15 VIP Experiences in Dublin That Hold Up

1.Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Dublin in a private Mercedes with guides such as Dragos, John, Catalin, or Taufeeq. Shape the day around the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, castles, sheepdogs, chocolate, Galway, pubs, or local food. Expect 8 to 12 hours, a long but comfortable day, and plenty of room to adjust the plan.

“Dragos is a very lively guide. He is also very attentive to our needs as travelers. He finds out specifically our likes and interests and tailors the tours accordingly to our preferences. He even recommends places of our interests for us to visit on days when we travel on our own in Dublin. A very knowledgeable guide who share vast information from culture to history to education to nature etc. You ask any questions and he will provide you with the information. It was an very engaging and enjoyable day touring with Dragos as our guide!”

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2.Dublin Airport Transfers: Luxury Transfer To/From DUB Per Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private, door-to-door ride between Dublin Airport and your Dublin accommodation. Top Hat Limo uses Mercedes S-Class and V-Class vehicles, tracks flights, waits up to 60 minutes, and provides drivers such as Darren, Paul, and Bryan who often add useful Dublin tips along the way.

“We were lucky enough to have Darren as our driver three times during our stay. He was wonderful! He was professional, courteous, witty, and made us feel at home and safe while we were with him. Darren was early to pick us up each time. We specifically requested him on our second and third time after the first experience. He provided recommendations along the way and was very knowledgeable about the area. We would highly recommend Top Hat and would absolutely request Darren again!!!”

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3.Luxury Tour Of Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $225

Leave Dublin at 8:00 am for Waterford Crystal’s hot, noisy blowing room, then join a guided walk through Kilkenny’s medieval lanes, castle district, and cathedral area. Driver-guides such as Mick, Tony, and Ger are praised for lively commentary. The air-conditioned minivan carries up to 16 people.

“Our tour was fantastic! Mick our driver was so much fun! Very friendly and had lots to share. Really enjoyed Joe our Kilkenny tour guide. He was so enthusiastic and loved to share the tells of his beautiful city. All in all, a wonderful tour and day. Would highly recommend.”

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4.Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin’s coast into County Wicklow with a private guide such as Kieron, Bobby, Ben, or William. See Powerscourt, Ireland’s highest waterfall, Glendalough’s monastic ruins, and the Military Road, with time to adjust the route for your group.

“I could not have been happier with this tour or with Bobby our guide. Bobby was so sweet, so engaging and so accommodating, everything you would hope he would be. We went on the tour with our 2 boys and got to see so much in 7 hours but never felt rushed or like we were in the car forever (we had recently done a private day tour in Scotland and it was nothing close to this and a bit painful towards the end). Saw so many gorgeous spots and had the perfect day. The only disappointment was we didn't book Bobby for more trips!”

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5.Cliffs of Moher including Cliffs of Moher Boat Experience Luxury Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private luxury vehicle with guides such as Dragos, James, Mark, John, or Taufeeq. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, then take a 50-minute boat ride from Doolin for a dramatic sea-level view. Pickup is flexible, and extra stops may be possible.

“I highly recommend this tour, especially with James. We went to hidden treasures along the coast, with great food, drinks and people. James made our trip really customized and special! Thank you, James!”

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6.Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Dublin into County Meath with a guide such as Miriam, focusing on Newgrange and the Hill of Tara. You may also visit Four Knocks, Slane, Monasterboice, and Howth, depending on time. Newgrange admission costs extra and must be arranged separately.

“Miriam, our tour guide, was just lovely. We had several stops and learned so much about the history and culture. The actual tour of New Grange was fascinating.”

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7.Luxury ‘Luck of the Irish’ Tour – 4 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 days (approx.)

Travel by train from Dublin to Mallow, then tour southwest Ireland in a private Mercedes with a Fáilte Ireland guide. See Blarney Castle, Dingle, the Ring of Kerry, and the Cliffs of Moher over four days, with flexible pacing and rail drop-off in Galway or Limerick.

“This is one of best Private Tours my wife and I have experienced. Our Tour Guide/Driver, Gerard R. is extremely knowledgeable, informative and with a great sense of humor.”

