Top 15 Private Day Trips by Car in Ireland, Compared

1.Chauffeur Private Cliffs of Moher Day tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel by private vehicle from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher with guides Ciaran or Val. Expect a long but flexible day with Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Doolin Pier, coastal views, snacks, bottled water, and optional summer boat tickets at your own cost.

“We booked a private car tour through Viator from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, and luck was on our side, we got Ciaran as our driver. He texted the night before to suggest an earlier pickup so we wouldn’t miss a thing. Not only did he hit all the spots we requested, but he added in a few hidden gems and even found us a gorgeous lunch stop that made us feel like locals. Ciaran was professional, friendly, and full of fun facts. He also took on the role of our personal photographer, capturing all the moments we were too busy enjoying to remember to document. (Our Instagram has…”

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2.Chauffeur Giants Causeway & Belfast Private Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Val, Ciaran, or Peter. See the Dark Hedges, Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Belfast, with lunch in Ballintoy and USB charging at every seat.

“The tour is great, and Val is fantastic. Very knowledgeable, entertaining, and helpful throughout the experience. We even booked another tour with Val based on how amazing he was!”

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3.Giants Causeway with Private Chauffeur Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Leave Dublin by private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide, then visit Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle, and the Dark Hedges. Guide Pat is praised for lively Irish history and storytelling. Expect a long but flexible day, with hotel pickup and return.

“We had an incredible private tour with Pat, who was not only friendly and engaging but also shared so much fascinating history about Ireland throughout the day. His knowledge really brought each stop to life and made the journey as memorable as the destinations.”

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4.Dingle Town & Peninsula Private Chauffeur Driven Day Tour From Killarney Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Ride from Killarney to Dingle in a private Ford Tourneo Custom with room for up to seven. Your guide, often Joe Long, takes you through Dingle town, Slea Head, Gallarus Oratory, Cashel Murphy, and Conor Pass, with time for shops, lunch, photos, and local stops.

“The Dingle Peninsula was a spectacular day tour, especially with our driver Joseph Long. We saw many beautiful sites and still had time for lunch, quaint breaks & shopping!”

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5.Luxury Photography Day Tour on Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring – Fully Guided and Chauffeured

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Set out from Killarney at 9:30 with Bertie or another Fáilte Ireland qualified guide for a private photography tour of the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring. Shape the day around wildlife, scenery, history, sheepdogs, or chocolate, with hotel pickup and a fully insured executive van.

“She glad that we booked this private tour! Our guide Bertie was the best! Not only was he kind be he was extremely knowledgeable about every stop we made around the Ring of Kerry. He took us to the most amazing spots to get photographs. We had requested a stop to see sheep herding and a stop at Skelligs Chocolates and Bertie was sure to get us to both. Great experience watching the sheepdogs in action and the chocolates were great. Bertie was very informative and most importantly he is a safe driver. I would highly recommend him and the trip around the Ring of Kerry.”

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6.Cliffs of Moher from Dublin Full Day – Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher with an entertaining driver such as Will or Keith. See a sheepdog demonstration at Caherconnell, cross the Burren, stop at Hazel Mountain Chocolates, and photograph Dunguaire Castle. Pickup, water, snacks, and transport are included.

“This was by far our best experience with a personal tour guide! Words can't describe what a beautiful day my family and I had on this tour. Even our teens that are hard to please were having about the tour and especially how fun and wonderful our guide Keith was! It was fun from the starf of the day to the very end. No dull moment seeing the picturesque country and especially the Cliffs of Moher. No one should give any second thoughts booking this company! We found Keith Mooney to be a very authentic, kind and knowledgeable guide!”

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

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

Travel from Dublin by train, then explore southwest Ireland with a private Failte Ireland qualified guide in an executive Mercedes vehicle. Spend three nights in Killarney while visiting Blarney Castle, Dingle, the Ring of Kerry, the Skellig coast, and the Cliffs of Moher. Guide Gerard R. may be available by request.

“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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8.Chauffeur Blarney and Cork Private Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Leave Dublin at 8:00 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a chauffeur-guide for the Rock of Cashel, Cork, and Blarney Castle. You get USB chargers, WiFi, parking, and a flexible rest stop. Guide Val is praised for bringing the sites to life with stories.

“Val was amazing. The absolute BEST guide and made our down unforgettable!! The sites were cool but he brought them to life with his stories, anecdotes, facts and fables!!”

