Top Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: What are the best options for Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours are: Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City Private Fantastic Tour of Dublin (Walking Tour) 4 Hours Dingle Peninsula Private Tour Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour Self-Guided Walk from Dublin's O’Connell Bridge to Abbey Theatre

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours are: St Patrick's Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour Kilkenny Boat Trip Haunted Dublin Walking Tour 90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Cork Midleton DistilleryJameson Experience & Whiskey Tasting St Patrick's Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour Kilkenny Boat Trip Haunted Dublin Walking Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours include Hotel Pickup: Private Tour of Dingle Peninsula from Killarney Private Dingle Peninsula Full-Day Tour Day Tour from Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Powerscourt Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Car Tour 4 Hours Dingle Peninsula Private Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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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 →

Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City

4 experiences in 1 ticket! Fantastic opportunity to explore a Rare 14th Century Townhouse Castle & atmospheric 10th Century Church & Graveyard, alongside a Heritage …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (196)

Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City

4 experiences in 1 ticket! Fantastic opportunity to explore a Rare 14th Century Townhouse Castle & atmospheric 10th Century Church & Graveyard, alongside a Heritage...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (196)

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$21

Private Fantastic Tour of Dublin (Walking Tour)

Welcome to the great old city of Dublin! Now, this is the tour for seeing Dublin. If you only do one touristy activity in Dublin, …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (173)

Private Fantastic Tour of Dublin (Walking Tour)

Welcome to the great old city of Dublin! Now, this is the tour for seeing Dublin. If you only do one touristy activity in Dublin,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (173)

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$40

The Dingle Peninsula is one of the world's most picturesque locations. Make the most of this magnificent setting by hiring our acclaimed tour guides to …More

Dingle, Ireland

5.0 (82)

4 Hours Dingle Peninsula Private Tour

The Dingle Peninsula is one of the world's most picturesque locations. Make the most of this magnificent setting by hiring our acclaimed tour guides to...

1 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (82)

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$409

Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Dublin from a unique perspective! Get to know Dublin on a city tour …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (151)

Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Dublin from a unique perspective! Get to know Dublin on a city tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (151)

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$35

Self-Guided Walk from Dublin's O’Connell Bridge to Abbey Theatre

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll explore Dublin's beating heart, where rebels fought for Irish freedom. Dublin’s thriving centre isn’t just the focal point of …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (1)

Self-Guided Walk from Dublin's O’Connell Bridge to Abbey Theatre

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll explore Dublin's beating heart, where rebels fought for Irish freedom. Dublin’s thriving centre isn’t just the focal point of...

50 to 70 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$15

This guided walking tour reveals the diverse and interesting background of Cork City Centre. It highlights the maritime, merchant and social history of Ireland's second …More

Cork, Ireland

4.8 (278)

Cork City Ramble

This guided walking tour reveals the diverse and interesting background of Cork City Centre. It highlights the maritime, merchant and social history of Ireland's second...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (278)

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$34

Kilkenny Walking Tour with a Kilkenny-Born Local Guide

See Kilkenny’s famous landmarks — and understand the stories behind them. Explore the city on a relaxed 2-hour walking tour with a qualified guide who …More

Kilkenny, Ireland

5.0 (316)

Kilkenny Walking Tour with a Kilkenny-Born Local Guide

See Kilkenny’s famous landmarks — and understand the stories behind them. Explore the city on a relaxed 2-hour walking tour with a qualified guide who...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (316)

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$17

This experience gives you a chance to tour Kilkenny City, with a jovial medieval knight as your guide. Especially suited to families, the tour involves …More

Kilkenny, Ireland

4.9 (67)

Knight For Hire Tour

This experience gives you a chance to tour Kilkenny City, with a jovial medieval knight as your guide. Especially suited to families, the tour involves...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (67)

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$20

Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O'Brien

Experience a journey through time on these award-winning guided walking tours through the winding streets of medieval Ennis! History, mythology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murders and …More

Ennis, Ireland

4.9 (276)

Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O'Brien

Experience a journey through time on these award-winning guided walking tours through the winding streets of medieval Ennis! History, mythology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murders and...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (276)

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$40

Irish Famine and Emigration Exhibition Dublin

Step into Dublin’s Irish Famine Exhibition with advance admission that allows you to skip the entrance line and explore at your own pace. Discover the …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.8 (291)

Irish Famine and Emigration Exhibition Dublin

Step into Dublin’s Irish Famine Exhibition with advance admission that allows you to skip the entrance line and explore at your own pace. Discover the...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (291)

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$17

6-Day All Ireland Tour from Dublin Including Accommodation

The 6 Day All Ireland tour is an amazing opportunity to take in all of the highlights in less than a week. Mix with the …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.8 (245)

6-Day All Ireland Tour from Dublin Including Accommodation

The 6 Day All Ireland tour is an amazing opportunity to take in all of the highlights in less than a week. Mix with the...

