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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Dublin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Live Guide CommentaryYou’ll feel Dublin come alive as you ride an open-top bus past places like Trinity College and Guinness Storehouse, hopping off wherever curiosity takes you. Hear local stories from live guides (or switch to another language if you want), join a guided walking tour if you fancy stretching your legs, and enjoy total freedom — no schedule stress, just city energy all around.
Dublin to Blarney Castle & Rock of Cashel Day TourYou depart Dublin at 8am and visit three major Irish sites in sequence: Rock of Cashel's medieval ruins, 90 minutes exploring Cork city and the English Market, and Blarney Castle with its famous stone and gardens. Both castle entries and Rock of Cashel admission are included, along with driver commentary, WiFi, and USB charging on board. You return to Dublin by approximately 8pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three major Irish sites in a single day without arranging your own transport, buying separate tickets, or planning the route—the fixed schedule and included entries mean you show up and the day unfolds without logistics getting in the way.
Titanic Belfast & Giant's Causeway Day Trip from DublinYou travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland in one day, visiting the Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and the Titanic Belfast museum with entry included. Your guide provides live commentary throughout, and you're back in Dublin by evening. Expect a full day of driving and walking—bring snacks, comfortable shoes, and a raincoat, and arrive on time for the city centre pickup.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Dublin who want to see Northern Ireland's main attractions in one day without renting a car or arranging separate transport and tickets. Plan for a full thirteen hours out, which is what makes fitting the Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce, and Titanic Belfast into a single trip possible.
Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Cruise Day TourYou'll board a minibus at 9am from central Galway, drive through The Burren to Doolin, take a ferry to Inisheer island for two hours of free exploration, return by boat beneath the Cliffs of Moher (weather dependent), then spend an hour at the cliffs visitor centre with entry included before driving back to Galway. A local guide narrates the route and handles all logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two of Ireland's major coastal attractions in one day without arranging separate ferries, entry fees, or driving yourself—the fixed schedule and included transport handle all of that, leaving you free to just show up and explore.
Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow & Kilkenny: Sheepdog demo includedThis 10-hour guided tour departs Dublin and travels through the Wicklow Mountains to four distinct stops: the medieval city of Kilkenny, an Irish farm where you watch a shepherd and trained sheepdogs herd sheep, the Wicklow Gap viewpoint, and Glendalough, a historic monastic valley where you explore ruins and walk at your own pace. A professional guide provides live commentary throughout, and the coach returns you to Dublin around 6:00 PM. Lunch is not included; bring your own and wear comfortable walking shoes and a rainproof jacket.Is it for me?Book this if your first day in Dublin is your only chance to see the countryside and medieval towns—the guided itinerary covers Kilkenny, a working farm with sheepdog herding, and Wicklow Mountains in one full day, so you experience three distinct landscapes without piecing together separate visits.
Dublin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Guinness Storehouse AccessYou get unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 24, 48 or 72 hours, covering all 24 active stops across Dublin's main landmarks and museums. The 48 and 72-hour tickets include entry to the Irish Whiskey Museum, a free walking tour, and various meal and drink deals at pubs and cafes. One child rides free per two adults, and the ticket is valid for up to 12 months. Buses depart every 20–25 minutes from 9:15am, so you set your own pace without arranging separate transport or paying entry fees at each stop.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Dublin's main sights without renting a car or buying separate entry tickets—the bus covers 24 stops and the longer tickets bundle in museum entry and tours, which saves both money and the time spent booking each attraction separately.
Waterford Crystal Factory Tour: See Master Blowers at WorkThe House of Waterford Crystal guided factory tour in Waterford takes you through the complete manufacturing process — from the mould room where craftsmen shape wooden forms, through the blowing department where crystal is hand-shaped at extreme heat, to the cutting and engraving stages. The tour runs about 50 minutes with a live guide in English, and each piece passes six separate inspections before it leaves the factory. Afterward, you have access to over 12,000 square feet of retail space displaying the world's largest collection of Waterford Crystal, plus a café with locally sourced food.Is it for me?The guided format means you see the process happen in real time with someone explaining the technique and the standards — no self-guided audio or static displays, just craftsmen at work and a guide walking you through what you are watching.
Dublin: Dark History Walking Tour & Gruesome StoriesYou’ll wander through Dublin’s old courtyards and alleys with a local guide who brings gruesome legends to life — from cannibalism tales near St. Patrick’s Cathedral to grave robbers by St. Michan’s Church. Expect laughter mixed with chills as you explore infamous spots like the Devil’s Half Acre and finish in Smithfield Square still thinking about what really happened here.
Dublin Food Tour: 7 Tastings Through Historic NeighborhoodsA 3-hour guided food tour of Dublin's historic center with seven tastings and drinks, starting near Trinity College and moving through Grafton Street and Temple Bar. You taste traditional Irish stew, fresh oysters, artisanal cheeses, Irish coffee, a secret local dish, ice cream and beer, all led by a local guide who steers you away from tourist traps. Water and soft drinks are included throughout; dietary restrictions need advance notice.Is it for me?Book the small group option if you want to move through Dublin's food culture with other travelers and a local guide steering you toward what matters; choose the private tour if you'd rather have the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at any stop without keeping others waiting.
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Day Trip from GalwayYou depart Galway at 10am and spend the day moving through the Burren's stone sites — a 5,800-year-old dolmen, a 16th-century castle, and the fishing village of Doolin — before reaching the Cliffs of Moher for two hours of free time to walk the edge and absorb the scale. Lunch is your own cost in Doolin. The coach returns you to Galway city centre at 6:15pm with the guide's commentary filling the drive.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Burren and Cliffs of Moher in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the fixed schedule and included entrance fee mean you show up, get driven to each stop in order, and return to Galway by early evening.
