Shore excursion day tours from the cruise ship terminal at Dublin Port or Dún Laoghaire Harbour to Newgrange and the Boyne Valley or to the beautiful wild and scenic Wicklow.
Cruise ship arrivals at Dublin Port and Dún Laoghaire. Private day tours with pick up at the terminal.
Specialist private tours to Celtic sites such as the Hill of Tara and the Hill of Ward, Megalithic Stone Age sites such as Newgrange, Fourknocks and Loughcrew, and Monastic sites such as Monasterboice and Bective Abbey. A bespoke tour can be arranged to suit your requirements.
Your driver guide will meet you at the cruise ship terminal in Dublin Port or Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Private transport is available in a Sedan or Mercedes MPV for up to six passengers.
Most cruise guests who want ancient monuments choose the Boyne Valley, about an hour north of Dublin Port. Newgrange and Knowth are timed-ticket sites; when they are part of your plan, we arrange admission on your behalf so your visit is secured in advance.
A classic first visit north of Dublin, centered on the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO landscape. Official guided access to Newgrange and Knowth can be paired with the Hill of Tara, the Hill of Slane, and the stories that connect ancient kingship, myth and early Christianity in the Boyne Valley.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
Built around medieval atmosphere and fine stone ruins, this private route visits Trim Castle, Mellifont Abbey, Bective Abbey and the high crosses at Monasterboice, with flexible time for photography, abbey walks and local history.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
A deeper day among Ireland's great Stone Age monuments. After Newgrange and Knowth with the official guides, the itinerary can continue to quieter prehistoric sites such as Dowth and Fourknocks at an unhurried pace.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
If you prefer landscapes, lakes and mountain roads, Wicklow is the natural choice south of Dublin. A private Wicklow day combines scenic drives with Glendalough's monastic valley and time for viewpoints or gardens, with a return paced to your ship's departure.
A mountain day south of Dublin combining Sally Gap viewpoints, the scenery above Lough Tay, and the early Christian remains at Glendalough, with time for short walks and photography stops.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
A softer scenic day through Wicklow, linking mountain viewpoints with elegant gardens. The itinerary includes Lough Tay, the Sally Gap, Powerscourt and Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
Tours are available in a comfortable Sedan for up to three guests, ideal for couples or small parties who prefer a quiet and relaxed travel experience. An all electric sedan is also available for environmentally conscious guests who would like a lower impact way to travel. For families or small groups, a spacious Mercedes MPV accommodating up to six guests provides additional room and comfort, while still offering the same high standard of personal service and flexibility throughout the day.