6 days

4.8 (245)

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$1,021

Walk the Walls of Medieval Dublin - Private Group Tour

Dublin is not only a vibrant city, but it is also steeped in a long history dating to Viking times and before. This walking tour, …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (65)

Walk the Walls of Medieval Dublin - Private Group Tour

Dublin is not only a vibrant city, but it is also steeped in a long history dating to Viking times and before. This walking tour,...

140 to 210 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (65)

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$114

Experience the real Galway City with Kathleen, a certified Fáilte Ireland Tourist Guide and genuine local "Galway Girl." Skip the large crowds on this intimate …More

Galway, Ireland

4.9 (53)

Galway City Daily Walking Tours

Experience the real Galway City with Kathleen, a certified Fáilte Ireland Tourist Guide and genuine local "Galway Girl." Skip the large crowds on this intimate...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (53)

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$34

Micil Whiskey Experience 1 - Whiskey & Poitín

Step inside Galway cities only working distillery for a one-of-a-kind journey into Ireland’s oldest spirits. Discover how whiskey and poitín began as the same drink, …More

Galway, Ireland

4.9 (48)

Micil Whiskey Experience 1 - Whiskey & Poitín

Step inside Galway cities only working distillery for a one-of-a-kind journey into Ireland’s oldest spirits. Discover how whiskey and poitín began as the same drink,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (48)

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$29

Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour of Cobh Operating daily since 1998, this 1 hour gentle stroll through the heritage town of Cobh explores the diverse …More

Cobh, Ireland

4.8 (280)

Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour Cobh

Titanic Trail Guided Walking Tour of Cobh Operating daily since 1998, this 1 hour gentle stroll through the heritage town of Cobh explores the diverse...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (280)

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$34

Half Day Private Tour to Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head

A classic tour of the Slea Head and Dingle Peninsula would include Manning fort, The Famine Cottage, a visit to the Early Christian Beehive Huts, …More

Dingle, Ireland

4.9 (73)

Half Day Private Tour to Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head

A classic tour of the Slea Head and Dingle Peninsula would include Manning fort, The Famine Cottage, a visit to the Early Christian Beehive Huts,...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (73)

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$363

Dublin LGBTQ Pride Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Together we’ll take a stroll through the streets of Dublin and explore some of the incredible figures of Ireland’s Queer History. From Irish revolutionaries to …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (109)

Dublin LGBTQ Pride Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Together we’ll take a stroll through the streets of Dublin and explore some of the incredible figures of Ireland’s Queer History. From Irish revolutionaries to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (109)

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$28

Glenveagh National Park and Gaeltacht Tour

In the northwest of Ireland, at the very edge of Europe, lies the Donegal Gaeltacht, a wild and storied land where Irish traditions and the …More

Donegal, Northern Ireland

5.0 (24)

Glenveagh National Park and Gaeltacht Tour

In the northwest of Ireland, at the very edge of Europe, lies the Donegal Gaeltacht, a wild and storied land where Irish traditions and the...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (24)

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$938

Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Bunratty with Private Chauffeur Tour

This is a private tour to suit your needs and you can tailor it to your liking, Stop off at Bunratty Castle to see how …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (30)

Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Bunratty with Private Chauffeur Tour

This is a private tour to suit your needs and you can tailor it to your liking, Stop off at Bunratty Castle to see how...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (30)

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$1,364

Customised private tour to suit you by a badged professional guide who is a history graduate and genealogist. …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.8 (33)

Private Driver Guided Tour of Dublin

Customised private tour to suit you by a badged professional guide who is a history graduate and genealogist....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (33)

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$970

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the best options for Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

Which Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Ireland Historical & Heritage Tours 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 Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Ireland trip ideas?

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