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8.Giant’s Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Kieron, William, Paul, Ben, or Kieran. Visit Giant’s Causeway, Carrickfergus Castle, Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, Carrick-a-Rede, and the Dark Hedges, with time to adjust the day to your group.

“Paul was an outstanding guide and extremely knowledgeable and professional. The tour was amazing and the Giant Causeway was spectacular. I highly recommend this trip!”

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9.Private Luxury VIP Chauffeured Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private chauffeured vehicle with Gerry, Derek, or Declan, stopping at the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Doolin, Burren Perfumery, Dunguaire Castle, and Sean’s Bar. The eight-hour day includes bottled water, WiFi, pickup, and flexible lunch timing.

“I was in communication w/Gerry & he scheduled our trip w/his colleague, Derek. We couldn't have been more pleased with his service, BMW 7 luxury vehicle, and fortunate to have nice weather (no rain) at the Cliffs of Moher. Derek picked us up promptly from the cruise ship for the 3 hour drive. Pleasant conversation w/Derek about Ireland, family, and other topics. The drive went quickly because of that. He was very professional, friendly, understanding on health issues, and made sure we kept on schedule to get back to the cruise ship on time. A bonus treat with a box of chocolates from Ireland to enjoy. He gave an excellent…”

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10.Cliffs of Moher: Private Luxury tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Leave Dublin with Don, a private English-speaking driver-guide, in a spacious Mercedes V class. Spend about two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, then shape the day around castles, monasteries, Galway, local shops, and scenic west coast stops. Lunch and the €12 cliff entry fee are extra.

“Don was amazing and truly let us customize our tour. The van was clean and spacious.”

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11.Cliffs of Moher Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide such as William, Cliff, or Bobby. See the Cliffs of Moher, stop in Doolin for Irish hospitality, and cross the limestone Burren, with room to tailor the day to your interests.

“The cliffs were awesome! We walked all up and around them to the top & captured the beauty with our family. Along the way our knowledgeable & friendly guide, William Schindler ,stopped off to show us an old castle - with an incredible story attached to it . He walked us around to show us an ancient bell tower and then on to a delicious hometown meal. It was a full day of stepping back into history. We made great memories ! Thank you for all of your information & care William.”

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12.Private Luxury Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide and vehicle, starting anywhere in Dublin. You can visit Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, Malahide Castle, Phoenix Park, and Howth, with time to adjust the day around your interests. Miriam is one guide named in the feedback.

“Miriam was incredible. She hit everything on our list and more. Howth was incredible. She was resourceful, knowledgeable and kind! We had a wonderful time.”

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13.Private Transfer: Dublin Airport DUB to Dublin by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $122Best value

You’ll meet a PROFI DRIVER chauffeur at Dublin Airport arrivals, then ride privately to your Dublin hotel in a Mercedes-Benz EQV or V-Class van. The service includes flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting, luggage help, bottled water, and airport fees.

“Nothing good to say at all. Horrid experience. Viator is requiring 100 characters- hard to do when nothing good to say.”

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14.Dublin City Private Award Winning Luxury Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

You’ll tour Dublin by private luxury car with a professional guide, with pickup anywhere in the city. Guide James is praised for clear Irish history, local food tips, and flexible help when plans change. The route can include Guinness, Irish rock music, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Book of Kells.

“Absolutely fantastic! James was so great and knowledgeable and showed us a great time! Very fun and showed us a wonderful local place to eat- was scrumptious! Gave great recommendations for the rest of our stay in Dublin.”

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15.Award Winning 2-Day Cliffs of Moher Luxury Private Car Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Travel from Dublin with a private driver, including James when available, on a flexible two-day route to the Cliffs of Moher. See Doolin Cave, sail beneath the cliffs, visit Bunratty Castle, sample craft chocolate, and spend time in Galway. Your group has the car to itself, but lodging and several entry fees cost extra.

“We had the best time with James! He quickly became a friend and since leaving we are still talking about James and all he showed us/taught us. He really makes the trip what you want it to be… we had a priority of finding somewhere to watch the Liverpool soccer game and not to worry, James made it happen! Seeing the west coast of Ireland was so beautiful and relaxing since we weren’t trying to navigate a new country and driving on opposite side. Was so nice to be in good hands! Thank you James!”

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