The 15 Castle Tours in Dublin Worth the Drive

Dublin to Belfast Black Cab, Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway - The 7 AM start in central Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,954 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Review of the Dublin to Belfast tour with a black cab, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway, including timing, value, tips, and drawbacks.

“This was a wonderful tour! Maurice wss a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable sbout the history of Ireland and kept us engaged on the drive to Belfast. I chose to take the Black Cab Tour in Belfast, whole others chose the Totanic experience. Our tour guide in zBelfadt was very well versed in the political history and took us through both sides of the peace wall. We stopped at Dunluce Castle and the Giants Causeway also. Both very interesting!! It was 12 hours, but went by fast :-) Definitely recommend this tour.”

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Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast

2.Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,781 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Review of Dublin’s 12.5-hour Northern Ireland tour, with Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, Belfast, tips, costs, and drawbacks.

“Brian and Joel did such a great job throughout the tour. Provided entertainment with tons of history in-between. My kids really enjoyed Causeway as well as the stop for the castle. Dark hedges was a cool stop for all the GOT fans. We ate at the Crown saloon in Belfast which was also amazing with a Victorian feel. Had a great time!”

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Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

3.Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,825 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

See the Book of Kells, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and Molly Malone with an expert guide on this focused 2.5-hour walking tour.

“Neil was absolutely incredible. He kept things fun and entertaining, but he also shared so much knowledge along the tour! My wife and I said that we would not have wanted to see the Book of the Kells any other way!”

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Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

4.Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,729 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Review of Dublin’s 13-hour Northern Ireland tour, with Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, tips, timing, and value.

“This was a very nice tour. Kevin was a great guide and Michael was a great driver. The sites were fabulous!”

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Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

5.Dublin to Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,536 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95

Review this 12-hour Dublin tour to Blarney Castle, Cork, and the Rock of Cashel, with practical tips on timing, value, comfort, and sights.

“This was absolutely a fantastic experience. Our tour guide/Bus Driver was top notch! I’m forever thankful for my experience in Ireland!”

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Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

6.Blarney, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castles Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,944 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Review of Dublin’s Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle tour, with practical tips on timing, value, walking, guides and what to expect.

“Excellent organisation, friendly & knowledgeable driver/guide which enhanced the trip experience. Highly recommend.”

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Dublin: Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

7.Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,661 reviews · from $90

See the Book of Kells, Trinity College, Molly Malone, and Dublin Castle with a guide on this 165-minute walking tour.

“Amazing tour with Richard he knows everything about Dublin 🤩”

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Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Galway by Rail

8.Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Galway by Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $195

See Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway on a long but rewarding rail-and-coach day from Dublin.

“Trains were all on time, but it was a lot. I would have spent less time at the castle, but overall good experience. Our guide was amazing!”

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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Town & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

9.Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Town & Bunratty Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Review of Dublin’s Cliffs of Moher, Ennis, and Bunratty Castle day tour, with timing, transport advice, highlights, drawbacks, and booking tips.

“Daniel was an excellent tour guide. Organized, efficient, welcoming and genuinely caring. His thoughtfulness in the information he provided was top notch - accurate, visual and auditory supplementation, and engaging. He also included fun as well. Michael was an excellent driver, kind, and friendly. Highly recommend!”

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Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

10.Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 944 reviews · from $56Best value

Review of Dublin’s 12-hour trip to the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, and Ennis, with practical advice on timing, transport, guides, and value.

“This was an awesome trip!!! Im not a hiker so it was helpful our guide gave us an overview of the walking area amd told us the "easier route. The driver was so good at navigating those roads barrow wonding roads. I have to say I was very shocked that there's no bathrooms on board the bus. My bladder panicked. That said, our driver let us know that there would be a timed bathroom stop. Priase the lord.”

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St Patrick’s Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour

11.St Patrick’s Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 882 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Explore St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Molly Malone, and the Book of Kells on a guided Dublin walking tour.

“Our guide, Miriam, was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, and engaging. She gave us lots of extra tidbits of information about the places we visited and the surrounding areas in Dublin. This is a great walking tour that is on many uneven surfaces. Participants should be prepared to cover a substantial distance between the sites and inside the venues. Wear good walking shoes.”

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From Dublin: Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour

12.Blarney, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 772 reviews · from $96

Visit Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel, and Cahir Castle on a full-day Dublin tour with transport, entry fees, and lively Irish storytelling.

“This was our second trip with Jonathan, and as expected, he didn’t disappoint. He was charismatic, charming, and shared an incredible depth of historical knowledge about the places we visited—all with a great sense of humor. Blarney Castle was absolutely incredible. The bus itself was comfortable and modern—having charging stations at each seat made it easy to take as many photos as we wanted without worrying about phone battery life. The itinerary was well-paced, with just the right number of stops to break up the driving. It was a truly wonderful day, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see Blarney Castle, kiss the stone, and…”

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Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

13.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $195

Review of Dublin to Cork by train, Blarney Castle and Cobh, with timing, costs, highlights, drawbacks and practical booking advice.

“It is a great tour, it is a long day though. I would have given it 5 stars however our train journey back from Cobh turned into a bus ride half way and it wasn’t a great bus! Our tour guide Andrew was a wealth of information, friendly and had a great sense of humour. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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