Ireland · CASTLE TOURS
Norman keeps, Georgian houses and ruins with the roof long gone. The 15 below pair the great Irish castles — Blarney, Dublin, Kylemore, Dunluce — with guides worth listening to, priced and timed for a real day.
Fast-track Book of Kells ticket and Dublin Castle tour from Trinity College to the 12th-century grounds, guided and easy to fit in.
“It was great and got to see lots of inside info. Malene was amazing.”
Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Bay by rail and coach, with guided stops and included admission.
“Trains were all on time, but it was a lot. I would have spent less time at the castle, but overall good experience. Our guide was amazing!”
One day, three west-coast stops from Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Ennis town, and Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, with tickets included.
“For those who are experiencing Ireland in Dublin... I highly recommend to leave the city and experience a totally new Ireland out west. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty that gives Ireland its moniker as the 'Emerald Isle' ..... soak in the ruins that are a testament to the rich history that made Ireland what it is today... and meet the Irish people not distracted by the hustle and bustle of the big city. John did a phenomenal job of explaining the history and culture that define what Ireland is... while connecting with the tour guests on a personal level... while Krishna navigated the coach that was bigger than the…”
12-hour guided day trip from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, and Ennis, with tickets and bilingual commentary.
“This trip was absolutely amazing! The tour guide was great, shared lots of cool facts during the drive to keep you entertained. The drive was very good, I suggest sitting on the left side of the bus as you’ll be able to see the ocean during the drive. Highly suggest!”
Skip-the-line St Patrick's Cathedral and timed Book of Kells access, with Dublin Castle exterior sights and Trinity College Long Room.
“Miriam was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable about the City and its history. Would highly recommend!”
3-hour guided walk linking Dublin Castle and Christ Church with skip-the-line Book of Kells at Trinity, led by a friendly local guide.
“We had a wonderful time! Dave was a fantastic tour guide. He was very personable and knowledgeable. He had great stories and kept the tour at a perfect pace. Well done, Dave!”
Dublin in one day: first-access Book of Kells, Teeling whiskey tasting, Guinness Gravity Bar, plus Trinity and Dublin Castle.
“This is a great tour to learn more about Ireland and Dublin, in general. Our guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. Once he learned about everyone's interests, he would give extra information on the specific interests of each person. The group was small, so it felt more personal. I highly recommend.”
Skip the line entry to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, with medieval rooms, a recreated village, walled garden, and free wandering.
“Beautiful day! Gorgeous scenery. A place I always wanted to visit. So glad the rain and fog disappeared and we could enjoy.”
A guided train day from Dublin to Kilkenny and Waterford Crystal, with reserved rail seats, free time in Kilkenny, and a craft-focused visit.
“The castle was the highlight of the trip while the Waterford factory took second place for us. For the price, I would have expected dedicated transportation rather than via the public trains which minimised interaction among the group. The guide was very nice and seemed to know his area well. The only real criticism was lunch. Since it was not included in the cost of the program, funnelling all of us into a place chosen by the tour felt manipulative. We would have rather eaten a smaller and less expensive version, with more time to wander.”
St Patrick's Cathedral, timed Book of Kells entry at Trinity, and Dublin Castle in one guided walk through the Irish capital.
“Our guide was excellent!!!! He knows his stuff. Also was able to answer questions well. He stayed with the history and interesting facts. He is worth keeping. What would have helped would have been if he had a microphone. There were places where it was hard to hear as other groups around and/or street noises.”
A guided 45-minute River Nore boat tour from Canal Square, with Kilkenny Castle views, bridges, wildlife, and big stories.
“beautiful location and a fantastic guide, thank you so much”
Small-group Dublin walk to Trinity and the Book of Kells with skip-the-line entry, plus Christ Church and Dublin Castle courtyards.
“Dave was great. Knowledgeable and fun. Kept things moving at a good pace. I learned a lot of Irish history and we saw a lot.”
A long mid-west Ireland rail-and-coach day to Bunratty Castle and the Cliffs of Moher, plus the Burren and Galway Bay.
“Our trip was thrown a curve ball due to a fatal incident on the rail line. However, our tour guide, John, was extremely helpful & adapted to make the trip as good as possible given the delay. Ronan, our driver, did an excellent job of getting us safely from location to location.”
Dublin day tour to the Cliffs of Moher, Ennis, and Bunratty Castle with guided stops, included admissions, and a comfy coach ride.
“Great trip! We had so much fun! Our guide gave us a great history lesson and was very funny!! The Cliffs are breathtaking, really recommend going. The castle was very interesting as well, great staff! Thank you so much recommend 100%! Honestly worth it.”
Small-group guided tour of Trinity College, the Book of Kells, College Green lore, and Dublin Castle exteriors. Admissions included.
“Did not get to see the medieval castle as it was closed, tour guide spent a lot of time talking about herself, it was very overpriced for what we got. We did the Belfast Titanic tour the next day which was excellent and not that much more expensive. This tour should have been half the price.”
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