The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Dublin, Province of Leinster

Be picked up from your ships docking point and brought up through the Dublin hills to Co. Wicklow (the Garden of Ireland) where our first stop will be at the scenically amazing Glendalough which has an ancient intact monastic city. You will spend at least 2 hours exploring the area or strolling along the beautiful lake shores or forest walks. Then it's back to Dublin City to be steeped all things Irish as we show you all the main sights that the city has to offer

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, The Wicklow Mountains, also known as the "Garden of Ireland", Glendalough Monastic Site, Dublin City Center walking tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Luggage compartment

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Little Gem Tours specialise in crafting unique, private experiences of Ireland. Our Newgrange tour takes you to the dawn of Irish civilisation with a journey into the past. We explore the main attractions of the Boyne Valley as well as the hidden gems with off the beaten path exploring. Our guides are professional, knowledgable, fun and have a genuine passion for their island.

Inclusions: Professional Driver Guide, Private transportation, All tolls & taxes.

Exclusions: Activity Entrance Fees, Lunch

Dublin is a magical place! On this private tour, get ready to discover the best highlights the city has to offer and pay a visit to the historic Dublin Castle to know more about the origins of this fascinating place. Get ready to experience Dublin the local way. Enjoy the city to the max and hear more about the origin, history, and culture of Dublin. Stroll past the oldest university in Ireland and visit the first purpose-built Parliament House in the world. See and touch Dublin’s history at the General Post Office, where the Irish fought for Home Rule in 1916. Follow your local host through Dublin’s districts and neighborhoods. Explore the O’Connell Bridge area and its landmarks that reveal the Irish people’s love for ‘craic.’ Stroll through the commemorative Dubh Linn Garden with a Viking past. And step into the birthplace of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travel. Feeling thirsty? Why not a drink! Take a break at a famous local pub that was once a brothel, and enjoy a cider.

Inclusions: Local Guide, Private Tour, Entrance to the Castle, 1 alcoholic drink

Exclusions: Extra food and drinks, Pick-up and drop-off

Witness first hand the stunning scenery featured as the backdrop in the world-famous HBO series on a Game of Thrones tour from Dublin. Journey with us through the rugged landscape of the north for an unforgettable day visiting some of Northern Ireland’s main Game of Thrones filming locations. You’ll even have the chance to bring your dream of being a part of the series to life by dressing up as your favourite character! Visit locations where some of the most iconic blood-curdling Game of Thrones scenes were filmed! Savour the seaside town of Carnlough... or maybe better known as the dramatic city of Braavos! Along the Causeway Coastal Route, stop at the Cushedun Caves, where you could swear you saw ships sailing from Westeros on the horizon... With our lunch stop at the Fullerton Arms, claim your place at a very realistic Iron Throne! A photo stop at the House of Greyjoy (otherwise known as the Dunluce Castle)

Inclusions: Costumes, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Spend a day on our Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin going from the east to the west of Ireland. Your unique Cliffs of Moher Tour will take you to Galway, the Wild Atlantic Way, The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Kilmacduagh monastery, proper west of Ireland countryside and farms and much much more. All entrance fees included.

Inclusions: All other attractions can be seen without extra charges, Live commentary/guide on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fee included to the Cliffs of Moher visitor center, The Burren, Kilmacduagh Monastery stop, Galway City, Wild Atlantic Way drive

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Full day tour departing from Upper O'Connell street (Outside the Gresham hotel) at 7;20am,Arriving at the Giants Causeway at approx 11am  Photo Opportunity of Dunluce Castle, Visit the Dark Hedges (Game of Thrones) and then you get too Carrick a Rede rope bridge where your crossing is included in the tour price. You will arrive back in Dublin City at approx 8pm

Inclusions: Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick a Rede rope bridge (Crossing included), The Dark Hedges (Game of Thrones), Luxury Coach with extra leg room and toilet on board, 4G W-Fi

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Lunch

Discover the rich history, the folklore, the great buildings, the unique atmosphere of Dublin, with a guided bike tour. Get a sense of the city’s energy, its history, culture and wit; its distinguished citizens – from Joyce to Bono. This tour uncovers Dublin’s charm. There are no hills and the pace is relaxed. Participants must be competent cyclists. We also insist that hi-vis bibs and helmets are worn. It is a condition of participating in the tour.

Inclusions: Equipment: bikes, helmets and hi-visibility bibs, Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Day trip from Dublin to Ireland’s remote and rugged west coast to see the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway City. Enjoy the unique benefit of a dedicated Tour Guide and a separate Driver for the day. The Driver concentrates on your safety and the Guide on your comfort and entertainment. There is a rest stop on route to the Cliffs of Moher and upon arrival you receive a premium ticket to visit and enjoy every aspect of what the site has to offer. 2 hours visiting time. Then travel along part of the Wild Atlantic Way coast and enjoy a coastal stop in the Burren, a unique limestone landscape famous for its flourishing plant life. Upon arriving in Galway City your Guide will offer you a free guided tour of the city, it's optional to join or just enjoy free time to wander this charismatic, bohemian and artsy city yourself. On tour hear tales about Irish history, culture, stories some Irish music will be played with some guides playing their instruments on the coach. 2 hours visit.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup (select hotels only)., Professional guide, Guided walking tour Galway City, Entrance fees to all attractions. Free unlimited 4G wifi available on the coach.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel drop-off

Depart Dublin travel by luxury coach to Belfast for a black cab tour, followed by a trip to the Giant’s Causeway and then onto Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. From the comfort of your black cab, tour Northern Ireland's capital,see the landmark sites including the Belfast Docks,the Falls and Shankill neighborhoods.Stopping at various locations sign the Peace Wall, learn of Belfast’s tragic political history. 2 hour visit Tour the Antrim Coastal Drive to the famous rock formations of the Giant’s Causeway and take the perilous walk across the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.Upon arriving at the Giants Causeway you will receive a ticket offering admittance to the visitors centre.You will also have the opportunity to take a guided walking tour of the Causeway Coast.The walking tour is guided by a local Park Ranger. Visiting time at the Giants Causeway site is 2 hours.We then continue to the Rope Bridge, you will receive a ticket to walk across the bridge to small island,exhilerating. 90 minute visit

Inclusions: Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with free WiFi, Professional guide, Transport by black cab in Belfast, Private guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop off

See Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site and embark on a unique guided trip from Dublin. Visit the spectacular sight of Giant's Causeway and venture across the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. On this tour you will also visit the Dark Hedges and Belfast.

Inclusions: Cross the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge for free when it is open, All other attractions can be seen without extra charges, Professional guide, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, The Giant's Causeway, The Dark Hedges, Drive along the Northern Ireland coast seeing beautiful landscapes, Belfast City, Luggage compartment

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off