Things to do in Ireland
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Irish Cooking Class & Dinner in Dublin: Make Traditional DishesAn Irish cooking class in central Dublin where you make traditional soda bread, soup, Beef and Guinness casserole with Colcannon, and Irish coffee in your host Ann's home, then sit down to dinner together. The evening runs three hours and includes all drinks; Ann is a certified national tour guide with decades in catering and hospitality. A recipe booklet goes home with you.Is it for me?The evening asks for three hours of hands-on cooking and conversation in a home kitchen—no rushing, no performance, just the pace of making food and eating it together. If you want to learn Irish cooking by doing it rather than watching, and you're comfortable with a small group of strangers who become friends over dinner, this is the real thing.
Ring of Kerry Private Tour: Skellig Ring, Cliffs & Stone FortYou’ll travel Ireland’s wild edges on this private Ring of Kerry day trip—feel mist at Torc Waterfall, walk windswept cliffs above Skellig waters, taste local chocolate, and climb ancient stone walls with your guide’s stories echoing around you.
Dublin City Centre: Walking Tour of Landmarks & StoriesYou’ll wander Dublin’s city centre with an engaging guide who brings landmarks like Trinity College, Temple Bar, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Stephen’s Green to life through stories and laughter. Expect small surprises—like local smells or snippets of conversation—and leave feeling like you’ve seen more than just buildings.
Innisfallen Island tour, Killarney: 6th-century monastic ruinsThis guided boat tour takes you from Ross Castle to Innisfallen Island, a monastic settlement founded in the early 6th century in the middle of Killarney's largest lake. You walk the island's perimeter — about 25 minutes around — past historic ruins, open green areas, and often red and sika deer moving through the site. The tour runs 1 to 1.5 hours total, with a certified skipper as your guide, and you can request extra time on the island if you want to linger.Is it for me?The tour runs in English with a skipper who uses conversation and humor rather than a formal script, so it works well for anyone who prefers a relaxed, personal commentary over a structured narration. If you want flexibility on the island itself — time to wander the ruins without a tight schedule — you can request extra time and the skippers will arrange it.
Ring of Kerry: Private Tour from Killarney with PickupYou’ll circle Ireland’s wild southwest on this private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney—wandering an 18th-century village, sampling fresh chocolate, and standing above roaring cliffs with salty air on your face. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off so you can just watch the countryside roll by and let someone else handle the details.
Dublin: Private Guinness Storehouse & Whiskey Distillery TourYou’ll get picked up right from your hotel for a private tour through Dublin’s legendary Guinness Storehouse and Pearse Lyons Distillery. Sip fresh-poured Guinness above the city skyline, taste small-batch Irish whiskeys (plus an unexpectedly good gin), and hear local stories from your guide along the way. If you want to feel Dublin instead of just seeing it, this one leaves a mark.
Galway: Connemara Sheep Farm Tour & Sheepdog DemoYou’ll walk muddy fields above Killary Fjord with Tom the farmer, watch his sheepdogs herd on command, and maybe even shear a sheep or bottle-feed a lamb if it’s summer. It’s hands-on and honest—a glimpse into real Connemara life that sticks with you long after you leave those green hills behind.
Ring of Kerry & Valentia Island: Private Day Tour with PickupYou’ll ride out from Killarney with a local guide who knows every twist in the Ring of Kerry road—taste Irish coffee, sample chocolate on Valentia Island, stand where Europe once reached out to America by cable, and pause for lunch in a real village pub if you fancy it. Expect laughter, wild weather, and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Dublin: Premium Irish Whiskey Tasting in Traditional PubYou’ll taste six premium Irish whiskeys in an old Dublin pub with a local guide who knows every story behind each bottle. Expect laughter, real conversation, and time to savor every sip — plus a welcome cocktail to start things off right. If you want to feel part of Dublin for an afternoon, this is it.
Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring Private Tour from KillarneyA private guided tour of the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring from Killarney with an experienced driver and guide who grew up in South Kerry. The route covers historical sites, coastal villages and scenic viewpoints over eight to nine hours, with hotel pickup included. Optional paid entry to Valentia Slate Quarry, Valentia Lighthouse and Kerry Cliffs is available; lunch is not included.Is it for me?The tour runs eight to nine hours with a full day of driving and multiple short stops, so it suits travelers with a flexible schedule and comfort sitting in a car for extended periods. If you prefer a shorter outing or want to set your own pace at each site, a self-guided drive or half-day alternative would fit better.
Dublin: Merry Ploughboys Irish Night Dinner & Live ShowYou’ll step into Dublin’s Merry Ploughboys Pub for an evening thick with laughter, music, and quick-stepping dancers. With dinner included if you choose, you’ll taste classic Irish dishes while local musicians fill the room with stories and songs. The show feels personal — sometimes rowdy, sometimes hushed — and leaves you walking out feeling like you’ve actually been part of something real.
