Ireland · CYCLING TOURS
Flat cities, hilly countryside and a lot of wind, which is why half of these are electric. The 15 below compare routes, bike type and how much road traffic you actually share, with prices.
Explore Dublin by bike with local guides such as Robbie, Mikey, James, Leah, or Colin. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll see major sights, quieter streets, historic buildings, and city views. Bikes, helmets, and reflective vests are supplied, and an ebike upgrade can make the mostly easy route even simpler.
“Great experience! Colin, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, funny and laid back - just what you want on your holidays!”
Ride an electric bike around Howth with a guide such as Conor, Nikki, Aileen, Karen, or Ryan. This three-hour small-group tour covers the harbour, Sutton coast, Martello Tower, Howth Head, Baily Lighthouse, and quiet trails. Bikes, helmets, local stories, photo stops, and a short video recap may all be part of the day.
“This electric bike tour exceeded our expectations. Over the course of nearly 3 hours our guide safely lead our small group through the sights of Howth. Along the way, we transversed through side streets, hillsides, and stopped at several locations to take splendid photos, and hear some Irish history. Our guide was Conor, and he was informative and professional. Although we were a bit novice on the electric bikes, we could not have planned a better day.”
Ride through Dublin with a local guide such as Laura or Hugh, using a push bike or e-bike to cover Dublin Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness, Kilmainham, and Christ Church Cathedral. The small group keeps the pace personal, while the route gives you a useful first look at the city.
“Laura was lovely. She had a good handle on the history of the sights she took us to. She answered obscure questions insightfully. She had a great sense of humour. She looked out for her clients physical safety. I would do the tour again in a heartbeat.”
Ride an e-bike or standard bike through central Dublin with guides such as Stephen, Laura, and Jack. Expect stops at Dublin Castle, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, the Liberties, Guinness Gate, Kilmainham, and Christ Church Cathedral, plus local stories and practical city tips.
“A fun and educational adventure! Great way to see parts of Dublin. E-bikes certainly made it easier than having to peddle ourselves. Our tour guide - Laura - was wonderful. Filled us in on lots of history and answered all of our questions. A highlight of our trip to Dublin.”
Pick up an adult, child, e-bike, tandem, trailer, or dog trailer at Phoenix Park Bikes near Heuston. You get a helmet, hi-vis jacket, park map, and route advice for a seven-hour self-guided ride. Cycle to Magazine Fort, Ashtown Castle, and the park’s deer herds, then return your bike at the entrance.
“It was a blast seeing the beautiful parts of Phoenix Park. They didn't have our Viator reservation, though. Luckily, I had my ticket and proof of payment.”
Meet Cycle Dublin near St. Stephen’s Green for a 2.5-hour guided ride through Dublin’s canals, Georgian streets, Norman landmarks, parks, and revolutionary sites. Guides such as Robbie, Colin, Laura, Mike, and Mikey mix history with local pub tips. Bikes, helmets, and high-visibility clothing are provided.
“Excellent, with lots of stops for history and checking to ensure group stayed together”
Pick up a bike, helmet, lock, and park map at Killarney Bike Rental near Flesk Caravan & Camping Park. Ride self-guided paths to Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, and the traditional farms. Plan 5 to 7.5 hours if you want time for walks and visits. Standard bikes are provided, with electric bikes available for an added cost.
“Such an awesome experience it was down pouring rain the entire day and it was still worth it!! Beautiful route and the waterfall at the end is breathe taking! Bikes were so easy to ride and the service was great!”
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…”
Ride a new electric bike through Galway’s Latin Quarter, Eyre Square, University of Galway, Salthill, and the Wild Atlantic Way. Your local guide, such as Dean, Evan, Ivan, or Felix, uses a smart helmet with a built-in walkie talkie, so you can hear stories while riding. Groups are limited to eight, and no e-bike experience is needed.
“The e-bike tour was fantastic. A great way to see the city. Personal insight from Felix was awesome! Would highly recommend Felix for a tour when visiting Galway!!!”
Set out from Dingle Marina Lodge on a quality e-bike and follow the Slea Head route past Ventry, Coumeenole Beach, Dun Chaoin Pier, Clogher Head, and Gallarus Oratory. You get a safety bib, helmet, bike instruction, and mechanical support. The ride is self-guided, with audio equipment or a marked map depending on current operation.
“I would not recommend this local operator. They would not refund us despite pelting rain and strong winds which prohibited our ability to take the self guided tour. The weather forecast said it would be clear but it was a storm.”
You’ll spend three hours riding from Howth Yacht Club through the harbor, Sutton, Baily Lighthouse, and Howth Head. An English-speaking guide such as Conor, Karen, Nicki, or Aileen may lead the way, sharing local stories as you tackle paved roads, back lanes, heathland, and uneven cliff paths. Good balance and off-road cycling experience are essential.
“Conor was an amazing guide and the cycle tour was the highlight of our trip to Ireland! Howth is a beautiful place and not to be missed. Conor made our family feel at home while on the adventure around Howth!”
Ride 43 kilometers from Westport to Achill Island on the off-road Great Western Greenway with Paddy & Nelly Bike Hire. Paul helps you choose the right route, adjust your bike, and get started. Enjoy Clew Bay views, coastal villages, grazing goats, and a simple bus return from near the Achill Island Hotel.
“Wonderful tour around and about from Westport! We enjoyed two of the recommended routes - #4 and #5, with #5 being the most comfortable with flat roads and straightforward directions. Scenery is gorgeous and the e-bikes allowed us to explore comfortably. Paul was helpful and insightful giving advice on where to ride. When asked, he gave us suggestions about Westport which we took advantage of! Amazing!”
Set out at 10:00 a.m. from St Patrick’s Quay for a 2.5-hour guided ride through Cork. Guides such as James, Laura, and Davey lead small groups past St Finbarr’s Cathedral, UCC, Fitzgerald’s Park, St Anne’s Church, the Butter Museum, and across the city’s bridges. Bike and helmet hire are included, with standard and electric bike options.
“Cycling with James was the perfect introduction to Cork—a must-do! We cycled through a variety of spaces: cobbled city squares, leafy parks, the UCC campus, historic neighbourhoods and across ten bridges that span the River Lee. James offers history, sporting and cultural trivia and a good feel for what it feels like to live in Cork. We appreciated his stories, maps, visuals, good humour and friendly manner. We thoroughly enjoyed our Cork City Cycling experience and would highly recommend this tour! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
Ride through Kinsale with local guide Miley Murphy on a small-group electric bike tour. Expect historic streets, Charles Fort, harbor views, old town gates, and easy communication through smart helmets. The 3-hour route covers hilly ground without demanding hard cycling, with bikes, helmets, and local guidance included.
“Miley is terrific. He is knowledgeable, funny and a great host for his hometown. We truly enjoyed our time with him. The e-bikes are excellent. A wonderful time.”
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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