IRELAND
Ireland's standouts.
The 10 most popular half-day tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Half-day coach trip from Dublin to Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains with a local guide, ancient ruins, lakes, and wildlife spotting.
“Just amazing and breathtaking. Our guide Eduardo was fabulous. The coach was comfortable and the magic of natural and spiritual Glendalough was very special. I would recommend the trip to anyone.”
Half-day guided bus tour from Dublin to Howth Summit and the fishing village, with a cliff walk, wildlife spotting, and free time by the sea.
“Great guide. Would recommend walking the trail to town from the first stop, very beautiful”
Half-day express coach from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher with 2 hours to explore the Visitor Experience and clifftop trails on your own.
“Rainy day but still beautiful and fairly calm because we went on the early express tour. Wonderful driver!”
A half-day Howth trip from Dublin with a live guide, cliffside views, and free time in the fishing village. Quick, scenic, and easy.
“Loved this trip to Howth. Wish it was slightly longer so I would have had a bit more time to explore the shops, but it was a really great time. Jerry was our tour guide and he was fantastic. His knowledge blended perfectly with his great jokes. (Just don't be late getting back to the…”
Ride the Dingle Peninsula on an electric bike with helmet intercom, scenic stops on Slea Head Drive, and easy self-guided freedom.
“Hiring the bikes was super easy, choices of bike & great information given prior to the ride. The scenery was amazing & the ride easy. Thoroughly recommend, way easier than taking our 🚐 along the road!”
Private 6-hour Boyne Valley tour from Dublin with Newgrange and Hill of Tara, plus flexible ruin stops and a comfortable pickup car.
“by Terry_P -"Our driver, Paul, was excellent! He was extremely flexible and was very patient with my wife who has bad knees and must take it slowly. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the Hill of Tara & Newgrange. HOWEVER, WARNING - When we originally booked the tour, the tour…”
A 3-hour Donegal eBike loop from Bunbeg with fat-tyre power, story stops by lakes, famine-era cottages, and the 1977 Bád Eddie wreck.
“We rode on paved roads, dirt/gravel trails and beach area. Stops included views of the lake, an abandoned village, old church, waterfall and ocean beachside.”
A 3-hour private Dublin walking tour tailored by historian Pat Liddy’s team, with discounted entry options and stories from medieval to modern.
“Fiona was amazing! She was the perfect blend of personality and historical knowledge. Our small group of four had just landed after an overnight flight from the states and needed to stay busy while we were waiting for our rooms to get ready. This was the perfect way to stretch our legs, get acclimated with…”
Ride an electric fat-tire e-bike from Bunbeg Harbour through Poisoned Glen and lough country, with helmet, support, and app guidance.
“We had so much fun biking the Irish countryside. I’m 57 and in terrible shape, but the electric assistance helped me keep up with my husband. Best day ever!”
Ride an eBike highlights loop in Galway with helmet narration, easy cycling, and calm coastal breaks at Salthill in about 3 hours.
“It was amazing. If you are in Galway for only a short stay (we had a morning to explore), this is the way to get it all in. We signed up for a self-guided tour but were pleasantly surprised when Evon (sorry if I spelled it wrong) offered to take us himself! An unexpected and…”
