What's the typical length of tours starting from Dublin?

Dublin-based tours run between 5 and 8 days with 6-day trips being the most common choice. From bases like the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge travelers explore central Dublin's landmarks before venturing to well-known sites like the Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The 6-day tour was well-paced and provided a good overview of Ireland with our guide Noel making it informative and entertaining."

What accommodation options are available for the first night in Dublin?

The first night in Dublin features a range of lodging choices from 4-star properties like Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge and The Croke Park Hotel to mid-range options such as the Academy Plaza Hotel. Properties include full Irish breakfast and standard amenities. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge was an excellent starting point - comfortable rooms great breakfast and perfect for meeting the tour group."

What are the most common first-day activities for tours starting in Dublin?

First-day activities begin around 2:00 PM with a Dublin city tour covering Trinity College Dublin Castle and Georgian neighborhoods. The evening includes a welcome dinner with Irish music and dance often at places like the Merry Ploughboy Pub. Hotels such as Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge or The Croke Park Hotel serve as starting points. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The Dublin city tour was fantastic - our guide brought the city's history to life and the welcome dinner with Irish music and dancing was a perfect start."

Where are the common pickup locations within Dublin for tour departures?

Tour groups typically gather at central points including The Ashling Hotel on Parkgate Street Nassau Street across from the Kilkenny Shop and the Custom House Quay area. Additional pickup spots include Clayton Burlington Road and Royal Marine Hotel. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The Ashling Hotel was an easy-to-find central meeting point with plenty of nearby amenities."

What's the best time of year to start a tour from Dublin?

The main tourist season spans April to October with July and September drawing the largest crowds. Winter tours from November through March offer better rates but weather can be unpredictable. A TourRadar traveler noted: "We started our tour in September from Dublin - perfect weather and fewer crowds than summer months."

Ireland Tours from Dublin

Dublin is the lively heart of Ireland, and everyone should go! Imagine visiting Trinity College and the Book of Kells, going to the pubs in Temple Bar, finding the Guinness Storehouse, touring Kilmainham Gaol, and learning about literary history. Listen to live music every night, try Irish whiskey, walk where Joyce and Wilde did, and soak up the energy of Dublin. It's the perfect place to start your trip to Ireland before exploring the countryside.

