South East Ireland Tours

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

Go behind the scenes and gain a better understanding of the time and work that goes into crystal making on this tour of the House of Waterford Crystal factory. Your guide explains the step-by-step process of crystal making, as you wander the rooms where different techniques are used along the way. Meet a few of the high-end crystal makers, and visit the retail store where you can explore one of the world’s largest displays of Waterford Crystals.

Learn the history of Waterford through the Middle Ages and beyond with this Medieval Museum entry ticket. Head to the center of the Waterford Viking Triangle, to the impressive  Medieval Museum. During your visit, explore the 13th-century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault, and head underground where ancient vaults await. Marvel at some of Europe’s rarest medieval treasures alongside clothing dating back to King Henry VIII’s reign. Explore the site at your leisure, follow a costumed guide or simply use your audio guide — the choice is yours. 

Step back in time and explore Irish history from the Viking to the Victorian era on this 1-hour Viking Triangle tour in Waterford. Follow your guide through this ancient Irish city and visit six national monuments including Reginald’s Tower, Greyfriars Friary, Choristers’ Hall, the Mayor’s Wine Vault and the Bishop’s Palace. Gain insight into Ireland’s colorful past and learn of the invasions, battles and victories which shaped the country we know today. Admire archaeological treasures from centuries passed and trace Ireland’s architecture through the generations.

MEET AT MAIN castle entrance.Discover the Medieval Mile. Kilkenny haunted dark tours offers a unique blend of historical stories in a fun and unique way . Walk in the footsteps of our historical characters. Scary stories of some of the ghosts who roam Kilkenny. Our guides who are all local will entertain you. The Kilkenny witch trials and the interesting stories of our past will captivate you . Discover our chilling dark side.

Follow in the wake of lighthouse-keepers through the centuries with admission to the Hook Lighthouse on southeast Ireland’s Hook Peninsula. Travel independently to the building — a beacon for Waterford Harbour for over 800 years — and the world’s oldest working lighthouse. Then, enjoy a tour of the medieval tower: climbing the well-trodden stairs, hearing about past keepers, and admiring panoramic views from the balcony. Includes entry to the visitor center with its exhibits, shops, and café.

The tour is a unique experience to learn about Irish Graveyards. The Irish have a unique perspective on Graveyard's calling them 'Garden's of Slumber' and 'God's acre'. Your guide Sarah is a historian with a passion for telling stories who will show you two of Kilkenny's oldest and most beautiful graveyards. Hear about the people buried in each Graveyard? The layout of Graveyards and the devil's shadow, that part of the Graveyard no one wanted to be buried in. Discover Irelands burial practices from the early Christian period to World War I. Get to know the tombstone symbols and what they meant? Learn skills that will help you read any Irish Graveyard.

Choose your own itinerary on this private, customized tour of the Southeast from Waterford. You and your private group will enjoy personalized attention and plenty of chances to ask questions as you travel via air-conditioned transportation.

Discover many of Kilkenny’s best-known landmarks—and listen to your guide’s rousing tales from the city’s long history—on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and set off right from Kilkenny Castle. As you explore the narrow, centuries-old streets, you’ll discover city highlights like the Tholsel, Rothe House, and more—and will hear stories about witches, medieval life, and local legends.

Explore Ireland’s sporting heritage and discover the ancient sport of hurling on this 2-hour tour in Kilkenny. Visit Nowlan Park — home stadium of the ferocious Kilkenny Cats hurling team — with a guide and gain insight into the sport’s history. During your tour, explore the stadium and visit the Legends Hurling Museum, where the sport’s story comes to life. Learn of the players who made their name in hurling, hear of the 3,000 year-old ancient Celtic Games then hit the pitch and see a side of Irish culture many visitors miss.

Your guide is a trained national tour guide from Kilkenny. The tour is two hours long and covers areas outside the medieval mile which are particularly fascinating.

It’s said the best way to get the measure of a place is to spend time with local people, but meeting and greeting strangers on foreign shores isn’t always easy. On this afternoon or evening homestay experience, visit the welcoming 18th-century home of Richenda and Michael in Kilkenny. Savor a home-cooked meal of traditional Irish dishes, share conversation with like-minded travel-oriented people, and experience the best of Ireland’s famous hospitality.

Explore Ireland's Ancient Easts Greenway Cycling tour in Waterford. Travel into rural Ireland and enjoy panoramic views over the Emerald Isle’s spectacular countryside. Experience the 46km off road trail along an old railway line which travels through time and nature across eleven bridges, three tall viaducts and an atmospheric tunnel.

