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The 15 Best 1-Day Tours in Ireland

24 tours  ·  from $45

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 1-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip - Meeting the Atlantic at the Cliffs of Moher
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Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip

1.Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,851 reviews · from $85Our pick

Travel from Dublin to Ireland’s Atlantic coast on a 13-hour guided day trip. You’ll get 80 minutes at the Cliffs of Moher, lunch time in Doolin, a short Burren stop, and an hour in Galway. Drivers and guides such as Jonathan, Kevin, Finn, Rory, and Derek add stories, Irish music, local tips, and humor along the way.

“Our guide was amazing, the tour was incredible, we could see a lot of things on a single day in a very comfortable way. Of course you wish you have more time to explore everything (for example in the Clifs of Moher), but it's a good amount of time to get a feeling of the Irish coast life. The sights were amazing! It was an incredible experience, cannot wait to come back.”

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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip - Crossing The Burren’s exposed limestone country
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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip

2.Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,770 reviews · from $62

Travel from Galway through Kinvara, The Burren, and Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares local history, folklore, and humor while you visit Dunguaire Castle, Poulnabrone Dolmen, and other sights. Gary, Tommy, Patrick, Dave, and Antony are among the guides praised for making the long day engaging.

“gary is wonderful. this was our second time doing the tour with him, and i’d do it again!”

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From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip - Key points to know before booking
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From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

3.Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,284 reviews · from $67

Travel from Cork around Kerry’s famous coastal route with an English-speaking guide. Expect Killorglin, Dingle Bay, Inch Beach, Waterville, Killarney National Park, waterfalls, mountain viewpoints, and free time in Killarney. Guides such as Kevin, Paul, Joe, and TJ are praised for clear stories and good humor. Lunch and optional activities cost extra.

“Loved every stop around the ring of Kerry such beautiful country and Coastlines. I would highly recommend this trip!”

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Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway - Oughterard and the first Connemara views
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Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

4.Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,068 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Travel from Galway into Connemara with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Michael, Seamus, or Shane. See Leenane, Killary Fjord, Connemara’s mountain country, Spiddal, and Kylemore Abbey with its Victorian Walled Garden. The air-conditioned coach removes the strain of narrow roads and navigation, while two hours at Kylemore gives you time to explore.

“The driver was excellent. He was friendly, informative, and shared a lot of information about the area. He also gave us information to help us navigate through the tour. Highly recommend.”

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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip - Reaching Doolin and crossing to Inisheer
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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

5.Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,039 reviews · from $85

This 10-hour trip from Galway combines Inisheer, the smallest Aran Island, with the Cliffs of Moher. You’ll cross by ferry, explore independently, cruise beneath the cliffs, and walk their rim. Guides such as Alan, Phil, Gerry, and Damien are known for lively storytelling. Bring good shoes, warm layers, and patience for winding roads and rough seas.

“This was a fantastic day outing - we did luck out with the weather which enhanced the trip immeasurably because the vistas were spectacular and we were able to view the Cliffs of Moher from below (via ferry) and above (visitors center and trail). We were given almost 2 hours to explore the island of Inisheer and we chose to rent e-bikes which allowed us to cover a lot of ground without being rushed. Our guide, Gerry, was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor and paced the trip perfectly. (There were a few other short stops for photo opportunities.)Read more”

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Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip - A short pause at Barack Obama Plaza
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Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

6.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 long but well-planned west Ireland day trip. You get castle entry, cliff access, guided visits, and free time for lunch in Ennis. English and Spanish guides, including Sergio, Maureen, Margarita, and Eduardo, lead the trip on different dates.

“The day trip was good. Each place visited was good. Only downside was that the coach didn’t have a toilet so you had to wait for a stop off”

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From Galway: Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip - Screeb Waterfall and Derryclare Lough
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From Galway: Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip

7.Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 433 reviews · from $57

Travel from Galway into Connemara with an English-speaking guide such as Paddy or Mike. Stop in Clifden, follow Sky Road, photograph Derryclare Lough and Screeb Waterfall, then choose three hours at Connemara National Park or Kylemore Abbey. The $57 price covers transport and guiding, but not food or entry fees.

“I experienced a perfect day in Connemara. Our guide, Mike, did an excellent job and we got lots of information about Ireland and the places we visited. The hike and view in Connemara National Park were amazing.”

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Small Group - Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway - Doolin Pier and the Cliffs cruise
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Small Group – Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway

8.Small Group – Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands AND Connemara in One Day from Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Spend about 8 hours and 45 minutes circling Galway Bay by coach and boat. You’ll cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher, spend 2.5 hours on Inis Oirr, and return through Connemara. Guides such as Phil, Barry, and Sean are known for Irish history, local stories, and good humor. Lunch and optional island rides cost extra.

“Boat ride to the Aran isle going by the Cliffs of Moher and horse cart tour of the island.Seafood at restaurant on island was fantastic.”

