gravediggers made a killing (so to speak) on body snatching.

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.

Discover the best of Dublin in just one day with this tour that takes you to top Dublin attractions and provides time-saving skip-the-line admission. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Gardens, as well as Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells, and enjoy a pint at the city's number one attraction, the Guinness Storehouse.

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.