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The standouts, worldwide.
The 12 standout ireland & the celtic past, 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.
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“I'm so glad I went on this tour because it was full of beauy and knowledge. The tour guides made sure we had what we needed to be comfortable, they gave us information and insight with humor and clarity, and we ended the day with song.”
10-hour Boyne Valley tour from Dublin: Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew tombs, Fore Abbey, and a Fore Distillery spirits tasting.
“was a great day. Flann, I mean Bob (wink, wink) was awesome. very friendly, very knowledgeable. had plenty of time to take pictures. highly recommend.”
Train and coach from Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh’s Titanic-era heritage, with a Stone kiss and guided history.
“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…”
Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston in Dublin for a guided 50-minute Irish Famine ship story, with dock views and below-deck realism.
“i highly recommend you the tour !! it was really an interesting experience, the guide (klee- i’m probably butchering your name so sorry) explained everything very clearly”
A 2-hour Dublin morning walk with four artisan donut stops, plus city history and culture. Small group, big flavor, great value.
“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.”
A moving 90-minute walk in Derry’s Bogside, following Bloody Sunday’s aftermath through murals, Free Derry Corner, and the monument.
“This is a great way to learn about the tragic events of Bloody Sunday and the Troubles from a guide with firsthand experience. He was personable and told stories with humor despite the horrible circumstances. We learned a lot and were so glad we took the tour.”
Skip the line at Cobh Heritage Centre and explore The Queenstown Story, a Victorian emigration museum tied to Great Famine and Titanic.
“Excellent interactive museum. We were given the name of an emigrant to follow through the museum as if we were the one experiencing it. Very clever way to keep us engaged. We also enjoyed an amazing Irish scone with cream and jam, and an excellent cuppa.”
Guided 2h45 Dublin tour: Trinity College and the Book of Kells, College Green history, Molly Malone, and Dublin Castle grounds.
“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”
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.
“Alan was brilliant. His passion for Irish history really enhanced our tour. Ireland has a long and sometimes brutal history and Alan conveyed how the Ireland of today was formed and established. We had plenty of time at each of the stops to see the Book of Kells and other exhibitions. Highly recommend this tour.”
Private guided tour from Dublin to Hill of Tara, Loughcrew Cairns, Dowth and Fourknocks, with free entry and air-conditioned pickup.
“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.”
Private Dublin bike tour through castles, cathedrals, Kilmainham and the Liffey, with a souvenir photo video.
“The History of Dublin via a bike tour is the best. Our guide Ben was wonderful and knowledgeable of the history of this wonderful city.”
A private Dublin day trip to Wicklow Head cliffs, seals, Vikings and Norman ruins, plus Wicklow Gaol, with pickup and a picnic.
“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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