The 15 Best Private Tours in Ireland

The Dublin Private Walking Tour - Temple Bar to Ha’penny Bridge: cobblestones, river views, and small-city big-stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

A 3-hour Dublin private walking tour with a licensed guide, music history stops, Trinity campus, Georgian squares, and insider food tips.

“Conor is a longtime Dubliner who is well-informed, relaxed and so informative. Ice been in Dublin many times but learned a lot and loved the tour. Conor goes at your pace and is not in a rush. He knows people all over the city. And he creates a photographic memory of the tour that is spectacular and a unique keepsake. I will take the tour again next time I am in Dublin!”

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Airport Transfers, Dublin Tours, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

2.Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 304 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Prebook a private Dublin airport transfer with meet-and-greet pickup, air-conditioned car, and an easy voucher ride to your hotel.

“Our driver was not waiting for us when we arrived. We had to call him. He arrived and did not offer to help with luggage. Except putting in the car. Which was a taxi. He spoke on a private call the whole 30 minute drive to the hotel. We could have stood on line for a cab and paid 1/3 the price.”

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Dublin Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Dublin

Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

3.Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $296

Private 5-hour walking tour of Dublin with an Irish guide, major sights on foot, plus optional Book of Kells tickets.

“Excellent tour! Very knowledgeable, animated story telling and knew of all the great spots to hit! Took us to the best pub ever”

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Dingle Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

4.Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $556

Private four-hour Dingle Peninsula tour by van with Slea Head Drive views, Connor Pass, lamb and beehive huts, Blasket Islands, and oratory.

“Our guide Rory was the best. He was very personable, friendly and informative. We will be visiting Ireland again and will definitely use him.”

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Cliffs of Moher Tours, Galway Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

5.Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $695

Private, customizable day tour from Galway to the Burren and Cliffs of Moher, with door-to-door pickup and photo-friendly pacing.

“This is by far the best private tour experience we have had in Ireland. Would highly recommend this tour!!!!”

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Killarney & Kerry Tours, Private, Ring of Kerry Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

6.Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Private Ring of Kerry day from Killarney with Torc Waterfall, Kerry Cliffs, forts, and Valentia ferry. Flexible stops, all in one long scenic loop.

“We’ve taken private day tours in the past—in Rome and, more recently, in Barcelona. They were rich with history, culture, and folklore. A feast for the eyes and ears. Based on those experiences, we signed up for a Ring of Kerry tour with high expectations. The good news: The driver’s skills were excellent. Even on impossibly narrow, winding roads through dense fog, we never felt unsafe. His driving was calm and confident. The not-so-good: We were hoping for commentary on Irish history, culture, and folklore. Instead, the narrative was light, anecdotal, and far from educational. We were picked up in a cab, not a tour van. A hula dancer figurine…”

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Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

7.Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $1,572

Private award-winning Mercedes tour from Dublin to Kinvarra, the Burren, and Cliffs of Moher with flexible stops and guided stories.

“Our driver made the trip memorable. Dragos was helpful with his in depth knowledge of Irish history and offered a completely customizable itinerary. It’s definitely a big step up from a big group tour.”

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Dublin Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

8.Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

Private custom Dublin walking tour with a local host, flexible start time, tailored route, and insider tips from Viking streets to pubs.

“Ian was a fantastic tour guide for the city of Dublin. Born and raised in Dublin, he had great knowledge of the history, the city, local customs, and all the interesting places we wanted to see. He was warm and friendly and helpful, even with the shopping, showing us the best tea to buy and more. We felt lucky to get him as our guide because he took us places we would not have been able to discover ourselves.”

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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

9.Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Private 3-hour Dublin walk with a local guide, free-entry landmarks, and 1916 Easter Rising context, plus a drink if you choose the right option.

“We loved our tour! Eamon was the BEST! He was knowledgeable, kind, funny and patient and engaging with our 3 kids (aged 8, 10 and 10). He tailored the tour for us, stopped at much needed ice cream, and gave us a lovely introduction to the history of Dublin. He’s awesome and you should book him! Thanks Eamon!”

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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

10.Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

A private 3.5-hour Dublin food tour with 8 tastings, including Irish coffee, sausage rolls, cheeses, oyster, stew, and artisanal ice cream.

“Fun tour with good food. Our tour guide Karen made the whole experience! She is fantastic, knowledgeable and fun, providing lots of regional insight having grown up in Dublin … including at spots along the tour!”

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Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

11.Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $243

Private Dublin walking food tour with 10 local tastings, a local guide, and quick sights like Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Christ Church.

“What a wonderful tour. We loved each stop. Ending at a pub was a great touch. By the end we couldn’t eat another bite. All were delicious! Our favorite tour this trip. Thanks Mydie!”

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