Top Dublin Outdoor Activities

Trade the big city for a day in nature on this full-day tour from Dublin. Your destination is the wild and beautiful County Wicklow, located just south of the capital. Upon your arrival in Wicklow Mountains National Park, you’ll get up close and personal with the scenery when you embark on a several-hour horseback riding tour of the area. Following lunch in the quaint village of Enniskerry (own expense), see more of the area’s highlights and make your way to Glendalough: site of a sixth-century monastery.

Meet the wild seals of Dublin Bay, a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve known for its sand dunes and picturesque beaches, on this kayaking tour. With all your kayaking equipment provided free of charge, take to the waters of Bullock Harbor and enjoy the company of seals from the colony on nearby Dalkey Island. Look out for rare birds and enjoy the harbor views on this half-day escape into nature.

Trek the coastal paths of the Howth Peninsula on this hiking tour. Follow your experienced adventure guide along the cliffs and through the woodlands of this area, stopping at scenic overlooks and areas of spectacular natural beauty. Listen as your guide's commentary takes you back through the millennia in Irish history, including tales about the Vikings, Normans, Druids, and Celts.

Visiting Dublin is not experiencing the real Ireland. Or at least not all of it. This guided day trip from Dublin to Wicklow National Park shuttles you to a different side of Ireland. Take a leisurely hike through the park. After the hike, indulge in a hearty Irish lunch in a Victorian village and then spend time in Glendalough, taking in the medieval ambiance of the place.

Trek through Howth to see off-the-beaten-path sights that most travelers miss on this small-group hiking tour. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide as you walk, illuminating the history Howth and Ireland from as far back as 700 years ago. Highlights include St. Mary's Abbey, the Cliffs of Howth, a centuries-old castle, and others. Finish up in a village pub for an included pint and a rest for your weary legs.

Explore Ireland’s buzzing capital on two wheels on this Dublin bike tour. Spin along Dublin’s stylish Fade Street with your guide. Take in top attractions and landmarks including College Green, Dublin Castle, the Guinness Brewery, St Patrick’s Cathedral and Temple Bar. Explore the Georgian streets around Parnell Square and Merrion Square, and gain insight into Dublin’s rich history. Head off the tourist trail to hidden spots such as the Roe Distillery’s windmill and Blessington Street Basin, then delve into the Grand Canal Dock area.

Explore Dublin by electric bike with a knowledgeable guide, who leads you to both major city sights and off-the-beaten-path locations. On a motorized bike, you don’t have to worry about getting tired from pedaling—just enjoy the fresh air, soak up views of this beautiful city and learn about its history and modern-day culture from the experienced guide.

Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family at Bray’s National SEA LIFE Centre. Only 12 miles south of Dublin, Bray is the longest established seaside town in Ireland. While visiting the beautiful beach, check out the Sea Life Centre and explore this aquatic zoo’s amazing collection including over 30 displays and 1,000 marine creatures. It’s a perfect choice for both tourists and residents.

Explore Ireland on this full-day Cliffs of Moher tour from Dublin. Travel into rural Ireland by air-conditioned coach with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the Emerald Isle’s spectacular countryside. Journey along the Wild Atlantic Way and enjoy our exclusive stop at the amazing Kilmacduagh Abbey. Also visit Galway and visit the Cliffs of Moher for some of Ireland’s most impressive coastal views.

Take the train from Dublin to the Irish countryside in Howth during this tour. See the village’s Martello tower, Howth Castle and its gardens, Great Sugar Loaf mountain, and Baily Lighthouse. Go on a seacliff walk, and keep your eyes peeled for guillemots, eagles, and seals. Go up the hill to Ben of Howth, and catch sight of Black Linn before making your way to the poet, W.B. Yeats’ boyhood home.

Explore Ireland’s rugged coastline with this two-day Wild Atlantic Way tour. The comprehensive itinerary includes the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney National Park, and an overnight stay in Dingle Peninsula. See the charming villages and dramatic ocean views of the Wild Atlantic Way without the hassle of a rental car.

Soak up the majesty and myth of Ireland’s Wicklow County on this full-day tour from Dublin. Aboard a comfortable coach, explore cultural and natural gems and lively pubs to the breathtaking Wicklow Mountain National Park and Glendalough’s medieval monastic settlement. Movie buffs enjoy a stop at Sally’s Gap, filming location of 'Braveheart,' as well as the bridge crossed by the lovers in the romantic comedy 'P.S. I Love You.'

Travel through mystical Celtic Ireland on this full-day bus tour from Dublin! With an expert guide, journey back in time to Boyne Valley, home of the ancient Loughcrew Celtic Tombs, the Hill Of Uishneacht, and the Hill of Tara—a hotbed of archaeological treasures. Along the way, view primeval sites across Meath and Louth counties.