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9.Dublin City Sightseeing with Private Chauffeur Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend six flexible hours touring Dublin in a private car with an English-speaking guide, often John from Ireland VIP Tours. See the city’s major sights, visit Guinness, stop at Trinity College and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, then ask your guide where to eat, drink, and hear traditional music.

“John was a very pleasant driver and guide. He was extremely knowledgeable when explaining the Dublin sites. When picking us up, he was very prompt and the car was there waiting for us. John will be an asset to our trip.”

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10.Dingle: Slea Head Drive Tour Full Day – Personal Chauffeur Guide

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

Spend seven hours touring Slea Head with private transport, bottled water, and a local guide such as Gillian Sheehy. You’ll visit beaches, beehive huts, early Christian sites, Blasket Island viewpoints, Louis Mulcahy Pottery, and Conor Pass, with time to adjust the day to your interests.

“We spent the day exploring Slea Head with the most knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced tour guide ever - Gillian Sheehy. It was a lovely experience from start to finish. She picked us up from our accommodation promptly at 9:00 and made sure to tailor the tour to our preferences. If we wanted to spend a little more time at one of the points of interest - that was fine. If we wanted to skip something - that was fine. Her car was very comfortable and she was a very accomplished driver - especially navigating the very narrow roadways. If someone wants to really focus on local attractions - this would…”

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11.Dublin To Kilkenny Castle Waterford Crystal Private Car – Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $630Best value

Travel from Dublin in a private Mercedes E or S Class with a chauffeur guide such as Zac or Taufeeq. See Waterford Crystal artisans at work, walk around Viking Waterford, stop for lunch in Kilkenny, and visit Kilkenny Castle and its gardens.

“We enjoyed a very full day of beautiful Kilkenny that was enhanced with our Guide’s expert knowledge about the community and many of its special spots. Zac guided us through the complex history of Kilkenny and Waterford. He was on our team when it came to taking a “long way home” in order for me to visit a cemetery where an ancestor was buried. He was as happy as we were to actually find the tombstone! He indulged us by allowing us to have tea and biscuits with a distant family friend that we met serendipitously in the cemetery! Our hearts were overflowing with joy and gratitude for these moments…”

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12.Luxury Photography Day Tour on Dingle Peninsula – Fully Guided and Chauffeured

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Join Gerard Scott for a private, chauffeured day from Killarney to the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head. Set your priorities in advance, from wildlife and sea views to film sites and local history, then stop where the scenery catches your eye.

“Gerard was a wonderful, knowledgeable, and incredibly entertaining guide for our tour of the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head. So personable and a great story teller! We had a great time and will book with him again when we return.”

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13.Glendalough & Kilkenny From Dublin Full Day – Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin into the Wicklow Mountains, stop at Lough Tay, explore Glendalough’s sixth-century ruins, then enjoy two hours in Kilkenny. Keith, the English-speaking driver praised for easy conversation, provides private transport for groups of up to seven.

“Our guide Keith was fantastic We had a great day with great conversations. Keith is easy to talk with and didn't just ride and listen. The countryside was phenomenal viewing with all of the mountains and lakes. Then Kilkenny was a great walking town with lots of shops and restaurants. Keith made our day enjoyed showing us his country.”

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14.Private Limousine hire Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

From Galway, Derek drives your private group of up to four through the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher, with stops at Poulnabrone Dolmen, Dunguaire Castle, Liscannor, Doolin, and Corcomroe Abbey. Expect local folklore, archaeology, flexible conversation, and a comfortable eight-hour day.

“We were extremely fortunate to have driver and guide Derek take us on a four day tour of Ireland. We visited Kilkenny, Cork, Limerick, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of moher and Galway. Derek was so knowledgeable and interesting. His car was comfortable and his driving skills were excellent. We never felt rushed or bored. I would highly recommend his tours!”

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15.Rock Of Cashel And Blarney Castle Private Chauffeur Full Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Leave Dublin with a private chauffeur in an air-conditioned Mercedes, visit the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle, then stop at Blarney Woollen Mills for lunch and shopping. You get flexible sightseeing and WiFi on board, but site entry, food, and guiding are extra.

“Our driver was efficient and nice, but just a driver. We were disappointed that he did not offer a lot of information throughout the day.”

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