Ireland · SHORE EXCURSIONS
12 reviewed
Pick by what your day actually looks like. These 12 shore excursions hold up, and every entry carries its price, its running time, and the detail that decides between two that look the same.
Cobh to Blarney Castle and Kinsale in one day, with admission included, bus history commentary, early entry timing, and free time to explore.
“Extraordinary tour and historical descriptions! Native tour guide, up on all current events! Thanks!”
Cobh shore excursion to Blarney Castle, scenic Cork drive, Charles Fort viewpoints, and Kinsale for lunch, with entry fees included.
“Great experience! I recommend this excursion! We only had to wait 30 minutes to kiss the stone! Everything was wonderful! If coming off the cruise go outside the gates, we had to wait for people to figure that out!”
Dublin highlights plus Glendalough monastery in one long day, with coach pickup from the port, live guide commentary, and scenic Wicklow views.
“The tour provided two different perspectives of Dublin - the serene and luscious countryside and the metropolitan busy city. Our guide had a very strong Irish accent in addition to issues with the microphone so we were not able to capture and appreciate the information he was trying to provide, which was dispensed in a rather incoherent form. Unlike other tour groups, he did not accompany us to tour the lake so we followed other guides and listened to their descriptions.”
Cruise to Dublin by rail, then ride a hop-on hop-off bus for Trinity, Guinness, and Phoenix Park, with return train from Dun Laoghaire.
“A great way to see the city! The first bus was absolutely packed and they took no time in ordering another one to our location to ease congestion! Great customer service!”
DART transfer and 24-hour hop-on hop-off Dublin bus with walking highlights, lunch deal, museum entry, ideal for cruise days.
“We had a great experience on HOHO bus. Clear guidance to train which was easy. Guide was funny and informative. Very helpful at stops. Wish we would have had more time however we were delayed on ship due to tender issues.”
See Dublin’s top sights with a hop-on hop-off bus pass plus audio in multiple languages, timed well for whiskey, cathedrals, and art.
“Great way to see Dublin! Buses were always available and the stops were at all the highlights of Dublin.”
Port-day Donegal from Killybegs: castle and abbey walks, town shopping, Wild Atlantic Way views, and Slieve League cliffs. Full day.
“Fun excursion good use of time Loaded with local information Our guide Seamus was great. Would recommend!”
Open-top hop-on hop-off bus covers Dublin’s top sights, with live narration in eight languages, plus optional walking and night tours.
“It was like most hop-on-hop off's. It gave you the overview of the city. Nothing special. Wasn't the best ho ho's I've been on (Boston) but wasn't the worst either. It does give you a good bang for your buck.”
Private Cobh cruise excursion with Blarney Castle, Cork markets, Kinsale and Cobh cathedral. Flexible stops, pickup, and ship-time return.
“Tony Murphy was an excellent guide & driver. So happy not to be part of a huge group off the cruise ship. Bus was comfortable, clean and spacious. Tony was informative and not overbearing at all.”
Round-trip coach from Galway to the Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way, with Burren and village stops plus about five hours at the cliffs.
“Left from a cruise ship in Galway - while it was a long bus ride, out driver Phil made it a wonderful journey. We stopped at a Chocolate Factory (highly unexpected) in the middle of sheep farms (on the Burren). We say a Leprechaun Church and then made our way to the sRead more”
A luxury Cork shore day with skip-the-line Blarney Castle, Kinsale forts, scenic views, and Cobh Titanic stops, timed for your ship.
Private 7 to 9 hour shore trip from Dublin to Tara, Newgrange, Slane, Monasterboice, and Trim Castle for up to 4.
“Trim castle was great! Unfortunately, we were unable to complete the main part of the tour (New Grange) because we were not told we needed to book tickets in advance. Everything else was OK. Also, the distillery was closed. Although our driver was great, this tour was definitely not worth the cost. I would not trust Viator again for any tours I take.”
