Things to do in Ireland
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Kilkenny: Hurling Experience & Dressing Room IntroductionYou spend time in a team dressing room learning hurling's history and rules, then move to the field to practice ground strikes, hand passes, and shots at goal under your guide's instruction. All equipment — sticks, helmets, balls — is provided, and the session works for any fitness level and any age (children need an adult with them). Parking and toilets are on-site, and the experience runs rain or shine.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about Irish culture who wants to do something rather than just watch it — the dressing room start and field practice mean you leave having actually played the sport, not observed it. Plan for a session that works in any weather, so bring a jacket.
Cork: Midleton Distillery Jameson Whiskey Tasting & MasterclassYou’ll walk through Midleton Distillery’s stone halls with a local guide, sample Jameson whiskeys straight from their source, shake up your own cocktails during a hands-on masterclass, and hear stories that linger long after you leave Cork. Expect laughter over spills and quiet moments where history feels close enough to touch.
Belfast tour from Dublin: Dunluce Castle & Giant's CausewayYou start in Dublin and end the day having seen Dunluce Castle's cliff-edge ruins with shipwreck history, walked among the Giant's Causeway's geometric basalt columns with lunch included, and explored Belfast's political murals and city landmarks. Spanish-speaking guide handles the route and the stories, and you're back in Dublin by evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you're based in Dublin and want to see Northern Ireland's most famous sites without renting a car or planning the route yourself. The ten-hour day is full, but that's what fits three major stops and the drive into one outing.
Cobh: Rebel Walking Tour of 16 Historic Sites & Local StoriesYou’ll join a small group in Cobh and walk through 16 historic sites tied to Ireland’s fight for independence. With local guide Kieran leading, you’ll see secret meeting spots and hear stories that don’t make it into textbooks. The tour ends with tea or coffee at a cozy bar — and maybe a new perspective on these old streets.
Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges & Whiskey Tour from DublinYou’ll stand on ancient basalt columns at Giant’s Causeway, wander beneath twisted branches at the Dark Hedges, hear stories of ghosts and giants from your local guide, taste whiskey in Belfast’s Titanic Distillery, and catch glimpses of wild coastline that linger long after you’re back in Dublin.
Dublin: Private Food Tour with 6 Tastings & Trinity StartYou’ll wander Dublin’s historic center with a local guide who feels more like a friend than a host. Taste Irish coffee near Trinity College, sample warm bakery treats (including a secret dish), savor oysters and cheeses, enjoy lunch in Temple Bar with homemade soda bread, and finish with artisanal ice cream — all while soaking up stories you’ll remember long after.
Ireland 5-Day Small Group Tour: Cliffs of Moher, Galway & Blarney CastleYou’ll ride from Dublin through Ireland’s wildest corners: sipping whiskey at Kilbeggan Distillery, standing on windswept cliffs above the Atlantic at Moher, wandering Killarney’s lively streets by night and tracing ancient stones at Rock of Cashel. Expect laughter with your small group and moments where Ireland just gets under your skin.
Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin: Monastic Site & KilkennyThis day tour from Dublin takes you south through County Wicklow to Glendalough, a monastic site famed for its 10th-century round tower and Celtic crosses, with 1.5 hours to walk the ruins and lakeside woods. The route crosses the Wicklow Gap for panoramic mountain views and passes Turlogh waterfall before arriving in Kilkenny, the medieval capital, where you have 2 hours to wander cobblestone streets, visit the Norman Castle and Black Abbey, or grab lunch. A professional Irish guide leads the full 9-hour trip with hotel pickup and drop-off in Dublin, air-conditioned transport, and live commentary throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided full day hitting both Glendalough and Kilkenny with set stops at each—you'll have time to explore without coordinating pickups or managing your own schedule.
Dublin: Book of Kells, Castle & Christ Church Walking TourYou’ll walk Dublin’s heart with a local guide, hear stories behind iconic spots like Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle, and enjoy skip-the-line access to see the Book of Kells at Trinity College’s Old Library. Expect laughter, legends, unexpected details — and moments that linger long after you leave.
Killarney Lake Cruise: Lough Leane & Ross Castle 1 HourYou board at Ross Castle, cruise Lough Leane for a full hour with heated cabin comfort, and hear the complete history of the 15th-century castle, Innisfallen Island's 640 AD monastery, and the landscape around you. Wildlife sightings are possible but not guaranteed. The fixed departure point at the castle means no separate transfer, and the hour fits easily into a morning or afternoon in Killarney.Is it for me?Book this if you want the history and landscape of Killarney without arranging your own boat or spending half a day on the water — the fixed hour and departure point at the castle itself mean you're on the lake and back in time for lunch or another stop.
