The 15 Best Ireland Castle Tours

1.Dublin to Belfast Black Cab, Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,954 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Spend a long day crossing from Dublin to Belfast, learning about The Troubles in a local black cab, then follow the Antrim Coast to Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway. Guides such as Una, Maurice, Dave, and Stephen bring strong local context, while round-trip transport keeps the day simple.

“This was a wonderful way to see highlights of Northern Ireland. The driver, Michael (Mick) along with tour guide, Maurice, were both extremely knowledgeable about a plethora of subjects pertaining to our destinations as well as Irish influences in the States. The black cab tour was beyond expectations. Our guide had a very personal perspective on the events and the troubles and explained circumstances beautifully. If you only get to book one tour, make it this one!!”

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2.Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,781 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland with a live guide, stopping at Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, the Dark Hedges, and Belfast City Hall. Guides such as Luke, Brian, Quiggs, and Godfrey have led different departures. You can leave luggage on the coach if staying in Belfast.

“It was a fantastic tour. Our guides Anna and Mac guided us through the day in a relaxed manner and brought the sights to life. Highly recommended‼️‼️‼️”

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3.Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,825 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Start at Trinity College with timed entry to the Book of Kells, then walk to Dublin Castle for its courtyards, towers, and gardens before finishing at Molly Malone. English-speaking guides such as Dermot, Noel, Jimmy, Sean, and Alan bring Irish history to life. Castle interiors are not included.

“Martin Drew did an amazing job. He was very knowledgeable, gave great recommendations for food and pubs. He was so friendly and just loved his accent.”

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4.Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,729 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Dublin to Belfast and the Antrim Coast in a comfortable coach with guides such as Una, Stephen, Maurice, and David. Visit Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway, with coastal scenery, scheduled breaks, onboard Wi-Fi, and entry fees included.

“Great experience 👍 well worth the journey. Great sights and expectations from very helpful and friendly guide”

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5.Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,058 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about eight hours with Lally Tours exploring Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Aillwee Cave, the Cliffs of Moher, and Doolin. Guides such as John B, Gerry, Shane, and Seamus add lively local stories, while transport handles the long coastal route from Galway.

“Thanks to John B and Viator, my mum and I had an experience we will never be able to recreate. Words can’t describe the views and thanks can’t express enough how thankful we are that John B was our guide. From thoughtful stops and commentary it truly was a one time experience.”

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6.Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,536 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Dublin to the Rock of Cashel, Cork, and Blarney Castle on a 12-hour Paddywagon tour. You’ll get live commentary, castle and Rock of Cashel admission, free time in Cork, gardens, the Blarney Stone, Wi-Fi, and USB charging on the bus.

“Our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Pick up and drop off were clearly located. He took care of the admission process since ticket prices included in tour. Rock of Cashel was great! Quick visit. Our driver gave us more time at Blarney castle which was nice because you really need 2-3 hours just for castle and grounds. And that really doesn’t give you time for any shopping. (And we were there in off peak season.) I would recommend packing a lunch if you want to get the most out of your time. In my opinion, the visit to Cork was a waste of time unless you have something specific…”

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

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

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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8.Dublin: Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,661 reviews · from $90

Meet your English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide at Trinity College for fast-track access to the Book of Kells, a guided walk past Molly Malone, and Dublin Castle gardens. The original Long Room is closed for renovation, so confirm what is open when booking.

“Declan was the perfect guide. He taught us so much about Ireland and made me fall in love with the country. It was so much fun!”

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9.Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Galway by Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $195

Start at Dublin Heuston at 7:00 a.m. with a hosted train ride to Limerick, then continue by coach to Bunratty Castle, Doolin, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway Bay, and Galway. Guides such as Norman, Andrew, David, and John are praised for clear storytelling and careful organization.

“Too much travel time but guide was amazing! Norman went above and beyond in being a tour guide. He truly makes the experience special.”

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

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

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

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

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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12.St Patrick’s Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 882 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Walk through St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle’s historic courtyards, Molly Malone’s statue, and Trinity College’s Book of Kells and Long Room. An English-speaking guide such as Fergus, Miriam, Richard, or John leads this 3.5-hour tour, with skip-the-line cathedral entry and timed access to Trinity College.

“It was great, our Guide Declan Roche was fantastic, funny, and very knowledgeable of history and fun facts”

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13.From Dublin: Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 772 reviews · from $96

Travel from Dublin to three major Irish sights with an English-speaking driver-guide. Kiss the Blarney Stone, explore its gardens, visit the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle, and enjoy a comfortable bus with USB ports. Guides such as Philip, Jonathan, and Colin add history, humor, and local stories.

“Had a wonderful day trip on the Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir tour. Philip was a fantastic guide, friendly and full of information. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you Philip!”

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14.Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

At Caherconnell in County Clare, you’ll tour a remarkably preserved stone ring fort with a lively guide, then watch trained border collies work sheep under the direction of an experienced shepherd. Allow one to two hours, with a café, shop, and covered seating on site.

“We began our visit at Caherconnell with a tour of the stone fort given by a truly kind, hilarious and enthusiastic guide named Sean. He was such a good sport and didn’t skimp on any aspect of the tour even though he would have been justified in doing so, since our visit happened to be on a day where the rain and wind were absurd. The history of the stone fort goes back millennia and the information we learned about the life of the inhabitants was fascinating. After our tour of the stone fort, we were treated to an incredible display with the sheepdog demonstration. Caherconnell gets so many bonus…”

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15.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $195

Leave Dublin Heuston at 7am with reserved train seats, a rail host, and a coach transfer to Blarney Castle. Explore the gardens, kiss the Blarney Stone, shop and eat in the village, then visit Cobh Heritage Centre before returning to Dublin. Guides may include Norman, Paul, John, Peter, or Andrew.

“We had a very enjoyable tour with Norman and Paul they made the tour fun and the wife and I enjoyed it very much”

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