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Ireland is unusually well suited to day tours. The famous sights are scattered, parking at them is limited, and the roads between them are slow — a coach or small-group tour often gets you there with less stress than a hire car.
GetYourGuide’s inventory is deepest in Dublin, Belfast, Galway, Killarney and Cork. It is thin in Donegal and Sligo and Mayo, where we say so and list what genuinely exists.
Ranked by how much of the island’s best they deliver for the time and money, and by how consistently travellers rate them.
#1 · Ticket from €37 Self-guided visit through seven floors on brewing, advertising and the Guinness family, finishing with a pint (or soft drink) in the Gravity Bar, with its 360-degree view over the city.
Ireland’s most-visited paid attraction; a timed ticket saves queuing, and the rooftop bar has the best free view in Dublin.
#2 · Day trip from €78 Ireland’s best-selling day trip: across the country by coach to the Cliffs of Moher, through the limestone Burren and back via Galway. A long day, with no driving.
The single most popular day trip in the country: cliffs, Burren and Galway in one long day, with no driving.
#3 · Day trip from €29 The most popular day out of Belfast: the Antrim coast, Carrickfergus Castle, the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle and time at the Giant’s Causeway.
The best-value way to see the Antrim coast — and far easier than the narrow coast road in a hire car.
#4 · Ticket from €32 Timed entry to the nine galleries telling the ship’s story from boomtown Belfast to the wreck on the seabed, plus a visit to SS Nomadic, the last surviving White Star Line vessel.
The essential Belfast visit, on the site where the ship was designed and built.
#5 · Day trip from €80 Coach to Doolin, ferry to Inisheer, the smallest Aran island, then a cruise back beneath the Cliffs of Moher. Sea conditions can change the programme.
Two headline sights in one day from Galway, including a cruise beneath the cliffs.
#6 · Day trip from €49 The full circuit of the Iveragh Peninsula by coach, with stops for views, villages and lunch — typically Killorglin, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Sneem, Moll’s Gap and Ladies View.
The Ring of Kerry’s roads are tight for coaches and cars alike; let a local driver do it.
#7 · Day trip from €45 South through the Wicklow Mountains to the monastic valley of Glendalough, then on to the medieval streets and castle of Kilkenny.
Glendalough’s monastic valley and medieval Kilkenny make a varied, good-value day out of Dublin.
#8 · Day trip from €45 A circuit through Connemara’s lakes and mountains to the village of Cong, where The Quiet Man was filmed, on the Mayo border.
Mountains, lakes and bog in Connemara, with time at Cong on the Mayo border.
#9 · Taxi tour from €44 A private taxi tour through the nationalist Falls Road and unionist Shankill Road areas, stopping at the main murals, memorial gardens and the peace wall, with a driver-guide who explains the background.
A driver-guide who can explain the murals and peace walls is the most thoughtful way to approach Belfast’s recent history.
#10 · Half-day from €47 A compact morning from Cork: time to climb Blarney Castle and see the gardens, then on to Kinsale for a stroll round the harbour.
A compact half-day that covers Blarney Castle and Kinsale and still leaves the afternoon free.
Prices are indicative “from” prices seen on GetYourGuide and change with season and currency — the link shows the live price.
For travellers who would rather not drive at all: guided rail and coach tours of two to six days, departing from Dublin.
Rail tour from €1999 A hosted circuit by train and coach taking in the main sights of the south, west and north of the island, with accommodation arranged for you.
Rail tour from €469 Two days in the west by rail and coach, covering highlights such as the Cliffs of Moher and Galway with an overnight stay.
Coach tour from €199 A budget-friendly two-day coach tour from Dublin to the Atlantic coast and back.
Coach tour from €899 A six-day economy coach circuit of the island aimed at younger and budget travellers.
Four picks for each destination; follow the link under each group for the full list and a live availability widget.
Ticket from €37 Self-guided visit through seven floors on brewing, advertising and the Guinness family, finishing with a pint (or soft drink) in the Gravity Bar, with its 360-degree view over the city.
