Dublin Tours

You have hundreds of fantastic Dublin tours for your trip to the Irish capital, including numerous day trips into the beautiful countryside. Some of the highest-rated tours, according to previous travelers, are:

• Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin
• Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic and Galway Tour
• Northern Ireland Highlights Day Trip Including Giant's Causeway from Dublin
• Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Sheep Dog Trials, Day Trip from Dublin
• Dublin: Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges and Belfast

The price range on Dublin tours is pretty wide, which means there’s something suitable for any budget. There are things like pub crawls and walking tours through villages along the coast near Dublin for around US$15 per person. Alternatively, you can book a private and in-depth city tour for around US$2,300, depending on group size. Many of the best-rated tours cost between US$40–100 per person.

The list of things you’ll see on Dublin tours varies considerably, depending on the tour you book. You could see the Guinness Storehouse or Jameson Distillery, the Book of Kells at Trinity College, or St. Patrick’s Cathedral—or you could head out on an excursion to see nearby sights like the Giant’s Causeway, Cliffs of Moher, or even Northern Ireland.

Dublin’s weather is at its best during the summer, making June–August the best time to visit the city. This is also the high season, so prepare for higher prices and bigger crowds, and be sure to book well ahead so the Dublin tours you want to take aren’t sold out. The weather is still relatively nice in September, so it’s an excellent month to target to avoid the peak of the tourist crowds.

According to travelers, some of the top attractions in Dublin aren’t even in Dublin proper. The top five are the Cliffs of Moher, Trinity College (especially its library, where you can see the Book of Kells), Dublin Castle, the Guinness Storehouse, and the Temple Bar neighborhood. Other popular attractions include the city’s two cathedrals, Christ Church and St. Patrick’s, and the old Kilmainham Gaol.

If there’s a road that can be considered Dublin’s “main street,” it’s O’Connell Street. It’s one of the widest streets in the city and is generally busy with cars and pedestrians. Tourist sights along O’Connell Street include the tall Spire sculpture and the General Post Office, which figures prominently in the city’s history. Another popular street is Grafton Street, a pedestrian-only road lined with shops.