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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin - The ferry from Doolin Pier
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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones – Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

9.Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones – Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Travel by ferry from Doolin to Inisheer, then explore by bicycle with guides such as Simon, Tommy, Sean, Phil, or Eleanor. Visit a shipwreck, castle, church, graveyards, and stone-walled scenery before tea, coffee, and scones at a local café. Free time follows for the beach or pub.

“This tour was our favorite part of our trip to Ireland! Ollie was a fantastic guide and incredibly accommodating an ambitious postpartum mom and my six month old infant. We definitely lagged behind the crowd a bit due to some issues adjusting the infant in the wagon, but we felt so welcome and relaxed as we wandered up and down the island. Absolutely loved the tea and scones at the end and was utterly charmed by recipe swapping! The ferry was a great bit of fun - a few choppy waves across the Atlantic and a great source of wonder for me and my child. Ollie even gave us the…”

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From Killarney: 'Ring of Kerry' Mountain Road 1-Day Bus Tour - Leaving Killarney beside the River Laune
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From Killarney: ‘Ring of Kerry’ Mountain Road 1-Day Bus Tour

10.‘Ring of Kerry’ Mountain Road 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · from $45Best value

Travel from Killarney around the Iveragh Peninsula on a 6.5-hour guided bus tour. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you past the River Laune, Dingle Bay, rural villages, Moll’s Gap, and Ladies’ View, with photo stops, a lunch break, and afternoon refreshments. Guides may include Dave, John, Sean, or Frank.

“The bus tour was awesome and memorable! The Wild Kerry Day Tour company was great, very reasonable priced and collected/dropped me close to my lodgings. The bus driver/guide (John) was a stitch, quick with information, jokes and songs. My day was made by a trio of Irish women, of a certain age, regaling me with a welcoming song.”

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From Killarney: Day Trip to Dingle - Inch Beach and the Atlantic horizon
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From Killarney: Day Trip to Dingle

11.Day Trip to Dingle

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 141 reviews · from $51

Travel from Killarney to Inch Beach, Slea Head, and Dingle village on a 7-hour English-language coach tour. Guides such as Bat, Pauly, Paul, and Shane have led trips praised for strong local knowledge, careful driving, and humor. You’ll see beehive huts, Blasket Island views, Gaelic-speaking villages, and Ireland’s Atlantic coast without driving yourself.

“Most enjoyable trip. Tour guide very courteous and knowledgeably”

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Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour - Slieve League: the day’s great payoff
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Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour

12.Donegal Coast One Day Self-Guided E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $59

Ride from Roxborough Glebe through Donegal’s coastal roads to Slieve League, Silver Strand, Glencolmcille, and ancient Cloghanmore. Seamus or Nora set you up with a quality e-bike, helmet, vest, pannier, route instructions, and local tips. You choose the pace, with support available if something goes wrong.

“We had the BEST experience! We spent a total of 8 days in Ireland and this tour was by far our favourite day. Incredibly beautiful area and biking through allowed us to take lots of pictures and truly enjoy everything around us. Plus Seamus was absolutely wonderful - quick to respond and went out of his way to make it a great experience! Can’t recommend this enough.”

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Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay private tour or Galway city day trip - Galway Bay villages and the first coastal views
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Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay private tour or Galway city day trip

13.Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay private tour or Galway city day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher with Eamonn of ChaperoneVIP Private Tours. Your private group of up to seven follows Galway Bay and the Burren, with stops for chocolate, donkeys, Doolin lunch, Irish music, local whiskey, and a 90-minute cliff walk.

“Wow - the skill of Eamon in leading this tour was second to none. He was prepared in every way possible. Every moment of the tour was thought out and executed to perfection. He quickly assessed the entire group's interests and personalities and made a huge effort to make sure everyone was included and engaged. I can't say enough good things about this tour - educational, insightful, engaging, entertaining - truly top-notch. The only downfall? Every tour we went on since has paled in comparison to the skill Eamon possesses as a guide for his native Ireland. For any future traveler - book this right now. You won't regret it.”

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Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) - Getting from Galway to Rossaveel
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Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

14.Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $45

Take the 10:30 AM ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Oírr, the smallest Aran Island. You get about four hours onshore for walking, cycling, beaches, O’Brien’s Castle, the Plassey Shipwreck, and local food before returning at 4:30 PM. The ferry costs $45 per person, but transport to Rossaveel and island tours cost extra.

“It was a lovely experience considering that I had small children.Their safety was guaranteed from the ferry to the Island.Lovely people out there at the island.Took a horse carriage to explor le the place it was lovely”

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From Doolin: Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Bus Tour - Choosing between bikes and the tractor tour
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From Doolin: Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Bus Tour

15.Day Trip to Inisheer with Bike or Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · from $142

Take a 25-minute ferry from Doolin to Inisheer, then explore the island by guided bike tour or tractor and trailer. Guides such as Tommy, Eleanor, Phil, and Ollie bring local stories to the route. You’ll see castles, shipwrecks, and sunken graveyards before tea, coffee, and scones in a reserved island cafe.

“Lee was a fantastic tour guide! Professional, friendly, positive, and quite knowledgeable. This is a company you want to book with again and again!”

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