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Sightseeing, Half and Full Day Tours in Dublin Ireland
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Dublin Half Day Sightseeing Tours

City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour Duration: 1.15 hours

You'll never want to leave this vibrant, friendly City. Originally a port on the bank of the River Liffey, Dublin now boasts a rich cultural heritage of gorgeous Georgian squares and beautiful parks. You'll learn all about the bronze statues dotted around the City, and their nicknames too!

Meeting Point: Dublin Bus, 59 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1.
Departure Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – every 10-12 mins, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – every 30 mins

South Coast and Powersourt Gardens Duration: 4.5 hours

Touring inland, the tour climbs into the beautiful Wicklow Mountains and continues through the enchanting old-world village of Enniskerry to Powerscourt Estate (admission to Powerscourt Gardens is included). The estate, in its spectacular mountain setting, is among the finest in Europe and has featured in many films from Laurence Olivier’s ‘Henry V’ to Mel Gibson’s ‘Braveheart’. You’ll have lots of time to explore the grounds to see the Italian, Japanese and walled gardens and the poignant pets’ cemetery. Before returning to Dublin the tour passes through the dramatic geographical fault known as The Scalp and the ever-changing scenery of the Wicklow and Dublin mountains.

Meeting Point: Dublin Bus, 59 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1.
Departure Time: Daily 11:00 a.m.

North Coast and Malahide Castle Duration: 3 hours

This tour of Dublin's northern coastline passes the National Botanic Gardens and the Casino at Marino, before visiting stately Malahide Castle, dating from the 12th century, and set amid 250 acres of parkland and gardens, here we stop for light refreshment and a glimpse of the famous Talbot family history. Continuing through the Heritage town of Malahide, the tour will take you past magnificent coastal scenery to the picturesque fishing village of Howth.  Crossing the nearby summit of Howth Head you will have a panoramic view of the huge expanse of Dublin Bay. Set against a backdrop of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains, the view is renowned as one of the world's great seascapes. The tour returns to Dublin via Dollymount Strand home of the Royal Dublin Golf Club and the North Bull Island bird sanctuary.

Meeting Point: Dublin Bus, 59 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1.
Departure Time: Daily 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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