Top South West Ireland Walking Tours

To experience the culinary scene in Cork, don't miss this foodie-friendly guided tour designed for travelers to embrace the city's burgeoning culinary world. The highlight of your tour is a visit to the famed English Market where you can chat with local traders (or have the craic, as locals might say), while feasting on local treats like fish and bread, as well as tasty sweets. Wrap up your gastronic outing with a light pub lunch, included in the price.

Experience the thrill of observing whales and dolphins on this 4-hour cruise around Dingle Bay. Marvel over the startling coastal scenery as you drive along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, then hop aboard for a memorable cruise around the bay. Glide past Slea Head, the westernmost point of Europe, then cruise out to the Blasket Islands and look out for humpbacks whales, dolphins, seals, basking sharks and puffins.

Step back to medieval and Victorian times with a full-day admission ticket to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park near Shannon Town. Explore the 15th-century castle to see its rich furnishings, chambers and artworks, and wander through the folk park, a recreation of a 19th-century Irish village brought to life with costumed animators. See the replica cottages, shops, farmhouses, and Bunratty Walled Garden, and learn about traditional village life over a century ago.

Beat the crowds and enjoy nature’s tranquility on this private tour of Killarney National Park. The first national park in Ireland, Killarney is famed for its wildly scenic landscapes, its herd of red deer, and its medieval castle; it has also served as a film set and host to famous visitors like Charles de Gaulle. Pick a start time and duration that work for your schedule, and explore at your own pace.

Combine two of Ireland’s most dramatic natural wonders on this full-day tour from Limerick. Walk along the awe-inspiring sea cliffs of the Cliffs of Moher, which tower 702-feet (214-meters) over the Atlantic coast, then explore the otherworldly karst landscape of The Burren. That’s not all: you’ll also visit the fishing village of Kinvara, Bunratty Castle and Doolin, the home of traditional Irish music.

Raise a glass to an evening of Irish music, dancing, and culture at Bunratty Castle with dinner and a show in the heart of Bunratty Folk Park, the castle’s recreated 19th-century Irish village. After a welcome glass of mead or Irish cream liqueur, you’ll listen to a storyteller weave traditional folk tales, hear the distinctive rhythms of Irish dancing and ballads, and enjoy a four-course dinner of traditional Irish cuisine.

Get a fuller experience of Killarney than would be possible with a single form of transportation on this combination tour by boat and jaunting car. Sail across Lough Lein in a glass-covered boat then hop aboard a jaunting car to travel through Killarney National Park, to places inaccessible by motor vehicle.

The waterfront town of Cobh in County Cork has a long and fascinating maritime history. Avoid wasting time wandering aimlessly with this guided tour, which is designed by a local historian. See key maritime sights around town, and learn about Cobh’s connections to the Titanic and Lusitania, and about the many millions of Irish emigrants who departed on ships from its port.

Immerse yourself in the culture, history, music, and architecture of the Dingle Peninsula on this private tour. You'll enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary; you can focus on parts of the landscape and history that interest you. The peninsula is known for its epic scenery, and since this tour includes all transportation, you'll be able to take it all instead of driving or directions.

Cobh is best known as an early stop on the RMS Titanic’s fateful voyage in 1912, but there’s a lot more to its history than just that one event. Uncover some on this short tour of the central city. Visit a number of locations where the history of the Irish Republic was written by Cobh volunteers: safe houses and prisons, barracks and sites where raging battles took place. Discover this often-unspoken side of the city with the help of your guide, a local historian.

Stroll through Ennis, County Clare, with an award-winning tour guide to get to know the city thoroughly. On this walking your, you'll travel with a small group, which gives you plenty of personalized attention and the chance to ask questions. Visit hidden gems you might not otherwise find on your own and listen to tales of the city's history, culture, folklore, and people.

