Top Dublin Shore Excursions

Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.

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.

When your cruise ship docks, hit the streets on this sightseeing shore excursion that's perfect for everyone. Experience the beauty, history and culture of Dublin during a popular hop-on, hop-off bus sighting tour. Discover the best of the Emerald Isle, including historic buildings, iconic sites, ancient landmarks and vibrant nightlife at your own pace. With 28 stops along the way--including the Old Jameson Distillery, the National Art Gallery, St Patrick's Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse--this popular option ensures you don't miss a thing!

When your cruise visits Dublin, witness the best of Ireland’s capital and County Wicklow, including Glendalough, on a full-day shore excursion. Board a climate-controlled coach and hear fun facts and history about the landmarks from your driver-guide on route. Admire Wicklow’s stunning mountains, hills and glassy lakes; and visit the ruined 6th-century St Kevin’s monastery in Glendalough, home to a stunning monastic round tower. Lastly, take a panoramic drive around Dublin to see top landmarks such as Ha'Penny Bridge and Trinity College, finishing with a shopping stop on Grafton Street.

Sit back in total luxury and enjoy a smooth ride and excellent service on this private car tour to the Cliffs of Moher. See the famous Irish countryside from your window, and travel along the Wild Atlantic Way spotting puffins and even dolphins out at sea. Your experienced local guide will teach you all about the local legends and historical buildings—learn about the ruins of ancient monasteries and who once lived in the castles dotted about the scenery.

Explore the scenic landscapes of Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland, on a private tour tailor-made for you. With a personal guide and private vehicle, discover the countryside around Dublin, stopping to admire the 6th-century ruins of Glendalough, stroll around Powerscourt Gardens, or shop for handicrafts in Avoca village.

Maximize time in Dublin with a full-day private tour. Get picked up at the location of your choice and set out with a private guide to see top city landmarks including Kilmainham Gaol and Christ Church Cathedral. Go for a scenic drive along the coast and check out the charming fishing village of Howth. Learn about Irish history and experience Dublin’s famous pub culture during this customizable tour.

Discover Dublin’s historic landmarks and famous attractions on a private tour tailor-made for you. With a personal guide and private vehicle, enjoy a customized full-day tour and visit sights such as the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, or Malahide Castle; jump out to see Trinity College and St Patrick Cathedral; or escape the crowds in Phoenix Park or Howth village.

Learn all about Irelands heritage on this 6 hour long private guided tour from Dublin. You will visit the Neolithic tombs of Newgrange and get to explore the The Hill of Tara in its home of Boyne Valley. You'll have a friendly and experienced guide who'll accompany you along the way. On the way home you may get to stop of at Howth village for a bite to eat. Howth is a beautiful fishing village dating back as far as 819 when Norse Vikings first invaded the bay. Please note the above is an example of what might be achieved during the days activities. Your guide will go through everything with you before you start.

Relax while you’re in Ireland with this private tour of Wicklow and Glendalough, including private, round-trip transport from Dublin. Take a scenic drive through Wicklow Mountains National Park, and make stops at Lough Tay, the Guinness estate, and the bridge used in the filming of “P.S. I Love You.” Plus, choose to visit the Powerscourt Gardens (own expense) or Avoca, and then end your day with time in Glendalough, where you can see St. Kevin’s monastery.

Our tour of Wicklow includes beautiful scenery, historic buildings, gardens, lakes and much more led by a local guide. We visit little villages, mountain areas, stately homes and maybe my family farm! We can visit Powerscourt Gardens (admission charge here) or Russborough House (admission charge here), drive through Wicklow Mountains National Park, and explore the valley of Glendalough. Here we will visit the ruins of the monastic city, founded by St Kevin and look at some of the seven churches and the famous round tower. If you like walking we can walk around both lakes and enjoy the dramatic scenery and lovely forest. We will also make time for a nice lunch in one of the lovely pubs or restaurants in Wicklow. Or a pint on the way home....!