Surrender to the magic of Ireland on a 7-day tour of prominent Irish sites from Dublin. Over a week, you’ll marvel at the River Shannon, the Wild Atlantic Way and the Caha Mountains of the Beara Peninsula. Gaze at the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher; kiss the legendary Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle; and discover the dramatic landscapes of Killarney National Park. Partake in sea-kayaking, surfing, horse-riding and mountain biking and enjoy six nights’ accommodation and six traditional breakfasts in hospitable guesthouses. This small-group tour is limited to four people.  

Spend a full day in an air-conditioned minibus exploring Ireland with a private guide and your group of up to seven people. You can work together with your guide to construct an itinerary that takes your preferences and interests into account; then set off from Dublin to see as much of Ireland as you can in a day.

Get a comprehensive tour of Howth on a bike without getting out of breath. Touring via electric bike (e-bike) means you can pedal as much or as little as you like, following your guide to Howth's top highlights. Stop for commentary, questions, and photo ops of landmarks such as the Summit, the Howth Cliffs, Baily Lighthouse, Martello Towers, and others.

As the prime filming location for "Game of Thrones," Northern Ireland is packed with sites that served as on-screen backdrops for the HBO series. Departing from Dublin, this coach tour is led by a guide who can help you see more filming locations in less time. Stop at Dunluce Castle (House of Greyjoy), Carnlough (Braavos), and other filming locations, as well as the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway.

Because of its vast size (1,750 acres/708 hectares), Dublin’s Phoenix Park is better explored by bike than on foot. Prebook a bike rental and hit the saddle as soon as you arrive to cover as much ground as possible. Set off on cycle paths from the main entrance, and pedal past Áras an Uachtaráin (the residence of the President of Ireland) and Dublin Zoo. Watch out for the park’s herd of free-roaming fallow deer.

Explore Dublin by bike with our experienced and friendly guides. Enjoy a unique eco-friendly tour of our amazing city. Our tour is a great way to find your way around Dublin at a nice relaxed pace, while at the same time covering a lot of ground! Discover Viking & Norman Dublin. See where the Lords & Ladies lived in Georgian Dublin. Hear about the many rebellions that took place and the heroes that led them. Discover where famous writers like James Joyce and Jonathan Swift lived and wrote. Find out where St. Valentine's heart is and where Dracula was written. Hear about Dublin's famous musicians such as U2, The Dubliners, Sinead O'Connor and much, much more The tour is around 2.5 hours long and suitable for cyclists of all ages and experience. We will supply you with helmets and reflective belts. Dress for the weather!

Discover the unrivaled natural splendor of Ireland’s UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway on a full-day trip from Dublin. From the panoramic vantage point of a luxury coach, marvel at the dramatic coastal scenery that surrounds the incredible rock sculptures of the Causeway. During your excursion, summon your courage to cross the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Visit the vibrant city of Belfast with the option of a political tour by black taxi (own expense).

Get out of Dublin and get a full picture of Ireland with rousing commentary and excellent beer during this customizable craft beer tour. Select the destinations you most want to visit and benefit from your guide's suggestions of activities to do and breweries to visit.

Admire Dublin from the water’s edge—and see perspectives on the city that aren’t visible elsewhere—when you embark on a cruise across Dublin Bay. Three different itineraries are available: a morning journey between Dun Laoghaire and Dublin City, a late morning trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire, and an evening cruise from Howth to Dun Laoghaire. On all three tours, see Dublin’s key landmarks, spot wildlife, and enjoy on-board beverages (own expense).

This is the first and only bike tour that passes through both the city centre and outskirts of Dublin, availing of many little known cycleways through parkland and along rivers and canals. With the e-bike, you can choose how much or how little energy you need to expend, according to your own fitness or energy levels. This is a unique way to see Dublin, while barely realising you are in the city, and all the while getting the benefit of fresh air and exercise without wearing yourself out.....unless you want to. The stories you will hear are more often little known than common, and offer fascinating glimpses into the murky past!

Delve into the fairytale landscapes of Northern Ireland on a 3-day tour of the remarkable region from Dublin. With a guide, you’ll explore the historic city of Monasterboice and visit Dark Hedges, a spectacular location featured on hit TV series ‘Game of Thrones’. Summon your courage to cross the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, gasp at the UNESCO-listed wonder of Giant’s Causeway and take a walking tour of medieval city, Derry. See, too, the majestic Dunluce Castle and Drunmcliff Abbey. Select between hostel and B&B accommodation options and receive breakfast each day.