Waterford: Viking Triangle Walking Tour & Bishop’s PalaceYou’ll wander Waterford’s Viking Triangle with a local guide who brings history to life through small moments: touching a Viking longboat, stepping inside the Bishop’s Palace, pausing in a silent cathedral if it’s open. Expect laughter, stories you’ll remember, and glimpses of daily life layered over centuries-old streets.
Dublin Walking Tour: Temple Bar, Dublin Castle & City StoriesYou’ll wander Dublin’s cobbled streets with an Irish guide who makes history feel personal—stand in Dublin Castle’s echoing courtyard, cross Ha’penny Bridge as music drifts by, and try your hand at a few words of Irish. This private walking tour includes hotel meet-up and is tailored for your group, so you can really soak in the city’s character.
Dublin: St Patrick's Cathedral & Book of Kells with Fast-Track EntryYou visit St Patrick's Cathedral with fast-track entry and learn the history of Jonathan Swift's tomb, see the Book of Kells manuscript in Trinity College's Long Room, and walk past Dublin Castle's exterior and the Molly Malone statue. A local guide leads a small group through all four stops, entry fees are included, and you skip the queues at each site.Is it for me?Book this if you want Dublin's major historical sites in one morning without arranging separate tickets or waiting in entry queues—the small group size and fast-track access are what make that possible in a few hours.
Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Walking Tour with Costumed GuideYou walk the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny with a costumed guide who covers eight centuries of local history—witches, merchants, bishops, and rebels—stopping at St. Canice's Cathedral, a climbable round tower, and the sites of old prisons and execution points. The tour is wheelchair accessible and paced for adults; children are welcome but the stories lean toward grown-up themes. Plan for a couple of hours on foot through the old town, with photo opportunities built in.Is it for me?A good fit if you want Kilkenny's real history—the dark, human stories—rather than a sanitized version, and you're comfortable with a couple of hours on foot through the old town. The costumed guide and specific stops make it worth doing with someone who knows the place, rather than wandering on your own.
Dublin Mountains: Small Group Pub Crawl & Live Music TourYou’ll ride through green hills to three real mountain pubs outside Dublin—sharing pints with locals, tasting craft beer or whiskey, and joining in for traditional Irish music. With live tunes echoing off old walls and laughter over every table, you’ll feel part of something genuine before heading back with new friends.
Waterford: Irish Wake Museum Guided Tour in Historic AlmshouseYou’ll step through Waterford’s oldest almshouse with an expert guide who shares real stories behind Ireland’s wake rituals—some somber, others surprisingly warm or funny. Expect sensory details: candle wax scent, textured stone walls, and local voices echoing through centuries-old rooms. It might make you laugh or pause quietly—and you’ll leave seeing Irish traditions differently.
Kilkenny: Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour & St. Mary's ChurchYou walk through St. Mary's Church with a guide who connects 800 years of Kilkenny history — from Strongbow to the merchants who built the city — without rushing you. Small groups keep it intimate, unlimited time lets you linger on what interests you, and the medieval stories of power, faith, and daily life come alive in the actual space where they unfolded. Wheelchair accessible, and you're done whenever you're ready to leave.Is it for me?Right for anyone spending time in Kilkenny who wants the medieval history explained by someone who knows it, without the pressure of a timed tour. The unlimited exploration time means you're not rushed through eight centuries — you move at the pace that lets the stories actually land.
Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher with Ferry & CruiseYou travel from Galway to Inisheer by ferry with a driver-guide who explains the geology and history en route. You get two hours to explore the island on foot, then sail back beneath the Cliffs of Moher before spending time at the top with entry included. The drive through the Burren and Wild Atlantic Way bookends the day, and your guide handles all the logistics—ferry boarding, tickets, timing—so you just show up and follow along.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Galway without a car who want to see the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher in one day without arranging ferries, tickets, or timing themselves. Expect a full day out—the length is what makes fitting the island, the ferry cruise, and the cliffs into a single loop possible.
Dingle Bay: 1-Hour Cliff & Lighthouse Boat TourYou board at Dingle Harbour and spend an hour on the water with a local guide, passing Eask Tower, Dingle Lighthouse, and dramatic cliff faces while the route adjusts to weather and sea conditions. Life jackets are available if you want them, and the tour suits all ages and fitness levels. Book direct with the company that's been running this since 1987.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Dingle for a short time and want to see the bay from the water without arranging a longer excursion — the one-hour length and direct harbour departure mean you're on the cliffs and back in town before lunch.
Dublin Photography Tour: Instagram Skills with Local InfluencerYou’ll see Dublin through a local influencer’s eyes—learn real Instagram skills, hear city stories, and get hands-on help capturing photos in 5-7 unique spots from St. Stephen’s Green to Grafton Street and hidden alleys. Expect laughter, small surprises, and a few shots you’ll actually want to post later.Is it for me?Your Instagram feed transforms when you learn how light, color and composition work together—this tour shows you exactly where to find them in Dublin and how to use them.
