6 Shore Excursions in Dublin Worth Booking

1.Shore Excursion from Dublin: Including Dublin highlights and Glendalough

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 111 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Review of Dublin’s Glendalough shore excursion, with Wicklow scenery, Dublin sights, port pickup, practical timing advice, and honest value notes.

“I don't recommend it as cruise shore excursion. It's a tender port and our arrival was delayed die to the weather, we are on 3rd tender boat of the ship, but they left us behind. Driver left in front of my eyes and refused to come back. It ruined our plans for Dublin.”

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2.Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 101 reviews · from $36

Reach Dublin from Dun Laoghaire by scenic rail, then tour the city by hop-on hop-off bus with live guides and flexible stops.

“I love HoHo busses in a place I have never been and don't have much time. Take time to stop and see the Titanic Museum.”

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3.Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 90 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $46

See Dublin from Dun Laoghaire by DART and hop-on hop-off bus, with live commentary, central stops, and a 24-hour ticket for $46.86.

“Despite being assured there would be a Dart representative at the station wearing appropriate uniform, there was not. We went from one queue to another seeking advice. Finally a supervisor gave in and just let us through the gate to the platform. The hop on hop off part was ok but I continually worried the same thing would happen on the return train journey…..and it did As a result we missed one train and had to was 20 minutes for the next one. Not a good experience.”

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4.Dublin Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 89 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32Best value

Review Dublin’s hop-on hop-off bus for Guinness, Trinity College, Phoenix Park, and whiskey stops, with practical advice on timing and value.

“Bus was ok, but the traffic was terrible so it really made it hard to enjoy.”

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5.Dublin Shore Excursion, Live Guided Open-top, Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Review of Dublin’s live guided hop-on hop-off bus, with 25 stops, major sights, ticket value, drawbacks, and practical booking advice.

“It was like most hop-on-hop off's. It gave you the overview of the city. Nothing special. Wasn't the best ho ho's I've been on (Boston) but wasn't the worst either. It does give you a good bang for your buck.”

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6.Boyne Valley, Meath – Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) Top rated

Explore the Boyne Valley from Dublin with a private driver, Newgrange, Tara, Trim Castle, Monasterboice, and optional whiskey tasting.

“Aidan was our driver-guide. He was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and an excellent driver! He was exceptional! He shared a great wealth of Irish history-- from pre-Celtic to current-- and really brought the sites and countryside alive! We had the best day! This was worth every penny, and will always be remembered as one of our favorite experiences in Ireland. We are grateful to have so enjoyably learned so much! Ireland has a fascinating history.”

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