Dublin: Blarney Stone, Rock of Cashel & Cahir CastlesYou meet at the Molly Malone statue in Dublin and spend the day driving to three of Ireland's most significant castles—Rock of Cashel, Blarney, and Cahir—with all entry fees covered and skip-the-line access handled by your guide. The day is long (around 10 hours total) and involves a 2.5-hour drive each way with service station breaks, but you see three distinct medieval sites without arranging transport or tickets yourself. Steep steps at Blarney Castle may limit access for some visitors.Is it for me?This tour works if you want to see Ireland's three most significant castles in one day without renting a car or buying tickets separately—the long drive is what makes three separate medieval sites possible in a single trip, and the guide handling all entry means you walk straight in.
Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery: Guided Tour & TastingThe Teeling Whiskey Distillery guided tour in Dublin takes 45 minutes to an hour and walks you through a fully operational distillery in the city centre, from the exhibition space covering 500 years of Dublin whiskey history through all five steps of the whiskey-making process, ending with a choice of tastings suited to first-time drinkers and connoisseurs alike. The tour is led in English by a live guide; minimum age is 18 years, and non-drinkers and families are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see whiskey-making happen in front of you rather than read about it — Teeling is Dublin's only fully operational distillery open to the public, and the production floor is the core of the experience. The tasting options work for both newcomers to whiskey and people who already drink it regularly.
Galway to Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher: Ferry, Castle & CruiseYou board a coach in Galway at 9am, ferry across to Inisheer to explore castle ruins and beaches, return to Doolin for a pub lunch (your cost), then cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher before spending an hour at the top. Ferry, entry fees and transport are included; you're back in Galway by 7:30pm.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Galway who want both the Aran Islands and the Cliffs in one outing without renting a car or booking separate ferries. Expect a full day out — the length is what lets you see three distinct places and still be back by evening.
Dublin: EPIC Irish Emigration Museum Ticket & Audio GuideYou walk through 20 galleries following Irish emigration stories from departure to global impact, moving at your own pace with a free multilingual audio guide on your phone. You get a stamped passport as a souvenir and can spend anywhere from two to four hours depending on how deep you want to go. The museum is wheelchair accessible and works for all ages, with infants under five admitted free.Is it for me?Right for anyone with Irish heritage, family roots to trace, or curiosity about how emigration shaped the modern world—the self-paced format and free audio guide mean you control how long you stay and what you explore, without a guide rushing you through.
Dublin Irish Music Pub Crawl: Two Pubs, Two MusiciansA two-hour guided pub tour in Dublin led by two professional Irish musicians, visiting two privately booked pubs with guaranteed seating. You listen to live traditional music and learn the history and cultural meaning of Irish songs and instruments through extensive commentary, with audience participation woven through the night. Minimum age is 18; the guide speaks English.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to listen and learn rather than hop between venues—two pubs means time to absorb the music and stories instead of constant movement.
Dublin: 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour & GPOYou walk Dublin's historic center for two hours with a professional guide, visiting the GPO, Dublin Castle, and City Hall while learning the story of the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, and the Civil War. You receive a copy of the 1916 Proclamation at the start and don't need any prior knowledge of Irish history. The fixed route varies by day, so the tour stays fresh even for repeat visitors.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Dublin's role in Irish independence without arranging a guide yourself — the two-hour format fits a morning or afternoon, and the interactive setup means you'll actually retain what you learn rather than just walking past buildings.
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl: Writers & Pints Walking TourA guided walking tour of Dublin's literary pubs where actors perform verses from Joyce, Wilde, Yeats, Beckett and other Irish writers. The tour starts at the Duke Pub on Duke Street and visits four famous Dublin haunts over roughly two hours, with a literary quiz and prizes included. Minimum age is 16; the guide speaks English and leads groups of up to four people.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand why Dublin's pubs matter to Irish literature and don't mind walking between stops while you drink—the actor guide and the verses recited in each bar are what turn a pub night into a literary education.
Dingle Sea Safari: RIB boat tour to Blasket IslandsDingle Sea Safari is a 3-hour RIB boat tour along the Dingle Peninsula coastline and out to the Blasket Islands, with a maximum of 12 passengers per departure. The boat takes you close to dramatic rock formations, hidden sea caves, and the Slea Head landscape, with chances to spot seals, puffins, dolphins, minke whales and red deer depending on the season. Your captain provides local history and geology throughout, and all waterproof jackets, pants and life jackets are provided.Is it for me?The tour is led in English by an experienced captain, so you'll follow the local history and geology throughout. The boat's speed and small group size mean you're not sitting passively — you're moving close to the coastline and interacting with what you're seeing, which suits travelers who want an active, immersive experience rather than a narrated overview from a distance.
Dublin: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Book of Kells & Castle TourYou’ll walk through Dublin’s heart with a local guide — skipping lines at St Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College for an up-close look at the Book of Kells before exploring Dublin Castle’s storied grounds. Expect laughter over Molly Malone’s song and small moments that stay with you long after you leave those echoing halls behind.
Clew Bay Cruise: 90-Minute Islands & Seal Colony TourYou’ll set out from Westport for a 90-minute Clew Bay cruise with live commentary and an easygoing local guide. See Croagh Patrick rising above the water, pass John Lennon’s private island, spot lively seals basking nearby, and warm up with coffee or a drink on board as Atlantic air fills your lungs.
