Top Ireland Historical & Heritage 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 →

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 →

Private Ring of Kerry tour, Kerry Cliffs from Killarney clockwise

Private Tour of the Ring of Kerry in a passenger vehicle with an experienced guide. The tour is private so we can customise it and …More

Killarney, Ireland

4.9 (196)

Private Ring of Kerry tour, Kerry Cliffs from Killarney clockwise

Private Tour of the Ring of Kerry in a passenger vehicle with an experienced guide. The tour is private so we can customise it and...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (196)

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$140

Small Group Cliffs of Moher and Castle Tour from Dublin

Spend an unforgettable day travelling from Dublin to the west of Ireland. Explore the word famous Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and the Burren. You …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.6 (309)

Small Group Cliffs of Moher and Castle Tour from Dublin

Spend an unforgettable day travelling from Dublin to the west of Ireland. Explore the word famous Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and the Burren. You...

12 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (309)

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$146

Blarney Castle, Cork City and Cohb Small groups

Our great adventure starts visiting one of Ireland’s greatest treasures Blarney Castle, the home of Blarney Stone also known as Stone of Eloquence. Do you …More

Cobh, Ireland

4.8 (23)

Blarney Castle, Cork City and Cohb Small groups

Our great adventure starts visiting one of Ireland’s greatest treasures Blarney Castle, the home of Blarney Stone also known as Stone of Eloquence. Do you...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (23)

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$172

Private Kilkenny Tour: Medieval History & Local Insights

Step into the story of Kilkenny on a private walking tour that brings 800 years of Irish history vividly to life. Beginning beside the majestic …More

Kilkenny, Ireland

4.9 (34)

Private Kilkenny Tour: Medieval History & Local Insights

Step into the story of Kilkenny on a private walking tour that brings 800 years of Irish history vividly to life. Beginning beside the majestic...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (34)

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$115

Private Ennis Essential History Tour with Dr Jane O'Brien

Private tour of Ennis with an experienced and award-winning local guide. Dr Jane O’Brien (PhD in history) has been running tours of Ennis since 2005 …More

Ennis, Ireland

5.0 (40)

Private Ennis Essential History Tour with Dr Jane O'Brien

Private tour of Ennis with an experienced and award-winning local guide. Dr Jane O’Brien (PhD in history) has been running tours of Ennis since 2005...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (40)

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$257

Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour

This expertly curated tour offers unique access to Ireland’s must-see Blarney Castle & Gardens, home to the world-famous Blarney Stone. This wonderful tour also includes …More

Cork, Ireland

4.7 (128)

Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour

This expertly curated tour offers unique access to Ireland’s must-see Blarney Castle & Gardens, home to the world-famous Blarney Stone. This wonderful tour also includes...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (128)

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$75

This tour provides a local person's welcome to Ireland. You will receive an insider's knowledge of one of the world's most loved capital cities. Your …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (145)

Small Group-Dublin Walking Tours

This tour provides a local person's welcome to Ireland. You will receive an insider's knowledge of one of the world's most loved capital cities. Your...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (145)

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$36

Boat Only Ticket (Walk the Gap of Dunloe)

Client's experience the beauty of the Lakes of Killarney and then travel through the Gap of Dunloe at their leisure to take in the breathtaking …More

Killarney, Ireland

4.9 (55)

Boat Only Ticket (Walk the Gap of Dunloe)

Client's experience the beauty of the Lakes of Killarney and then travel through the Gap of Dunloe at their leisure to take in the breathtaking...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (55)

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$44

Westport's Wonders: A Fun and Adventurous Walking Tour

Take a ramble through the charming streets and alleyways of the heritage town of Westport, one of the few planned towns in Ireland. Laid out …More

Westport, Ireland

5.0 (135)

Westport's Wonders: A Fun and Adventurous Walking Tour

Take a ramble through the charming streets and alleyways of the heritage town of Westport, one of the few planned towns in Ireland. Laid out...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (135)

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$33

This is an area of the Wild Atlantic Way that is not know to many people but is spectacularly beautiful. From hidden rock pools to …More

Cork, Ireland

5.0 (54)

Toe Head Clifftop Hike in West Cork

This is an area of the Wild Atlantic Way that is not know to many people but is spectacularly beautiful. From hidden rock pools to...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (54)

