The 15 Best VIP Experiences in Ireland

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

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

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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2.Dublin Airport Transfers: Luxury Transfer To/From DUB Per Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

You get a private, one-way transfer between Dublin Airport and your Dublin accommodation in a Mercedes S-Class or V-Class. Drivers such as Darren, Paul, and Darko offer airport assistance, local tips, and flight monitoring. The ride takes about 20 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic and your destination.

“The driver was kind and patient and helped when we had a lot of initial trouble with our phone service. She made a rough morning much easier. Great car, great service!”

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3.Luxury Tour Of Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $225

Travel from central Dublin to the House of Waterford Crystal, where you can watch glass-blowers and engravers work near a 1,400°C furnace. Then take a guided walk through medieval Kilkenny, with time for the castle or rose gardens. Drivers such as Mick, Tony, and Ger are known for adding local stories along the way.

“We loved it!!!!!! The best experience ever we saw Waterford Crystal factory and Medieval town Killkenny , wonderful day trip in Dublin, we were 3 adults and were picked by a gentleman named Ger at our hotel Conrad Dublin , we drove to WatRead more”

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4.Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Dublin through Dalkey and the Wicklow Mountains with a guide such as Kieron, William, Bobby, or Ben. Visit Powerscourt, optional Powerscourt Waterfall, Glendalough’s monastic ruins, and Johnnie Fox’s Pub. The day lasts about seven hours and can be adjusted to suit your interests.

“We had a wonderful time with William on this tour. Aside from the amazing scenery and his expert knowledge of the history behind each piece of the tour, he was attentive, courteous and great to chat with. By the end of the day it felt like my wife and I were touring with a friend.”

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5.Cliffs of Moher including Cliffs of Moher Boat Experience Luxury Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Spend about 12 hours traveling privately from Dublin to County Clare, with entry to the Cliffs of Moher Experience and a 50-minute boat trip from Doolin. Guides such as Dragos, Mark, James, John, and Taufeeq have led past tours, with time for extra coastal stops when schedules allow.

“This is a must do excursion. We had the pleasure of having Dragso as our experienced tour guide of Ireland. He was very knowledgeable of the history of Ireland and knew all the exciting spots to stop and see. This was the best part of our entire trip.”

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6.Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Take a private, English-language tour from Dublin into the Boyne Valley and County Meath. Visit Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and possibly Four Knocks, Slane, Monasterboice, and Howth. Your guide can adjust the day to your interests, while private transport, WiFi, and bottled water are included.

“Miriam, our tour guide, was just lovely. We had several stops and learned so much about the history and culture. The actual tour of New Grange was fascinating.”

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7.Luxury Photography Day Tour on Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring – Fully Guided and Chauffeured

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

You’ll tour the Ring of Kerry and quieter Skellig Ring in a private, chauffeured van from Killarney. Your guide adapts the day to wildlife, scenery, or history interests, with stops near Waterville, Cahersiveen, and coastal photo spots. Guide Bertie has also arranged sheep herding and a visit to Skelligs Chocolate for past guests.

“She glad that we booked this private tour! Our guide Bertie was the best! Not only was he kind be he was extremely knowledgeable about every stop we made around the Ring of Kerry. He took us to the most amazing spots to get photographs. We had requested a stop to see sheep herding and a stop at Skelligs Chocolates and Bertie was sure to get us to both. Great experience watching the sheepdogs in action and the chocolates were great. Bertie was very informative and most importantly he is a safe driver. I would highly recommend him and the trip around the Ring of Kerry.”

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8.Luxury ‘Luck of the Irish’ Tour – 4 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 days (approx.)

Travel from Dublin by train, then explore southwest Ireland with a private Failte Ireland qualified guide in an executive Mercedes vehicle. Gerard R. is one named guide associated with the experience. Expect flexible pacing, Blarney Castle, Dingle, the Ring of Kerry, Skellig Ring views, and the Cliffs of Moher, with rail connections at each end.

“This is one of best Private Tours my wife and I have experienced. Our Tour Guide/Driver, Gerard R. is extremely knowledgeable, informative and with a great sense of humor.”

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9.Giant’s Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Kieron, William, Paul, or Ben. Visit Giant’s Causeway, Carrickfergus Castle, Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, Carrick-a-Rede, and the Dark Hedges. The 10 to 12-hour trip suits up to six people, but reserve rope-bridge tickets ahead.

“William était un super chauffeur / guide, très sympathique, compétent et professionnel. La visite de La Chaussée des Géants est incroyable. Notre journée avec lui a été l'un des moments forts de notre voyage. Je recommande vivement cette excursion.”

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10.Private Luxury VIP Chauffeured Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking chauffeur, traveling from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren in air-conditioned comfort. Gerry, Derek, or Declan may drive, with pickup at a place that suits your group. The route includes Doolin, the Burren Perfumery, Dunguaire Castle, and Sean’s Bar, though you should confirm the full timing before booking.

“The Cliffs of Moher and Galway tour was amazing! It was the highlight of our trip. Gerry was so fun to be with and knew all of the best places to take us along the trip! You cannot miss out on this tour when you’re in Ireland!”

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11.Cliffs of Moher: Private Luxury tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Leave Dublin in a private Mercedes V Class with English-speaking driver-guide Don for a 10-hour journey to the Cliffs of Moher. You get coastal views, castle and monastery stops, snacks, bottled water, and time to walk the cliffs. The route can be adjusted to suit your interests, while lunch and the €12 cliff entry fee are extra.

“Don was amazing and truly let us customize our tour. The van was clean and spacious.”

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12.Cliffs of Moher Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup anywhere in County Dublin. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, stop in traditional Doolin, and cross the rocky Burren. Drivers including Bobby, Cliff, and William are praised for flexible routing, local stories, and tailoring the day to your interests.

“Driver William was awesome. Flexible, knowledgeable, witty, patient. Made the journey more fun. Stopped at local establishments on the way. Got a feel for local rural people and countryside.”

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13.Private Luxury Tour of Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours touring Dublin in a private vehicle with pickup anywhere in the Dublin area. Guide Miriam can shape the day around your interests, from Malahide Castle and Howth to Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, and Phoenix Park. Admission tickets cost extra, and the schedule can be adjusted before the tour date.

“Mariam was very helpful and explained the tours very well. She was very friendly and we enjoyed traveling with her. The tours were great and the vehicle was very clean”

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14.Private Transfer: Dublin Airport DUB to Dublin by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $122Best value

Meet your professionally trained PROFI DRIVER at Dublin Airport arrivals, then settle into a Mercedes-Benz EQV or Class V for a private ride into Dublin. The transfer takes about 25 minutes and includes hotel drop-off, luggage help, bottled water, airport fees, parking, flight tracking, and up to 60 minutes of free waiting.

“Excellent service. Driver was very friendly and helpful. The vehicle was clean and the ride was very comfortable.”

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15.Dublin City Private Award Winning Luxury Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

You’ll tour Dublin in a private car for up to six people with a professional guide, with James praised for his warmth, local tips, and care when plans changed. The route can include Guinness Storehouse, the Irish Rock ’N’ Roll Museum, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Book of Kells. Entry fees are extra.

“We had an amazing day on this tour. Our tour guide James was very knowledgable and showed us very beautiful places in Dublin.”

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