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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Whale Watching Tour Dingle: 4 hours on the waterYou board a forty-passenger boat at Dingle pier for a four-hour wildlife tour through Blasket Islands and Dingle Bay, with a wildlife guide and professional photographer on deck. The boat has inside seating, open deck space, and a flying bridge for unobstructed viewing. You'll watch for dolphins, whales, seals, and seasonal wildlife while taking in the west coast seascapes. Free parking is included, and you're back by around 5pm.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Dingle who want to see Atlantic marine life without arranging a boat themselves — the wildlife guide and photographer handle the spotting and the documentation. Plan for four hours on open water in Atlantic conditions; that exposure is what puts you where the whales and dolphins actually are.
Howth Coastal Hike from Dublin: Cliff Views & Local GuideA three-hour guided coastal hike from Dublin to Howth Head and back through the village, led by a Howth native. The route climbs to panoramic views across Dublin Bay, passes the Martello Tower and the house where WB Yeats lived, and follows the heathlands and cliff paths the operator describes as HG Wells's "most beautiful views in the world." Children from age 12 are welcome; moderate fitness is needed for the terrain.Is it for me?Your guide is a Howth native who weaves in literary history and local tales while you loop the headland's best views—all within three hours, leaving your Dublin day unscheduled.
Sea Cave Kayaking: Hook Peninsula guided paddlingSea cave kayaking on Ireland's Hook Peninsula is a guided paddling experience where you explore hidden golden beaches, towering cliffs and a natural sea cave system in a double kayak with a local guide. The three-hour outing (roughly two and a half hours on the water) includes a wetsuit, all safety equipment, a snack and hot drink, and departs 90 minutes south of Dublin. Children from age 12 are welcome; you'll share a kayak with another participant if you're paddling solo.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle into sea caves rather than watch them from shore—the guide handles navigation and safety while you operate the kayak, so you're active the whole time instead of sitting in a boat. The moderate fitness requirement and small group size mean you'll move at a steady pace with people at a similar level, not a beginner's float or a race.
Dublin: In Stitches Comedy Club & Drink DealsYou get admission to a live comedy show at Dublin's In Stitches, running nightly in a cellar venue on Dame Street with rotating local and international comedians. Drink deals are available, tickets are cheap, and the room is small enough that you feel the comedy rather than watch it from a distance. Public transport stops nearby, so getting there and back is simple.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Dublin who wants a night out without fuss — you show up, the comedians are already performing, and the cheap tickets plus drink deals mean you're not overspending on entertainment.
Dublin: Coastal Craft Beer & Seafood Trail in Howth VillageYou’ll wander through Howth with a local guide, tasting craft beers and fresh seafood right by Dublin’s coast. Expect stories from lively pubs, hands-on moments with steaming chowder or smoked salmon on soda bread, plus time among ancient ruins and bustling fishermen. It’s a day that lingers long after you leave — especially if you love good food or a bit of history mixed with sea air.
Trinity College Walking Tour Dublin: Book of Kells OptionYou walk Dublin's main landmarks—Trinity, Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin Castle, Christ Church, the GPO—with a local guide setting the pace and the stories. Coffee and lunch breaks are included, and you can add the Book of Kells if you want it. The tour is private to your group, so timing and stops bend to what interests you. Plan for five hours on your feet, which is what fits everything in without feeling rushed.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Dublin's main sights without the rush or the need to piece together a route themselves. The five hours on foot is what lets you actually absorb the place—the architecture, the stories, the street-level details—instead of just ticking boxes.
Killarney Jaunting Car Tour: Ross Castle & National ParkA traditional jaunting car tour through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle, with a live English-speaking guide and stops at scenic landmarks including St. Mary's Cathedral and the Deenagh Lodge. The guide shares the history of the 15th-century castle, the O'Donoghue Chieftains and the park's Irish red deer population. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller; children must be accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?Book this for a first morning in Killarney when you want to move through the landscape without arranging transport or timing yourself—the carriage, the guide and the route are already set, and an hour is enough to see why the castle and the park matter to the place.
Cork Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts and Local HistoryA two-hour walking food tour of Cork city center led by a local guide in English, stopping at Cameron Bakery, partner donut shops on Frenchchurch Street, and Cafe Mexicana in the Huguenot Quarter. You'll sample fresh pastries, donuts made that morning, and a choice of Alfajores or Grandma's Mexican cake while passing landmarks like Emmet Place opera house, the Rory Gallagher statue, and historic Coal Quay. The tour suits families and food lovers who want to taste Cork's flavors and hear its stories without arranging the route or the stops themselves.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walk that combines food stops with Cork's landmarks—your guide handles the route and pacing rather than you navigating between them yourself.
Dublin: Irish Famine & Emigration Exhibition with ArtifactsYou walk through illustrated panels and watch a 15-minute film documenting Ireland's deadliest crisis, handling original artifacts including a famine soup pot and a father's letter. The exhibition takes around an hour and is fully accessible, with multilingual guides and a book available for purchase as a keepsake.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to understand a pivotal moment in Irish and global history without spending hours in a sprawling museum — the focused scope and one-hour timeframe fit easily into a Dublin day while the original artifacts and personal documents make the human cost impossible to miss.
Kilkenny Walking Tour: Medieval Mile, Black Abbey & Local StoriesYou’ll wander Kilkenny’s winding medieval lanes with a local guide who brings out stories behind every corner — from quiet moments inside St. Canice’s Cathedral to laughter by quirky statues and stops at historic homes. Expect real conversation, gentle surprises, and plenty of chances to soak up both history and everyday life along the Medieval Mile.
