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.

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.

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 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.

Travel in comfort, safety and luxury to the Cliffs of Moher with Liberty Irish Tours....maybe include Galway City....The Wild Atlantic Way...The Burren Lunar like lanscape...Dolphin and Puffin spotting.....stunning Castles...Green fields with Limestone Walls....Ancient haunted Monastic Ruins...Gourmet Irish Michelin Rated food...are some of the many options to select from when you are in the company of very best in fun local guides and drivers that Ireland has to offer. Liberty Irish Tour guides are what makes the difference. We only use the best. Hear real Irish stories and legends... Only 5* reviews for Liberty Irish Tours. We look after every moment of the day for you. Collected from your desired location. With private tours from 1 to 19 passengers, taking anything from just 7 hours (approx) for a direct visit to the Cliifs of Moher or if time is on your side experience more of the magical locations along the route with a full day 10+ hour options. Multi-day tour options available

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.

Take off from Dublin, and travel to Ireland’s County Meath during this private tour of Newgrange and the Hill of Tara, which includes round-trip transport. First, visit the prehistoric monument, Newgrange, before making your way to Boyne Valley. While in the valley, spend time exploring the archaeological complex, the Hill of Tara. End your day with a bite to eat (own expense) in the village of Howth.

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.

Get more out of your trip to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay, and book a private tour with a local as your guide. You’ll explore Ireland’s west coast alongside a guide who brings his homeland alive with stories of Irish history and guaranteed good “craic.” Hear about Ireland’s old pubs, and leave with a collection of digital photos, taken by your guide.

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.

Our tour of Wicklow includes beautiful scenery, historic buildings, gardens, lakes and much more. 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.

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.

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.

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.

When visiting the North of Ireland there are some destinations that cannot be missed out on. We combine the most impressive highlights and custom build our tours around your time schedule and requirements . From the Giants Causeway and the stunningly beautuful area of the Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge we take in the areas of beauty that are guaranteed to impress. The Dark Hedges will make for photos that will take pride of place. We have the very best drivers and guides in the business and pride ourselves on offering the most enjoyable and fun experiences when travelling Ireland

This is not a typical day trip; this is YOUR day trip! Step outside of Dublin and go to Wicklow for a fuller, more extensive experience by exploring the beauty of the region. Sit back and admire the views as you travel through beautiful scenery typical of the region. Make stops along the way to visit classic spots like Powerscourt waterfall, Laragh, and St. Kevin's Parish church, and of course, let’s not forget about the hidden gems your host has in store for you. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and let you connect with their culture in an enjoyable and inspiring way. So get ready and enjoy the ride! Withlocals City Escape Private Day Trip™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

You will be transported by luxury Mercedes car for a once in a lifetime experience with the very best in driver/guides with a tailor made itinerary. Depending on your time schedule we will structure the tour to take in some of the most famous landmarks on route to the magical Cliffs of Moher. Also included is our exhilarating trip to see the Cliffs of Moher by boat. From ancient castles, stunning landscapes, delicious food (maybe sample some Guinness in traditional Irish Pubs) we promise a tour that will get you away from the crowds and into the heart of real Ireland. The Burren region famous for its limestone "lunar landscape", Galway City, Doolin Village and the river Shannon. Ancient and mystical boglands are just some of the many options that can be chosen from. Explore some of the world famous Wild Atlantic Way named by Lonely Planet as one of top drives in the world with Liberty Irish Tours. As our motto says..."Love Ireland as we do".

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.

Swap the city for Ireland’s east coast with this private day trip to Malahide from Dublin. With a local guide, just for your group, you’ll take your east coast experience to the next level, getting the lowdown on the region from a local’s perspective. Visit Malahide Castle with prebooked entry, enjoy lunch, and discover impressive stretches of the coast. Transport by public train and bus is included.

This tour is hosted by myself on a very personal and private level. I am a third generation Jew born and living in this lovely city and my family's history is a wonderful illustration of how the Jewish Community in Ireland came to be. While my tours are very small group experiences I can also offer larger groups the same care and attention. Apart from the times shown at attractions we also will have relaxed strolls, pauses for coffee-even Irish Coffee! Photo stops are no problem and the entire experience will be very flexible and laid back.

Let us know your to do list, where you would like to go, what you would like to see, what experiences interest you, what type of tour you would prefer. Would you like the authentic Irish family ancestry tour experience or take the more scenic route and view Ireland's most beautiful locations. It's entirely up to you! We are a family run tour company! We love every opportunity to share our local knowledge, expertise with the most memorable experiences to ensure the perfect unique holiday. If you don’t know where to start with a custom tour and would you like our guidance and expert knowledge, just contact us through our website, email or phone number found on our TripAdvisor page.

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Our drivers and guides are local, with unsurpassed knowledge and love of the area of Wicklow. We take you to the out of the way hidden gems, so many movies have been filmed in the Wicklow/Glendalough area....Braveheart, P.S. I love you, Vikings, Michael Collins....the list is endless. A day crammed full of natural beauty in the company of some of the best guides Ireland has to offer. Liberty Irish Tours leads the way....