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Out of Dublin: The 15 Best Day Trips

33 tours  ·  from $37 a head

From Dublin a coach reaches the Atlantic, the Causeway or the Wicklow hills and is back the same night. These 15 sort the days out by distance, price and how early the pickup is.

From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour - The Burren, where stone and wildflowers share the ground
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From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

1.Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18,888 reviews · from $89Our pick

Ride west from Dublin by air-conditioned coach for two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, a stop in the Burren and two hours in Galway. Your English-speaking guide adds Irish history, local stories and, in Galway, a short optional walking orientation. Guides vary, with Aoife, Carol, Jim and Peter among the names who have led trips.

“Highlight of my trip, Julie was a gem! Loved the time spent at the Cliffs and Galway, the little facts along the way were the perfect addition. Would highly recommend.”

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Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin - The Wicklow farm: sheepdogs at work
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Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

2.Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,897 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Ride from Dublin to medieval Kilkenny, a Wicklow foothills sheep farm and Glendalough’s sixth-century monastic ruins. A guide leads walks in Kilkenny and Glendalough, while you get free time to explore both. Sheepdog demonstrations and lamb encounters are seasonal highlights. The day lasts about 10 hours, with coach Wi-Fi and a maximum group of 63.

“The sheep farm, Glendaloug, Kilkenny tour was wonderful. Liam, the guide and Pete, the driver were delightful. Even the singing. It was a perfect day for me,”

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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour - Three hours among Kilkenny’s medieval streets
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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

3.Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,895 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Leave Dublin at 8:45 am for a full day in Wicklow and Kilkenny. Walk among Glendalough’s lakes and 6th-century monastic ruins, stop at the Wicklow Gap, then explore Kilkenny on a guided walk and at your own pace. A guide and separate driver handle the day; guides have included Pat, Philip, Jerry and Teresa.

“This was the BEST day trip we had! Our guide, Pat, was amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming and funny! We learned a lot about the places in the history of Ireland. Alec, the driver, was also very nice. It goes to show the big difference it makes when you have a driver AND a guide instead of all-in-one.”

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Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Tour from Dublin - The Cliffs of Moher: the day’s main event
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Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Tour from Dublin

4.Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,755 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Leave Dublin at 6:50 am by air-conditioned coach for the Cliffs of Moher, the limestone Burren and Galway. A driver-guide narrates the long westbound journey, with guides such as Kevin, Richard and Johnathon praised for their stories and humor. Cliff admission is included; lunch is at your own expense. Expect a full day, tight stop times and weather that can change the views.

“I can't fault the company but everyone needs to understand that Irealand weather is unpredictable and you wont always get what you paid for. In this case, we did not get to see the Cliffs due to some intense fog and rain. It was a bummer but not the tour companies fault. Everything else sort of paled in comparison but the stop in Galway was nice and the sun finally came out. Again, the tour guide tried to make the most of it but not being able to see the main attraction was a bit of a let down.”

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Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin - The Burren’s bare stone and surprising plants
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Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin

5.Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,565 reviews · from $85

Ride from Dublin to the Atlantic coast with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at Kinvara, Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Doolin and Bunratty Castle. At the Cliffs of Moher, walk the paths, see the Atlantic Edge exhibition and take in the Aran Islands. Guides praised by name include Richard, Brian, Jerry and Aidan, though your guide may differ.

“It was an excellent trip I loved the views and our driver was nice and funny.”

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Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin - Rock of Cashel: a compact hour among medieval ruins
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Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

6.Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,944 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Leave Dublin at 6:50 a.m. by air-conditioned coach for the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle and Cahir Castle. Admission is included, and your driver-guide shares stories along the way. Plan for a 13.5-hour day, steep steps at Blarney and no included lunch.

“I did this excursion as a solo female traveler. I really had a great time!!! It was a long day, but worth it for what you see. Matthew was an amazing guide and driver. Very knowledgeable, and kept us safe all day driving to all the castles. The bus was spacious and comfortable, had outlet plugs for phone chargers, and we made plenty of bathroom/coffee stops along the way. Definitely recommend this tour!!!! :)”

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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow - Choosing how far to walk
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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

7.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37Best value

Ride from central Dublin through Wicklow with an English-speaking guide, passing Sugar Loaf Mountain and Roundwood village. At Glendalough, you get at least 90 minutes to explore the lakeside monastery ruins, woodland paths, and waterfall area. The afternoon trip costs $37 per person; guide names vary, and past guides have included Alex, Richard, Jerry, Terry, Eduardo, and Dommick.

“Richard was an amazing tour guide!! The trip was so fun and informative! Absolutely recommend this tour but specifically with Richard!!!”

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Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Dublin: Including The Wild Atlantic Way - Doolin for lunch, not a long village visit
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Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Dublin: Including The Wild Atlantic Way

8.Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Dublin: Including The Wild Atlantic Way

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,195 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Dublin to Ireland’s west coast with Paddywagon Tours, stopping at Kinvara, Dunguaire Castle, The Burren, Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher. Your English-speaking guide shares stories along the way, and the Cliffs’ visitor-centre admission is included. Expect a long coach day, free time for lunch at your own expense and a final photo stop at Bunratty Castle.

