5 Castle Day Trips in Dublin to Build a Day Around

1.Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,944 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Leave Dublin early with Irish Day Tours for a 13.5-hour castle circuit covering the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle and Gardens, and Cahir Castle. Your driver-guide handles the long rural drives, with Wi-Fi or USB ports on some coaches. Expect steep steps, limited time, and no included lunch.

“It was a very nice tour, Phillip was fantastic just wished we had more time to experience the Blarney Castle”

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2.Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Town & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Leave Dublin at 7 AM for the Cliffs of Moher, then stop for lunch and a short walk in Ennis before exploring Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Expect a long coach day, free Wi-Fi, included admissions, and lively guiding from names such as Matt, Daniel, Eve, and Keith.

“Our guide Keith was very informative. Gave us loads of info & personal experiences. Really enjoyed the extras we got & his playlist was great. Fantastic off season tour not to many people at the Cliffs. Ennistown was very charming with a great lunch stop & we had Bunratty castle almost all to ourselves.”

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3.Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 944 reviews · from $56Best value

Travel from Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Ennis and the Cliffs of Moher on a 12-hour bilingual coach tour. Expect historic rooms, Atlantic views, guided walks and free time for lunch. Guides may speak English and Spanish, with past guides including Sergio, Maureen, Margarita and Ainhoa.

“Thanks to our great tour guide Sergio we got to see the beautiful city of Gallway and the astonishing Cliffs of Moher. All the way through we learnt interesting and mind blowing fact about Irland and everything in between! I really gotta say it was wonderful!”

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4.Blarney Castle Full-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 469 reviews · from $90

Spend a full day with Paddywagon Tours visiting the Rock of Cashel, Cork, Blarney Castle, and its gardens. You’ll kiss the Blarney Stone, browse the English Market, and cross County Cork by climate-controlled van. Guides such as Richard, Alex, Brian, and Dave add history, humor, and practical help.

“Castles of Cashel and Blarney were excellent. Richard, our tour guide was outstanding”

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5.Dublin to Belfast, Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 12 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Travel from Dublin to Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway by air-conditioned coach. You’ll get a guided Belfast walk, free time, castle entry, live commentary, WiFi, and a scenic Antrim Coast route. Guides such as Una, Dave, and Brendan are known for clear history and helpful tips.

“It was a great experience where we were given info regarding history, culture and the people of north Ireland. The guide Sean was very helpful and know his job well. The walking tour guide in Belfast was also well informed and supplied us with a good summery of information regarding Belfast and its historical buildings. The drive was good thanks to the driver Podge, who returned us safely and on time back to Dublin.”

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