Learn about Waterford City’s history, heritage, and archaeology during this small-group walking tour. Explore the city on foot to see top landmarks including the House of Waterford Crystal, Reginald’s Tower, Christ Church Cathedral, and the Clock Tower. Hear stories about Waterford’s Viking history and wander through the 10th-century Viking quarter. Maximize time in Waterford City with a guided stroll.

You will be warmly welcomed by your host Richenda and Michael into their historic home and enjoy a welcome cup of coffee or tea with biscuits or scones in their gorgeous living room. Next, enter Richenda’s kitchen where you will learn to learn to cook an authentic Irish meal with Richenda’s creative touches from recipes that have been passed down through generations of her family. Your cooking demo will involve watching your host prepare 4-5 dishes from scratch. You will watch her prepare an Irish stew the traditional way, brown soda bread (her mother’s recipe) and a soup, or dessert. Your meal might also include a few dishes that Richenda may have prepared in advance. Please note that this is a demonstration, not a hands-on cooking class, and will last about two and a half hours. Enjoy learning about Richenda's secret tips and techniques involved in Irish cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal together over delightful conversation!

Explore Waterford’s rich Georgian history and heritage with this Bishop’s Palace Museum entry ticket. Step inside the magnificent museum, then follow a costumed guide or simply use your audio guide to explore at your leisure. During your visit, admire 18th- to 20th-century treasures including  Napoleon Bonaparte’s Mourning Cross, glinting Waterford crystal, period furniture and rare paintings alongside beautiful silver and glassware. Follow the city’s fortunes from 1700 to the late 20th century, and gain insight into stories of local significance including the War of Independence in Waterford. 

Get away from the hustle and bustle, and immerse yourself in nature, with a visit to County Waterford’s Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens. Named in honor of the Irish journalist Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, who spent many years in Japan, the gardens trace the story of his life: from its classic Victorian Garden up to the traditional Japanese Gardens. Secure your admission in advance, and choose between a self-guided or guided tour.

Good food is in abundance in Ireland, but if you want to be able to make replicas of some of the best traditional dishes yourself when you get back home, then book this Irish cuisine cooking class. You’ll go into a local’s home in County Waterford, and learn to make three dishes that incorporate the health benefits of seaweed, including bread, soup, and a dessert.

The history of hurling in Ireland dates back centuries and many consider this fast-paced field sport Ireland’s national game. Learn the basics on this fun short guided tour of the O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club in Kilkenny City. Head into the dressing room to hear the sport began, then get out on the field and practice essential skills.

Get acquainted with Kilkenny’s rich medieval history on this audio tour around the city’s Medieval Mile Museum. If you’re new to Kilkenny, the Museum is the perfect way to get your bearings and learn about the city: the Museum is full of exhibits detailing the history of the city’s buildings and streets, from the smallest laneway to Kilkenny Castle itself. The Museum is also a landmark in its own way, built inside an impeccably-preserved 13th century church.

Prepare for a day tour trip of a lifetime. Waking up at the early hours is not for everyone. There are many practical advantages to this tour leaving later in the day in that on arrival at the Cliffs of Moher you will enjoy the experience with far less crowding at the site, with most of the large bus tours having left the site by the time of our arrival. If you wish to have that spectacular photo at the Cliffs Of Moher during sundown then this is the tour for you. We all know the weather cannot be guaranteed in Ireland as we famously can have 4 seasons in one day but if you were to speak with an experienced guide or locals living up by the Cliffs, they would tell you the best time to see the Cliffs of Moher is late in the evening. More often than not you will experience better weather in the evening than in the morning but unfortunately that is something we cannot guarantee, but regardless we travel rain or shine.

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".

Looking for a Private transfer to Dublin airport? Look no more! This is a transfer to Dublin airport from any central location in Dublin. Reliable door to door private transfers for a group of up to 8 passengers. Experience security, timeliness and comfort and enjoy your trip from the moment you get in the car right up to your destination (Dublin airport terminal 1 or 2) with a friendly driver.

Kilkenny is known as the Marble city because of its distinctive black marble. We start this tour at Kilkenny Castle which was founded after the Norman conquest of Ireland. The castle has been rebuilt to suit the needs of its inhabitants. Continuing with our visit, we will head to the city centre, right in the midpoint of the Medieval Mile where Rothe House and Gardens are located (This attraction on Sunday will be replaced by Medieval Mile Museum) Kyteler’s Inn is a public house located in the heart of medieval Kilkenny Butter Slip is the most picturesque of Kilkenny’s narrow medieval corridors Our next and final stop: Dunmore Cave, consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years, the cove contains some of the finest calcite formations found in Ireland. PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!!