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$57

We love Galway and at the end of this tour you will too. Galway is a gem, history, culture and food. This walking tour helps …More

Galway, Ireland

5.0 (114)

Galway Private Walking Tour

We love Galway and at the end of this tour you will too. Galway is a gem, history, culture and food. This walking tour helps...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (114)

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$29

Dublin Premium VIP Small Group Tour Jameson & Guinness Storehouse

-Visit the ‘Home of Guinness & Jamesons' -This tour is for groups with max size of 15 people, suiting the more discerning traveller. -Perfect for …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (20)

Dublin Premium VIP Small Group Tour Jameson & Guinness Storehouse

-Visit the ‘Home of Guinness & Jamesons' -This tour is for groups with max size of 15 people, suiting the more discerning traveller. -Perfect for...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

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$169

Galway es mucho más que casas coloridas, pubs y calles medievales: es el corazón cultural de Irlanda. Este tour es una experiencia enriquecedora, en grupo …More

Galway, Ireland

5.0 (65)

Tour de Galway Celta

Galway es mucho más que casas coloridas, pubs y calles medievales: es el corazón cultural de Irlanda. Este tour es una experiencia enriquecedora, en grupo...

80 to 100 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (65)

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$34

Sustainable Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin

Immerse yourself in some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery on a day trip to the Ring of Kerry from Dublin. You'll admire Ireland's coastal landscapes …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.4 (278)

Sustainable Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin

Immerse yourself in some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery on a day trip to the Ring of Kerry from Dublin. You'll admire Ireland's coastal landscapes...

15 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (278)

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$185

Northern Ireland Including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin

Sit back and relax on this combined rail and coach day trip from Dublin to Northern Ireland. With all your travel arrangements organized for you, …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.5 (322)

Northern Ireland Including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin

Sit back and relax on this combined rail and coach day trip from Dublin to Northern Ireland. With all your travel arrangements organized for you,...

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (322)

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$183

Dublin Private Guinness and Irish Whiskey Tour with Transfers

A private and fully escorted tour of Dublin celebrating the city's two signature drinks - Guinness beer and Irish whiskey. The tour starts at your …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (90)

Dublin Private Guinness and Irish Whiskey Tour with Transfers

A private and fully escorted tour of Dublin celebrating the city's two signature drinks - Guinness beer and Irish whiskey. The tour starts at your...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (90)

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$296

Sliabh Liag Cliffs and Glencolmcille Tour

Discover the dramatic beauty of South Donegal along the Wild Atlantic Way, home to the spectacular Sliabh Liag, among the highest and most accessible sea …More

Donegal, Northern Ireland

5.0 (34)

Sliabh Liag Cliffs and Glencolmcille Tour

Discover the dramatic beauty of South Donegal along the Wild Atlantic Way, home to the spectacular Sliabh Liag, among the highest and most accessible sea...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (34)

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$938

Dublin Live Guided Panoramic Open-Top Night Bus Tour

Hop on board a one-hour panoramic Night Tour to experience Dublin as it comes to life after dark. Along the way, you'll be entertained by …More

Dublin, Ireland

4.4 (127)

Dublin Live Guided Panoramic Open-Top Night Bus Tour

Hop on board a one-hour panoramic Night Tour to experience Dublin as it comes to life after dark. Along the way, you'll be entertained by...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.4 (127)

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$30

Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

On this tour we will meet one of the most magical towns in all of Ireland: this Howth Peninsula is loaded with legends, secret trails, …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (81)

Howth Hiking Trail from Dublin: Mythology and Legend

On this tour we will meet one of the most magical towns in all of Ireland: this Howth Peninsula is loaded with legends, secret trails,...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (81)

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$45

Authentic Dublin private tour by van Top guide Éamonn up to 8 PAX

When you book Eamonn, You get Eamonn! I do not farm out tours to other operators, I am all in with you! Expect my absolute …More

Dublin, Ireland

5.0 (94)

Authentic Dublin private tour by van Top guide Éamonn up to 8 PAX

When you book Eamonn, You get Eamonn! I do not farm out tours to other operators, I am all in with you! Expect my absolute...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (94)

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$549

Frequently Asked Questions

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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:

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?