Ireland · CASTLE VISITS IN DUBLIN
The good castle visits in Dublin fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Belfast murals, a local black cab history tour, plus Dunluce Castle and the Giant’s Causeway in one packed Dublin day.
“David and Marcin were fab. All the tours and sites were great. The bus had some climate control issues, but they handled it well.”
Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, and Belfast City Hall, with myth-filled guiding, free stops, and easy transfers.
“Wonderful experience with Quiggs and Tomas. Quiggss had an amazing knowledge of Irish folklore and told us many stories. The tour was well timed, with enough time spent at the main attractions, and with little stops to admire the view along the way.”
Fast-track early access from Trinity College’s Book of Kells to Dublin Castle grounds and Molly Malone. Small group, expert guide, 2.5 hours.
“We met Jimmy, our tour guide at the Edmund Burke Statue. Jimmy was so welcoming, friendly, witty, a pleasure to be around. Incredibly knowledgeable, and taking any questions we had about about any of the history and background surrounding the book of Kells, and it's location today, and the chronology and history from it's creation, to where it is located today. If anyone had a question, Jimmy had the answer, and provided historical context that was thorough and easy to understand. Jimmy enhanced the overall experience by presenting what we were about to see, along with it's historical background and significance. This allowed our group to get the most out…”
Coach day trip from Dublin to Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway. Wi-Fi onboard, guided history, UNESCO coast.
“The guides were amazing and very helpful. Very entertaining made the tour so much fun. Recommend doing this tour as we covered so much in the 12hrs”
Full-day guided loop from Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork city, and Blarney Castle, with tickets included and shop time.
“Excellent sights and flexibility options!! Transport was good and Thomas was good. The only critique is that his microphone was not great and I missed most of what he was saying as did others in the rear of the bus., his microphone did work at times but definitely lost details I was interested in!”
Dublin day tour hitting Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, and Cahir Castle in one long, story-filled coach ride with admissions included.
“Our guide Jonathan was excellent-lots of history and stories. It was nice we got to spend some time at each place.”
Fast-track access to Trinity College Dublin’s Book of Kells and Dublin Castle gardens with an expert local guide. 2.75 hours.
“Miriam is a wonderful guid with a lot of knowledge and sense of humour! Very highly recommended tour 10/10!”
Day trip by train and coach from Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway Bay with guided stops.
“Our guide, David Carse, is very knowledgeable and friendly. The view at the cliffs is beautiful. Windy day.”
Dublin day tour to the Cliffs of Moher, Ennis and Bunratty Castle. Wi-Fi on board, admissions included, guided history stops.
“A memorable time in Ireland. The tour was well organized and organized. Dave, our tour guide, kept us entertained and informed between sites. John, our driver kept us on time and safe. The sites were spectacular and there was plenty of time to take in the experience. Highly recommended.”
One tough-but-fun Dublin day trip with guided Cliffs of Moher views, Bunratty Castle history, and free time in Ennis.
“The view was absolutely amazing. Worth the trip however unfortunately we were advised there was an issue with the tour bus we were scheduled to be on and the replacement was hot uncomfortable and outdated 😏 and with the long tour it was 👎🏾 also I book an English tour and the majority of the persons were Spanish speaking therefore the guide had to switch back and forth with Spanish and English which I felt took away from the history and story portion because you already passed the scenery of what ever the talk was about so I felt lost.Read more”
A smart 3.5 hour Dublin walk that strings together St Patrick’s Cathedral, Book of Kells at Trinity, and an exterior pass by Dublin Castle.
“Our guide Richard provided the perfect blend between education and entertainment. He allowed us ample time for us to explore but managed to keep the group moving at a good pace. Richard clearly lives history and used his wide knowledge to provide context to many areas of discussion. I would highly recommend.”
See Blarney Castle, the Rock of Cashel, and Cahir Castle in one Dublin day trip, with admissions included and a charging coach.
“Adrian is super friendly and relaxed and made sure we were all comfortable and had a good time. He’s a very knowledgeable guide, and very passionate about Irish history. We learned a lot from him and also really enjoyed our stops to the castles. Great day overall!”
Train from Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle kiss, then Cobh Heritage Centre for Titanic and emigration stories, with admissions and reserved seats.
“Enjoyed trip well managed : guide was cordial : did not like the wait at train station to return but understand best to get us all rounded up. Very easy”
Full-day Blarney Castle tour from Dublin with Blarney Stone kiss, Cork city time, Rock of Cashel, and County Cork views.
“Wonderful day ! Beautiful stops. Brian was excellent and it ran very smoothly.”
A 3-hour Dublin walking tour with skip-the-line Book of Kells tickets plus stops at Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral.
“Kieran was very knowledgeable, very friendly and also funny. In hindsight, a bit less stops/waiting and a bit more time for the Book of Kells would have been great”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