Dun Laoghaire Coastal Walking Tour: Dublin with Local GuideA private half-day walking tour of Dublin's coast starting in Dun Laoghaire and finishing in a seaside village, led by a local guide who customizes the route for your group. You walk past working harbours, climb the spiral staircase inside James Joyce Tower to its rooftop viewing point, enter Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre to hear how the village once held seven castles, and explore the Metals laneway where the railway history of Dun Laoghaire still lives in the street names. The tour runs three hours and includes all entry fees; you choose the pace and stop for photos and stories as you go.Is it for me?Three hours leaves room for a meal or a second activity later in the day, which makes this a natural fit for a morning departure or a shore excursion from a ship. If you want to see the coast and the villages without building the route yourself, the private guide handles the timing and the stops.
Kinsale Harbour boat tour: Fish and pilot the boatA family-friendly boat tour based in Kinsale, County Cork, where you fish for mackerel and lobster, pull up lobster pots, and pilot the boat under the skipper's supervision while exploring Kinsale Harbour's fortifications, coves, islands and beaches. The captain, born into a seafaring family and a former merchant navy navigation officer, narrates the tour and brings his canine first mate along. Bottled water is included; the tour runs three to four hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour starts from Kinsale Harbour itself, so you don't need a car or a transfer — if you're staying in town or can reach it by bus, you're set. The captain runs the boat and watches while you fish and steer, so it's hands-on without requiring any experience beforehand.
Gap of Dunloe Tour: Boat & Bus through Killarney National ParkA guided day tour of Killarney National Park that moves through the landscape in three stages: bus to the Gap of Dunloe, carriage or walk through the glacial valley, then a boat through the lakes and rivers with a local guide. Bus transport and parking are included; the carriage ride through the Gap is paid separately in cash on the day. Boats depart at 2pm daily, and the full tour runs five to six hours depending on water levels and weather.Is it for me?Choose the carriage if you want to rest your legs and move faster through the valley; choose to walk if you prefer to set your own pace and save the carriage cost. Either way, the boat tour and the timing are the same, so the day holds together without you planning the connections.
Dublin: House of Guinness Walking Tour & PintYou walk Dublin's Guinness Quarter for two hours with a local guide who connects the real history to the Netflix series. You see St. James's Gate, Arthur Guinness's home, and The Liberties neighborhood where the brewery began. The tour ends with a pint in a traditional pub. Wear comfortable shoes—the route includes cobblestones, hills, and stairs.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Guinness family story beyond the brewery—the politics, the culture, the real people behind the Netflix drama—without arranging your own walking route through Dublin's oldest neighborhoods. The fixed two-hour pace and included guide mean you move through the city with context instead of stopping to figure out where to go next.
Dingle Peninsula Private Tour: Slea Head Drive & SitesA private 4-hour guided tour of the Dingle Peninsula covers the Slea Head Drive—a 30 km coastal route hailed by National Geographic as one of the world's most picturesque—plus stops at the Gallarus Oratory, Fahan Beehive Huts, Kilmalkedar, and An Riasc monastic site. Your guide provides expert storytelling on 6,000 years of history, culture and archaeology; all National Monument entry fees and private transport are included. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.Is it for me?Book the 4-hour private tour if you want the Slea Head Drive and multiple ancient sites in one morning or afternoon without coordinating a group departure—the private transport and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together around your schedule, not the other way around. Choose the half-day option if you have more time and want a slower pace through fewer stops.
Killybegs Shore Excursion: Donegal Castle & Wild Atlantic WayA guided shore excursion from Killybegs Harbour in Donegal takes small groups through Ireland's West Coast landmarks: Donegal Castle, a Franciscan Abbey, and dramatic sea cliffs, with a stop for shopping in Donegal Town. The tour runs six to seven hours, timed to coincide with your ship's schedule, and includes all transport and attraction entry; an accredited guide and experienced driver lead the group, which stays small enough to move easily between sites. Lunch at a traditional pub is optional and at your own cost.Is it for me?The six to seven hour window is timed to your ship's schedule, which means the full inland route—castle, abbey, coastal drive and cliffs—fits inside the port call without a rushed return to the harbour. If your ship's turnaround is tight, this structure removes the need to choose between sites or cut the day short.
Boyne Valley: Private Newgrange & Hill of Tara Day TripYou’ll walk ancient ground at Newgrange and Hill of Tara with a local guide who brings legends to life, ride comfortably from Dublin with private transfers included, and maybe share chips by the sea in Howth if time allows. Expect moments of awe mixed with laughter and real Irish weather — it’s a day trip that lingers long after you’re back.
Dublin Airport Transfer: Mercedes Car & Van, Meet & GreetYou’ll step off your flight into Dublin and find your driver waiting at arrivals for a private transfer in a Mercedes car or van. Relax as you’re helped with luggage, enjoy local tips along the way, and never worry about timing thanks to included flight tracking and free waiting time. It’s a welcome that feels personal — not just practical.
Wicklow Day Tour: Private Guide, Powerscourt & GlendaloughA private guided day tour from Dublin to Wicklow takes you through the Wicklow Mountains, Powerscourt Estate, Lough Tay and Glendalough with a local guide and hotel pickup included. You design the itinerary—spend longer at the sites that matter to you, choose lunch at a pub or café that suits your diet, and decide whether to walk to the upper lake at Glendalough. The tour runs eight hours and accommodates all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to design your own day rather than follow a fixed itinerary—you choose which sites to visit, how long to stay at each one, and where to eat lunch. The private format and flexible schedule work well if you travel with family, have specific interests, or want to move at your own pace without waiting for a group.
