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

Find your perfect adventure! We have 261 tours of Ireland that start in Dublin, Ireland. The most popular month is July, and tour lengths range between 1 and 15 days.

10 best Ireland tour packages from Dublin

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8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour
4.8 (60 traveler reviews)
"This was a great way to experience Ireland as a first time visitor. I enjoyed getting a couple opportunities where we stayed in the same hotel two nights in a row."
Jessica, 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$2,908per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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7-Day Ireland to Island Small Group Tour of Ireland
4.9 (57 traveler reviews)
"We're very pleased. Everyone got along as genuine co-travelers. Overall, I would travel this type of tour again."
Michael, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Cashel, Midleton, Cobh, Blarney, Kenmare, Waterville,Skellig Michael,Ring of Kerry,Killarney,Tralee,Cliffs of Moher,Doolin,Aran Islands,Galway+8 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Overland - Small Group Tours
From
US$2,611per person
+$161 local payments
Price based on Private Double Room
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6-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour
4.9 (7 traveler reviews)
"Very nice accommodations. Would book with Overland again!"
Mary, traveled in April
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$2,195per 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, Galway, Burren, Kilfenora, Cliffs of Moher, Shannon,Killarney,Dingle,Blarney,Kinsale,Cobh,Waterford,Kilkenny,Wicklow+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
20% Off
From $3,910
US$3,128per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Taste of Ireland Self-Drive - 7 Days/6 Nights
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Killarney, Cashel, Blarney, Cork, Ring of Kerry,Sneem,Limerick,Cliffs of Moher,Bunratty,Galway+5 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
CIE Tours
20% Off
From
US$995per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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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
20% Off
From
US$3,678per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Irish Twist
3.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"Met our needs."
Bernardine, traveled in May
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Killarney, Dingle, Doolin, Kilbeggan
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Southern Ireland
Operated in
English
Operator
Royal Irish Tours
20% Off
From
US$2,362per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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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, Waterford, Killarney, Slea Head, Galway, Westport,Achill Island+1 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Ireland Wild Atlantic Way
Operated in
English
Operator
Tours of Distinction
6% Off
From $3,299
US$3,099per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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6 Days in Dublin: Castles, Waterfalls & Cinematic Journeys
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Dublin, Blarney, Cahir, Wicklow, Glendalough,Powerscourt Mountain+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern Ireland
Operated in
English
Operator
STM Tours LLC
20% Off
From $1,443
US$1,155per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Introduction to Ireland
5.0 (584 traveler reviews)
"Tour was professional, informative and fun!"
Norman, traveled in June
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Kildare, Cashel, Limerick, Ennis, Galway,Cliffs of Moher,Killimer,Tarbert,Killorglin,Ring of Kerry,Killarney,Blarney,Waterford,Kilkenny+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandMunster+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
22% Off
From $2,759
US$2,159per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
10 Day Wild Irish Experience - Small Group Tour
4.8 (153 traveler reviews)
"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour. The experience was entertaining, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable."
Jennifer, traveled in September
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
22% Off
From
US$3,151per person
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7-Day Great Atlantic Adventure Small Group Tour
4.8 (192 traveler reviews) award winner
"I had an absolute blast on my trip to Ireland! The group was really nice and everyone got on perfectly."
Mary, traveled in August
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Cashel, Cork, Blarney, Kinsale, Kenmare, Killarney,Ring of Kerry,Dingle,Slea Head,Lahinch,Doolin,Cliffs of Moher,Galway,Inishmore Island,Westport+9 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Overland - Small Group Tours
22% Off
From
US$2,611per person
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7 Day Atlantic Way Experience - Small Group Tour
4.9 (112 traveler reviews)
"The sights were wonderful too!"
Jennifer, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Dublin, Cashel, Cahir, Kinsale, Blarney, Kenmare,Ring of Kerry,Killarney,Dingle,Slea Head,Derrymore,Lahinch,Cliffs of Moher,Galway,Maam Cross,Leenane,Connemara National Park,Oughterard,Clonmacnoise+13 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayIreland CastleEurope Castle +3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Irish Experience Tours
20% Off
From $2,361
US$1,889per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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5-Day Spectacular South and West small group Tour of Ireland
4.8 (127 traveler reviews)
"We enjoyed our tour very much and would recommend to anyone who asks."
Danielle, traveled in September
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Dublin, Cashel, Blarney, Cork, Kinsale, Kenmare, Killarney,Killarney National Park,Ring of Kerry,Dingle,Slea Head,Cliffs of Moher,Doolin,Aran Islands,Burren,Galway+9 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Overland - Small Group Tours
15% Off
From $1,938
US$1,648per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin
4.8 (188 traveler reviews)
"Our time was efficiently used to get the maximum experience of all that was lovely and interesting."
Michael, traveled in May
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Dublin, Kilbeggan, Clonmacnoise, Galway, Burren, Kilfenora,Cliffs of Moher,Lahinch,Killarney,Dingle,Slea Head,Ring of Kerry,Glenbeigh,Cahersiveen,Portmagee,Waterville,Derrynane,Blarney,Kinsale+13 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern IrelandIreland Wild Atlantic WayMunster+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Rabbie’s Small Group Tours
15% Off
From
US$1,352per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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