Top Ireland On the Ground - page 2

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.

Take to two wheels, and check out the sights of County Donegal the fun way. This self-guided tour by electric bike helps you cover more ground comfortably, on a route of around three hours, with ease. After downloading an app, collect your e-bike near Bunbeg, and then set off on an adventure that takes in viewpoints, deserted villages, shipwrecks, and more.

Discover the best of the Wild Atlantic Way with this full-day tour from Galway. Set out on a combination coach and boat tour to see top landmarks in the west of Ireland including the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, and Connemara. See the Cliffs of Moher from below during a boat journey, visit the island of Inis Oirr, and back to the mainland.

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.

Pedal Ireland's award-winning Great Western Greenway from Westport to Achill Island on German or Dutch electric bikes. Cycling 43km (27 miles) might seem daunting for families or casual riders, but these comfortable e-bikes make the journey effortless for all abilities. Follow the former railway line and take in views at Clew Bay, spot local goats grazing in Mulranny, and watch sheep wandering Achill's roads before catching the bus back.

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.

Explore Galway Bay’s Inisheer Island on your own terms on this self-guided cycling experience. Rent a bike of your own for the day to discover all that this island has to offer, from traditional music bars to lighthouses to shipwrecks and more. Cycle as much or as little as you want to and go wherever you please on the island—it’s up to you.

Embark on an exhilarating exploration of the enchanting landscapes of West Cork with our eBike Adventure. This brand new tour is a unique, hilly spin that is nearly all on bóithríní, the narrow country lanes typical of rural Ireland. The sophisticated suspension of our state-of-the-art eBikes makes tackling these slopes a breeze, opening up the undulating terrain for us to explore like never before. Starting and finishing in the picturesque fishing village of Union Hall, this thrilling circuit weaves through the heart of West Cork, reaching out to the captivating corners of Myross, Leap, Rosscarbery, and Glandore. With a distance of approximately 40 kilometers, our e-bike tour is a delightful combination of natural beauty, rich history, and cultural heritage. This tour promises a feast for your senses.

Experience the rugged beauty of Ireland’s southeast coastline on a coach tour of the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head from Killarney. Travel through scenic mountain regions and along Ireland’s rocky beaches without having to drive yourself. Stop for lunch in Dingle Town (own expense) and get a splendid view of Slea Head—the most westerly point in Ireland. Learn more from your driver’s commentary than you would going alone.

Explore the forest of County Wexford with a guide during this small-group woodland tour. Set out on a low-impact walk in the woods and learn about Irish folklore and ancient Celtic history. Do some light foraging, hear stories about how trees communicate, and learn about local traditions including which plants have been used as medicine.

Trade the big city for a day in nature on this full-day, small-group tour from Dublin. Your destination is the wild and beautiful Wicklow Mountains National Park, where you get up close and personal with the scenery when you embark on a horseback riding tour of the area. Following lunch in the quaint village of Enniskerry (own expense), see more of the area’s highlights and make your way to Glendalough: site of a 6th-century monastery.

The tour is suitable to all abilities - because I only take groups of up to 6 people, it can be tailored to your interests and abilities. For example, if you're an intrepid explorer and keen cyclist we can spend more time up in the hills and less in the towns. Or if you just want to relax and enjoy food and drink, we can keep the pace nice and easy and spend more time at Wilde Irish Chocolates, and/or the East Clare Community Cooperative. If you want to take it easy and admire the views we can do that too! And for those looking for retail therapy, our panniers will have room for any woollen goods you might want to purchase at McKernan's Woollen Mills.

Discover Killarney National Park at your leisure with a half-day self-guided bike tour. Pick-up your bike rental and a map guiding the way to popular park landmarks including Muckross House and Gardens, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, and Muckross Traditional Farms. Enjoy maximum flexibility to explore the countryside at your pace with this self-guided bike tour.

