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5 Day Trips from Ireland Worth the Early Start

5 day trips  ·  from $37 a head

The 5 best day trips from ireland you can book, with what each costs, how long you are away and how much of it is spent on the road. Start at number one.

Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip - The long ride from Dublin to County Clare
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Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip

1.Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,851 reviews · from $85Our pick

Trade Dublin for Ireland’s Atlantic west on a 13-hour guided coach trip to the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, the Burren, and Galway. You’ll get cliff time, a pub lunch stop, limestone scenery, and free time in Galway. Guides such as Jonathan, Kevin, Finn, Derek, and Rory add stories, Irish songs, history, and humor along the road.

“Derek was an amazing guide! So knowledgeable and beautiful singing as well! Can recommend!”

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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow - A mid-afternoon departure from central Dublin
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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

2.From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Dublin to Glendalough with an English-speaking guide. See Sugar Loaf Mountain and Roundwood, then enjoy at least 90 minutes among Celtic ruins, lakes, woods, waterfalls, red squirrels, and deer before returning to Dublin.

“What an amazing view from the valley. It was a good break from the hustle and bustle of the city”

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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip - The Burren’s limestone country
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From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip

3.From Galway: Cliffs of Moher and The Burren Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,770 reviews · from $62

Travel from Galway along Galway Bay to Dunguaire Castle, The Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Doolin, and the Cliffs of Moher. Your English-speaking driver-guide brings local stories, Irish legends, and practical direction. The $62 price includes transport and cliff admission, with lunch extra.

“Amazing. Well planned and executed. Narration was wonderful, scenery was unbelievably beautiful.”

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From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip - Killorglin and the story of Puck Fair
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From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

4.From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,284 reviews · from $67

Spend 11 hours touring the Ring of Kerry from Cork with an English-speaking Paddywagon guide. Expect coastal viewpoints, Killorglin, Waterville, Killarney National Park, Torc Waterfall, and free time in Killarney. Guides such as Kevin, Paul, Joe, and Brian are known for lively stories and good humour. Lunch and optional paid stops cost extra.

“Amazing tour! Brian is a great guide and his humour made the day even better!”

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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip - The road through the Burren
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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

5.From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,039 reviews · from $85Top rated

From Galway, travel through the Burren to Doolin, ferry to Inisheer for two hours of free time, then cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher before exploring them from above. English-speaking guides such as Alan, Phil, Gerry, and Jerry lead the day. Expect winding roads, open-air views, and a tightly timed 10-hour outing.

“It was a great day, I was travelling solo and this was an excellent tour. Our tour guide was so funny, knowledgeable and informative. We lucked out with the weather, had some sun and a clear view of the cliffs and from the cliffs. The Aran Islands are gorgeous and the boat ride over and past the cliffs was really fantastic”

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