Things to do in Ireland
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Dublin: Private Medieval Walking Tour with Chester Beatty EntryYou’ll walk Dublin’s medieval heart with a local guide who knows every quirky story and shortcut. See ancient cathedrals from outside, step inside Chester Beatty Library to marvel at rare manuscripts, wander through lively neighborhoods like the Liberties, and pause where Viking history lingers in stone and rain-soaked air. It’s part history lesson, part street adventure — you’ll feel it in your bones.
Cork: Fota House Gardens & Arboretum Entry Ticket TourYou’ll step inside Cork’s Fota House with its lived-in Regency rooms and walk among rare trees in the arboretum—maybe even crush an eucalyptus leaf or two (the smell lingers). Local guides share stories of family mischief and quiet moments fill the gardens. It’s relaxed, full of texture, and you might find yourself staying longer than you meant to.
West Cork: Placenames Walking Tour & Artisan PicnicYou’ll walk along Castlehaven’s wild coast with a small group and a local guide who shares stories hidden in placenames—from Viking traders to Gaelic legends. Expect muddy paths, laughter over tea breaks, and a proper West Cork picnic with smoked seafood and home baking. You’ll leave with new stories—and maybe a bit of sea breeze tangled in your hair.
Galway Food Tour: Medieval City with Local Guide & 4 TastingsTour & Taste Galway is a 3.5-hour walking food tour through the medieval city led by a local guide, visiting four venues for food and drink that reveal Galway's history and culture. Groups stay under 12 people, and the tour starts near the Spanish Arch, finishing at a traditional pub. Minimum booking is two people; private tours are available on request.Is it for me?The tour is a steady 3.5-hour walk through medieval streets with stops to eat and drink, so it suits someone who enjoys moving through a city on foot and doesn't mind a full afternoon of tasting rather than sitting down for a single meal. If you want to understand Galway's history through what locals actually eat and drink, rather than a lecture about it, this is the shape that makes that possible.
Private Dublin Pub Tour: Local Craft Beer & Literary HauntsA private walking pub tour of Dublin led by an Irish guide who steers you away from Temple Bar's tourist crowds to authentic neighborhood pubs where locals drink. You'll learn how to pour and savour a Guinness, sample craft beers and rare world brews, and walk the routes that Patrick Kavanagh, Flann O'Brien and Brendan Behan once knew. The guide meets you at your hotel, the group stays private, and the tour runs four hours.Is it for me?If your guide speaks English and you're comfortable following a conversation in a pub setting, this tour works for anyone. The four-hour pace means you're not rushing between stops, and the private group format means the guide can adjust if someone wants to linger or move on—it's built around your group's rhythm, not a fixed schedule.
Dublin Food and Drink Walking Tour: Jameson Irish Coffee DemoA three-hour guided food and drink tour of Dublin led by a local expert, moving through historic neighbourhoods and landmark pubs to taste traditional Irish dishes, sample premium beers and spirits, and watch a live demonstration of Irish Coffee-making at Jameson Distillery Bow St. The small group stays under a dozen, and the route covers cobblestones, hills and uneven surfaces, so wear shoes built for walking.Is it for me?You're walking the whole route — three hours on cobblestones and uneven ground — so this suits travellers comfortable with steady movement and comfortable shoes. The guide leads and chooses the stops, so there's no planning required; you show up and follow the food and drink as the guide presents it. If you prefer a private experience or need mobility assistance, this shared small-group tour on foot is not the right fit.
Make a Hammered Silver Ring in Dublin: 2-Hour Jewellery ClassA 2-hour jewellery class in Dublin where you make a hammered silver ring from scratch, cutting and shaping sterling silver, soldering it yourself under expert guidance, and choosing your own finish before taking it home. The workshop runs in the city center and welcomes ages 10 and up, with children under 16 accompanied by a paying adult. You'll work with hand tools—saw, mallet, files, planishing hammer—and decide on the texture and polish that make the ring yours.Is it for me?Book this if you're coming with friends or family and want to make something together that you'll actually wear and remember the trip by—the small group size and hands-on setup mean everyone gets real attention from the tutor, and you walk out with a ring you made yourself, not a souvenir you bought.
