Things to do in Ireland
Hop on Hop Off Dublin9 optionsDay Trips from Dublin5 optionsGuinness Tours Dublin10 optionsBus Tour Dublin10 optionsDublin Airport Taxi13 optionsBoat Tour Dublin14 optionsCastle Tour Dublin21 optionsCity Sightseeing Dublin8 optionsDublin Food Tour46 optionsPub Crawl Dublin Ireland13 optionsDublin Walking Tour80 optionsBoat Tour Dingle9 options
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Wicklow Mountains: Horse Trekking & River Valley RideYou get a pre-ride lesson if needed, then spend hours on horseback moving through the Wicklow Mountains and down the Kings River Valley. Safety gear is provided at the farm. The ride suits moderate to confident riders; it's not for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular limitations. Book direct with the farm to confirm your preferred duration and departure time.Is it for me?Book this if you ride at a moderate level and want a few hours on mountain trails without arranging transport or equipment — the farm provides everything and sits close enough to Glendalough that you can make it part of a larger Wicklow day. It's not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular limitations that would make sustained riding unsafe.
Dublin: 4 Traditional Pubs & Guinness Pour with Local GuideYou visit four traditional Irish pubs across Dublin in a small group (8 people max), learning to pour your own perfect Guinness and hearing stories about the city's pub culture from a local guide. The tour includes luxury transport, four pints, live music, and a scenic drive past the River Liffey, Croke Park, and O'Connell Street landmarks. You're back by evening, having done the thing properly instead of rushing through a checklist.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real Dublin pub experience without figuring out which four pubs to hit or how to get between them — the small group size (8 max) and local guide mean you're not just drinking Guinness, you're learning why it matters here.
Dublin: Private 1916 Easter Rising & Castle Tour with Local GuideYou walk Dublin's main landmarks — Dublin Castle, Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral — with a local guide who shapes the route and pace. The three-hour option includes a local drink. Small groups mean no crowds, and the guide earns fairly, so you're supporting the local economy while you move through the city. Book if you want the highlights without the tour-bus experience.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Dublin's main sights without the crowd and with someone who actually knows the city — the private format and local guide are what make the hidden stories and the pace feel real instead of rushed.
Waterford: Medieval Museum Entry & Vaults Tour TicketYou’ll step beneath Waterford’s busy streets into cool medieval vaults, brush past centuries-old stones, and see treasures like the Cloth of Gold vestments and Henry VIII’s Cap of Maintenance. With your entry ticket included, you can join a local guide (if available), use a multimedia handheld guide in your language, or just wander at your own pace—leaving space for small surprises along the way.
Dublin Traditional Music Pub Tour: 3 Sessions, Local GuideA three-hour traditional Irish music pub tour in Dublin led by a local musician who takes small groups to three working music venues off the tourist trail. You visit real sessions where musicians gather to play, learn the history and styles of Irish music as it unfolds, and get three drinks—one small Guinness in each pub. Minimum age 18; the tour involves substantial walking across the city.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone who wants to hear traditional Irish music the way Dubliners do—in the pubs where it actually happens—rather than in a venue built for visitors. The local musician guide and the real sessions mean you're not watching a performance; you're in the room where the music lives.
Dublin Walking Tour: Trinity College & Temple Bar with Local GuideYou walk Dublin's main sights — Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, St. Stephen's Green — with a guide who lives here and explains the Viking origins, Georgian architecture, and 1916 history as you go. All entry fees are included, and the small-group format means you're not rushed. Bring comfortable shoes and plan for about two to three hours on foot.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand Dublin's layout and history without arranging separate tickets or navigating on your own — the guide handles the route and all entry is covered, so you just show up and walk.
Cliffs of Moher walk with local farmer: 214m sea cliffsA guided walk along the Cliffs of Moher sea cliffs in County Clare, led by a local farmer and historian who shares the area's folklore and rural heritage. The 8-kilometer route climbs to the highest point at 214 meters above the Atlantic, where clear days open views of the Dingle Peninsula, Loop Head, the Aran Islands, and the Twelve Pins of Connemara. The walk takes 3.5 hours on a gravel path and finishes at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre; a taxi ride back to Doolin village is included.Is it for me?Book this walk for a morning or afternoon when you want to stand at the edge of the Irish coast with someone who knows the land and its stories. The fixed 3.5-hour route and included taxi back to Doolin mean you don't have to plan transport or worry about timing—just show up with good boots and weather gear.
Book of Kells Guided Tour Dublin: Small Group, Fast-Track EntryYou enter Trinity College on a skip-the-line pass and spend time with the 9th-century Book of Kells in the Treasury, then walk Dublin Castle's exterior hearing the city's occupation and rebellion stories. The tour includes entry fees, a licensed guide, audio earpieces if you want them, and ends at the Molly Malone statue with a photo stop. Small groups mean you're not lost in a crowd.Is it for me?Right for travelers interested in medieval manuscripts and Dublin's occupation and rebellion history who want to skip entry lines and walk with a licensed expert. The tour is not suitable for anyone with mobility limitations, as it involves walking medieval streets and campus grounds without wheelchair or walker access.
Dublin: Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings & Local GuideYou’ll walk Dublin’s streets with a local who knows every shortcut between fudge shops and cider bars. Taste 10 different bites—some classic, some new—while hearing stories about the city’s history and its people. Expect surprises between famous sights like Trinity College and Dublin Castle, plus plenty of laughs along the way.
Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Galway: 2 hours at the summitYou travel from Galway along the Wild Atlantic Way with a local driver guide, stopping at Dunguaire Castle and the Burren before reaching the Cliffs of Moher. You get 2 hours to explore the cliffs, visitor centre entry is included, and lunch happens at Doolin Hotel on your own. Plan for a full day out—roughly 10 to 11 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the main Cliffs of Moher and Burren highlights in one day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately—the fixed itinerary and included entry mean you just show up and the day unfolds. Expect a full day out, roughly 10 to 11 hours, with most time spent driving and at the cliffs themselves.
