Ireland Short Break Tours, Events and City Walks

Ireland Short Break tours. Ghost and City Tours. Half, One, Two and Three day excursions
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Ireland Short Break tours. Ghost and City Tours. Half, One, Two and Three day excursions.


Sometimes you only have a short time to visit Ireland and want to see as much as possible. To save you time before arrival and to make sure that you don't find your chosen tour or event fully book we have selected ten options which you can book in advance and be assured of a place on the break or activity. Short break tours are popular and booking in advance can make things happen. You can be certain your selected company and guide has many years experience and you will discover many things you just coudn't find out if you just wandered about. You can pay using your own currency either in US or Australian Dollar, Euro or UK pounds. If you don't see a trip from the town or area you are visiting, please get in touch, as we can not display all the trips available, and we might be able to locate something suitable.

Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl in Dublin

Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl in Dublin

No trip to Dublin is complete without participating in a traditional pub crawl! Enjoy two hours of listening to traditional Irish songs performed by two talented Irish musicians, as they show you some of the most famous and vibrant Irish bars in Dublin, including Oliver St. John Gogarty's, Ha'penny Bridge Inn and Isoldes Tower. As the Guinness gets flowing, the singing gets louder!




Valley of the Kings Tour Newgrange and Monasterboice from Dublin

Valley of the Kings Tour Newgrange and Monasterboice from Dublin

This is one of the few tours that offer a guided visit into the actual tomb of Newgrange (3000 BC) one of the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chambers in Europe which predates the Egyptian pyramids. Enjoy a relaxed drive through the Boyne Valley and a visit to Monasterboice.This tour is seasonal and operates from April through to October only




Cork Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Cork Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Book a Cork Airport Arrival Private Transfer to secure not only a great rate by locking in today's price, but secure peace of mind also. Leave the worrying for the birds and travel knowing your transfer is waiting for you at the airport.




Afternoon Killarney Highlights Tour

Afternoon Killarney Highlights Tour

Take a panoramic afternoon tour of Killarney to become familiar with the highlights of the area. With sites including Aghadoe, Gap of Dunloe, Ross Castle, Muckross House and Gardens, Torc Waterfall and the Killarney Lakes, this is a great tour for all visitors to Killarney.




Full Day Tour of The Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head

Full Day Tour of The Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head

For spectacular views of jagged cliffs and rugged Atlantic coastline, you can't beat Slea Head and the Dingle Peninsula. Steeped in Irish history and heritage, the most westerly point of Europe offers arguably the most spectacular scenery of the continent.This tour is seasonal and operates from March to October only.




Full Day Tour of The Gap of Dunloe

Full Day Tour of The Gap of Dunloe

Magnificent scenery awaits at the Gap of Dunloe. Take a Jaunting Cart Ride through the Gap, or you may prefer to "Walk the Gap" and hike your way across. On reaching the other end, boats are waiting on Gearhameen River to return you to Killarney at a leisurely pace.This tour is seasonal and operates from March to October only.




Full Day Tour of The Ring of Kerry

Full Day Tour of The Ring of Kerry

The world famous Ring of Kerry is high on the "must-see" list for most visitors to Ireland, so take advantage of your time in Killarney to see it for yourself. As well as MacGillycuddy Reeks, Kenmare Bay and Dingle Bay, you will pass through Sneem and the lakes of Killarney.




Galway Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Galway Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Looking for an easy way to get from Galway Airport to your city hotel? Forget all the stress and enjoy a hassle free transfer with Ireland's premier airport transfer service which offers a personalized door to door transfer service between Galway International airport and central Galway hotels, which is unmatched by any other service.




Galway City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Galway City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Explore the magical beauty of Galway, with this 24 hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights of Galway as you hop on and hop off 2 conveniently located stops.This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.




Kilkenny City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Kilkenny City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Explore Ireland's medieval capital with this 24 hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights of Kilkenny as you hop on and hop off 13 conveniently located stops around the city. This tour is seasonal and operates from mid May to early September only.




Shannon Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Shannon Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable staff will get you to your Limerick, Ennis or Bunratty hotel rested and ready for whatever Ireland's West Coast has in store for you. Don't waste time and money looking for a taxi, book your Shannon Airport Arrival Private Transfer today.