Dublin walking tour: Small groups, local guide, 2.5 hoursA small-group walking tour of Dublin with a maximum of eight people and a local guide who speaks Italian. You'll spend 2.5 hours on foot, starting at the Molly Malone statue and moving through Christ Church Cathedral, Temple Bar, Trinity College Dublin, Ha'penny Bridge and St. Patrick's Cathedral, hearing the history and legends behind each stop. Groups stay under eight, so the pace stays conversational and you can ask questions as you go.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace for 2.5 hours across Dublin's center, so you're on your feet the whole time — choose this one if you want to cover the main sites without renting a car or hopping between buses, and if you prefer a small group where you can actually hear the guide and ask questions.
Ring of Kerry Private Day Tour from Killarney: Private transportation includedA private guided tour of the Ring of Kerry, the 180km loop around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, with an English-speaking driver who stops at viewpoints, coastal villages and mountain passes. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours from Killarney and includes private transportation; food and drinks are separate. You choose between a shorter 4–6 hour option or the full day version.Is it for me?Book the full day if you want to see the complete loop with all major viewpoints and villages; choose the shorter version if you need to fit other activities into your Killarney day.
Dublin: 1916 Easter Rising Private Tour & GPO StoriesYou’ll walk Dublin’s streets with a local guide, tracing real stories from the 1916 Easter Rising at places like the GPO and Garden of Remembrance. Hear laughter, feel history under your feet, maybe even pick up some Irish along the way. This is more than dates—it’s memory, weather, voices all wrapped together.
Electric Fat Bike Tour Connemara from Galway: 3-hour rideA private full-day guided electric fat bike tour from Galway into Connemara, with roundtrip luxury vehicle pickup from your accommodation. You ride a RadRhino electric fat bike for approximately 3 hours through diverse landscapes, stop at Loch Na Fooey to watch a sheepdog demonstration, and take a break at a lookout over the lake. The route is accessible for all fitness levels, and the day includes helmets, safety wear, bottled water and drop-off back to Galway. Minimum age is 12; riders must be competent on roads and weigh no more than 120 kg.Is it for me?The full day—pickup, ride, demonstration, lunch stop and return—runs 8.5 hours, so book this if you have a morning free and want to be back in Galway by late afternoon. If you need to be out for only a few hours, a shorter activity would fit better; this one is built around a complete journey into Connemara and back.
Slieve League cliffs cruise from Killybegs: 1,972-foot sea cliffsA 2-hour guided boat cruise from Killybegs harbour in County Donegal takes you to the base of Slieve League, Europe's highest accessible sea cliffs, where you pass Rotten Island and St John's Point lighthouses, Fintra Beach, and the Giant's Desk and Chair rock formations before circling the cliff face itself. Life jackets are supplied and the guide speaks English. Donegal Bay's waters are rich with marine life—dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks and tuna are regularly spotted in summer months.Is it for me?You stay seated on the boat throughout—choose this if you want to see the cliffs and caves from the water rather than hiking coastal paths to viewpoints.
Walking Tours of Kilkenny: Medieval Sites with Local GuideA guided walking tour of Kilkenny's historic sites led by John Comerford, a local guide born and raised in County Kilkenny. The tour covers St. Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower, Black Abbey, Rothe House, Smithwick's brewing heritage, St. Mary's Church, and Kilkenny Castle over roughly two hours. John tailors the pace and depth to your interests—whether you want a quick stroll or a deep dive into the history—and private or custom tours are available for groups and families.Is it for me?Book this if you want a walking tour you can shape as you go—John adjusts the route on the spot if you want to linger at a site or explore beyond the main landmarks.
