Top Ireland Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which Ireland Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Ireland Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Ring Of Kerry Tour Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours Dublin to Newgrange, Monasterboice Small Group Guided Tours View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Ireland Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Ireland Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Private Tour of Dingle Peninsula from Killarney Blarney Kinsale & Cobh Private Tour, Badge Of Excellence Private Dingle Peninsula Full-Day Tour Day Tour from Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Powerscourt Taxi Tour of Connemara View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Ireland trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Ireland Tours. Top 10 Ireland 2026 Senior-friendly tours Ireland The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Ireland Top Day Trips from Ireland Things to do in Ireland this summer View all Ireland Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Ireland?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Ireland are: Ireland Luxury & Special Occasions Ireland Luxury Tours Ireland Tours & Sightseeing Ireland Cultural & Theme Tours Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours View all tour styles in Ireland →

Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Luxury Private Day Tour

Be driven in comfort, style and at your own pace. Take the hassle out of trying to find your way around and discover Ireland’s hidden …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.9 (22)

Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Luxury Private Day Tour

Be driven in comfort, style and at your own pace. Take the hassle out of trying to find your way around and discover Ireland’s hidden...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (22)

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$1,372

Blarney,Cork,Kinsale,Ultimate Private Guided/National Tour Guide

At the iconic Blarney Castle you have the opportunity to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone before getting a private guided tour through the stunning grounds …More

Cork, Ireland

5.0 (8)

Blarney,Cork,Kinsale,Ultimate Private Guided/National Tour Guide

At the iconic Blarney Castle you have the opportunity to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone before getting a private guided tour through the stunning grounds...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$1,021

We are private and completely custom. During each tour, we include hidden gems and happily tailor each tour to suit our clients interests / pace …More

Donegal, Ireland

5.0 (21)

Mysteries of Inishowen private day tour

We are private and completely custom. During each tour, we include hidden gems and happily tailor each tour to suit our clients interests / pace...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (21)

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$1,084

Kinsale/Cork Private,Guided Minibus Tour with National Tour Guide

On the Cork City and Kinsale tour visit the hidden gems of the city before going to the culinary capital of Ireland the iconic town …More

Cork, Ireland

4.9 (9)

Kinsale/Cork Private,Guided Minibus Tour with National Tour Guide

On the Cork City and Kinsale tour visit the hidden gems of the city before going to the culinary capital of Ireland the iconic town...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$681

Save time researching the best things to see in Donegal, and let a driver-guide show you the area's key landmarks as well as local secrets …More

Donegal, Ireland

5.0 (21)

DAY TOUR: Highlights Of South Donegal

Save time researching the best things to see in Donegal, and let a driver-guide show you the area's key landmarks as well as local secrets...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (21)

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$207

Private Full-Day Tour to Dingle and Slea Head

The famous Dingle Peninsula is one of Ireland’s most beautiful scenic drives with panoramic views, magnificent vistas, special photo opportunities, rich history and culture and …More

Killarney, Ireland

5.0 (11)

Private Full-Day Tour to Dingle and Slea Head

The famous Dingle Peninsula is one of Ireland’s most beautiful scenic drives with panoramic views, magnificent vistas, special photo opportunities, rich history and culture and...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$920

Dublin To Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny & Rock of Cashel Private Small Group Day Tour

Dublin Hotel Pick Up, at your entered location in Dublin and tour Co. Wicklow in a stylish comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes Benz V Class. Should you …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (2)

Dublin To Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny & Rock of Cashel Private Small Group Day Tour

Dublin Hotel Pick Up, at your entered location in Dublin and tour Co. Wicklow in a stylish comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes Benz V Class. Should you...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,722

2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin

Explore Blarney Castle, Cobh and the stunning coastal scenery of the Ring of Kerry at your leisure on this relaxed overnight rail and coach tour …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.4 (49)

2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin

Explore Blarney Castle, Cobh and the stunning coastal scenery of the Ring of Kerry at your leisure on this relaxed overnight rail and coach tour...

2 days

4.4 (49)

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$633

4-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay Rail Tour

Traveling by rail and coach, this comprehensive four-day tour shows you the very best of Ireland. You'll drive through Cork, Ireland's second largest city, and …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.5 (52)

4-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay Rail Tour

Traveling by rail and coach, this comprehensive four-day tour shows you the very best of Ireland. You'll drive through Cork, Ireland's second largest city, and...