Four Day Small Group Southern Ireland Explorer

Four Day Small Group Southern Ireland Explorer

Leave the hustle and bustle of Dublin behind and enjoy the "craic" during a four day small group tour of south-west Ireland including Kilkenny, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Cork, Waterford and Wicklow. This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.




Northern Ireland and the North West Small Group Jeep Tour from Dublin (5 days)

Northern Ireland and the North West Small Group Jeep Tour from Dublin (5 days)

Award winning 4x4 Adventure Tour of Ireland! From the wilds of Donegal to the legends of the Giants Causeway, the Glens, beaches of the Antrim coastline and the historic cities of Belfast and Derry, you are sure to visit areas that other tourists simply don't reach on this exciting 4x4 tour of Northern Ireland and the North West.




South West of Ireland Small Group Jeep Tour from Dublin (5 days)

South West of Ireland Small Group Jeep Tour from Dublin (5 days)

Award winning 4x4 Adventure Tour of Ireland!Escape the cities and join a 4x4 adventure to the South West of Ireland, once thought to be the edge of the world. Enjoy a BBQ on the beach and fantastic nights out in the entertaining Irish pubs, or maybe just chill out and paint a picture using the painting kits on board!




Dublin Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Dublin Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Looking for an easy way to get from Dublin Airport to your city hotel? Forget all the stress and enjoy a hassle free transfer with Ireland's premier airport transfer service which offers a personalized door to door transfer service between Dublin International airport and central Dublin hotels, which is unmatched by any other service.




Dublin Bay and Malahide Castle Sightseeing Tour

Dublin Bay and Malahide Castle Sightseeing Tour

Wander through the picturesque estate of Malahide Castle while taking in the amazing views of Dublin Bay. Your visit to the castle includes a guided audio tour and there will be time to take visit the on site shops. The tour continues to the Howth summit where you can enjoy magnificent views of Dublin Bay.




Dublin Castle and St Patrick's Cathedral Walking Tour

Dublin Castle and St Patrick's Cathedral Walking Tour

View Dublin's great medieval St Patrick's Cathedral, which stands on one of the earliest Christian sites in the city. Also visit the hidden corners and courtyards of Dublin Castle, which was originally founded by King John of England in 1204 and houses the splendid state apartments.




Dublin City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Dublin City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Explore Dublin's historic buildings and vibrant nightlife with a hop on hop off bus ticket. Valid for 24 hours you have plenty of time to see the sights of Dublin as you hop on and hop off 20 stops around the city.




Dublin Historical Walking Tour including Trinity College

Dublin Historical Walking Tour including Trinity College

History graduates of Trinity College conduct this entertaining two hour walking tour of Dublin, exploring the main features of the city's history and visiting its greatest historic sites including Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Old Parliament House, Temple Bar and many others.




Dublin Overnight Rail Tour: Connemara and Galway  Bay

Dublin Overnight Rail Tour: Connemara and Galway Bay

Experience the "Best of the West" on a two day rail tour to see for yourself the beauty of Ireland. Visit Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and Connemara, including Clifden and Kylemore Abbey.




Grand Wicklow Tour  Avoca, Powerscourt Estate and Glendalough from Dublin

Grand Wicklow Tour Avoca, Powerscourt Estate and Glendalough from Dublin

Visit the Garden of Ireland and enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside Ireland has to offer. Visit Powerscourt Estate and the monastic settlement of Glendalough. On your way back to Dublin, stop at the Avoca Handweavers to pick up some authentic hand spun clothing and gifts.This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.




Three Day Rail Tour - Cork, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula

Three Day Rail Tour - Cork, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula

Travel by rail and coach to Cork City, Blarney Castle and the Cobh Heritage Center, where you will learn about the "Queenstown Story". The Dingle Peninsula boasts antiquities ranging from Iron Age stone forts to inscribed stones, early Christian oratories and beehive huts.




Belfast Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Belfast Airport Arrival Private Transfer

Book a Belfast Airport Arrival Private Transfer and you will be met and transferred conveniently to your hotel in the center of town. This makes it so much easier when you arrive, especially if you are new to the city. So pre-book your transfer today and enjoy a smooth start to your time on Belfast.



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