Guided walk from €22 A guided walk linking three of the old city’s landmarks: Trinity College, the castle that was the seat of British rule and the medieval Christ Church Cathedral. Check the listing for exactly which entries are included.
Walking tour from €24 A popular two-hour introduction on foot with a local guide: the big names, the back lanes and enough history to make sense of what you see later.
Bus tour from €29 The open-top loop that links the centre with Kilmainham, the Guinness Storehouse and Phoenix Park — useful as transport on a day when you are visiting the western sights.
Day trip from €59 The classic day south: Dunguaire Castle, the Burren’s limestone landscape and a good stretch of time at the Cliffs of Moher, returning along the coast road.
Day trip from €80 Coach to Doolin, ferry to Inisheer, the smallest Aran island, then a cruise back beneath the Cliffs of Moher. Sea conditions can change the programme.
Day trip from €45 A circuit through Connemara’s lakes and mountains to the village of Cong, where The Quiet Man was filmed, on the Mayo border.
Day trip from €50 Through the Inagh Valley and past Killary Harbour to Kylemore Abbey, with a long stop to see the abbey and walled garden. Check whether admission is included.
Boat trip from €30 A cruise of about an hour from Doolin Pier along the foot of the cliffs to the sea stack of An Branán Mór, where thousands of seabirds nest in season. Sails roughly March to October, weather permitting.
Island trip from €125 Ferry to the smallest Aran island, with a bicycle or a guided ride to see its shipwreck, lighthouse and stone-walled fields.
From Galway from €55 A well-reviewed coach day from Galway through the Burren to the cliffs and back along the coast of Galway Bay.
From Galway from €50 A no-frills transfer for those short of time: straight to the cliffs, free time there, and straight back. No guide.
Day trip from €49 The full circuit of the Iveragh Peninsula by coach, with stops for views, villages and lunch — typically Killorglin, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Sneem, Moll’s Gap and Ladies View.
Walk & boat from €60 Bus to Kate Kearney’s Cottage, walk (or take a pony trap at extra cost) through the Gap of Dunloe, then return by open boat through the three lakes to Ross Castle.
Cruise from €17 An easy hour on a covered boat on Lough Leane from Ross Castle, with commentary on the islands, wildlife and legends of the lake.
Small group from €75 A small-group day that leaves the main road for the Skellig Ring: Portmagee, the Kerry Cliffs and views out to the Skellig islands, where big coaches cannot go.
Boat trip from €135 A fast rigid-inflatable ride out of Dingle Bay along the cliffs and sea caves towards the Blaskets, looking for seals, dolphins and seabirds.
Boat trip from €57 A gentler two-hour cruise around the bay and coast with a guide, focused on wildlife and the geology of the cliffs.
Bus tour from €45 The Slea Head loop without the driving: an open-top bus with several stops for beehive huts, viewpoints and beaches.
From Killarney from €74 A full day from Killarney with a small group: Inch Beach, Dingle town and the Slea Head road at an unhurried pace.
Half-day from €47 A compact morning from Cork: time to climb Blarney Castle and see the gardens, then on to Kinsale for a stroll round the harbour.
Day trip from €59 A full day linking the area’s main sights, typically Blarney Castle, Cobh and Kinsale, with admissions included — check the listing for the current programme.
Bus tour from €22 An open-top loop around the city’s hills, handy for reaching the City Gaol and Shandon without the climb.
Ticket from €14 A castle-like nineteenth-century prison with furnished cells and wax figures, and a radio museum upstairs.
Walking tour from €15 Two hours on foot along the Medieval Mile with a local guide: castle, slips and laneways, witch trials and brewing monks.
Tasting from €23 A guided visit on the site where Smithwick’s ale was brewed from 1710, in the grounds of a medieval abbey, ending with a tasting.
Ticket from €10 Entry to the thirteenth-century cathedral and its ninth-century round tower, one of only two in Ireland that visitors can climb.
From Dublin from €38 A full day from the capital: the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough’s monastic valley, a working sheepdog demonstration and free time in Kilkenny.
