The 15 Best 2-Day Experiences in Ireland

1.Ireland: 2 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 91 reviews · from $226Our pick

This two-day coach tour takes you from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Doolin, Dingle Peninsula, the Ring of Kerry, and Killarney National Park. English-speaking guides such as Alex, Rory, Edward, Danny, and Vincent have led departures. Expect long drives, simple overnight lodging, optional horse rides, and excellent scenery.

“We had to make some accomadation changes due to some issues with the hotel in Dingle. The accomodations were not what I was expecting but it was only for one night so it was o.k. For a solo traveler at times it can feell a little isolated; however, everyone was very welcoming and I got to spend time walking the town with a great group of people.”

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2.2-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin Including Belfast and Giants Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Dublin to Belfast and Northern Ireland with Paddywagon Tours, staying one night in Belfast with breakfast included. Visit Titanic Belfast and Giant’s Causeway, with stops at Monasterboice and Dunluce Castle. Guides such as Frank, Paul, Vincent, Brian, and Darren have led particularly memorable departures, though coach changes and tight timings can occur.

“I enjoyed the second day better then the first. I would highly recommend staying in Belfast. It is a great city!”

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3.2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Dublin to Cork and the Cliffs of Moher with transport, one night’s accommodation, breakfast, guide commentary, WiFi, and major admission fees included. You’ll visit the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, the Burren, Doolin, and the Wild Atlantic Way. Expect long drives, changing buses, and limited free time.

“We absolutely loved this tour! The places we stopped were beautiful and interesting, and the tour guides were friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. We got the history of everywhere we went and learned so much about the history of Ireland as a whole. I am personally pretty critical to cheesy tour guides, but both guides we had were genuinely funny and interesting. The set up was a little odd since this isn't so much a 2-day tour as it is 2 separate 1-day tours with a hostel/B and B stay overnight, but the transition was smooth and easy. I loved that we got an evening in Cork on our own to…”

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4.Cliffs of Moher and Blarney 2-Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · from $226

This two-day Paddywagon Tours trip links Ireland’s big southwest sights with an overnight in Cork. You’ll visit the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, and Bunratty. Guides such as Paul, Rory, John, and JJ have led recent departures, with transport, breakfast, lodging, and major entry fees included.

“I solo tripped to Ireland this past weekend and did the 2 day trip through Paddywagon Tours. My bus drivers were fantastic, very outgoing and incredibly helpful and informative! I would recommend this trip to anyone of any age! The hostel I stayed in cork was fantastic as well!”

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5.2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $662

Travel from Dublin to southern Ireland by reserved train and coach, with stops at Blarney Castle, Cobh Heritage Centre, and the Ring of Kerry. You’ll stay overnight in Killarney with breakfast included. Guides such as Norman, Peter, Jonathan, and John are noted for lively storytelling, though the exact guide and accommodation can vary.

“The rail tour was amazing and gave us a better look at what Ireland has to offer. At first, we were unsure of where the meeting place would be, but the information emailed to us was detailed enough that we were able to find our tour group easily at the Dublin Heuston Station. We didn't realize until half way of the tour that we were all mixed together for example, groups that booked a one-day tour but included parts of Cork would be with a multi-day tour that included Cork, Blarney, etc. So it is important to pay attention to who your guide is. Bob, our tour guide, was amazing.…”

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6.2-Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $239

Leave Dublin at 7:30 a.m. for the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay, the Burren, Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney. You travel by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide, breakfast, dinner, overnight lodging, and Wi-Fi included. Guides can vary, with Cash, Danny, and Val especially praised for storytelling and safe driving.

“we would recommend this trip to everyone very orgainised,on time the BandB IN Annascaul was lovely very comfortable only problem no hair dryer food was good the music in the pub was great overall great trip the bus drivers were fantastic with history storytelling and good fun only problem it rained the on second day....”

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7.2-Day Western Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Galway and Cliffs of Moher

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 35 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $237

Travel from Dublin to Galway, Connemara, the Burren, and the Cliffs of Moher with Paddywagon Tours. Your guide handles the long drives, shares Irish history, and arranges one night in Galway with breakfast. Guides such as Cash, Barry, Patrick, Frank, and Lee have been praised for humor and useful local tips, though bus changes can occur.

