12 3-Day Experiences in Dublin Worth the Morning

1.3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,254Our pick

Travel from Dublin by reserved train and comfortable coach to Blarney Castle, Cobh, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway. You stay two nights in Killarney with Irish breakfast, while guides such as John, Norman, Bob, and Bryan handle the logistics.

“I cannot say enough about this tour, and I highly recommend it. Our tour guide Andy from RAILTOURS IRELAND FIRST CLASS met us as we boarded our train in Dublin, was very attentive, informative and fun the entire trip. He was very organized, fun and informative, and we loved his singing of various Irish songs on the bus portions of our tour. I give it a 10 out of 10. Don't miss this one if you go to Ireland.”

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2.3-Day Southern Ireland Tour Including Galway and Kerry from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $469

Leave Dublin with a guide-driver and cross Ireland by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Glengowla Mines, Galway, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, and Adare. Two nights, breakfasts, Wi-Fi, and Cliffs admission are included, though lodging and schedules can vary.

“I was lucky enough to get Cash as my driver again! He was my driver on my Blarney tour and he is not only a really great driver, he is fun, engaging, and has a knack for making everyone comfortable. His stories are hilarious! This tour was fantastic! We did have some bad weather for the Cliffs of Moher but Cash managed to make silver linings happen! Definitely go on tour with Paddywagon. The B+B' s were nice, all the stops were breath taking and it was the highlight of my last days in Ireland! Traveling solo is easy with a tour. Just put yourself out there and you will…”

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3.Galway and Kerry 3-Day Budget Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 66 reviews · from $441Best value

Travel from Dublin to Galway, Connemara, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, and the Ring of Kerry with an English-speaking guide. You get transport, breakfasts, accommodation, and entrance fees, with hostel, B&B, or apartment-style lodging depending on your booking.

“The tour was good. But I wish we would have stopped at Sean’s bar on the tour but that’s my personal opinion. The B and B option is truly the best. The host at our second B and B Ken was amazing guy to have involved with our tour!!! Will definitely go on this tour again!!!”

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4.3-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin: Giant’s Causeway & Titanic Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $475

Travel from Dublin to Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway, Derry, Dunluce Castle, Strandhill, and Galway with a guide, two breakfasts, transport, and two nights’ lodging. Expect a large group, long coach days, and hostel or B&B accommodation. Confirm Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge stops before booking.

“Our tour guide could not have been more wonderful! Took us to many sites that were not even listed on the program and made special efforts to accommodate me traveling with small children. I wouldn't expect such care on a budget tour but I was pleasantly surprised.”

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5.3-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry, Ciffs of Moher Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $1,041

Travel from Dublin by train and coach through Cork, Blarney, Cobh, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty, the Cliffs of Moher, and Galway Bay. You sleep two nights in a Killarney B&B, with English-speaking guides such as David and Norman leading the touring days.

“I stayed in Ireland for 2 weeks and this was the highlight of the trip. Each tour guide was very helpful and truly loved their jobs. This trip was a delight and I would recommend anyone.”

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6.3-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Aran Islands Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,134

Travel from Dublin by hosted train, coach, and ferry to Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Inis Mór, Connemara, and Kylemore Abbey. Expect a small group of up to 10, two nights with Irish breakfast, and guides such as Brendan, Norman, and Mick handling the connections.

“VERY nice, comfortable, well organized, knowledgeable tour guides. Time on our own was just right!”

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7.3-Day West Coast Explorer from Dublin Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,028Top rated

Spend three days on Ireland’s West Coast with a driver-guide, a maximum of 16 people, two Galway-area nights, breakfast, and Cliffs of Moher admission. See the Burren, Kylemore Abbey, Cong, Clifden, Clonmacnoise, and Old Kilbeggan Distillery.

“We had a very enjoyable time. The weather was kind and the tour guide Kieran was very helpful, informative, giving us a lot history of the area. He was very friendly and obliging, he is a credit to your company. We recommend highly your tour.”

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8.Ireland: Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $788

Travel from Dublin in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Cobh, Waterford, Kilkenny and Glendalough, with a Jameson Midleton tour, tasting, two B&B nights and time in Kinsale.

“OMG!!!! What a tour !!!! Our guide NIELL was phenomenal and made this an unforgettable trip and memories of Ireland !!! The itinerary is way more packed than I thought which makes this that much better. The accommodations were phenomenal - really phenomenal value for money for the entire tour !!! I LOVED IT!”

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9.3-Day Dingle, Killarney and the Wild Atlantic Way Small-Group Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $795

Travel from Dublin to Ireland’s west coast in a Mercedes mini-coach capped at 16 people. Your driver-guide leads you through Glendalough, Adare, the Irish-speaking Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, and the Rock of Cashel, with two nights of en-suite lodging and breakfast included.

“Tour guide Mark has been absolutely wonderful throughout the entire trip, always goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is comfortable and taken care of.”

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10.3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $971

Travel from Dublin in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide, visiting the Rock of Cashel, Jameson Distillery, Blarney, Kinsale, Cobh, Waterford, Kilkenny and Glendalough. Two nights with breakfast are included, while several attraction admissions and meals cost extra.

“Three days packed with information, beautiful vistas, and fun. Smaller bus was good for the tight bog roads. Stephanie the Guide was knowledgeable, personable as well as an excellent driver.”

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11.3-Day Discover Northern Ireland Small-Group Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $847

Travel from Dublin in a Mercedes mini-coach with up to 16 passengers, stopping at Titanic Belfast, Mount Stewart, the Causeway Coastal Route, Giant’s Causeway, and Castle Ward. Your driver-guide, such as Stephanie or Brian, provides history and local context, while two nights in Northern Ireland and breakfast are included.

“I give the tour 4 stars for the quality of the guide, for the accommodation chosen and for the country scenery seen - correction the guide gets 5 stars for his knowledge, humour and driving. The Belfast section was spoilt by too great a queue for the Titanic exhibition and this Read more”

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12.Ireland: 3-Day West Coast Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $867

Travel from Dublin to Ireland’s Atlantic coast in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide such as Stephanie. Walk the Cliffs of Moher, explore the Burren and Connemara, visit Kylemore Abbey and Clonmacnoise, then sample whiskey at Kilbeggan Distillery.

“The Abby and the distillery the views where great and Stephanie was great”

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