Tours & Activities in Dublin

We are the only tour company offering tours from Dublin up Lugnaquilla, Wicklow's highest Mountain. On top of that, all of our guides are qualified mountain leaders with years of experience guiding around the world. They also hold a keen interest in Irish history and folklore so they will have many tales to tell along the way. The hike itself is there and back trail with the whole hike lasting 5 hours. Once summited you will be greeted with amazing views across the Wicklow mountain range!

Be driven in comfort, style and at your own pace. Take the hassle out of trying to find your way around and discover Ireland’s hidden gems! We love what we do and we will ensure that you spend the most memorable time while in Ireland.

Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here! We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Dublin, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well. We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back! So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!

Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a young man who needs to discover more about his mother’s mysterious Irish family line. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Darkey Kelly's, Cassidy's, the Shelbourne Hotel and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Learn about the fascinating story of the Working Men’s Clubs. • Discover location of the first elephant autopsy on the British Isles. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

A LUXURY TOUR OF IRELAND'S CASTLES & CLASSIC EXPERIENCES You’ll never forget checking into world famous 12th century Ashford Castle or any of the classic hotels on our itinerary and enjoy sleeping in its luxurious bedrooms. This tour features all the fantastic activities and experiences Essential Ireland Tours are famous for, but the extra magic is the luxury accommodation and the small group size (8 - 16 tour guests only). You’ll have the travel experience of a lifetime in some of the world’s best hotels and stately homes. We leave nothing out and the attention to detail on this tour is exceptional.Great memories, fun experiences, gourmet food and wine, luxury Castles, an epic VIP tour of Ireland.

THIS IS YOUR PRIVATE TOUR! During your day tour of Kilkenny, you get to choose where to go in Kilkenny and when to go. Enjoy a relaxing and flexible touring experience with your private guide. The medieval city of Kilkenny has so many activities to choose from—to start your day, take a relaxing stroll in the majestic castle park or visit ancient Kilkenny Castle—don't miss the famous picture gallery! At lunchtime, consider enjoying a hearty lunch at the famous Kyteler’s Inn (established in 1324)—an ancient medieval inn steeped in witchcraft history. After lunch, walk the Medieval Mile, visit the new Medieval Mile Museum, climb up Saint Canice’s Round Tower and enjoy spectacular views over the city, or visit the local brewery and taste some local Smithwick’s beer. Before leaving Kilkenny, make sure you stop at the Kilkenny Design Center to stock up on some traditional Irish produce and gifts to take home.

You’ll spend the day with one of our Dublin hosts, who can’t wait to share with you their favorite places to hang out, where to get your hands on the best Irish food and show you the city through an inspiring lens. You’ll weave your way through a pocket of the city, discovering what makes it so special, and where the reputation as a famously friendly city comes from. Your day will be filled with whatever you’d like - the only guarantee is that there’ll be great craic - if you don’t know what we mean, ask your host! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

This unique tour uses Ireland’s artistic and literary wealth to explain the historical moments, traditions, wars, movements, and eras that have sculpted Ireland through the centuries. We’ll explore the highlights of the National Gallery, National Library and National Museum, with a break half-way through. Consider those great cultural and artistic treasures that represent your country’s history. For the USA, it is paintings like ‘Washington Crossing the Delaware’ and ‘American Gothic’ by Grant Wood, original manuscripts of Edgar Allan Poe and Walt Whitman, and objects full of cultural symbolism like The Liberty Bell. This tour will show you their Irish equivalents: - Symbolic paintings representing the Norman Conquest of Ireland and the Irish Civil War; - Insight into the life and works of W.B. Yeats - Ireland’s Greatest Poet; - The Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice – treasures that epitomise Ireland’s Golden Age (500-800AD).

Want to immerse yourself in Dublin’s urban life? Join a local a discover the city's artsy side on this urban experience. Meet local street artists in their galleries and explore two of Temple Bar’s hidden gems, two side lanes completely covered in amazing graffiti. Plus explore the markets where the locals buy food, crafts, clothes, and home accessories. Join your local host and discover Dublin's street art scene. Wander down narrow streets and take in the awesome art all around you. Remember to look down, because you'll even find art on the floor! Then admire a mural painted by a famous local artist called Fink. Discover a picturesque small indoor market where you can taste delicious local food. Plus find some really cool vintage pieces, as well as clothes, jewelry and home décor created by local designers and artists. All our local hosts are passionate about their city and can't wait to show you Dublin's creative side!

The All Ireland Adventure Activity Tour is for groups of up to 7 people. You will travel in a luxury air-conditioned minibus with an experienced driver/guide. Your guide will work with you to design your itinerary taking into account your must see destinations and off the beaten track recommendations.

Experience the best that Howth has to offer, with an Evening Cruise or exclusive Sunset Cruise, along with fantastic food, drink, and atmosphere in the restaurant. The only package deal including dinner and an excursion in Howth!

From ancient monastic settlements, to fast flowing waterfalls descending into the deep lakes of wooded valleys, to majestic mountain ranges. To old country houses steeped in history with breathtaking formal gardens. Wicklow has it all. See it for yourself with a qualified Chauffeur guide in a luxury Mercedes.

You will be met in by your chauffeur at the reception of your hotel. Stress-free luxury transfer in a Mercedes E220 Executive Class, Suitable for up to 3 passengers with luggage ( 2 standard 20 Kg + 2 small suitcases) . The vehicle and Chauffeur are fully licensed and insured in accordance with The Irish Government Transport Authority.

