Ireland Castle Tours from Dublin at a glance
- Our pick: Dublin to Blarney Castle & Rock of Cashel Day Tour, € 85 per person (12h, 4.55★ · 2,886).
- Top rated: Dublin: Blarney Stone, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles, € 85 per person (12h, 4.58★ · 2,071).
- Best value: Dalkey Castle: Living History Tour with Actors & Writers Gallery, € 18 per person (1h, 4.98★ · 207).
Price per person across the 28 options priced per person: € 18–€ 1,286 (median € 85). With 100+ reviews: 24 of 31.
Of the 31 options: 29 with live guides in English, 31 with free cancellation, 28 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 24 kid-friendly, 8 private and 22 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Ireland Castle Tours from Dublin — Dublin Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle and 18 more
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31 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Dublin to Blarney Castle & Rock of Cashel Day Tour Full-day tour from Dublin: Blarney Castle (kiss the stone), Rock of Cashel medieval ruins, 90 minutes in Cork city. Includes both entry fees, driver, WiFi. Returns by 8pm. Every day except Tuesday · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.55 (2,886 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 85 per person
Dublin to Belfast Day Trip: Black Cab Tour & Giant's Causeway Full-day tour from Dublin with Belfast's Black Cab political tour, Dunluce Castle admission and two hours at Giant's Causeway. Every day · 07:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.87 (8,302 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 85 per person
Dublin: Walking Tour with Castle, Bridges & Temple Bar Stories Feel Dublin’s history come alive on a walking tour with local storytellers. Explore Dublin Castle, Trinity College, Temple Bar and more. Includes accredited guide. Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.94 (7,650 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 24 per person
Dublin: Blarney Stone, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Full-day castle tour from Dublin with all entry fees included. Rock of Cashel, Blarney Stone, and Cahir Castle. Expert guide, luxury transport, skip-the-line access. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.58 (2,071 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 85 per person
Dublin to Giant's Causeway & Dunluce Castle: Full Day Tour Full-day coach tour from Dublin to Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges, and Belfast City Hall. Includes guide commentary, air-conditioned coach, return by 7:30 PM. Every day · 06:45 · All ages ★ 4.87 (5,970 reviews) Duration: 12h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
Dublin: Book of Kells Early Access & Castle Walking Tour Step into Dublin’s heart with early access to the Book of Kells, a guided walk through castle grounds, and a singalong at Molly Malone, includes fast-track entry. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.66 (4,354 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 72 per person
Dublin to Belfast: Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant's Causeway Visit the Giant's Causeway UNESCO site with its 40,000 basalt columns. Full day from Dublin includes Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and the Antrim Coast Road. Every day · 07:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.87 (4,030 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 85 per person
Dublin Castle & Book of Kells Tour: Skip the Line Skip-the-line walking tour of Dublin's three must-see landmarks, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College's Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle. Every day · 9 start times, 08:45 to 14:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.74 (1,626 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 119 per person
Dublin to Giant's Causeway & Belfast: Day Trip with Dunluce Castle Full-day tour from Dublin departing 7:15 AM. Includes Dunluce Castle entry, 2+ hours at Giant's Causeway UNESCO site, and Belfast walking tour with local guide. Returns 8 PM. Every day · 07:15 · From age 3 ★ 4.76 (700 reviews) Duration: 12h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 60 per person
Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Dublin & Belfast 12-hour tour from Dublin to Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle & Dark Hedges. Includes entry fees, live guide, WiFi & return by 8:30pm. Book 24 hours ahead. Every day · 07:00 · All ages ★ 4.51 (989 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 68 per person
Boyne Valley Day Tour: Ancient Sites & Trim Castle Day tour from Dublin to Trim Castle, Loughcrew passage tombs and Fore Abbey with driver guide, round-trip transport and air-conditioned coach. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.53 (976 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
