13 Ireland VIP Tours Worth Booking

1.The Great Blasket Island Experience – Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 597 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $141Our pick

Leave Dingle Marina with guides such as Sean, Billy, Chris, or Rachel for a fast, small-group boat ride around the Blaskets. Watch for dolphins, whales, puffins, seals, and seabirds, then spend 3.5 to 4 hours walking Great Blasket Island, visiting its abandoned village, and taking in the Atlantic views.

“Such an amazing experience and day! One of the highlights on our trip to Ireland! From the knowledgeable guides to our solo exploration and hikes on the gorgeous Great Blasket island. We couldn’t recommend this trip more!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin with a private Liberty Irish Tours guide such as Dragos, Taufeeq, John, or Catalin. Your day can include the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Kinvarra, sheepdogs, Hazel Mountain Chocolate, Galway, castles, and a local meal, with the route shaped around your interests.

“The tour was incredible. Anyone would be lucky to have Taufeeq as a tour guide. He was professional and extremely knowledgeable about the locations we visited. He let us drive the conversation; when we wanted to talk, he was engaging and helpful and when we wanted a quieter period due to the tour length he let us have our space. The locations in the itinerary really hit spot of what we wanted see in Ireland. He was quick to help get us started and make sure we had what we needed. Having the private tour also allowed us to spend extra time at certain locations and be quicker at others.…”

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3.Private Ring of Kerry luxury tour with accredited guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Killarney, Tralee, or Kenmare with accredited guide Mary G or another experienced local guide. Over 7 to 8 hours, you’ll visit Cahergall Fort, Kerry Cliffs, Skellig Chocolate, the Skellig Ring, Killarney National Park, and Torc Waterfall, with flexible stops and no large coach.

“Mary G is a highly professional and knowledgeable guide who is local to Killarney. She told us a lot of history and folk stories and myths. She showed us tons of beautiful nature scenery, way beyond Ring of Kerry, including stunning views of the lake at the Golf Course and National Park, charming Valencia Island, and Skelligs Ring. We enjoyed this day and would recommend the tour.”

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4.Premium Irish Whiskey Tasting Hosted by Local Dublin Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Meet at Aungier Street for a two-hour Irish whiskey lesson in The Swan Bar, a traditional Dublin pub. Your English-speaking host, including guide Derek on some dates, leads six tastings, explains Irish styles and brands, and serves a whiskey-based cocktail. This is for adults 18 and older.

“Great time at The Swan learning about and tasting some great Irish whiskeys with Derek! Would 100% come back again the next time I’m in Dublin…”

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5.Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Meet your English-speaking guide near Trinity College for five Irish whiskey tastings at The Lincoln’s Inn and The Palace Bar. Expect careful whiskey pairings with farmhouse cheese, crackers, fruit, and handmade chocolate, plus stories about Ireland’s whiskey traditions. Andrew and Rachel have guided past sessions.

“Our guide Rachael was lovely, very personable and kept a nice casual atmosphere. The cheese, chocolates, crackers and grapes she served were great with the different whiskeys she selected. Although it poured rain on the short walk between bars, we had a great time.”

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6.Dublin: 2-Hour Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $62Best value

Spend two hours tasting five premium Irish whiskies at Lincolns Inn and the Palace Bar, paired with farmhouse cheeses, soda bread, and handmade chocolates. Your small group, capped at 10, is led in English by a trained whiskey guide such as Andrew or Tiernan.

“Andrew was incredible. So informative and generous. The whiskeys, pairings and locations were a perfectly curated taste of Dublin. A real treat.”

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7.Deluxe Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $97

Meet a local whiskey guide at Lincoln’s Inn, taste three whiskeys with Irish food, then walk through Georgian Dublin to the Palace Bar for two premium pours, cheese, and handmade chocolates. Guides such as Tiernan, Andrew, John, and Tartian have hosted past tours.

“Tartian (not sure of spelling) was an excellent guide. As someone who doesn't like whiskey, he did a good job explaining the process.”

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8.Luxury Tour Of Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $225

Travel from Dublin to Waterford Crystal and medieval Kilkenny in about nine hours. Watch glass-blowers work beside a 1,400°C furnace, then tour Kilkenny with a local guide such as Joe or Joel. Expect air-conditioned transport, a group of up to 16, and free time for the castle or rose gardens.

“The 1 hour tour at Waterford Crystal was memorable. The manufacturer of crystal pieces has many steps to the end products. But there were other museums to see but no time. Luxury tours has the same time constraints as the big bus tRead more”

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9.Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin’s coast to County Wicklow with a private English-speaking guide and vehicle. See Powerscourt Gardens, Glendalough’s monastic ruins, mountain bogs, and optional Powerscourt Waterfall. Guides such as Kieron, Bobby, Ben, and William tailor the day to your group.

“Kieron is a very patient guide and safe driver. He provides insights to the places we visit and we gains a better understanding through his sharing. Johnnie Fox's pub and seafood restaurant has a very unique and distinctive design and layout. Food served is tasty too.”

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10.Cliffs of Moher including Cliffs of Moher Boat Experience Luxury Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin to County Clare in a private vehicle with a guide such as Dragos, James, Mark, John, or Taufeeq. Visit the Cliffs of Moher, then take a 50-minute Doolin boat ride for sea-level views. Expect a long day, flexible stops, and rough water if conditions turn windy.

“John was great. Everything as advertised and got the tour of the cliffs, boat ride, and stop by castle on the way back.”

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11.Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Dublin into County Meath with a guide such as Miriam, visiting Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and possibly Four Knocks, Slane, Monasterboice, and Howth. You get hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, onboard WiFi, and a flexible six-hour plan.

“Miriam, our tour guide, was just lovely. We had several stops and learned so much about the history and culture. The actual tour of New Grange was fascinating.”

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12.Luxury ‘Luck of the Irish’ Tour – 4 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 days (approx.)

Start by train from Dublin to Mallow, where a private Failte Ireland qualified guide meets you. Visit Blarney Castle, Dingle, the Ring of Kerry, and the Cliffs of Moher over four days, with flexible pacing, luxury transport, and drop-off near Galway or Limerick rail station.

“This is one of best Private Tours my wife and I have experienced. Our Tour Guide/Driver, Gerard R. is extremely knowledgeable, informative and with a great sense of humor.”

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13.Giant’s Causeway Luxury Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

You’ll travel from Dublin in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Kieron, William, Paul, or Ben. The long day pairs Giant’s Causeway with Northern Ireland’s castles, coast, Bushmills whiskey, Carrick-a-Rede, and the Dark Hedges.

“William was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and friendly! The causeway is absolutely beautiful”

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