10 best Ireland tour packages from Dublin

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Hostable In-depth Cultural
8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour
4.8 (61 traveler reviews)
"The two stops we made at farms was the highlight of the tour. I highly recommend the tour."
Marcia, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Dublin, Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Cahir, Blarney,Killarney,Killarney National Park,Dingle,Killimer,Spanish Point,Burren,Connemara National Park,Galway,Cong,Clonmacnoise,Kilbeggan+11 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Country Region
Southern Ireland
Operated in
English
Operator
Overland - Small Group Tours
From
US$2,848per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Hostable In-depth Cultural
6-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour
4.9 (9 traveler reviews)
"We saw and did so many things that I can't keep them straight in my mind. Highly recommended."
Mitch, traveled in July
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Dublin, Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Cahir, Blarney,Killarney,Killarney National Park,Dingle,Killimer,Spanish Point,Burren,Connemara National Park,Galway+8 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Southern Ireland
Operated in
English
Operator
Overland - Small Group Tours
From
US$2,149per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Land of Saints & Scholars (Hotel) - 7 days
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"Interesting tour all round."
Winifred, traveled in May
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Kilbeggan, Clonmacnoise, Galway, Burren, Kilfenora,Cliffs of Moher,Lahinch,Killarney,Dingle,Slea Head,Carrauntoohill,Glenbeigh,Cahersiveen,Portmagee,Valentia Island,Waterville,Derrynane,Blarney,Kinsale,Cobh,Waterford,Kilkenny,Glendalough+18 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
35% Off
From $3,830
US$2,490per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Emerald Escape: Uncover Ireland’s National Parks
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Glendalough, Limerick, Killarney, Burren,Cliffs of Moher+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Worldee
35% Off
From
US$1,003per person
Price based on Shared Room
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In-depth Cultural
Best of Ireland South (Tour A) - 8 Days/7 Nights
4.6 (109 traveler reviews)
"I thought one of our days or night we would go to a pub and hear traditional music."
Barbara, traveled in August
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Dublin, Blarney, Macroom, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Kenmare,Dingle,Slea Head,Cliffs of Moher,Burren,Galway,Kildare+6 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
CIE Tours
10% Off
From $2,345
US$2,111per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Ireland Uncovered
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"It was well organized and we had so much fun."
Cecelia, traveled in September
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Dublin, Enniskerry, Glendalough, Avoca, Waterford, Blarney,Killarney,Dingle,Slea Head,Great Blasket Island,Tralee,Tarbert,Killimer,Cliffs of Moher,Burren,Galway,Connemara National Park,Croagh Patrick Mountain,Westport,Achill Island,Knock,Dunboyne+16 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Ireland Wild Atlantic Way
Operated in
English
Operator
Tours of Distinction
10% Off
From
US$3,399per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Essence of Ireland Small Group Tour
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"It was the right mix of structured time and free time. All tour guides were knowledgeable and extremely personable."
Janet, traveled in May
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic Way+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Firebird Tours
10% Off
From
US$3,678per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Land of Saints & Scholars - 7 days
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Kilbeggan, Clonmacnoise, Galway, Burren, Kilfenora,Cliffs of Moher,Lahinch,Killarney,Dingle,Slea Head,Glenbeigh,Cahersiveen,Portmagee,Valentia Island,Waterville,Blarney,Midleton,Kinsale,Cobh,Waterford,Kilkenny,Glendalough+17 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
35% Off
From $3,315
US$2,155per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Best of West Ireland - 3 days
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"3 days is plenty of time for sight seeing. He went above and beyond to help us sort out our schedule."
Charlene, traveled in September
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Dublin, Kinvarra, Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Cong,Connemara National Park,Clifden,Clonmacnoise,Kilbeggan+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic Way+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
35% Off
From $1,345
US$874per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Introduction to Ireland
5.0 (524 traveler reviews)
"I knew Ireland was beautiful. It was a wonderful trip."
Eden, traveled in October
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Kildare, Cashel, Limerick, Ennis, Cliffs of Moher,Burren,Galway,Killimer,Ring of Kerry,Killarney,Blarney,Waterford,Kilkenny+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandMunster+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
10% Off
From $2,469
US$2,219per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Our most booked and loved tours
Best Seller
In-depth Cultural
10 Day Wild Irish Experience - Small Group Tour
4.8 (174 traveler reviews)
"We had the best time. Lee couldn't have been more helpful."
Sandra, traveled in March
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Dublin, Westport, Clifden, Connemara National Park, Galway,Inishmore Island,Doolin,Lahinch,Cliffs of Moher,Dingle,Slea Head,Ring of Kerry,Valentia Island,Killarney,Cork,Blarney,Cashel,Kilkenny+13 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic Way+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Irish Experience Tours
10% Off
From
US$3,086per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Our most booked and loved tours
Best Seller
In-depth Cultural
7 Day Atlantic Way Experience - Small Group Tour
4.9 (124 traveler reviews)
"His personal touch on everything made the trip so memorable!! 10+++++++"
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Cashel, Cahir, Kinsale, Killarney, Blarney, Kenmare,Ring of Kerry,Dingle,Slea Head,Galway,Cliffs of Moher,Lahinch,Connemara National Park,Leenane,Oughterard,Maam Cross,Clonmacnoise+11 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayIreland CastleEurope Castle +3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Irish Experience Tours
10% Off
From
US$2,305per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin
4.8 (192 traveler reviews)
"He shared Irish history and fun Irish folklore as we travel through the country side. He brought us by sight that were near by but not on the itinerary which was a bonus."
Kathleen, traveled in August
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Dublin, Kilbeggan, Clonmacnoise, Galway, Burren, Kilfenora,Cliffs of Moher,Lahinch,Killarney,Dingle,Slea Head,Glenbeigh,Cahersiveen,Portmagee,Valentia Island,Waterville,Derrynane,Blarney,Kinsale,Cashel+14 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Rabbie’s Small Group Tours
10% Off
From $1,492
US$1,343per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Wild South - Multi-Day - Small Group Tour of Ireland
4.7 (102 traveler reviews)
"A week packed with history and anecdotes. Great bunch of fellow travellers completed our enjoyment."
Thomas, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Cork, Kenmare, Killarney, Tralee, Slea Head, Dingle,Annascaul,Ring of Kerry,Cahersiveen,Valentia Island,Sneem,Lahinch,Cliffs of Moher,Burren,Galway+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Wild N' Happy
10% Off
From
US$2,107per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Hostable Explorer
7-Day Great Atlantic Adventure Small Group Tour
4.8 (193 traveler reviews) award winner
"Would recommend him and the tour company."
ken, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Cashel, Cork, Blarney, Kinsale, Kenmare,Killarney National Park,Dingle,Slea Head,Cliffs of Moher,Doolin,Inisheer Island,Burren,Kinvarra,Galway,Connemara National Park,Lough Inagh,Louisburgh,Westport,Croagh Patrick Mountain+14 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic Way+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Overland - Small Group Tours
10% Off
From
US$2,557per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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