“Loved this 2 day tour. Our tour guide Frank was great, gave us lots of Irish history along the way. The B and B we stayed at was nice, good breakfast. The Cliffs of Moher were amazing! The only thing I didn't like about this tour was the fact that some of us had to switch buses for the drive back to Dublin. Some of our tour group was doing a 3 day tour so 6 of us had to leave our bus and join a day tour for the drive back. We met up with the day tour at Bunratty Castle but we didn't get any time to see…”

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8.2-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $610

Travel from Dublin by reserved train and guided coach to Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, and Connemara. You stay one night in a 3-star Galway hotel with breakfast. Guides such as Seamus and Bob have drawn praise, but the tour includes more coach time than the name may suggest.

“Great adventure to ride the Irish railways. Plenty of free time. Guides were quite informative”

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9.2-Day ‘Game of Thrones’ Rail Tour from Dublin Incl. Belfast and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $625

Travel by train from Dublin to Belfast, stay one night in a 4-star hotel, explore Belfast by hop-on hop-off bus, visit Titanic Belfast, then tour Northern Ireland filming sites with a guide such as Derek or Philip. The finale is the Giant’s Causeway, with lunch and drinks at your own expense.

“Incredible tour. Loved the tour guide. The Giant's Causeway is one of the greatest natural places to see in the world.”

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10.2-Day Northern Ireland Rail Tour: Belfast, Antrim Coast, and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $506

Travel by train from Dublin to Belfast, spend one night near Great Victoria Street, then take a guided coach along the Antrim Coast to Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Guides such as Sean, Patrick, Ray, and John help with connections and local stories. Bring a passport, rain gear, sturdy shoes, and some British pounds.

“My friend and I had a great experience on this tour. Everyone we worked with was very helpful and friendly. Our bus driver Patrick was totally great, and the folks at the Railtours were also great! We did this tour upon arriving in Ireland and I was nice to know we didn't have to plan or do much more than just show up on time. Hotel accommodations were great as well. I would recommend this tour hands down!”

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11.Galway, Cliffs of Moher & Connemara: 2-Day Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $226

Leave Dublin at 8:00 AM for Connemara’s mountains, bogs, lakes, and remote valleys, then sleep in Galway. Depending on the season, visit Glengowla farm and show mines or Cong village. Day two brings the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Doolin. Transport, lodging, breakfast, entry fees, and an English-speaking guide are included.

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12.2-Day Rail Tour: Galway, Cliffs of Moher & Medieval banquet in Bunratty Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $89Best value

Travel from Dublin to Galway by train, explore the west coast by coach, and spend the night in Bunratty Village. You’ll visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, see the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, enjoy a four-course medieval banquet with Irish music, and return to Dublin by train.

“I cannot say enough how great this tour was! Best way to see multiple towns in Ireland. Transportation was very nice and it was great to not have to worry about getting to and from places. The tour guides were friendly and entertaining.”

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13.2-Day Killarney and Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $558

Take a rail journey from Dublin Heuston to Killarney, spend a free evening in town, then tour the Ring of Kerry by coach. Expect stops at Kerry Bog Village, Sneem, Moll’s Gap, and Ladies View. Guides such as John, Bryan, Ray, Peter, and Morris have led past departures, though train arrangements can vary.

“Ray our tour leader was fantastic knew the history well and was hilarious with his jokes most enjoyable trip round the ring of Kerry and the Millacuddys Reef”

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14.Rail Tour from Dublin: 2-Day West Coast Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 10 reviews · from $510

Travel from Dublin to Ireland’s west coast by InterCity train and coach, with stops at Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway Bay, Clifden and Kylemore Abbey. You spend one night in a three-star Galway hotel, with an English-speaking driver-guide, reserved train seats and a full Irish breakfast included.

“The second day is poorly planned, as you spend almost the entire day on a coach and when you arrive at the monastery there is not enough time to see the monastery and the gardens and eat. On the other hand, the guide is the coach driver himself and spends the entire trip without stopping talking, which in addition to being very tiresome is a danger.”

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15.Giants Causeway and Belfast 2 Days with Private Chauffeur Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 days (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Dublin with private driver John of Ireland VIP Tours for two days of north coast scenery, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, Bushmills, Belfast City Hall, the Peace Wall, and political murals. Your hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but accommodation and some entrance fees are extra.

“Working through my bucket list this year and so happy I put a focus on Ireland. After all these years finally getting to see some of the most beautiful and historic places in Ireland.”

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