“Michael was an excellent tour guide and driver! He was very informative, but kept it light. He kept us on schedule to get the most out of our tour. There were plenty of stops along the way for sightseeing and bathroom breaks! Highly recommend this tour!”

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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Town & Bunratty Castle Day Tour - Bunratty Castle and Folk Park: medieval stone and everyday life
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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Town & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

9.Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Town & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Leave Dublin at 7:00 am for the Cliffs of Moher, where you get about 1 hour 45 minutes, then stop in Ennis for lunch and a short walking tour before exploring Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Entry to both main attractions is included. Expect a long coach day, an entertaining guide and driver, and free Wi-Fi, but no restroom on board.

“Matt, the guide and Steven, the driver were fantastic. Kept us entertained but still told us a lot of great Irish history. The trip itself was amazing. Although, we were rained on, we got to enjoy each place because the scenery is breathtaking.”

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Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip - Bunratty Castle: 105 minutes among medieval walls
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Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

10.Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 944 reviews · from $56

Travel from Dublin by coach with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Bunratty Castle, Ennis, and the Cliffs of Moher. You get 105 minutes at the castle, guided and free time in Ennis, and 2.5 hours at the cliffs. Admissions are included, but meals are not.

“The day trip was good. Each place visited was good. Only downside was that the coach didn’t have a toilet so you had to wait for a stop off”

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Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Dublin - Leaving Dublin before the city wakes
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Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin

11.Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Leave central Dublin at 7:00 am for a 13-hour coach trip through Northern Ireland. Walk among the Giant’s Causeway’s hexagonal stones, photograph the Dark Hedges, explore Dunluce Castle, and pause in Belfast. Your guide handles the driving and shares local history and legends. Dunluce admission is included; bring lunch or buy food during the day.

“It’s a long day. Be ready. We left Dublin at 7AM and got back around 9PM. The Causeway is stunning. We just didn’t have enough time to fully explore it. I would have rather gone straight there and skipped the other stops. Our guide Neil was great.”

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Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin - Lunch and the Fore Distillery stop
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Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin

12.Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 865 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $84

Leave Dublin at 8:00 am for a 10-hour guided trip through the Boyne Valley. Visit the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore Distillery and Fore Abbey. Guides such as Flann, Alex, Matthew and Barry have led the route. Expect plenty of walking, a steep climb at Loughcrew, and extra costs for lunch and possibly Trim Castle entry.

“Steps at Loughcrew and hike up the hill side to see Loughcrew Cairns. But worth the climb to the top”

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Giant's Causeway, Dark of Hedges & Belfast Day Tour From Dublin - The Giant’s Causeway: the day’s essential stop
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Giant’s Causeway, Dark of Hedges & Belfast Day Tour From Dublin

13.Giant’s Causeway, Dark of Hedges & Belfast Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 807 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave Dublin at 6:30 am for a full-day coach trip to Northern Ireland. Visit the Dark Hedges and Giant’s Causeway, then get free time in Belfast, with an optional Black Cab tour at your own expense. Guides such as Colin, Tom and Adrian have been praised for adding Irish history, folklore and humor along the way.

“The bus driver, Tom, was the best! He made the tour unforgettable and fun! Would do another tour with Tom. He had great knowledge of the different places we went.”

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From Dublin: Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour - Enniskerry: a village lunch break
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From Dublin: Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour

14.Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 615 reviews · from $74

From Dublin, take an eight-hour trip through County Wicklow with an English-speaking driver-guide. Walk Powerscourt Gardens, stop for lunch in Enniskerry, then travel past Sally Gap, Lough Tay and the P.S. I Love You Bridge before exploring Glendalough’s monastic ruins and lakes. Guides on different departures have included Linda, Matt, Kevin and Johnny. Powerscourt’s €10 entry fee and meals are extra.

“Excellent and informative guide. Knew so much about the area. Van was very comfortable. Schedule and pace were comfortable. Easy pick up.”

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Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin - Cork: a short break for food, market stalls or architecture
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Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

15.Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 469 reviews · from $90

Ride from Dublin through County Cork and the Golden Vale, with stops at the Rock of Cashel, Cork and Blarney Castle. Your English-speaking guide handles the drive and shares Irish history along the way. At Blarney, you can kiss the stone, explore the gardens and Witch’s Cave, and browse Blarney Woollen Mills.

“Our tour guide Michael and driver Liam were both fantastic. This is a long day tour and they both kept us laughing and entertained the whole time. They pack as much as they can in and gave us the perfect amount is time at each stop. Definitely worth the money if you find yourself needing a day trip to Dublin.”

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★ 4.2Cliffs of Moher and Blarney 2-Day Tour from DublinFrom $22673 reviews
★ 5.0Chauffeur Private Cliffs of Moher Day tour from Dublin94 reviews
★ 3.0Connemara and Galway City Day Tour from DublinFrom $90101 reviews
★ 4.9Cliffs of Moher, Ennis, & Bunratty Castle Day TourFrom $91113 reviews
★ 4.1Kerry: Full-Day Tour from DublinFrom $101150 reviews
★ 4.4Full-Day Tour to Cork, Cobh and Blarney CastleFrom $158155 reviews
★ 4.5Dublin to Kilkenny Castle and House Of Waterford Crystal Day TourFrom $195177 reviews
★ 4.5Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin: Including Kilkenny CityFrom $48164 reviews

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