The Best 4-Day Tours of Ireland from Dublin

Last Updated on November 9, 2023

Planning a trip to Ireland and only have 4 days? Discover below the best 4-day tours of Ireland from Dublin that will take you through the country’s breathtaking scenery, quaint towns, and archaeological wonders.

I’ve included booking options from Viator and GetYourGuide, usually, prices are the same, but it’s worth checking out. Both are trusted companies that I regularly use to book tours and activities when I travel. All tours selected have good reviews and are offered by established Irish tour companies.

There are not many options available, which should make picking one easier. They all kind of cover the same places, with stops at the most popular sites in Ireland, so you’re sure to see the highlights.

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What to Expect on a Multi-Day Tour of Ireland

Before booking, make sure to read everything so you know what to expect, especially what’s included and what isn’t, to avoid surprises.

Once you’ve booked your tour, you will receive a confirmation from Viator or GetYourGuide. If the tour operator doesn’t contact you within a few days, you might want to send them an email to confirm your booking as well as the itinerary, departure time, and meeting point.

Reading reviews from the tours listed below, you’ll notice that many people were a bit surprised to spend many hours in transportation between places and felt rushed at some of the stops. If you’re familiar with these types of group tours, you’ll know this is pretty standard, otherwise, be ready for that, there’s no other way to see so many places in so little time.

Also, some people were disappointed by the weather, unfortunately, Ireland is a rainy country. I’d say the best time to go to Ireland is in June when it’s sunnier and there’s less crowd compared with July and August. In any case, be ready for rain and bad weather.

4-Day Tours of Ireland from Dublin

1 – 4-Day Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara Rail Tour

⭐️ Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | 🚶‍♀️Max. 53 people | ☘️ Check Rates and Availability

Using a blend of buses and trains, your local guide will take you to some of the best places to visit in Ireland along the southern and western coastlines. You’ll spend 2 nights in Killarney and 1 in Galway.

All transportation, the guides and drivers, entrance fees, and accommodation with breakfast are included.

What I like about this 4-day tour: ✔️travel by train which saves time and allows you to witness the beautiful Irish countryside ✔️highly rated ✔️good itinerary ✔️everything is included apart from lunch and dinner.

On the first day, take the train to Cork City, and from there visit Cobh and Blarney Castle. Finish the day with a scenic train ride to Killarney, where you’ll spend the next 2 nights.

On day 2, you’ll take the bus around the gorgeous Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park, with plenty of stops to enjoy the views and see the highlights of the peninsula.

On day 3, you’ll head to Limerick and tour Bunratty Castle before heading to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. On your way to Galway, where you’ll spend the night, you’ll drive through the beautiful Burren National Park, known for its otherworldly landscape.

On your final day, visit the beautiful Connemara region, with a stop to visit the famous Kylemore Abbey before returning by train to Dublin.

2 – 4-Day South West Ireland Tour from Dublin

⭐️ Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | 🚶‍♀️ Max. 56 people | ☘️ Check Rates and Availability

On this 4-day tour from Dublin, explore Ireland’s West Coast from Galway to Cork, with stops at some of the best places to visit in the country. Spend the 3 nights at Galway, along the Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney with free time in the evening to explore at your leisure.

You can pick between hotels and B&Bs depending on the level of comfort you want, B&Bs are more typical of Irish hospitality while hotels will provide more modern amenities.

Everything is included (guide, travel by bus, accommodations, 2 breakfasts, and entrance fees) apart from lunches and dinners.

On the first day, you’ll drive around the stunning Connemara region known for its rugged beauty and remote feel, you’ll finish the day in Galway where you’ll get enough time to explore the downtown area. Try to catch a live traditional band at one of the pubs if you can!

On day 2, start by exploring the beautiful Burren Region before heading to the Cliffs of Moher. On your way to the Dingle Peninsula, stop by Adare, a historic town known for its thatched cottages.

On day 3, you’ll keep on visiting the Dingle Peninsula, driving through the famous Slea Head Drive with a stop in Dingle. Your next stop is Killarney where you’ll spend the night.

On your last day, you’ll have some time to explore Killarney National Park before heading to Blarney Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in the country. On your way back to Dublin, you’ll stop by the Rock of Dunamase,

3 – ‘Luck of the Irish’ Tour

⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | 🚶‍♀️ Private | ☘️ Check Rates and Availability

If you can afford it, booking a private tour is a great option. It gives you the flexibility to make your own itinerary if you want and to spend as much or as little time as you want at every stop. You also save time as you don’t have to wait for everyone to be ready in the morning or wait for others to be dropped off/picked up.

This private tour can be customized depending on what you want to see and do or you can just follow along the recommendation of your licensed guide. Main stops include Killarney, Cork, the Cliffs of Moher, and Galway.

This tour has perfect ratings with an emphasis on how fun and knowledgeable the guide is. It can accommodate up to 6 people.

The tour starts in Cork so you’ll need to take the train from Dublin, your guide will meet you at the Cork Train Station.

Food and accommodations are not included so you can freely pick where you want to eat and the type of accommodation you prefer.

4 – 4-Day Guided Tour to Discover Ireland and Dublin

⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | 🚶‍♀️ Max. 50 people | ☘️ Check Rates and Availability

This is not exactly what you’d call a 4-day tour, however, it can be a good option if you only have 4 days in Ireland. This package includes three day trips from Dublin and a day to tour Dublin.

This can work really well as Ireland is not that big. Still, expect to spend a couple of hours each day on a bus.

On your first day, explore the West of Ireland with stops at the Cliffs of Moher, Kilmacdough Abbey, the Burren, and Galway City.

On the next day, explore Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains, and Kilkenny City.

Day 3 is a more relaxed day in Dublin and you’re more on your own. There’s a walking tour, entry tickets to the Guinness Storehouse and the Jameson Distillery, and a day pass for the Dublin hop-on-hop-off tour bus included.

On your last day, head to Northern Ireland and visit the Giant’s Causeway, the Dark Hedges, and the Titanic Belfast exhibition.

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