Ireland · CASTLE TOURS
There are more than thirty thousand castles and tower houses on this island and about six worth a day. These 15 cover Blarney, Bunratty, Kilkenny, Dunluce and the Rock of Cashel, priced, with driving times and which ones are ruins rather than rooms.
Review of the Dublin to Belfast black cab, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway day tour, with timing, value, stops, and practical tips.
“Belfast black cab tour was so informative and enlightening. Billy our driver was so knowledgeable and passionate. We all thoroughly enjoyed this learning experience”
Review of Finn McCools Tours from Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, and Belfast, with practical tips and value advice.
“The places we could not see without cars, it was more than we expected. The guide was funny but not too much, very comfortable.”
Review of Dublin’s Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, and Molly Malone tour, with practical advice on guides, walking, timing, value, and what to expect.
“Good tour. Very informative. Was a bit disappointed that the library had been emptied.of books for maintenance. Was still a good tour.”
Review of Dublin’s 13-hour tour to Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway, with practical tips, costs, timing, and honest advice.
“We had a great tour guide- his name escapes me, but he had a lot of family history that he so eloquently talked to us about. If I’m on a tour, I want history and he did such a great job! My husband did the black cab tour and it was the highlight of his whole trip. I did the titanic museum with my kids and it was good. The Giants causeway was beautiful- cold, def need a good jacket, but worth it!”
Review of Galway’s 8-hour tour to the Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave, Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, and Doolin.
“This was an excellent tour—perfect way to spend the day. Just enough stops, spaced well, great spot to eat lunch at Fitz’s, and the tour guide can’t be beat. Great scenic and cultural notes, as well”
Review of Dublin’s Blarney Castle, Cork, and Rock of Cashel day tour, with itinerary details, value advice, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Pick up and drop off were clearly located. He took care of the admission process since ticket prices included in tour. Rock of Cashel was great! Quick visit. Our driver gave us more time at Blarney castle which was nice because you really need 2-3 hours just for castle and grounds. And that really doesn’t give you time for any shopping. (And we were there in off peak season.) I would recommend packing a lunch if you want to get the most out of your time. In my opinion, the visit to Cork was a waste of time unless you have something specific…”
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College, then explore Dublin Castle gardens with a local guide on this 165-minute walking tour.
“Miriam was a terrific guide. She was extremely courteous and informative and the tour was fantastic. This is one of the best things I did while I was in Ireland and I would highly recommend it to anybody else.”
Review of Dublin to Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway by rail, with practical tips on timing, value, stops and what to expect.
“On June 7,we joined this Railtours Ireland offering. We boarded the train easily in Dublin and traveled comfortably to Limerick. We transferred to a bus. I was particularly interested in the drive through Limerick as I am a fan of author, Frank McClure who grew up there and our guide pointed out locales. The bus continued on to Bunratty Castle and an array of charming historical type buildings called the Folk Park. It was all very interesting. We stopped at a pub for a delicious lunch (paid for on our own). We continued on to the Cliffs of Moher which were impressive. It also has a very modern commercial part.…”
Review the Dublin to Cliffs of Moher day tour, with Ennis, Bunratty Castle, practical tips, timing, transport, and honest drawbacks.
“It was a great day with a funny and knowledgeable bus driver/tour guide. We liked the stroll through Glendalough Monastic Site. The Sheepdog trial was fabulous. The sheepdog farmer was hillarious. Then we had lunch and a stroll through Killkenny.”
Review of Dublin’s 12-hour Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and Ennis tour, with practical advice on timing, value, transport and what to expect.
“The guide, Leandro, was very nice! Unfortunately, I would say 30% are in English, 70% in Spanish. Sometimes the guide made jokes in Spanish, my friend explained them to me and they didn’t occur in English. Also sometimes he switched languages in his head too early and didn’t finish the English sentence to start talking in Spanish. The time was enough. We thought the tour in Galway was guided, but it’s fine that it was not. The AC in the bus kind of doesn’t run I think. But all in all very good experience! The time at the stops was more than enough!Read more”
Walk through Dublin’s St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Molly Malone, and the Book of Kells with a lively local guide.
“We had Richard as our guide who was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the attractions we visited”
Review of Dublin to Cork by train, with Blarney Castle, Cobh Heritage Centre, scenic views, practical tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“We had a great day! John was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!!!!!!!’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Review of the Cobh to Blarney Castle and Kinsale shore excursion, with practical advice on timing, crowds, value, mobility, and port pickup.
“The tour guide Ian was marvellous and friendly as well as being very knowledgeable of the area. Make sure everyone had water and made sure everyone was comfortable. He also had a great sense of humour”
Review of the Cork shore excursion to Blarney Castle and Kinsale, with port transfers, entry fees, timing advice, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Great tour, reasonably priced too. Our tour guide Martin was excellent and very knowledgeable and helpful”
Review of Paddywagon’s 13-hour Dublin tour to Blarney Castle, Cork, and the Rock of Cashel, with practical tips on timing, value, and sights.
“Had an amazing day on this trip! Our guide was very nice and really good at his job, he took care of everyone and made sure that we had a good day. Really recommend this trip, it’s a great way to see more of the country”
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