Top Ireland Day Trips

Jacob and Tomas were great! The tour was timely, organized, and well-paced throughout the day. They set clear expectations and were incredibly knowledgeable along the way. I especially appreciated the candid conversations surrounding Belfast and Northern Irish history and hearing some of that perspective firsthand from Jacob. The Giant’s Causeway was definitely the focal point of the tour, and I appreciated that we were given the most time there. The Titanic Museum was equally impressive in its own right, though you do need to pace yourself to comfortably get through everything within the time provided. The castle stop was also nice, even if it was mostly a quick photo opportunity. The one stop I could have done without was the Dark Hedges. While they’re nice to see, many of the trees have unfortunately been graffitied, and I felt that time could have been better spent exploring Belfast or having a little longer at the Causeway. Either way, I’d absolutely recommend this tour. It’s a great way to cover a lot of ground and experience something completely different from the pubs and downtown Dublin for the day.

Linda was our guide, and she made the journey truly enjoyable. The places we visited were absolutely breathtaking, and Linda explained everything in great detail throughout the trip. She shared fascinating local stories and provided plenty of interesting insights into the history of each place, as well as Irish culture and its people. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable.

The Cliffs of Moher were amazing! And the tour made them that much better. The drive alone is breathtaking — a marvelous display of Irish coastline. The additional stops were exciting and interesting to see. Dave was a fantastic tour guide. He was fun to listen to on the drive, pointing out additional facts as we traveled through The Burren and up to the Cliffs. This is a tour I would do again and again!

We had a beautiful sunny day to visit the island and it was perfect weather to enjoy the view from the water of the Cliffs of Moher too! The ferry loading/unloading was efficient and the ride was enjoyable. Definitely have a plan for what you want to do when you get to the island . There are a lot of great options and not enough time for all. We did a great hike with beautiful views and had time for beers before heading back.

There was so much packed into this tour: neolithic sites from 5,000 B.C., sacred Celtic gathering places, an 850-year-old castle, an atmospheric medieval abbey, and even a whiskey demonstration! Yet we had time to do it all somehow, even with a relaxing sit-down lunch in a lovely village. Our guide Mick's enthusiasm for Irish history made this tour unforgettable.

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.

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.