4 days

4.5 (52)

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$1,666

Blarney Castle,Jameson,Cork Private Guided by National Tour Guide

At the iconic Blarney Castle you have the opportunity to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, after this Sean’s private guided tour of the grounds is …More

Cork, Ireland

5.0 (5)

Blarney Castle,Jameson,Cork Private Guided by National Tour Guide

At the iconic Blarney Castle you have the opportunity to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, after this Sean’s private guided tour of the grounds is...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$937

Situated between the Mulroy Bay and the glacial fjord Lough Swilly is the Fanad peninsula, one of Ireland's best kept secrets. On this tour, I …More

Donegal, Northern Ireland

5.0 (2)

Fanad Lighthouse and Doe Castle Tour

Situated between the Mulroy Bay and the glacial fjord Lough Swilly is the Fanad peninsula, one of Ireland's best kept secrets. On this tour, I...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$938

Dingle and Slea Head Private Scenic Tour

Experience the breathtaking landscapes and rich heritage of Dingle and Slea Head. This exclusive journey will take you through some of the most stunning scenery …More

Kenmare, Ireland

5.0 (5)

Dingle and Slea Head Private Scenic Tour

Experience the breathtaking landscapes and rich heritage of Dingle and Slea Head. This exclusive journey will take you through some of the most stunning scenery...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$736

Dingle Peninsula Dingle Town and Slea Head Private Luxury Tour

This is a private tour for your group delivered by myself in a luxury 7 seat vehicle, I am a qualified National Tour Guide white …More

Killarney, Ireland

5.0 (11)

Dingle Peninsula Dingle Town and Slea Head Private Luxury Tour

This is a private tour for your group delivered by myself in a luxury 7 seat vehicle, I am a qualified National Tour Guide white...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$742

When you choose to tour around Connemara, in comfort and style, Galway West Chauffeurs is the name to pick. Galway West Chauffeurs are fully insured …More

Galway, Ireland

5.0 (9)

Private Connemara Day Tour

When you choose to tour around Connemara, in comfort and style, Galway West Chauffeurs is the name to pick. Galway West Chauffeurs are fully insured...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$653

Cliffs Of Moher from Galway Private Tour

The Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They run for about 14 …More

Galway, Ireland

5.0 (12)

Cliffs Of Moher from Galway Private Tour

The Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They run for about 14...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$689

Connemara Sheep Farm experience & Kylemore Private Guide Tour

Relax in this lap of luxury as you explore Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way in your own time, in your own way. The tour …More

Galway, Ireland

5.0 (10)

Connemara Sheep Farm experience & Kylemore Private Guide Tour

Relax in this lap of luxury as you explore Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way in your own time, in your own way. The tour...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$861

Exclusive Private Ring of Beara Tour from Killarney

The Ring of Beara is a stunning coastal route in Ireland, known for its breathtaking scenery, it is a hidden gem in Ireland, offering a …More

Killarney, Ireland

4.9 (9)

Exclusive Private Ring of Beara Tour from Killarney

The Ring of Beara is a stunning coastal route in Ireland, known for its breathtaking scenery, it is a hidden gem in Ireland, offering a...

8 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$708

Ring of Kerry private Tour from Killarney, Car or minibus

Your own personal Driver/Guide in a luxury Mercedes minibus, your own pace, The Ring of Kerry (or Iveragh Peninsula) is the Kerry tourist trail and …More

Killarney, Ireland

5.0 (11)

Ring of Kerry private Tour from Killarney, Car or minibus

Your own personal Driver/Guide in a luxury Mercedes minibus, your own pace, The Ring of Kerry (or Iveragh Peninsula) is the Kerry tourist trail and...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$895

Giant's Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour

Take the hassle out of trying to find your way around, be driven by your own personal driver in comfort and at your own pace. …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.9 (15)

Giant's Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour

Take the hassle out of trying to find your way around, be driven by your own personal driver in comfort and at your own pace....

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (15)

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$1,716

We are the third generation in a family touring business, so we have been steeped in the business and know how to look after our …More

Ennis, Ireland

4.9 (14)

Cliffs of Moher and The Burren day trip

We are the third generation in a family touring business, so we have been steeped in the business and know how to look after our...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (14)

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$792

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Ireland Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Ireland Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Ireland Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which Ireland Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Ireland Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Ireland Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Ireland Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Ireland trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Ireland?