Enjoy swift access to one of County Cork’s top attractions with this skip-the-line Queenstown Story tour at the Cobh Heritage Centre. With your ticket in hand, beat the queues and head straight inside Cobh Heritage Centre to begin exploring. From the multimedia and audiovisual displays in place, learn of Cobh’s place in Ireland’s rich history. Gain insight into key events including the Great Famine, the transportation of convicts to Australia, cruise disasters like RMS Titanic and RMS Lusitania, and Ireland’s military and maritime history from the 17th century onward.

Explore Limerick City on foot with this guided walking tour. Meet your guide at the Limerick City Gallery of Art and set out on a tour that includes top local landmarks including Saint Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and Pery’s Square. Stop into a traditional pub, see views of the River Shannon, and learn about local history during this fun and informative walking tour.

Get an in-depth introduction to one of Ireland’s most stunning estates on a prearranged tour of Fota House, designed by 19th-century architects Richard and William Morris. Discover the daily lives of servants in the well-preserved kitchen and service wing, and see the original Victorian-era nursery. Tours also include visits to the Arboretum and rose garden.

Private tour of Ennis with an experienced and award-winning local guide. You will explore the streets and laneways of the town while learning about the intriguing characters and stories that shaped its history. Winner of the "2019 Best Walking Tour Experience - West of Ireland" and official tour for the Rick Steves Tours in Ennis, the History & Legends Tour explores the history, methodology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murders and more of this medieval town. The guide uses rich historical sources to recreate both the drama and daily life of Ennis and its place in Irish history and her acclaimed tours provide a highly entertaining and thought-provoking experience. There is also the option to book the Haunted History Tour for a more in-depth exploration of the darker side of the towns history, or the Gourmet History Tour for a combination of the history of the town along with the history of food in Ireland and some local food tastings.

Explore the vibrant heart of Cork City on foot during a guided walking tour. Join a local guide for a city center tour focused on history, culture, and artisan food. Learn about the waterways that run beneath city streets, stroll through the 18th-century Huguenot Quarter, and see a neo-Gothic Cathedral. Get a sense of local food culture at the bustling English Market.

Adare is a town with a very rich heritage which I will make come alive. This walking tour is fun and interesting. You will have an enjoyable experience during your visit to Adare and learn a lot about its history as I can answer any question you might have. Depending on time and your wishes we can even extend the tour with no extra charge.

Walk through wild countryside to the 130m high Coomanassig waterfall and take a break by the dark waters of Eagle Lake. Marvel at the towering 260 metre corrie cliff faces. Explore this geological wonderland and the lower heights of the Dunkerron Mountains. Traverse the open moorland long ago smoothed by the deposits of ice age glaciers. Possible encounters with sheep, hares, mountain goats, huge ravens and perhaps the white-tailed sea eagles. Enjoy spectacular views to Sneem, Kenmare Bay and the Caha Mountains on the Beara Peninsula.

Foodies won’t want to miss out on this unique tour of the award-winning Ummera smokehouse, producers of some of Ireland’s finest smoked salmon. Learn how salmon is cured over a tour then savor smoked salmon, smoked duck, smoked beef, and more at a tasting. Wash it all down with three delicious local hard ciders, created by the owner’s brother.

This is a wonderful private tour walking through Limericks most historic & interesting places. Due to the large number of sites to view & learn of we don't tour inside any of these. If you have more time & wish to visit all the sites please let us know & to arrange a more customized tour for you.

This guided walking tour reveals the diverse and interesting background of Cork City Centre. It highlights the maritime, merchant and social history of Ireland's second City. The tour is guided by local professionals with insights and stories that the travel guides miss!

Buy your tickets ahead of time to Craggaunowen, which ensures your admission even on the busiest of days. Tickets are valid anytime during opening hours and allow access to all displays and exhibits. Immerse yourself in Ireland's Celtic history and prehistoric past on a self-guided tour.

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This is a wonderful insight in the Limerick writer Frank McCourt. Told by a local historian Beano, who grew up on the same street as Frank you can't get any closer to the story. There will be a chance to question your specialist guide Beano as you travel & at the end of the tour. This is ideal for those interested in literature, academic & those wishing to learn more about the unique Limerick spirit!