Dublin to Cliffs of Moher & Galway: Train & Coach Day Trip Full-day rail and coach tour from Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway. Includes admission, reserved seats and guide. Departs 7am. Wed · 07:00 · All ages ★ 4.62 (1,229 reviews) Duration: 15h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 162 per person
Dublin to Cork: Blarney Castle & Cobh Day Trip by Train Start early from Dublin, ride the train to Cork, kiss the Blarney Stone, and explore Cobh Heritage Centre: all with admissions and travel included. Mon · 07:00 · All ages ★ 4.51 (532 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 162 per person
Dalkey Castle: Living History Tour with Actors & Writers Gallery Step inside Dalkey Castle near Dublin for a lively tour with costumed actors, medieval skills, and a gallery of Irish writers. Includes entry & local guide. Every day except Tuesday · 6 start times, 10:00 to 16:00 · Season until 13 Dec ★ 4.98 (207 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 18 per person
Dublin: St Patrick's Cathedral & Book of Kells with Fast-Track Entry St Patrick's Cathedral and Book of Kells tour in Dublin with fast-track entry, qualified local guide, and Trinity College Long Room. Small groups, all fees included. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (192 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 129 per person
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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour: Castle & Ring of Kerry Three-day Irish tour from Dublin through Cork, Blarney Castle and the Ring of Kerry to the Cliffs of Moher, with rail and coach travel, B&B stays and visitor centre access. Mon · 07:00 · All ages ★ 4.43 (214 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 1,040 per person
Dublin to Kilkenny Castle & Waterford Crystal Rail Tour Full-day rail tour from Dublin through Kilkenny's medieval streets to Waterford Crystal factory, with guide. Fri · 07:20 · All ages ★ 4.57 (187 reviews) Duration: 12h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 162 per person
Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour: Skip-the-line access Walk Dublin's medieval heart with a licensed guide, starting at Temple Bar and moving through Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral. Every day · 11:00 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.76 (185 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from € 21 per person
Belfast tour from Dublin: Dunluce Castle & Giant's Causeway Full-day Belfast tour from Dublin with Spanish guide. Visit Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Falls Road murals. Hotel pickup included. Mon, Fri and Sat · 08:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.91 (184 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 99 per person
Private Walking Tour Dublin: Temple Bar, Castle & Liffey Private 3-hour walking tour of Dublin with experienced Irish guide and hotel pickup: cover Temple Bar, Dublin Castle. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 20:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.98 (174 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 211 per person
Dublin: Private 1916 Easter Rising & Castle Tour with Local Guide Private Dublin city tour covering Dublin Castle, Trinity College & Christ Church Cathedral with a local guide. Small groups, includes a local drink, carbon-neutral. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 19:00 ★ 4.85 (157 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 112 per person
Compare 10 more options for Ireland Castle Tours from Dublin
From € 28 per person · 3 h to 5 days
Book of Kells Guided Tour Dublin: Small Group, Fast-Track Entry Small-group guided tour of Trinity College and Book of Kells in Dublin with skip-the-line entry and licensed guide. Around 2 hours. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (152 reviews) Duration: 2h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 88 per person
Private Celtic Tour from Dublin: Hill of Tara, Trim Castle Seven to eight hours exploring Ireland's ancient sites from Dublin with a private guide, visiting the Hill of Tara's prehistoric monuments. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 4.96 (26 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · RU · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 645 per group
Dublin Walking Tour: City Icons, Temple Bar & Castle Stories Wander Dublin’s O’Connell Street, Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral & Dublin Castle on foot with a local guide. Includes wheelchair access and small group size. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.55 (231 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 28 per person
