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12 Best Dublin Tours

The standouts, worldwide.

The 12 standout dublin tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.

12 Best Dublin Tours

Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin - Hill of Tara: the high-kings center with serious wind and big views
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Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin

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

A full-day coach tour from Dublin to Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew tomb art, Fore Distillery, and Fore Abbey, with plenty of walking.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our tour guide/driver Flann was so knowledgeable about the ancient sites we visited, we learned so much! If you love ancient ruins and archeology, this tour is for you. You might also want to visit the National Museum of Archeology before or after the tour to deepen your experience. Highly recommend!”

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From Dublin: Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour - From Suffolk Street to County Meath: Bus Comfort and Timing
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From Dublin: Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour

Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train - Kissing the Blarney Stone: timing, lines, and how to manage it
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Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

3.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

Train and coach from Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh’s Titanic-era heritage, with a Stone kiss and guided history.

★ 4.5

“I really enjoyed this tour. Blarney castle was beautiful and we were quickly able to climb to the top. I loved the Titanic tour. We’re able to learn so much more about this last port of call as well as some history on the passengers. Only thing I wished we were able to do was…”

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Dublin: Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour - Above Deck on the tall ship: masts, trade, and Dublin Docklands from a new angle
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Dublin: Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour

Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour - Your route: 4 artisan stops you’ll actually remember
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Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour

5.Deliciously Dublin: The Artisan Donut Walking & History Tour

A 2-hour Dublin morning walk with four artisan donut stops, plus city history and culture. Small group, big flavor, great value.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was wonderful. Was so knowledgeable of the area. Shared history and stories of places we passed while on our donut adventure. Donuts were unbelievable! Would highly recommend.”

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Book of Kells. Medieval Dublin Castle. 5* History & Heritage Tour

6.Book of Kells. Medieval Dublin Castle. 5* History & Heritage Tour

Guided 2h45 Dublin tour: Trinity College and the Book of Kells, College Green history, Molly Malone, and Dublin Castle grounds.

★ 5.0

“Marty was the best, he made this a wonderful day. He was well informed, added incredible commentary and was a real pleasure to be around. Just a very nice person who was sharing his love for Ireland with us for the day”

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St Patricks Cathedral. Dublin Castle, Book of Kells Heritage Tour - Meeting at Henry Grattan Monument: Walking Pace and Simple Logistics
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St Patricks Cathedral. Dublin Castle, Book of Kells Heritage Tour

7.St Patricks Cathedral. Dublin Castle, Book of Kells Heritage Tour

St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle grounds, and the Book of Kells at Trinity. Fast-track skip-the-line heritage walk in 3.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“This tour was fabulous! It’s a longer tour but it went by quickly. Michael was gracious, knowledgeable and it felt like he adapted the tour to our interests and questions as we went along. He was great a highlighting parts of the Books of Kells Museum that I would have missed and did an amazing…”

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Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour - Meeting at Brockagh and What the 4–5 Hour Pace Feels Like
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Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

Full-Day Irelands Ancient Boyne Valley Private Guided Tour - Dowth Passage Tomb and the December light show
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Full-Day Irelands Ancient Boyne Valley Private Guided Tour

9.Full-Day Irelands Ancient Boyne Valley Private Guided Tour

Private guided tour from Dublin to Hill of Tara, Loughcrew Cairns, Dowth and Fourknocks, with free entry and air-conditioned pickup.

★ 5.0

“We were initially looking at seeing New Grange, but were told it was a tourist nightmare. I found the tour with Michael Foxx, and we were able to see several other passage tombs privately instead. Michael is very knowledgeable and professional and defiantly made it worth it.”

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Private Dublin Historical and Heritage Tour by Bike - Grattan Bridge and Dublin Castle: centuries in one central loop
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Private Dublin Historical and Heritage Tour by Bike

History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery - Loughcrew Cairns: a guided uphill walk and views across 18 counties
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History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery

11.History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery

Private heritage day from Dublin to Loughcrew, Fore, Kells, and Trim, with Abbey walks, a distillery cafe, and optional tasting tour.

★ 5.0

“Diana customized our day to our interests in sites with ancient healing plants and energy. She shared stories and facts about each area we visited that helped us see the life of the ancestors. It was a magical day for our group brought to us by Diana's thoughtful planning and guidance. We visited Beckive Abbey,…”

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Day Tour from Dublin to Wicklow: Cliffs, Heritage, Wildlife, Gaol - The stops on Wicklow Head that connect faith, film, and prehistoric life
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Day Tour from Dublin to Wicklow: Cliffs, Heritage, Wildlife, Gaol

12.Day Tour from Dublin to Wicklow: Cliffs, Heritage, Wildlife, Gaol

A private Dublin day trip to Wicklow Head cliffs, seals, Vikings and Norman ruins, plus Wicklow Gaol, with pickup and a picnic.

★ 5.0

“Had a wonderful time with Diana. She was informative and fun. Her knowledge of the area was very evident. She is also extremely knowledgeable of the areas plants and birds. My husband and I enjoyed a hike along the sea with wonderful views of the cliffs and water. We also saw seals with their pups.…”

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