Top Ireland Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

Maximize your time in Galway with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket. Explore the city at your own pace, hopping off at more than 13 stops to visit landmarks like Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, and Salthill Promenade. Use the bus as often as you like during your ticket period for flexible sightseeing.

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.

As you embark on the iconic Slea Head Drive, prepare to be captivated by the rugged beauty of Ireland's west coast. The winding coastal road offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, with the dramatic Blasket Islands creating a stunning backdrop. You will find yourselves traversing a tapestry of landscapes, from golden beaches to lush green fields, and quaint villages nestled against the hills. Discover ancient archaeological sites, where the whispers of history echo through ancient stone forts like the Gallarus Oratory and venture into Dingle town to encounter the charm of a traditional Irish fishing village.

Discover some of Northern Ireland’s top attractions with ease on this day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant's Causeway from Dublin. Leave the city behind and delve deep into rural Northern Ireland with your guide and enjoy photo stops at scenic locations, such as Dunluce Castle. In addition, the trip also visits the Dark Hedges and Belfast.

Explore Ireland's natural beauty on this tour, visiting Inisheer and the Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy free time on Inisheer Island, take a boat ride beneath the Cliffs of Moher, and visit the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre. See stunning landscapes, including The Burren and Dunguaire Castle, all in one unforgettable day.

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.

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, guided 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 on this 50-minute cruise.

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 utilise cutting-edge technology for an immersive experience and deep dive into Ireland’s emigration history. Learn about why people left Ireland, the struggles they had along the way, where they went, and how they've changed the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn the history and stories behind traditional Irish music in a fun and informative way during this Dublin Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl, led by two professional musicians. Your guides, who are with you the entire tour, perform songs and instrumental Irish Jigs and Reels. This Dublin experience is more like a moving concert, than a drinking pub crawl. Along with a lot of audience participation, you’ll enjoy an interactive evening of Irish music.

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.

Don't come to Ireland and just spend all your time in Dublin. You won't be seeing the real Ireland. This tour transports you there, spending a day cruising around the Irish countryside engulfing yourself in bright green fields, castles, abbeys, and rustic villages. Stop in majestic and secluded Glendalough, explore the Wicklow Mountains, and enjoy the ancient wonders of Kilkenny, where you can walk around a 12th-century Norman Castle, a medieval cathedral, or stroll the cobbled streets before heading back to Dublin.

Skip the roads, and take a ferry cruise from Galway to see the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands, instead. As you travel by ferry, you’ll get unobstructed views of the coastline that’s known as the Wild Atlantic Way before you dock at Inishmore. Make the most of ample free time to explore, then head back to Galway, passing the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher along the way.

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.

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.

Head off the tourist trail, and discover bites and stories you'd otherwise miss, on this small-group or private Dublin food tour. With your foodie guide, seek out authentic pubs, cafés, food shops, and markets, and savor traditional Irish specialties including stew, artisanal cheeses, and more. Pair your tastings with an Irish coffee, and admire some of Dublin’s hidden gems while learning about its culinary heritage.

Explore beyond the city of Galway with a full-day tour to Connemara National Park. Board a coach and set out on a scenic tour into the Irish countryside that includes popular landmarks like Killary Harbor and the charming village of Spiddal. Explore the hiking trails of Connemara National Park independently and at your own pace. Learn about local culture, music, history, and language during the drive.