The 9 Full-Day Tours in Dublin to Book First

1.Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,895 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Leave central Dublin at 8:45 am for Glendalough’s monastery and lakes, the Wicklow Gap, and a guided walk through Kilkenny. Guides such as Pat, Teresa, Philip, and Jerry are praised for lively storytelling. Expect about 9 hours, walking, free time, and a coach ride with Wi-Fi and USB charging.

“Amazing tour with Shamus our bus driver and Theresa. Both were so kind and provided wonderful information about each location. The bus was brand new so equipped with chargers and WiFi. Our stops were perfectly timed for a lovely hike in Glendalough and a trip through the castle in Kilkenny, lunch and a bit of shopping.”

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2.Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,565 reviews · from $85

Spend 12 hours crossing Ireland by coach with an English-speaking Paddywagon guide such as Richard, Brian, or Dan. Visit Kinvara, Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Doolin, the Cliffs of Moher, and Bunratty Castle. Expect strong commentary, frequent stops, and a long return to Dublin.

“Everything was amazing, the driver, bus, and tour overall. I enjoyed it a lot. The only comment is that 1.5 hrs for Cliffs of Moher is too little. Definitely wanted to spend much more time there. We were in a rush and were running around, so didnt have enough time to enjoy the beauty. 2.5 hrs would be optimal.”

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3.Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 469 reviews · from $90

Travel from Dublin in a climate-controlled van with an English-speaking guide such as Richard, Alex, or Brian. See the Rock of Cashel, Cork’s English Market, Blarney Castle, and the Witch’s Cave. Expect a long but well-filled day with free time at each major stop.

“Loved Blaney Stone and Castle! Our guide, Richard O’Brien, was absolutely amazing. His commentary was brilliant!!! Thank you!”

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4.Connemara and Galway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 446 reviews · from $85

Spend 12 hours touring western Ireland from Dublin with an English-speaking guide. Visit Glengowla Farm and Silver Mines from April to October, or Cong from November to March, then enjoy Connemara’s valleys, lakes, and Galway city. Guides such as Peter and Mark add lively stories, though Galway time can feel short.

“The Guide was great, spontaneous and easy to understand and the demonstration at the farm AMAZING! I would have liked to have more time in Galway, at least 2.5 hrs as indicated in your itinerary, instead we had only 2 hrs and no time to take a proper look around even if we travelled that far.”

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5.Dublin Full Day Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 361 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $48

Rent a bicycle at Phoenix Park’s entrance for about seven hours and explore Dublin’s great city park at your own pace. Choose from adult bikes, children’s bikes, e-bikes, tandems, trailers, and a dog trailer. You receive a helmet, hi-vis jacket, map, and route advice, with no guide included.

“It was a blast seeing the beautiful parts of Phoenix Park. They didn't have our Viator reservation, though. Luckily, I had my ticket and proof of payment.”

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6.Full-Day Tour to Cork, Cobh and Blarney Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · from $158

Travel by InterCity train from Dublin to Blarney Castle, Cork and Cobh with an English-speaking guide. Kiss the Blarney Stone, explore castle gardens, visit the Queenstown Story, and follow Cork Harbour by train and coach. Guides such as Jonathan, Brian and Sean are known for clear commentary and good humor.

“Blarney Gardens - beautiful; Monster bus on narrow Cork streets, waste of time; Cobh - Terrific museum and presentation.”

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7.Kerry: Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 150 reviews · from $101

Travel from Dublin to County Kerry with an English-speaking guide such as Eduardo or Jackie. See Adare, Killarney National Park, Torc Waterfall, Killorglin, Dingle Bay, and Inch Beach. It is a long bus day, but it packs major Kerry scenery into one affordable trip.

“Personally, I would have liked to learn a little more about the places we passed through, but I know that's not everyone's preference. Our driver was excellent - super professional, an amazing person and did everything to make our day the best possible!”

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8.Full-day Award Winning Private Dublin City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Explore Dublin by private car with a local driver-guide, stopping where your interests lead. You can see Trinity College, Guinness, Kilmainham Gaol, Howth, Malahide Castle, Phoenix Park, and more, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and advice on where to eat.

“Dave was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Me and my family really enjoyed our time in Dublin”

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9.Full-Day Howth and Malahide Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 55 reviews · from $56

Travel from Dublin to Casino Marino, Malahide Castle, and Howth on a 7.5-hour guided outing. You’ll tour the Talbot family castle, wander its gardens, and have free time for lunch in Howth, with an optional coastal walk from the summit.

“Very friendly Italian tour guide. The tour was done with an audio guide (which was a little slow to download). The visit to the castle was very interesting. The walk along the coast to Howth was very beautiful and fairly easy (45 minutes).”

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