5 Ireland Garden Tours Worth Booking

1.Westport House and Gardens Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $22Our pick

Tour three floors of Westport House at your own pace, using the guided tour app to explore formal rooms, bedrooms, exhibitions, toys, costumes, and basement dungeons. Then walk the gardens and 3.5-kilometre estate loop, with fine views toward Clew Bay and the Atlantic coast.

“The house is undergoing major renovations. But, that was east to overlook. The history of the house was very interesting. We thought we had missed the guided tour, but the tour guide agreed to take the 6 of us around.”

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2.Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 5 hours to 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Pick up a bike at Killarney Flesk Caravan & Camping Park and set off through Killarney National Park at your own pace. You get a map, helmet, lock, and route advice, then choose how long to spend at Torc Waterfall, Muckross Abbey, Muckross House, and the traditional farms.

“The bikes were great, well marked bike paths. Wouldnt wanna do it any other way, renting bikes was the way to go!”

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3.Irish National Stud & Gardens Skip the line Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $22

Spend one to seven hours at the Irish National Stud, about 40 minutes from Dublin. Your ticket includes the public stud tour, a guide, the interactive Irish Racehorse Experience, and two striking gardens. You may also meet racing stars such as Hurricane Fly, Faugheen, and Beef or Salmon.

“A good day out if horses or horse racing is your interest. Set on some beautiful grounds which are immaculately kept. The Japanese garden is also stunning. Great, friendly and very helpful staff.”

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4.Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Walk through Blarney village with guides such as Ann, Mary, and Maryna, then explore Blarney Castle, gardens, and the famous Stone. The 2.5-hour tour ends at Blarney Woollen Mills and includes castle admission, but transportation, food, and drinks are not included.

“Anne was extremely knowledgable, professional, considerate, worldly and had a GREAT sense of humor. She knew all of the shortcuts and was sure to point out special features we would have never known to stop and look at if we were on our own! Her empathy and warmth became apparent when we ran into 2 former students of hers. We really lucked out with Ann as the 4 other people in our group didn't show!! If you are even considering this tour BOOK IT!”

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5.Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Admission Adult Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Visit Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens in Tramore for a self-guided walk through 11 themed areas, from Victorian and Greek sections to Japanese plants, rocks, and buildings. Story boards explain Hearn’s Irish roots and life in Japan. Allow about an hour for the route, or longer for the café, views, and quiet corners.

“The gardens were beautiful and very well kept , with information very helpful . It was very peaceful”

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