Dublin is a city of literature with three of Ireland's Nobel Prize winners in Literature hailing from this fair city. The capital has been immortalized in the works of James Joyce, Flann O'Brien and Samuel Beckett, to mention a few in the pantheon. Join a resident Dublin writer and Historian as I take you through a city that inspired multiple generations of greats. We will visit sites like the Abbey Theatre, Sweny's Chemist, the National library, the Irish Houses of Parliament, and the Irish Writer's Museum. Unlike other tours you will not simply be a bystander but a participant on this journey. At each stop we will read from the finest works of Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, and Samuel Beckett, to name just a few of the writers we will meet. No one will escape the embarrassment of public speaking, least of all me!

You can expect an unhurried Private day tour from Dublin to The Cliffs of Moher in a comfortable hi-spec vehicle, stopping off to visit a number of great sites along the way. All our tours are fully customizable and the itinerary is completely changeable. If you wish to leave out a site and add another - no problem. Your professional driver-guide will ensure you are well looked after and will be able to answer any questions you may have about our beautiful country. Our aim is to ensure that your experience with Connemara Chauffeurs will be an unforgettable one.

This is a tour for those who are fit, flexible, and want to get a feel for the city, from a local with a lot of knowledge. I worked in property, and politics, in this city for many years, so have plenty to say! However, as it is your day and your tour, I take the lead from the client's interests and if I see eyes glazing over, we change topic/take a break/change the plan. You have a guide for a day, and we make the most of it - I believe in being flexible and open. Previous tours where we have gone off plan have taken us on train trips, off to the Jewish Quarter, a themed pub crawl - you are on a holiday, not a school outing!

Lively Temple Bar might be famous for its nightlife, but as one of the oldest parts of the city it has another side to its personality that most visitors don’t experience. This vibrant area is rich in culture, history and art - you just have to know where to look! So let a local reveal Temple Bar’s creative art’s scene, discover Medieval and Viking Dublin and enjoy a drink in the oldest pub in the area which has been loved by Dubliners for more than 160 years! 

Your Guide Cairín O'Connor has a good insight into Horseracing and the Horse industry in Ireland. She and her team of Guides are Horselovers. They will take you to the Irish National Stud in the morning. There will be a guided tour and time to explore on your own. As the Races are held in various locations the venue for lunch may be a local pub en route to the race track or it may be at the racetrack. You will get to meet a local Jockey and your guide will explain how to study the form and place a bet. There is ample time to socialize at the Racetrack and you can stop for a drink on the way back to Dublin. Irish people love their horses. This tour ensures you are among them for a day.

Discover the best of Dublin! Why the city was named (Dubh Linn) "black pool"? How were vikings related to it? Enjoy intriguing architecture, history, events, and stories right back to its Viking and medieval origins. Dublin has so many great locations, each with its own fascinating tale. During this tour, we will also skirt past many obscure places that will either leave a smile on your face or come as a complete surprise. You will see 18th century Parliament House and Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university. Before wheeling around buildings, streets and laneways with their own engaging stories on the way to Dublin Castle. What is so extraordinary about Chester Beatty Library? What's so special about medieval St Patrick’s Cathedral? How old is Christ Church Cathedral? What is the story of Bram Stoker and his Dracula? Where you can find the knights and ghost? During this tour, we are not going inside the object.

The Coast to Coast self-drive extravaganza is one of our zingiest Irish Adventure Tours! So, if you want the perfect mix of culture and adventure, then look no further. Your tour along Ireland’s  Wild Atlantic Way  has everything we could possibly fit into a 5-day Irish itinerary. Because we use local guides, you’re guaranteed to have a genuine Irish experience. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!

PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR TRANSFER LUXURY VEHICLE YOU WILL BE MET BY A UNIFORMED DRIVER WITH YOUR NAME ON A TABLET COMPLIMENTARY WIFI, WATER, NEWSPAPER DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE

This walk passes through some of the most beautiful and expensive parts of south county Dublin. Which would also make them the most expensive real estate in all of Ireland. As you walk along these small roads with outstanding views you will begin to understand why. These are places where you might meet some of Ireland's most famous characters such as Bono or Enya. The walk takes some very important historical locations such as the old Norman town of Dalkey and the impressive castle at Bullock Harbour. Then we come to a small beach and pier where people from Dublin swim everyday of the year. This short walk is full of enchantment, Irish folklore and history.

Get a chance to discover the Beautiful city of Kilkenny with its narrow streets, it's beautiful cafes, restaurants and pubs along with its medieval mile of Castles, Cathedral, Round towers and beautiful architectural along the River Nore, before getting back to Dublin you will visit Newbridge Silverware for some retail therapy and see the Famous Museum ,all in the luxury of Mercedes Viano with your own guide for the day, which we can take at our own pace.

You’ll spend the day with one of our Dublin hosts, who can’t wait to share with you their favorite places to hang out, where to get your hands on the best Irish food and show you the city through an inspiring lens. You’ll weave your way through a pocket of the city, discovering what makes it so special, and where the reputation as a famously friendly city comes from. Your day will be filled with whatever you’d like - the only guarantee is that there’ll be great craic - if you don’t know what we mean, ask your host! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Dublin Rogues Tour is fun and exciting, it's not just a cultural tour but more a storytelling tour with quirky facts and a great insight into the characters who have lived on this beautiful Georgian square since 1762