What to do and see in Dublin, Province of Leinster: The Best Rail Tours

If you are looking for the perfect combination of history, nature, and stunning views, go with your local host to Howth! Join your favorite local on a day trip full of interesting facts, stories, and that beautiful Irish landscape that you definitely cannot miss. Howth is waiting for you, are you ready? Just a short train ride and you’ll be stepping into a picturesque Irish village full of myths, legends and of course, majestic views. Get the perfect introduction of Howth from your local host and start exploring. Wander through Howth’s streets, hear more about the origin of the city, and find out how this place used to be an island. Make your way to find Howth Castle, a medieval landmark and one of the longest continuously inhabited private homes in Europe. This Castle holds many stories, and your host will share them with you. Hear about its transformation, and a fascinating story that involves pirates, kidnapping and more

Inclusions: Howth Chowder, Guinness beer, private guide, local guide

Exclusions: food and drinks not mentioned as inclusions, hotel pick-up and drop off

This tour covers a large part of the Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway coast. We head South to visit Cork, Blarney Castle & the Ring of Kerry, West to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, the Aran Islands in Galway Bay and North to the Giants Causeway.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Return Rail Tickets , Reserved Seats on the Train, Railtours Ireland Host Throughout, Visitor Attraction Admissions, Escorted Coach, Transfer to Inis Mor, Aran Island, Accommodation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals

Take a journey by rail and coach through Ireland's picturesque landscapes on this 2-day trip departing from Dublin. Kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Cork and learn about the history of Cork on a city tour. Then visit Victoria Station, where you’ll learn about generations of Irish emigrants as you tour the fascinating Queenstown Story Heritage Centre in Cobh.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Explore Ireland's west coast highlights on a coach and rail day trip from Dublin to the wild Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and picturesque Galway Bay.

Inclusions: Host on trains, Information pack, Reserved seats on trains, Qualified driver-guide on coaches, All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified

See the picturesque cities of Ireland’s scenic southeast on a full-day rail tour from Dublin to Kilkenny and Waterford Crystal. Accompanied by a guide, travel by train to Kilkenny, an artsy and attractive city. Take a guided tour around its medieval streets and enjoy some free time before moving on to Waterford City. Tour the esteemed Waterford Crystal factory, which is responsible for producing many dazzling objects of beauty, including the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. End your tour with a scenic rail route back through the Suir Valley.

Inclusions: Expert guide, Information pack, Admission to Waterford Crystal visitor centre, Reserved seats on the trains , Return Rail Tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Entry to Kilkenny Castle

Indulge in some of southwestern Ireland's most magnificent scenery on a 2-day trip to the Ring of Kerry from Dublin. Stay overnight in Killarney and travel by coach along this scenic route with an informative local guide, stopping at panoramic vistas along the Ring of Kerry. From Moll’s Gap and Ladies View, you’ll get picture-worthy views of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Carrantuohill and the Lakes of Killarney.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified

No visit to Ireland is complete without a visit to Blarney Castle! On this full-day trip from Dublin you'll kiss the famous Blarney Stone, walk through the castle grounds and hear the moving story of Ireland's emigrants at the Queenstown Story in Cobh. Traveling by train and coach, you'll take a journey through Ireland's rich history and scenic countryside.

Inclusions: Host on trains, Information pack, Reserved seats on trains, Qualified driver-guide on coaches, All travel by rail and coach from Dublin

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Discover the historical city of Belfast and visit iconic locations used in the ‘Game of Thrones’ TV series on this unforgettable 2-day trip from Dublin. Enjoy a scenic train ride along the eastern coast of Ireland before exploring Belfast independently with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket and admission to Titanic Belfast visitor center. Then, travel to key locations that were used in the award-winning HBO fantasy drama ‘Game of Thrones’ with a local guide. See sites like the Dark Hedges road and the Cushenden Caves before enjoying free time at UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Commentary on the train, Overnight accommodation, A fully commentated tour of all the Northern Irish highlights of Game of Thrones

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Sit back and relax on this combined rail and coach day trip from Dublin to Northern Ireland. With all your travel arrangements organized for you, you'll see Belfast and visit the famous coastal landscape known as the Giant’s Causeway, with its stunning basalt columns.

Inclusions: Host on trains, Information pack, Driver/guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Local charge to cross the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (Open March to October only)

Travel through gorgeous coastal terrain, including the Glens of Antrim, on this 2-day trip to Northern Ireland from Dublin. Head to Belfast by train for an overnight stay, and then enjoy a scenic coach day tour along the Antrim Coast Road with a knowledgeable guide. En route, you’ll stop in the town of Ballycastle, walk along the stunning basalt columns of Giant’s Causeway and get great photos of Dunluce Castle. Depending on the season, you might even cross the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge! NB: Winter Schedule (November-March): The winter schedule does not take in the Causeway Coastal Route, along Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast. From November - March, we join the tour at Ballycastle, approximately 10 minutes from the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.

Inclusions: Breakfast, 1 nights accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Entrance fees: Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (Open March to October only)