Dublin Tours & Day Trips

The best guided tours in Dublin and across Ireland, all in one place. Pints at the Guinness Storehouse, trad music on a pub crawl, whiskey in the Liberties, and day trips to the Cliffs of Moher, Wicklow and Newgrange.

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Top Dublin tours and experiences

If it’s your first time in Dublin, start here. These are the city’s classic experiences, from the home of Guinness to a cruise along Dublin Bay.

AttractionGuinness Storehouse Entry TicketA self-guided tour of the home of Guinness, with a complimentary pint.See tour → Sightseeing bus48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off TourDoDublin's bus to the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and the Book of Kells.See tour → WhiskeyJameson Bow St. ExperienceA tour and tasting at the original Jameson distillery in Smithfield.See tour → WhiskeyTeeling Distillery Tour & TastingA family-run distillery that brought whiskey-making back to the Liberties.See tour → Music & pubsTraditional Irish Musical Pub CrawlMusicians lead you through historic Dublin pubs with live trad music.See tour → Music & pubsDublin Mountain Pub TourPints of Guinness and live music in traditional pubs up in the Dublin Mountains.See tour → Boat tripDublin Bay Cruise to HowthSail from the city to Howth by way of Dún Laoghaire with Dublin Bay Cruises.See tour → MuseumDubliniaViking and medieval Dublin brought to life beside Christ Church Cathedral.See tour →
Guinness Perfect Pint TourJoyce's Dublin walking tourHowth Coastal HikeBoat Tour of Dublin Bay

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Best day trips from Dublin

You don’t need a car. These guided tours leave from Dublin city centre and bring you back the same evening.

West coastCliffs of Moher, Burren & GalwayThe classic full-day trip to the west coast with Finn McCool Tours.See tour → WicklowWicklow & Glendalough Day TourThe Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough's monastic site with Hilltoptreks.See tour → Ancient EastBoyne Valley & NewgrangeNewgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage Site older than Stonehenge.See tour → Northern IrelandBelfast City & Giant's CausewayThe Giant's Causeway plus Belfast, with a Black Taxi tour or Titanic Belfast.See tour → KilkennyGlendalough, Wicklow & KilkennyWicklow, Glendalough and medieval Kilkenny in one day.See tour → By trainCork, Blarney & Cobh by TrainTake the train south for Cork city, Blarney Castle and Cobh.See tour →

See every option in our guide to day tours from Dublin.

Explore more of Ireland

Staying longer? Our city guides cover tours, getting there and hotels.

Northern IrelandBelfastThe Titanic, the murals and the Causeway Coast.Explore → WestGalwayTrad music, Connemara and the Aran Islands.Explore → SouthCorkFood, Blarney, Cobh and Kinsale.Explore → South EastKilkennyIreland's medieval city and its castle.Explore →

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What are the best tours in Dublin?

The most popular are the Guinness Storehouse, a whiskey distillery tour at Jameson Bow St. or Teeling, a hop-on hop-off bus, a walking or pub tour with live trad music, and a Dublin Bay cruise out to Howth.

What are the best day trips from Dublin?

The Cliffs of Moher with the Burren and Galway, Wicklow and Glendalough, Newgrange and the Boyne Valley, Belfast and the Giant's Causeway, and Kilkenny are the classic guided day trips from Dublin.

Do I need to book Dublin tours in advance?

For the big attractions, yes. The Guinness Storehouse and the Book of Kells sell timed tickets that can sell out in summer and at weekends. Many walking and pub tours can be booked the same day.

How long is a Cliffs of Moher day trip from Dublin?

It's a full day. Most guided Cliffs of Moher tours from Dublin last about 12 to 13 hours, including stops in the Burren and Galway.

Is the hop-on hop-off bus worth it in Dublin?

It's an easy way to reach sights like the Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College on a first visit. DoDublin sells 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets, and the 72-hour ticket adds the Docklands tour and entry to the Little Museum of Dublin.

Are there free walking tours in Dublin?

Yes. Tip-based free walking tours run daily in Dublin city centre. See our Dublin walking tours page for free and paid options.

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