Ticket from €32 Timed entry to the nine galleries telling the ship’s story from boomtown Belfast to the wreck on the seabed, plus a visit to SS Nomadic, the last surviving White Star Line vessel.
Taxi tour from €44 A private taxi tour through the nationalist Falls Road and unionist Shankill Road areas, stopping at the main murals, memorial gardens and the peace wall, with a driver-guide who explains the background.
Walking tour from €31 A walking tour in two halves, each led by a guide from a different community, giving both sides’ accounts of the conflict in the streets where it took place.
Ticket from €22 Self-guided visit to the Victorian prison: the tunnel to the courthouse, the cells, the condemned man’s cell and the execution chamber.
From Belfast from €28 A full day with photo stops at Carrickfergus and Dunluce castles, the Dark Hedges and the Antrim coast, and around two hours at the Giant’s Causeway.
From Belfast from €26 The Causeway with a film-location slant: the Dark Hedges, Ballintoy Harbour and other places used in the series.
Half-day from €30 Straight up the motorway to the Causeway and back by early afternoon, for those with only half a day to spare.
Local tour from €31 A short local tour for travellers already on the coast, linking Portrush with Dunluce Castle, Bushmills and the Causeway.
Shuttle from €9 The shuttle from the visitor centre near Teelin up the narrow road to the Bunglass viewpoint, saving a steep 45-minute walk each way.
Guided tour from €25 A local guide takes you to the cliffs with stories of the area’s folklore, fishing and wartime history.
Kayaking from €40 A gentle evening paddle on the lake at the foot of Errigal, beside the roofless church and the Poisoned Glen. No experience needed.
E-bike from €49 E-bike hire with a mapped route along quiet coastal roads, at your own pace.
Walking tour from €24 A cheerful, well-reviewed walk around Westport’s Georgian streets and river mall, with stories of pirates, landlords and the town’s planners.
Horse riding from €99 A guided ride along quiet lanes and the shore of Clew Bay with Croagh Patrick in view; options for different abilities.
Surfing from €58 A beginners’ lesson with board and wetsuit provided on one of Sligo’s Atlantic beaches.
From Galway from €60 A long day north from Galway through Mayo to Achill’s cliffs and beaches, for travellers based in Galway without a car.
Ticket from €22 Admission to the furnished tower house and the 10-hectare folk park, with its village street, farmhouses, walled garden and animals.
Evening from €80 A four-course dinner by candlelight in the great hall, with mead, costumed singers and harp and fiddle music — an evening that has been running since 1963.
Walking tour from €32 A guided walk through the old city on the sieges of the 1690s and the treaty that ended them, around the castle, the cathedral and the Treaty Stone.
Day trip from €55 A long coach day from Limerick to Killarney and around the Iveragh Peninsula.
Live prices and dates for tours departing from Dublin.
Day tours take the narrow roads, the parking and the timed tickets off your hands. Compare tours and tickets across Ireland and Northern Ireland and book in a couple of taps.
Yes, if you only have a few days — but it is a long day of roughly 12 to 13 hours, most of it on a coach. If your route includes Galway or Limerick, take a shorter tour from there instead.
Yes. Several tours do it in about 12 to 13 hours, usually with stops at the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle and Belfast. The tour crosses into Northern Ireland (UK), so carry your passport and check that your visa or travel authorisation covers the UK as well as Ireland.
GetYourGuide shows prices in the currency you choose. Tours operating in Northern Ireland are priced locally in pounds sterling, so the euro figure moves with the exchange rate. The prices on this site are indicative only.
The big coach day trips from Dublin, Belfast, Galway and Killarney run all year, with fewer departures in winter. Boat trips — Cliffs of Moher cruises, Aran Islands ferries from Doolin, Dingle and Skellig boats — are seasonal and weather-dependent.
Kilmainham Gaol, the Book of Kells, Newgrange and Skellig Michael landings are the hardest to get at short notice. Of the tickets sold through GetYourGuide, Guinness Storehouse and Titanic Belfast time slots and small-group tours go first in July and August.