Top Ireland Private Sightseeing Tours

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.

Relax while you’re in Ireland with this private tour of Wicklow and Glendalough, including private, round-trip transport from Dublin. Take a scenic drive through Wicklow Mountains National Park, and make stops at Lough Tay, the Guinness estate, plus, you can choose to visit the Powerscourt Gardens (own expense). Then end your day with time in Glendalough, where you can see St. Kevin’s monastery.

Explore Killarney at an easy pace with a private jaunting car ride led by a local guide. Traveling by horse-drawn carriage avoids long walks while giving direct access to the park’s highlights, from oak woodlands to Ross Castle. Along the way, gain insights into Killarney’s history and heritage. The tour concludes with a full afternoon tea including coffee and/or tea, providing both a cultural tradition and a relaxed finish to your visit.

Leave the city behind and take in Ireland's natural beauty on a private day tour from Dublin. This convenient tour gives you a taste of the countryside in just a day, taking you to the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, and Powerscourt. A private tour lets you explore the area at your own pace with hotel pickup included.

The waterfront town of Cobh in County Cork has a long and fascinating maritime history. Avoid wasting time wandering aimlessly with this guided tour, which is designed by a local historian. See key maritime sights around town, and learn about Cobh’s connections to the Titanic and Lusitania, and about the many millions of Irish emigrants who departed on ships from its port.

Save your precious vacation (and drinking) time with his tour that includes skip-the-line admission to Dublin's Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery. Listen as your guide explains the ingredients used and learn of the complex brewing and distilling processes then enjoy tastings of two of Ireland's most-loved drinks.

Reserve your own private driver for a full-day private tour and get to know Ireland beyond Galway City. Get picked up at your chosen address in Galway and set out on a personalized sightseeing tour. Choose your own landmarks to visit, such as the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, or let your driver design an itinerary for you. Admire coastal views, stop for photographs, and explore at your leisure.

Perfect for engagement shoots, surprise proposals, or just souvenir portraits, this private photography session pairs you with a professional photographer to capture your best moments as a couple. Explore the history-packed city on foot, stopping at landmarks like Dublin Castle, City Hall, and Temple Bar. Strike a pose with your loved one, and receive a minimum of 30 high-resolution images just days after the tour.

Discover Galway’s dramatic scenery at your own pace on this full-day private guided tour. After meeting your driver-guide at your local hotel, head off for a customized exploration of some of the region’s most popular landmarks. Gaze at the panoramic vistas from the Cliffs of Moher, snap photos in front of the 16th-century Dunguaire Castle, visit a nearby Irish craft chocolate factory, and much more.

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.

Discover Ireland beyond Dublin with a private sightseeing tour to the Cliffs of Moher. Get picked up by a private driver in a luxury vehicle at the address of your choice in Dublin. Set out on a full-day tour to the Cliffs of Moher, including stops at other landmarks such as Bunratty Castle and the historic Sean’s Bar. Explore the Cliffs of Moher at your own pace before the return trip to Dublin.

Maximize time in Dublin with a full-day private tour. Get picked up at the location of your choice and set out with a private guide to see top city landmarks including Kilmainham Gaol and Temple Bar. Go for a scenic drive along the coast and check out the charming fishing village of Howth. Learn about Irish history and experience Dublin’s famous pub culture during this customizable tour.

Discover Dublin’s rich literary heritage while absorbing the ambience of Ireland's traditional pubs on a pub crawl with a difference. Wander Dublin’s charming streets to visit sites and pubs that inspired some of the country’s most famous writers; enjoy refreshing pints of locally brewed ale and snacks (own expense); and put your newfound knowledge to the test in a fun-filled literary quiz at the end of your tour.

Avoid the crowded group tours that go to the Ring of Kerry and book this private Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney that explores the area with just you and your own group. Along with round-trip transport from Killarney, this tour takes you to the main attraction in Ireland’s County Kerry for an intimate experience.

It’s easy to explore Dublin’s top attractions on your own, but only a local guide can give you the inside scoop on life in the city. This private 2- to 4-hour tour can be completely customized to your preferences, so you can benefit from your guide’s expertise and learn more about Irish culture as you hit the shops; pick up tips for where to eat, drink, or party; and experience the city like a true Dubliner.

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.

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.

Taste your way through Dublin with a private half-day food tour. Meet your guide and set out on a city stroll through the Irish capital, stopping at pubs, markets, and shops beloved by locals along the way. Go off-the-beaten-path to where Dubliners eat and drink, and enjoy seven tastings including traditional Irish stew, oysters, and a homemade chocolate selection.

Leave behind the generic group tours and head out on your very own haunted quest through Dublin—led from the convenience of your smartphone. As you solve clues leading you from one place to the next, you’ll get lost in stories of ghosts, horrors, and secrets, from St. Ann's Church and Olympia Theatre to the River Liffey and more. Get ready for the chills!

Discover the best of Cork and Tipperary, without the hassle of driving, on this day tour from Dublin. Visit the area's highlights, including the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle and Gardens, with your guide, and enjoy free time to explore Cork at leisure. and follow in time-honored tradition by kissing the Blarney Stone. Top off the trip with tax-free shopping in the Blarney Woolen Mills before returning to Dublin.

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.

Enhance your experience of Ireland—and maximize your sightseeing time—with a full-day excursion to three of the country’s top attractions. From the comfort of a luxury coach, travel through the Irish countryside to visit Blarney Castle, famed for the enchanting Blarney Stone, which grants those who kiss it the gift of gab. See, too, Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel. Along the way, gain insight into the region’s rich heritage from your guide.

Explore Ireland’s southwest coastal landscapes and  customize your itinerary to your own preferences on this private Dingle Peninsula tour from Kenmare. Follow your private guide along Slea Head Drive walking routes and marvel at the mighty Slieve Mish Mountains. Take the beautiful Connor Pass from Dingle to Castlegregory and enjoy panoramic views over the Blasket Islands. Take in top sites of interest such as Ferriter's Cove and Gallarus Oratory, and discover hidden villages including Castlegregory, Dunquin and Annascaul, where time ticks by at an altogether slower pace.

Experience the beauty, history, and culture of Dublin during this popular hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Choose from 1-, 2-, or 3-day tickets and follow the route that highlights the best of the Emerald Isle's capital city. Discover historic buildings, iconic sites, ancient landmarks, and vibrant nightlife at your own pace and enjoy free extras. With multiple stops along the way—including the Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Temple Bar, and the Irish Whiskey Museum—this popular option ensures you don't miss a thing.