Westport Walking Tour: Georgian Streets & Local PubsYou walk Westport's Georgian grid with a local guide who steers you through colorful streets, artisan food shops, and traditional music pubs while sharing the stories and recommendations you won't find online. The pace is easy, the group stays small, and you leave knowing where to eat and which pub to hit that night. Wheelchair accessible, toilet facilities included, takes two to three hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to settle into Westport quickly and know where the locals actually eat and drink, rather than wandering the main street guessing — a local guide is what turns a walk into a real introduction to the town.
Dingle: Blasket Islands Wildlife RIB Tour & Sea CavesYou’ll ride a fast RIB from Dingle to the Blasket Islands with a local marine biologist as your guide, getting close to dolphins, seals, maybe even whales if you’re lucky. Explore sea caves and spot puffins while wrapped up in waterproof gear — and come back feeling windswept and wide awake.
Dingle Peninsula eBike Tour: Slea Head & Gallarus OratoryYou ride an electric bike around the Dingle Peninsula on a half-day loop that includes Gallarus Oratory, coastal views of the Blasket Islands, and stops at filming locations and historic sites. GPS commentary in your helmet explains the history and legends as you go. The route is designed for first-timers, with instruction, mechanical support, and a high-vis safety bib included. You're back in Dingle with time left in the day.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to cover the Dingle Peninsula's highlights in a half-day without driving or hiking, and you're comfortable on a bike. The electric assist handles the coastal climbs, which is what makes the full loop manageable in three to four hours.
Blarney Castle & Gardens: Skip-the-Line Access & Village WalkYou skip the ticket line at Blarney Castle, kiss the famous stone with your guide steadying you, and walk the 15th-century grounds while learning the real history. After the castle, you explore Blarney Village on foot and have free time to shop at an authentic Irish woollen mills. The whole experience is guided by a local professional, and entry to the castle is included — you just show up and walk in.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Blarney Castle without losing an hour to the ticket queue, and who are comfortable with a morning of walking over uneven ground and climbing stairs — that terrain is what gives you access to the castle's real highlights and the village's character.
Limerick: River Shannon Kayaking & Canoeing Tour with Local StoriesYou’ll paddle through Limerick’s heart on the River Shannon with a local guide sharing stories and games along the way. Expect laughs, city views from water level, and close encounters with wildlife—even if you’ve never held a paddle before. This kayaking tour leaves you feeling part of both river and city at once.
Cobh: Blarney Castle & Cork by Train with Lusitania CemeteryYou board a train at Cobh station, ride it to Cork to explore Blarney Castle and its gardens, kiss the stone if you choose, spend time in Blarney Village and Cork's English Market, then return to Cobh to visit St. Colman's Cathedral and the Lusitania cemetery before heading back to your ship. Transport, escort, and live commentary are all included; lunch is on you.Is it for me?Right for cruise passengers with a port stop in Cobh who want to see Blarney Castle and Cork without arranging their own transport — the fixed schedule and escort mean you're back to the ship on time. Expect six and a half hours on your feet and moving between locations; that's what fits the train ride, the castle, the city, and the cemetery into one port day.
Dublin Food Walking Tour: Meet Local ProducersMeet and Eat Dublin is a 2.5-hour food walking tour of Dublin led by a local guide, visiting artisan bakers, delicatessens, cheese mongers, chocolatiers and farmers market stall-owners across lesser-known neighborhoods. You'll taste 5–6 food samples and 1–2 drinks at 6–8 stops, meeting the producers and retailers behind each one; groups stay under 14 people so the pace stays leisurely and questions get answered.Is it for me?Most food tours in Dublin move fast and hit the same well-known spots. This one keeps the group under 14 people and builds time into each stop so you can actually talk to the bakers, cheese makers and market vendors—the people behind what you're tasting—instead of just passing through.
Dublin: Night Bus Tour & Lit Landmarks Open-TopYou board an open-top bus in Dublin for a one-hour night tour guided by someone who knows the city's stories. You pass Christ Church Cathedral, Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle and the River Liffey all lit up, moving through the route without stops so you see how the landmarks sit in relation to each other. The tour includes the guide and the ride; you're back where you started within the hour.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Dublin's main sights lit up at night without arranging your own transport or timing multiple stops — the continuous route and fixed hour mean you cover the central landmarks in one smooth loop.
Kinsale Boat Tour: 50 minutes past two centuries of fortsYou spend fifty minutes on the water seeing Charles Fort, James Fort, and Ringrone Castle from angles you can't get from land, with wildlife spotting and a run up the Bandon River. The boat includes heated indoor seating, outdoor decks, toilet facilities, and a bar. No need to arrange your own transport or timing — you show up at the quay, and the departure is fixed.Is it for me?This works well if you want Kinsale's history and harbor views without arranging your own boat or timing multiple land-based stops — the fixed fifty-minute route covers the main forts and castles in one departure, and the heated lounge means weather doesn't stop the trip.
Dublin Cruise: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & DART Train from Dun LaoghaireYou board the green bus at O'Connell Street and choose your own stops across 25 Dublin attractions—Guinness, distilleries, cathedrals, museums, and parks. The 24-hour ticket includes live guide commentary, a DART train ticket back to the port, free entry to the Little Museum, and a lunch discount. You're back at Dun Laoghaire in time for your ship, without arranging transport or buying individual tickets.Is it for me?Built for cruise passengers on a short port stop: the return train ticket and fixed 24-hour window mean you can see multiple attractions without arranging your own transport or worrying about missing the ship.