Explore Ireland beyond Killarney—without having to plan a route or hire a car—on this full-day tour. Head out to explore the Ring of Kerry, MacGillycuddy Reeks, Dingle Bay, and Kenmare Bay. Pass through Ladies View and the Lakes of Killarney, all while soaking up the scenery and gaining plenty of local insight from your driver-guide.

Discover the Toe Head clifftop area on West Cork’s Wild Atlantic Way on a small-group guided hike. The remote headland is one of the lesser-known stretches on the popular tourist route, and is peppered with tucked-away rock pools, wildlife, and dramatic coastal vistas. On an easy route that covers just over 4 miles (7 km), you’ll discover the sights, stop for photos, and hear folklore from a local guide.

Get up close and personal with Killarney National Park's spectacular scenery on a horseback riding tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and make your own way to the stables near Killarney Town. Grab your helmet and boots, saddle up, and head into nature. You'll ride along Lough Lein, will admire soaring mountains and rolling hills, and can learn more about the highlights of Ireland's first national park.

Enjoy an active way to explore Dublin on this bike tour. In the morning, meet your guide in the city center; grab your bike, helmet, and a reflective vest; and set off on two wheels. You’ll see local landmarks ranging from the Samuel Beckett Bridge and the Oscar Wilde Memorial to Dublin Castle, and will learn about Dublin's history through the ages from your guide’s commentary.

Go beyond visiting the Cliffs of Moher and explore Ireland’s stunning Aran Islands, just 15 minutes off the coast. With this tour, you’ll arrive to everything taken care of, from lunch reservations to bike rentals and ferry tickets. Skipping the lines, you’ll also get access to a guide plus leisure time to discover the island’s fascinating culture, beautiful nature, and more.

Explore Cork beyond the city center with this small-group cycling tour on the Cork City Greenway. Meet your guide for a scenic bike tour along a repurposed rail line and admire views of Cork Harbour. See local landmarks like the CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory and the Marina Market during this leisurely cycle. Learn about local culture and heritage along the way.

Spend a day exploring the different sides of Ireland with the help of a local guide, from castles to cliffs. This private tour takes you straight from your Dublin accommodation to attractions like The Burren, Galway City, Barack Obama Plaza, and more. Feel free to pick your guide’s brain as you sightsee — you’ll have their full attention.

Summit Ireland's highest mountain—and challenge yourself to an active and adventurous day in nature—on this personalized hiking excursion. In the morning, come prepared with outdoorsy gear, make your own way to the start point, and meet your guide. Then, set off on a full-day hike up to Carrauntoohil's summit and back. As you go, soak up the dramatic scenery, and learn all about the region's history from your guide.

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.

WESTPORT No 1 Bike Tour Discover Westport by ebike This guided tour with Brian is an easy relaxing cycle down to the harbour & westport Heritage center Where You will Hear local legends & stories, the history of famous Local people from the past, from Brona our local historian , Brona will exibit many physical artifacts, plus maps & photos, learn about the rich local history how people lived and worked ,listen to the real story of the famine and the tragedy it caused locally in Mayo , learn about Famous Grace O'Malley the 16 century chieftain, known as the pirate queen and her exploits on the seas of west of Ireland , her daring visit to queen Elizabeth of England in London all this and more. A short cycle down to the headland know as the POINT where you are right out on Clew bay , a fantastic place for photos with Croagh Patrick mountain and ClewBay islands in the back ground An insight to the emigration from the bay to North America All in all a great informative guided tour

Explore Dublin by foot on a fascinating tour led by an entertaining local guide. As you stroll from site to site in this charm-laden city, hear fun facts and tales about its rich history, culture, and people. Stop for photos at must-sees such as Trinity College and the General Post Office, the site of the infamous 1916 Easter Rising. Plus, explore the cobbled lanes of the pretty Temple Bar district and Italian Quarter, and stretch your legs with walks along the scenic Liffey River and bustling O’Connell Street