Galway Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Lynch Family Murder TalesYou walk Galway's backstreets with a guide who knows the stories locals actually tell, not the tourist version. You see the Spanish Arch, Eyre Square, the river, and the Old Long Walk, and you hear the full account of the Lynch Family murder that shaped the city. Groups stay small, the pace is walkable for all fitness levels, and wheelchair access is available throughout. No transport to arrange—just show up and follow.Is it for me?Book this if you want Galway's real stories—the ones locals tell—rather than a standard historical outline, and you'd rather have a guide who adapts to what interests you than follow a script. Small groups and a guide who's been doing this for over a decade mean you actually get to ask questions and move at a human pace.
Galway: Micil Distillery Gin, Poitín & Whiskey TastingYou'll tour Galway's only working distillery, hear the true story of poitín and the family who made it illegally for generations, and taste three award-winning spirits — poitín, whiskey and gin — made right there in the building. A professional guide leads you through the process and the history, and you leave with a real understanding of what makes Micil different. Bring a jacket and plan for about two hours.Is it for me?Right for anyone drawn to Irish history and how spirits are actually made, especially if you want to understand poitín's real story without arranging a separate tasting or history lesson — the guide and the distillery do both at once.
Dublin to Wicklow & Glendalough: Mountain Walk & Lake ViewsYou're picked up in central Dublin and driven south into the Wicklow Mountains for a guided 1.5-hour walk with panoramic views, then lunch in a village cafe, then scenic stops at the Sally Gap and the Guinness Lake, and finally time to explore Glendalough's medieval monastery and valley lakes. The guide handles the route and the history; you just show up with comfortable walking shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the stops—the fixed itinerary and small-group format mean you get the walk, the lunch, the scenic viewpoints, and the monastery all in the right order and at a pace that lets you actually absorb each place.
Dingle: 2-Hour Coastal Boat Tour & Wildlife SpottingYou board a small boat at Dingle Harbour and spend two hours sailing out along the Wild Atlantic coastline with a local guide who knows the bay's marine life, history, and currents. The route varies by weather and sea conditions, and wildlife sightings—dolphins, seals, seabirds—are never guaranteed but happen often enough that people keep coming back. You return to the harbour with a restroom on board and no transport to arrange yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Dingle coastline from the water without arranging a private boat or spending a full day at sea—two hours is enough to get out past the harbour and into the open bay, and the fixed departure time means you can plan the rest of your day around it.
Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour: 3 local pubs with live musicAn afternoon pub tour in the Dublin Mountains visits three local pubs with live traditional Irish music, local craft beers and food, departing from Dublin city with a guide and small group of max 15 people. The route takes you from the foothills to Johnnie Fox's Pub — a converted farmhouse known for its decor and music — and finishes at a pub overlooking Dublin Bay. Pickup from Dublin city is included; the tour runs 5 hours.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guided afternoon hitting three rural pubs in the Dublin Mountains with live traditional music—the guide handles routing and pacing while you focus on the locals and the music.
Gap of Dunloe & Killarney Lakes: Full-Day Walk & Boat TourYou walk or ride through a 7-mile mountain pass, rest at a historic cottage, then boat through three connected lakes to a medieval castle. The tour includes transport from Killarney, a guide, and parking at Ross Castle. You're back in town by evening, having crossed the Gap of Dunloe and seen Killarney National Park from both ground and water without arranging any of it yourself.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Killarney National Park from two different angles — on foot or by carriage through the mountains, then by boat across the lakes — without organizing transport, timing, or logistics yourself. The fixed 10:15am start and the boat connection at Lord Brandon's Cottage are what make both halves of the day fit into one trip.
Howth Coastal Boat Tour Dublin: Ireland's Eye & Seals 50 minsYou board a small boat at Howth Harbour and spend 50 minutes circling Ireland's Eye Island and the Howth cliffs, spotting seals, puffins, gannets and other seabirds with a local skipper providing commentary. The boat is intimate — not crowded — and includes Irish music. You return to the harbour with seafood restaurants waiting at the pier, all fees included upfront.Is it for me?Good for anyone in Dublin who wants to see wildlife and coastal scenery without arranging transport or a long day trip — Howth is close enough to reach easily, and the 50-minute boat keeps the whole outing compact while still getting you out on the water with a skipper who knows where the seals are.
Cork City walking tour with local guide: English Market includedA guided walking tour of Cork City Centre led by a local professional, covering the maritime and merchant history of Ireland's second city and ending at the English Market. The tour runs 75 minutes on foot through the city centre; children from age 6 can join, and all routes are wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?A local guide who knows the stories behind the streets means you understand Cork's maritime and merchant past instead of just walking past it—the kind of detail that turns a free afternoon into a real memory of the city.
Cobh: Titanic Trail Walking Tour & Harbor HistoryYou walk the steep streets of Cobh for an hour with a guide who knows the Titanic connection, the emigrant departures, and the Lusitania's arrival. The tour includes the full narrative — no entry fees, no extra stops, just the story and the town itself. Daily departures mean you can fit it into your schedule without planning weeks ahead.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to understand Cobh's role in three major Atlantic stories without arranging a separate guide or paying entry fees. The one-hour length and daily schedule mean you can fit it into a short stop, and the steep streets are part of what makes the history real.
Dublin & Wicklow Mountains: 6 Pub Tour with Irish MusicYou visit six traditional pubs across the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains, with dinner at a historic hunting lodge and live Irish music at the final stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the small group size means you have time to talk to locals and other travelers instead of rushing through. The whole day takes place in the countryside, so you get the scenery without arranging your own transport or timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Irish countryside and experience real pub culture without renting a car or planning six different stops—the small group and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you free to enjoy the scenery and the people.