Get in touch with a side of Ireland you won’t experience on the busy streets of Dublin with this full day tour into the Irish countryside. In the morning, head to the northern border for an outdoors adventure: kayak to an ancient ruin, hike across the mountains or go rock-climbing in County Cavan. No experience is needed for these adventures – enjoy plenty of personalized coaching from your guides on this private tour. Afterward, head to a classic Irish pub for a pint and some traditional folk-singing.

Do Dublin your way with this customizable private tour of the city. There’s no need to waste time studying maps or waiting for public transport with a guide to drive you around. As a history graduate and genealogist, your guide can also share information on Dublin’s history and heritage, as well as its most interesting sights, from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the Ha'penny Bridge.

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Escape the city for a day on this private and personalized day trip to Wicklow. Enjoy the quintessential Irish scenery as you travel from Dublin to iconic County Wicklow beauty spots like Powerscourt Waterfall, St. Kevin’s Parish, Glendalough and Laragh. Let your local guide take you to some of the region’s hidden gems, and hear stories about the local folklore, culture and history as you journey back through the Wicklow Mountains.

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way by private car during this full-day tour to see the Cliffs of Moher. Get picked up at the address of your choice and set out on a tour to experience the best of the west of Ireland. In addition to seeing the famous Cliffs of Moher from the top, climb aboard a boat in the village of Doolin to admire the cliffs from below. See castles, rugged landscapes, the River Shannon, and more during this private tour.

Have your shore excursions arranged in advance when you arrive in Dublin's port; you'll save time scrambling for activities once you step off the ship. This tour includes a 24-hour pass for a hop-on hop-off bus, which covers more than 30 stops around the city. You can hop off to explore at your leisure at locations such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, Jameson Distillery Bow Street, Kilmainham Gaol, and the Guinness Storehouse. You'll also have access to a highlights of Dublin walking tour.

Want to see some glorious Irish countryside scenery within a very reasonable drive from Dublin? Wicklow it is then! The listed itinerary is all possible but is subject to availability on the day, this is usually not a problem with my extensive contacts * any paid attractions you choose to include such as a whiskey tour and tasting or a sheepdog demonstration are paid on the day by the guest as standard. Depending on your preference’s, we explore the rugged beauty of wild Wicklow with it's roaming sheep, hidden lakes, rebel history, Guinness mansion and fantastic food and drink in one of Dublin's most established rural pubs dating back to 1798! St. Kevin's monastic site of Glendalough is nearby too. Whiskey fan? a first class whiskey distillery tour and tasting is possible on the day. A working sheepdog demonstration is also a real educational and fun addition to the day. Man and dog team up in perfect harmony! See you in Ireland, Eamonn ChaperoneVIP Private Tours

Take the worries out of trip-planning and opt for a private, customized luxury tour to a few of Ireland’s best sites. After pick-up from your location, go for a bespoke tour to the Giant’s Causeway—a wild volcanic spot unlike anywhere else—Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, and The Dark Hedges, as seen in Game of Thrones. After your adventure, get whisked back to your desired location, having had a wild 12-hour adventure.

Discover the lush Wicklow Mountains on this full-day private tour from Dublin. Drive along Ireland’s southern coast to reach the national park where you can explore remote mountain passes and their spectacular views. Sit down to a delicious lunch of traditional Irish fare before visiting the 6th-century settlement of Glendalough. Admire the beautiful scenery of the park throughout the day and see filming locations for Vikings and Braveheart.

Dublin shore excursions tend to fill up fast during peak season from May through September, making booking ahead an enticing option for seeing Dublin sights with ease. Wind through Wicklow’s countryside, and then, travel through the Wicklow Mountains for a panoramic Dublin tour, seeing highlights like Trinity College and O’Connell Street. After free time for shopping, finish with a port drop-off.

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When your cruise ship docks in port, enjoy knowing that you have your shore excursion all planned out. You'll explore both County Wicklow and Dublin city with a guide, who will fill you in on the history, culture, and people. Return to port in time to catch your departing ship, having got a great overview of the region.

This is a private tour with a flexible start time according to your wishes. Situated around one hour south of Dublin is some of Ireland's most beautiful countryside in the Wicklow Mountains National Park where I grew up walking the trails and exploring every inch of it. Let me bring you to my favourite places where I know you will have a great time.