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The 5 Half-Day Tours in Dublin That Earn Their Price

5 tours  ·  from $37 a head

The 5 best half-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow - The drive south to Sugar Loaf Mountain
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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

1.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37Our pick

Escape Dublin for Glendalough’s monastery, lakes, mountains, and woodland trails on a flexible half-day coach tour with a local guide.

“Dommick was a hilarious guide, it was like experiencing a stand-up. If he's not a comedian, he definitely should become one. Would recommend the tour even just for that!”

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From Dublin: Half-Day Guided Coastal Tour to Howth Village - The bus ride to Howth Summit
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From Dublin: Half-Day Guided Coastal Tour to Howth Village

2.Half-Day Guided Coastal Tour to Howth Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,331 reviews · from $45

Escape Dublin for Howth’s cliff views, fishing harbor, seafood, and St. Mary’s Abbey on a useful four-hour guided coastal tour.

“Jeff, the tour guide, was excellent. He had interesting information delivered in a wonderful style. He made the trip a pleasure! And it was lovely to do the short walk along the hills, as well as see the town of Howth.”

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Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide - The bus ride from O’Connell Street to Howth Summit
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Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide

3.Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 652 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Review of the Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin, with cliff views, village free time, lively guides, and practical weather tips.

“Loved this trip to Howth. Wish it was slightly longer so I would have had a bit more time to explore the shops, but it was a really great time. Jerry was our tour guide and he was fantastic. His knowledge blended perfectly with his great jokes. (Just don't be late getting back to the bus or you might get left.) Would definitely recommend for someone with limited time in Dublin who wants to get out of the city and see some great views of the Irish coastline, a cute little town and eat some delicious seafood. One tip, get to the bus early as the 2nd floor of the…”

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6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley - Booking Newgrange tickets without a nasty surprise
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6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

4.6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

Explore Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and Boyne Valley sites with a private guide from Dublin, plus flexible stops and hotel pickup.

“Knowth and Newgrange were so interesting! Our guide Miriam was fantastic! She kept us entertained all day with stories and history. She had great options to fill our time after Newgrange. Great day trip!”

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Dublin: Half-Day Private Walking Tour - Meeting in central Dublin and finding your bearings
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Dublin: Half-Day Private Walking Tour

5.Half-Day Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

A private three-hour Dublin walk tailored to your interests, with local stories, historic sights, family options, and attraction discounts.

“Julian was a great guide, not only giving us detailed and interesting history of the sights, but also helping us with ideas for lunch, and where to find Irish music. He was responsive to our requests and a delightful companion for the morning!”

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