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15 Private Tours in Ireland That Repay the Fare

198 tours  ·  from $28

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

The Dublin Private Walking Tour - Molly Malone and the energy of Grafton Street
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The Dublin Private Walking Tour

1.The Dublin Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Explore central Dublin with a private guide from Travelling Ireland, including Pasquale, Conor, Sharon, or Seamus. Over about three hours, you’ll walk from Temple Bar to Merrion Square, covering music, politics, famine history, Trinity College, parks, statues, and local life. The route is family-friendly, flexible, and includes restaurant tips and umbrellas.

“Seamus is an extremely knowledgeable, friendly and very respectful. He makes you feel comfortable with the depth of history and caters the walk and narrative to your specific areas of interest- You could see and one gets to experience his passion for sharing cultural and historical information. Very personable with a good sense of humor and one is very comfortable with the time spent.”

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Private Dublin Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation - What the private vehicle is really like
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Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

2.Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 304 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Arrange a private, one-way ride from Dublin Airport to your hotel or accommodation. A driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with luggage, and drives your group in an air-conditioned vehicle. Groups of up to eight can travel together, though pickup communication and late-arrival handling need care.

“Our driver was not waiting for us when we arrived. We had to call him. He arrived and did not offer to help with luggage. Except putting in the car. Which was a taxi. He spoke on a private call the whole 30 minute drive to the hotel. We could have stood on line for a cab and paid 1/3 the price.”

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Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour) - Temple Bar beyond the painted pub signs
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Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

3.Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $296

Walk central Dublin with an Irish guide such as John, Eamon, Carl, Brendan, or Austin. In about five hours, you can connect Trinity College, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, the cathedrals, Grafton Street, the GPO, and more. Your guide can adjust the route, add pub or museum stops, and arrange Book of Kells tickets at extra cost.

“We had high expectations for this tour, and our guide, John Caffrey, fulfilled (and/or exceeded) every one! He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Irish history and current events. He is a delightful raconteur - time in his company is time well spent! My husband and I highly recommend this tour.”

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Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour - Ventry Harbour offers a quieter coastal pause
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Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

4.Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours touring Dingle Peninsula with a private English-speaking guide such as Colm, Karen, Des, Rory, or Mike. You’ll ride the Slea Head Drive, stop at Conor Pass, beaches, Blasket Island viewpoints, beehive huts, and Gallarus Oratory, with time for photos, local stories, and a baby lamb encounter.

“Our favorite part of our trip to Ireland so far! We had a fantastic morning with Colm as our guide. He was so friendly, informative and took us to all the best spots. Unbelievable scenery and lots of laughter ! My second time doing a Dingle Slea head private tour and I’d do it again and again! Thank you , Colm! My husband, 3 children and myself had the BEST time ! A definite must if you’re visiting Dingle !”

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Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour - Caherconnel and the working sheepdogs
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Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

5.Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher with a local driver-guide such as Fergus, Hugo, Owen, or DC. The day includes Dunguaire Castle, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Caherconnell, Doolin, the cliffs, and the Burren Coast Road, with room to adjust the plan.

“We had the best day with Fergus. There were just three of us in the group, and the Audi A8 made the ride really comfortable. Fergus made us feel like family from the start. He was friendly, fun, and so knowledgeable. His pride in Ireland really shines through, and you can tell he loves sharing his country with others. The pace of the day was perfect, with a great mix of driving and sightseeing, so it never felt like we were in the car too long. Such a fun and easy way to see everything. We would highly recommend it!”

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Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney - Kenmare offers a town break
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Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

6.Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Set out from Killarney with Peter, Piotr, Tony, Kris, or Chris for a private 6 to 8 hour drive around the Ring of Kerry. You can adjust the day to suit your interests, with stops at Torc Waterfall, Kerry Cliffs, Cahergall Fort, Valentia Island, and more. Hotel pickup is available after reconfirmation.

“Tony’s charm and stories. We laughed our entire day🤗. Tony is a very good driver. We felt very secure riding with him. “You know what I mean!” A constant expression of his. We would highly recommend your company.”

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Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour - Kinvarra and Dunguaire Castle near Galway Bay
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Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

7.Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private Mercedes with Liberty Irish Tours and shape the day around your interests. Your guide may be Dragos, Taufeeq, John, Catalin, or Yang Zhao. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Kinvarra, Hazel Mountain Chocolates, Bunratty, or a sheepdog farm, with time for lunch, photos, and local stories.