Ireland 5-Day Small Group Tour: Cliffs of Moher, Galway & Blarney Castle Start in Dublin and journey through Galway, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, and Blarney Castle. Includes entry fees, small group travel, and local guide. Next departure: 7 Mar 2027 · From age 16 ★ 4.84 (177 reviews) Duration: 5d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 1,286 per person
Howth Day Trip from Dublin: Private Local Guide & Castle Private day trip to Howth from Dublin with local guide, Howth Castle, and harbor walk. Small groups, carbon-neutral, public transport included. Every day · Every 30 min, 10:00 to 14:00 ★ 4.60 (10 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 251 per person
Malahide Castle & Howth tour: Coastal villages and castle grounds Private tour from Dublin to Howth's cliff walk and Malahide Castle with a local guide, including lunch at the on-site café and a stop at the fishing pier. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 950 per group
Dublin: Celtic Day Trip Trim Castle & Hill of Tara Saturday tour from Dublin to Trim Castle, Hill of Tara and Monasterboice with Spanish-speaking guide. Visits four ancient sites with walks. Pickup from central Dublin. Sat · 08:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
Dublin to Kilkenny Castle & Waterford Crystal: Private Day Tour Private 8-hour day tour from Dublin with hotel pickup, Kilkenny Castle entry, Saint Canice's Cathedral, and Waterford Crystal factory tour included. Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.82 (11 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 618 per person
Howth and Malahide Castle Private Tour: Castle & Cliffs Private tour of Howth and Malahide Castle from Dublin with driver-guide and entrance fee included: walk the clifftop above the Irish Sea. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 618 per group
Dublin Castle Skip-the-Line & Private Walking Tour Private Dublin walking tour with skip-the-line Dublin Castle tickets and audio guide. 2–4 hours, small groups max 8 people, 5-star local guide included. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 168 per person
The top 12 of 31 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin to Blarney Castle & Rock of Cashel Day TourOur pick | € 85 per person | 12h | 4.55★ · 2,886 | Every day except Tuesday · 08:00 | English |
| Dublin: Blarney Stone, Rock of Cashel & Cahir CastlesTop rated | € 85 per person | 12h | 4.58★ · 2,071 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Dalkey Castle: Living History Tour with Actors & Writers GalleryBest value | € 18 per person | 1h | 4.98★ · 207 | Every day except Tuesday · 6 start times, 10:00 to 16:00 · Season until 13 Dec | English |
| Dublin to Belfast Day Trip: Black Cab Tour & Giant's Causeway | € 85 per person | 13h | 4.87★ · 8,302 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Dublin: Walking Tour with Castle, Bridges & Temple Bar Stories | € 24 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 7,650 | Every day · 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Dublin to Giant's Causeway & Dunluce Castle: Full Day Tour | € 70 per person | 12h 30m | 4.87★ · 5,970 | Every day · 06:45 | English |
| Dublin: Book of Kells Early Access & Castle Walking Tour | € 72 per person | 2h 30m | 4.66★ · 4,354 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Dublin to Belfast: Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant's Causeway | € 85 per person | 13h | 4.87★ · 4,030 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Dublin Castle & Book of Kells Tour: Skip the Line | € 119 per person | 3h 30m | 4.74★ · 1,626 | Every day · 9 start times, 08:45 to 14:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Dublin to Giant's Causeway & Belfast: Day Trip with Dunluce Castle | € 60 per person | 12h 45m | 4.76★ · 700 | Every day · 07:15 | English |
| Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Dublin & Belfast | € 68 per person | 13h | 4.51★ · 989 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Boyne Valley Day Tour: Ancient Sites & Trim Castle | € 70 per person | 10h | 4.53★ · 976 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (8): Private Walking Tour Dublin: Temple Bar, Castle & Liffey (€ 211 per person) · Dublin: Private 1916 Easter Rising & Castle Tour with Local Guide (€ 112 per person) · Private Celtic Tour from Dublin: Hill of Tara, Trim Castle (€ 645 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Dublin: St Patrick's Cathedral & Book of Kells with Fast-Track Entry (€ 129 per person) · Ireland 5-Day Small Group Tour: Cliffs of Moher, Galway & Blarney Castle (€ 1,286 per person)
- With pickup (6): Private Walking Tour Dublin: Temple Bar, Castle & Liffey (€ 211 per person) · Private Celtic Tour from Dublin: Hill of Tara, Trim Castle (€ 645 per group) · Malahide Castle & Howth tour: Coastal villages and castle grounds (€ 950 per group)
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