Private Tours in Ireland: Our 15 Picks

The Dublin Private Walking Tour - Crossing the Liffey at Ha’penny Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Review of Dublin’s private three-hour walking tour, with Temple Bar, Trinity, Georgian Dublin, local tips, guides, value, and practical advice.

“We had a great time on our walking tour of Dublin with our guide Pasquale. Pasquale was a delightful man with a vast knowledge of Dublin that he shared with us. This tour was educational and fun. Cudos to the little Sicilian that Pasquale took us to. The time just fly with this three hour walking tour. We highly recommend this tour! Tony & Pat (USA)”

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Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

2.Private Dublin Arrival Transfer – Airport to Hotel / Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 304 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Review of Dublin private airport transfers, covering price, pickup, delays, vehicle comfort, value, and who should book this door-to-door service.

“Our driver was not waiting for us when we arrived. We had to call him. He arrived and did not offer to help with luggage. Except putting in the car. Which was a taxi. He spoke on a private call the whole 30 minute drive to the hotel. We could have stood on line for a cab and paid 1/3 the price.”

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Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

3.Private (Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours (Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $296

Review of Dublin’s private five-hour walking tour, covering Trinity, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, 1916 sites, and optional Book of Kells entry.

“Eamon was a wealth of information presenting everything in an interesting fashion. He was kind and took time to explain the history of Ireland throughout the trip. We would definitely recommend this experience to others!!”

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Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

4.Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $556

Review of Dingle’s four-hour private Slea Head tour, with Conor Pass, beaches, ancient sites, lambs, transport, pricing, and practical tips.

“We loved our time with Rory who picked us up at our hotel in Dingle in a very comfortable van. We loved having a private tour and he made it fantastic! All the beaches, the lamb farm, the westerly bar on the Dingle Peninsula are all must see places if you are in Ireland. He gave us local stories and his recommendations on where to eat in Dingle were great. Highly recommend.”

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Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

5.Private Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $695

Review of a private Galway tour to the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Doolin, castles, sheepdogs, and the Wild Atlantic Way.

“We had a fantastic time on our tour with Bob Dan! He was very accommodating and knowledgeable! We saw so much more than we expected.”

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Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

6.Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Review of the private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney, with Kerry Cliffs, Valentia Island, historic forts, flexible stops, and practical tips.

“Tony was fabulous! We had such a fun time! We got to customize our excursion to fit our needs. We saw everything we wanted and then some !”

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Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

7.Cliffs of Moher Private Award Winning Luxury Mercedes Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $1,572

Review of Liberty Irish Tours’ private Mercedes trip from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, with the Burren, castles, chocolate, and flexible stops.

“Our private tour with Drago was nothing short of exceptional! From start to finish, he made the day seamless, memorable, and incredibly enriching. The Cliffs of Moher were absolutely breathtaking, and exploring Bunratty Castle felt like stepping back in time. Drago was a phenomenal guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly thoughtful. He went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience, even arranging a delicious lunch for us at O’Connor’s and securing dinner reservations at Taylor’s, which ended the day on a perfect note. We learned so much from him and truly appreciated the passion and detail he brought to every stop. I can only hope he’s still touring when…”

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Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

8.Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $84

Review of Dublin’s private custom walking tour, with local guides, flexible routes, historic sights, pub tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Jose was a wonderful tour guide. He was very easy to contact and provided excellent directions. He tailored the tour to our likes and needs and provided a wealth of information. We had a very pleasant afternoon and would highly recommend this tour!!!”

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Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

9.Dublin Private Highlights & History of 1916 Easter Rising Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Explore Dublin privately in three hours, from Dublin Castle and Trinity College to Christ Church, with local history, 1916 insights, and tailored tips.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us out for 3 hours and we got to know Dublin. He also send us recommendations via email. Great idea”

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Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

10.Dublin Historical Centre Private Food Tour with 8 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Taste Dublin through coffee, oysters, Irish stew, cheese, and more on a private 3.5-hour food walk through the city centre.

“Wonderful tour guide. He was so much fun and knew so much about the history of Dublin. A lot of delicious food samplings!”

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Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

11.Dublin Private Walking Food Tour With Locals with 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $243

Taste 10 Dublin foods and drinks with a private local guide, plus castle, Trinity College, and cathedral highlights in three hours.

“Ruairi is awesome!!!!! He made a great tour awesome!!! We are not drinkers and he tailored our food tour and it became a number one on our trip! Great job!! You showed us a wonderful time in Dublin!!”

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Killarney: Killarney National Park Private Tour

12.Killarney National Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · from $48

Review of Killarney’s private jaunting car tour, with Ross Castle, lakeside views, local stories, wildlife, price advice, and practical tips.

“Damien was kind, knowledgeable and great sense of humor. We loved the ride with Molly and enjoyed what we saw and learned. Highly recommend!”

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Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

13.Private Dublin Departure Transfer – Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 106 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Review of Dublin's private hotel-to-airport transfer, with group pricing, pickup advice, luggage warnings, timing, and value tips.

“Driver was ON TIME picking us up and delivered us ON TIME to the airport safely with zero stress. When traveling with a large group the last thing you want to worry about is getting around the city to the airport. Don't hassle with a cab who won't show up or an Uber who decides five minutes ahead they dont want to pick you up. This was the best thing I had for our trip. Please tip your driver!”

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Dublin: Private City Tour in German

14.Private City Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · from $511

Review of Dublin’s private German-language city tour, with custom sightseeing, hotel pickup, guide details, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“Our guide Jakob was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable.”

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PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

15.PRIVATE Dublin Kickstart Tour With a Local PRIVATE Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $28Best value

Review of Withlocals’ private Dublin Kickstart Tour, covering sights, guide quality, price, route, practical details, and who should book.

“Derek, our guide, took us in a lengthy and fascinating tour of Dublin.Trinity College, Molly Malone statue, and St.Stephen’s Green we’re the highlights. He offered us a great deal of information about Dublin’s history. Love the fact that it was private.”

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