Dublin: Private Walking Tour with Pubs & City SightsYou’ll walk Dublin’s winding streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Cross iconic bridges, explore historic courtyards, and share laughter over creamy pints in real pubs—not just tourist spots. Expect spontaneous moments (and maybe some rain), plus plenty of time to soak up both city legends and small surprises along the way.
Dublin Street Art Walking Tour: Over a dozen spotsA street art walking tour of Dublin that covers over a dozen spots around Temple Bar, led by a guide who explains the history of graffiti, the work of local artists like Maser and EDSK, and how the city's legal murals sit alongside the tags and pieces that define the scene. Children from age 8 are welcome; the tour involves substantial walking and lasts one to two hours.Is it for me?The tour involves substantial walking between a dozen stops, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet for an hour or two and want to move at the pace the guide sets rather than linger at any single spot.
Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin: Premium Irish PairingsA whiskey and food tasting in Dublin where you sample five premium Irish whiskeys matched with artisan Irish farmhouse cheeses, handcrafted chocolates and fruit, guided by a local expert through the science of pairing. The experience runs just under two hours in a private tasting space near Trinity College, kept to a small group so everyone participates fully. Minimum age is 18; dress code is smart casual.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how food and whiskey work together rather than just taste them separately. The small group size and expert guide mean you're learning the principles behind pairing, not just sampling—so the experience stays with you after you leave Dublin.
Dublin Pub Tour: 4 Stops, Irish Drinks HistoryA 3.5-hour guided pub tour in Dublin visiting four traditional pubs off the tourist trail, led by an expert guide who shares the history of Irish beer, craft beer, cider and Guinness. You order and pay for your own drinks at each stop (customers average around €25 total), so you choose what suits your taste instead of drinking what the group is given. The tour includes a pub quiz at one stop and instruction from a former Guinness Ambassador at the final pub. Minimum age 18.Is it for me?Book this if you're spending an afternoon in Dublin and want to understand Irish drinking culture through the pubs and people behind it, rather than just moving through them. The guide does the navigating and the storytelling, so you show up and follow — no planning required.
Galway walking tour in Spanish: Myths and medieval streetsA small-group walking tour of Galway led in Spanish by a guide trained in Irish storytelling tradition, moving through the Latin Quarter, the Spanish Arch, Lynch's Castle and the Claddagh. The tour runs roughly 90 minutes and closes with time for questions and travel tips for the rest of Ireland. Wheelchair accessible; suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Galway and speak Spanish—the guide's storytelling tradition brings the medieval streets and local myths to life in a way a solo walk or a larger group tour won't, and the small size means the pace stays yours.
Gap of Dunloe & Lakes tour from Killarney: Walk or cartThe Gap of Dunloe tour from Killarney combines a 7-mile walk (or optional jaunting cart ride) through the mountain pass with a boat journey across the Lakes of Killarney, ending at Ross Castle. The day starts with a bus pickup in Killarney town or from your accommodation, includes a live English-speaking guide, and takes around 6 hours total. You can walk the Gap, hire a cart to ride it, or reverse the route by starting at Ross Castle and walking back.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to walk the Gap of Dunloe at your own pace with a guide managing the route and transport — the bus and boat bookends mean you don't arrange the logistics between each leg. If the walk is too long, the jaunting cart option lets you ride the same mountain pass instead.
Dublin Airport to City Center: Private Minivan TransferYou're met at arrivals with a nameplate, driven directly to your Dublin hotel or address in a private minivan, and dropped off within 40 minutes. The driver tracks your flight so delays don't matter, luggage fits without fussing, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before. No negotiating, no queue, no surprises on the fare.Is it for me?Book this if you want to land at Dublin Airport and move directly to your hotel without arranging a cab, negotiating a fare, or waiting in a taxi queue — the fixed price and flight tracking mean the transfer is already sorted the moment you touch down.