“Had the best time visiting the Cliffs of Moher and driving the Atlantic Way. Our driver, Drago, was phenomenal and customized our tour for things we wanted to see and do, always taking into account the weather and making sure we saw the most during our time together. We visited Bunratty Castle, a warm and inviting pub and experienced a sheep dog demonstration. The landscape of the seaside is breathtaking. This tour is a must do.”

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Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems - Cathedral gardens, churches, and Irish identity
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Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

8.Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

This private 2-to-5-hour Dublin walk is built around your interests. Your host may cover Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Georgian streets, or quieter local corners. Hosts such as Ian, José Luis, Wilbur, and Mick have helped visitors shape relaxed, personal routes with history, food, shopping, and pub advice.

“Derek was amazing! Low key. We just talked and walked! Saw the archaeological, Molly Malone, the crafton street, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and much more!”

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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour - Trinity College in a quick ten minutes
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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

9.Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend about three hours walking central Dublin with a private local guide. The route can include Dublin Castle, Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, 1916 history, local stories, and a drink or tasting on the three-hour Highlights option. Guides such as Eamon, Keelan, Derek, and Ciaran are praised for flexible, personal tours.

“Rauri() was a great guide. Lots of great stories about the places that we visited and more besides. Aligned our tour with our available time. With 7 years of international travel, he was the best guide ever.”

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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings - Warm Sausage Rolls at the Local Bakery
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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

10.Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Explore central Dublin with a private guide such as Karen, stopping at cafés, bakeries, pubs, restaurants, and shops for eight Irish food tastings. You’ll make Irish coffee, try warm sausage rolls, local cheese, an oyster from County Clare, traditional stew, soda bread, beer, and artisanal ice cream. The tour ends near Grafton Street.

“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”

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Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings - Dublin Castle gives the walk its historic setting
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Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

11.Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $243

Spend three hours eating and walking through central Dublin with a private local guide. You’ll sample 10 food and drink items, including Irish classics, cider, fudge, pub fare, and more, while passing Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Christ Church Cathedral. Guides such as Ruairi, Mydie, and Carl tailor the route to dietary needs and interests.

“What a wonderful tour. We loved each stop. Ending at a pub was a great touch. By the end we couldn’t eat another bite. All were delicious! Our favorite tour this trip. Thanks Mydie!”

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Killarney: Killarney National Park Private Tour - Ross Castle and the shores of Lough Leane
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Killarney: Killarney National Park Private Tour

12.Killarney National Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · from $48

Set out from Deenagh Lodge near St. Mary’s Cathedral on a one-hour private jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park. Your English-speaking driver-guide may point out Ross Castle, Lough Leane, Innisfallen, wildlife, and Carrauntoohil. Guides such as Damien, Martin, and Jason are known for local stories, humor, and photo stops.

“This was a wonderful way to see some of Killarney National park. The horse Patty was lovely and fast. Our guide (the owner) grew up in Killarney so he had loads of information about the areas history. I highly recommend this!”

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Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport - The eight-person limit needs careful reading
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Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

13.Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 106 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Book a private, one-way ride from your Dublin hotel or private address to Dublin Airport, available around the clock. Vehicles are intended for groups of up to eight, though larger parties may be split between cars. Your driver meets you at the lobby or address, then takes you straight to the airport.

“I enjoyed the drive back to Dublin airport from my hotel. The driver, Kevin, was on time to pick me up. We discussed many things regarding the places that I visited while in Ireland. He also gave me some ideas for doing a genealogy search of my Irish ancestors, as well. Finally, he also pointed out this funny sign at a pub that we passed!”

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Dublin: Private City Tour in German - Trinity College and Dublin’s literary side
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Dublin: Private City Tour in German

14.Private City Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews

You choose the start time, meeting point, and subject for this three-hour private Dublin tour in German. Your guide may focus on history, Irish literature, architecture, or macabre tales, with city-center walks and outings toward the Docklands, Dun Laoghaire, or Howth. Guides such as Jakob, Noel, and Sam Ford are praised for clear, humorous storytelling.

“Our guide Jakob was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable.”

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PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide - Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin’s early story
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PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

15.PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $28Best value

Start near Suffolk Street for a private 90-minute walk through central Dublin with a local guide. Expect Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral, local stories, and practical tips for food, sights, and getting around. Guides such as Ben, Eamon, Helena, and Ruairi tailor the route to your interests.

“Great personalized tour geared towards our interest. Perfect way to dip your big toe into Dublin! Highly recommend”

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