The 10 Best 1-Day Tours in Dublin

1.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Dublin to Wicklow and Glendalough with an English-speaking guide. See Sugar Loaf Mountain and Roundwood, then spend about 90 minutes to two hours exploring Saint Kevin’s monastery, the lakes, waterfall, and woodland trails.

“Just amazing and breathtaking. Our guide Eduardo was fabulous. The coach was comfortable and the magic of natural and spiritual Glendalough was very special. I would recommend the trip to anyone.”

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2.Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 944 reviews · from $56

Travel from Dublin by coach to Bunratty Castle, Ennis, and the Cliffs of Moher on a bilingual English and Spanish day tour. You get castle admission, guided visits, free time in Ennis, and entry to the Cliffs visitor centre and O’Brien’s Tower. Pack lunch and expect a long day.

“THE EXCELLENT PROFESSIONALISM, INFORMATION AND VERY ENJOYABLE GUIDE NATALY. ALONG WITH THE LANDSCAPES AND THE CHARM OF GALWAY. THANK YOU!”

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3.Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay private tour or Galway city day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) Top rated

Eamonn of ChaperoneVIP Private Tours takes your group from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay in a private vehicle. Expect Irish whiskey, music, chocolate, donkeys, Doolin lunch, Burren scenery, and flexible stops for up to seven people.

“I highly recommend this tour with Eamonn. He went out of his way to make the day exceptional. We went to a chocolate factory then then saw the beautiful cliffs. We then drove around to look at the beautiful scenery. We went to Doolin for lunch and went shopping in Galway. It was the best day of out trip to Ireland!”

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4.(Small Group) Shore Tour from Dublin:Dublin Highlights and Glendalough Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Travel from Dublin Port through County Wicklow to Glendalough’s sixth-century monastery, then return for Dublin sights and Grafton Street. Your guide drives a luxury Mercedes van with Wi-Fi, shares local stories, and adjusts the route around your ship’s schedule.

“Our luxury tour was cancelled and we joined a full bus tour of the same sites. The guide was good and tour very good. would recommend it so one can see more the the countryside and city.”

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5.Private Day Trip to the Cliffs of Moher from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher with a private driver-guide, including Paul Smith when available. You will follow the Wild Atlantic Way, visit the Burren, and spend about two hours at the cliffs, with hotel pickup and transport for up to six.

“Paul Smith, our driver, was very informative, friendly and professional. The Cliffs of Moher were spectacular and well worth the visit. We lucked out with a very clear day”

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6.Day trip to Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle and Ennis

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 13 reviews · from $145

Leave Dublin at 7 a.m. for the Cliffs of Moher, crossing the Burren and stopping at Barack Obama Plaza before reaching the coast. You get 90 minutes at the cliffs and about 80 minutes in Galway. Guide Alvaro has led the route in English and Spanish, but language arrangements deserve care.

“Started 7:00am. Reached Cliffs oh Moher at 11:35. Only had an hour and 30 mins to do lunch snd visit the cliffs Skipped Burren completely. My tour voucher was specifically mentioned English tour. The tour was basically for spanish clients”

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7.City Explorer: Howth Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $302

Take a private six-hour trip from central Dublin to Howth with a local guide. Visit Howth Castle, Howth Summit, the harbor, and lighthouse area, with time for a cliff walk and a route shaped around your interests and walking ability.

“Fantastic trip, great tour guide. The views were terrific, the tour guide was very knowledgeable. This is a must see on your trip to Dublin.”

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8.Celtic Day Trip from Dublin with Spanish-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $74

Travel from Dublin by minibus with a Spanish-speaking guide, often Germán, to ancient Irish sites including Loughcrew Cairns, Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara, and Monasterboice. It is a full nine-hour day with short walks, castle time, free admission at several stops, and no food included.

“The best excursion of our entire stay, without a doubt!”

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9.Wicklow Mountains Private Day Trip from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $52

Travel from Dublin into County Wicklow with a private local guide, including Mydie, who can shape the day around your interests. Expect Powerscourt Waterfall, Glendalough, Laragh, mountain roads, folklore, and time to explore at your own pace. Pickup, drop-off, transport, and an air-conditioned car are included.

“This was a lovely drive through several town outside of Dublin on the way to the Wicklow mountains. A couple of stops along the way where I was able to head out on my own to see lakes and waterfalls.”

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10.Dublin One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $285

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private Dublin host, meeting at the Molly Malone Statue or a central hotel. Shape the day around sights such as St Patrick’s Cathedral, St Stephen’s Green, Kilmainham Gaol, The Cobblestone, or The Brazen Head. Patrick and Owen are among the named guides.

“It’s an all walking tour about 6 miles total. Not worth the 700 plus dollars they charged. Patrick the guide was outstanding. We thought lunch would be included for that price but want.”

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