The 15 Best Things to Book in Dublin

From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour - The long ride west from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18,888 reviews · from $89Our pick

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway City in 13 hours. Expect an air-conditioned coach, live English commentary, two hours at the cliffs, a Galway walking orientation, and coastal views through Kinvara and Dunguaire.

“Amazing tour guide Aoife, the drive never got boring! Good amount of time at each stop and good information before the trip and at every stop. Great stories about Ireland and nice fun facts. A great day to spend in Ireland!”

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Cliffs of Moher Day Trips from Dublin, Galway and Connemara Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

2.Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,924 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Top rated

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, and Galway in one long day. Expect an early start, a modern coach, Irish stories and music from guides such as Aoife, Olie, and Conor, plus free time in Galway.

“The left side of the bus is better. But great views and shops, bus guides are a great help when finding a place to go at the different stops!”

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Glendalough and Wicklow Day Trips, Kilkenny Day Trips from Dublin, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

3.Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,897 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel from Dublin with Wild Rover Tours to medieval Kilkenny, a Wicklow sheep farm, Wicklow Gap, and Glendalough. Guides such as Ian, Kevin, David, and Maurice are praised for lively storytelling, while the sheepdog demonstration and baby lambs are seasonal highlights.

“Amazing way to explore Ireland. Great experience. David was an amazing tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and talented. Appreciated the music.”

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Glendalough and Wicklow Day Trips, Kilkenny Day Trips from Dublin, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

4.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,235 reviews · from $45

Travel by comfortable coach from central Dublin to Glendalough, the Wicklow Gap, and Kilkenny. Expect Irish history, folklore, songs, and humor from guides such as Pat, Mike, and Phil, plus free time for a 2.5-kilometer lake walk, lunch, photos, and castle views.

“Peter the guide and Mike the driver were friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The day ran smoothly. Saw some truly beautiful sites and the chance to stop and explore the monastery and the glendalough lakes were amazing with plenty time . Could have had more time to explore Kilkenny.”

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Dublin City Walking Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

5.Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,020 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk from Temple Bar to Trinity College with guides such as Helena, Dan, Barry, Keith, Karl, and Dave. Expect Dublin Castle, Christ Church, Viking and medieval stories, the Ha’penny Bridge, the GPO area, and practical pub and restaurant tips. The tour is in English and capped at 30 people.

“Great experience. Guide (Emily) was very accommodating. Weather was classic but ambiance was great. Lots of local history tidbits”

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Full-Day, Glendalough and Wicklow Day Trips, Guided, Kilkenny Day Trips from Dublin, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

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

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

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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Irish Whiskey Distillery Tours in Dublin, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

7.Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,859 reviews · from $35

Tour Jameson’s Bow Street buildings with an English or French-speaking guide, learn the whiskey-making story, taste three Jameson whiskeys, and finish with a signature cocktail. You can also upgrade to a live maturation warehouse visit and buy a personalized bottle.

“Guide was amazing. High energy and very knowledgeable. Overall amazing experience”

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Food & Drink, Irish Whiskey Distillery Tours in Dublin, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

8.Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,690 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Spend 45 minutes at Jameson Distillery Bow St. learning how Irish whiskey is made, from quality ingredients to triple distillation. Your English-speaking guide leads a comparative tasting, then serves a Jameson Ginger and Lime drink at JJ’s Bar. You can stay for another drink or browse the shop.

“Very interesting information on how whiskey was distilled in Ireland throughout time. Nice guy tour that takes about 45 minutes. You get two sample whiskey at the end.”

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Book of Kells and Trinity College Tickets, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

9.Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,825 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Start at Trinity College for timed entry to the Book of Kells, the Long Room reimagined experience, and Gaia. Then walk through Dublin Castle’s grounds and finish at the Molly Malone statue. Guides such as Dermot, Noel, Sean, Alan, and Jimmy are praised for warm, lively storytelling.

“Our tour guide, Paul, was excellent! We agreed that the tour rated a 10 out of 10. I strongly suggest taking this tour.”

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Giants Causeway and Belfast Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

10.Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,729 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Dublin to Belfast and the Antrim Coast by air-conditioned coach, with Wi-Fi, a guide, Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway included. Expect a full day, frequent comfort stops, dramatic coastal views, and lively storytelling from guides such as Una, Stephen, and Maurice.

“Our guild, Donny and driver Billy were fantastic! The Titanic exceeded expectations but if we go again, we would take the black cabs. The hike at Giants Causeway (red trail) was super scenic. The castle was great as well”

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Glendalough and Wicklow Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

11.The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,446 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Leave Dublin by small coach for Killiney Hill, Avoca Handweavers, Sally Gap, Lough Tay, and Glendalough’s ancient monastery. You’ll get mountain views, a pub lunch stop, free time by the lakes, and a complimentary taste of Glendalough whiskey. Guides such as Patrick, Ashley, John, and Anthony lead the route.

“We spent a brisk cold day with Patrick. The tour took us through Wicklow, which wouldn’t have been possible without renting a car. Patrick was wonderful - funny, entertaining and loaded with facts about everything. The sites were lovely and worth a trip to see.”

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Dublin Museum and Attraction Tickets, Guided, Museums, Tour Reviews, Tours

The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

12.The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,948 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Best value

At the Little Museum of Dublin, a local guide such as Emma, Saul, George, or Pauline leads a lively tour through Dublin's past. Expect donated artifacts, U2 memorabilia, Tara's Palace dolls house, jokes, songs, and a compact Georgian setting near St Stephen's Green.

“Very informative..with humour...from the lovely George...all staff so friendly...good value for money too”

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Dublin Food Tours and Tastings, Tour Reviews, Tours

Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

13.Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,791 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Ride a vintage front-engined double-decker through Dublin, Phoenix Park, Georgian streets, O’Connell Street, Trinity, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral while enjoying afternoon tea. Guides such as Orla, Aleks, Hannah, and Adam add jokes, trivia, and city history. Expect a social, gently paced tour rather than a full guided sightseeing circuit.

“Tour was great! Bus was cute and seating was comfortable. Staff were personable, prompt, and helpful. The food and beverages were tasty! We did the tour as a low-key introduction to Dublin right after we arrived. It was an easy walk from our hotel to the meeting point. After the tour, we had some food and warm beverages in our systems and our bearings in the neighborhood. Afterwards, we explored St. Stephen's Park, the Art Gallery, Trinity College/Book of Kells, all right there. I would recommend as a fun, low-key intro. The guides don't talk too much, but give useful info and spur participants to explore more. The sandwiches and…”

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Cliffs of Moher Day Trips from Dublin, Galway and Connemara Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Tour from Dublin

14.Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,755 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Leave central Dublin at 6:50 a.m. for the Cliffs of Moher, Fanore, the Burren, and Galway. You travel by air-conditioned coach with a driver-guide such as Kevin, Richard, or Johnathon, enjoy commentary along the way, and return to Dublin after a full 13-hour day.

“Driver Finn was amazing but the bus had NO heat on the shortest day of the year. Star rating is ONLY the heat. If there was no heat issues it would have been 5 stars”

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Guided, Guinness Storehouse Tours, Irish Whiskey Distillery Tours in Dublin, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

15.Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,608 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $166

Spend about four hours with a local English-speaking guide visiting Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse. Expect whiskey samples, a Jameson drink, a pint at Gravity Bar, Dublin history between stops, and plenty of walking. Guides such as Fergus, Richard, Miriam, and Rory are praised for warm storytelling.