• Irish countrysideireland,limerick image by AGITA LEIMANE from Fotolia.com
  
  Ireland is a country steeped in history. Divided into provinces and counties, there are numerous places for tourists to visit. Whether you prefer a day in Dublin or a visit to the Cliffs of Moher, having a tour structured for you provides guidance and ensures you make the most of your day.
  
  

Celtour

• Cliffs of MoherCliffs of Moher image by zimous from Fotolia.com
  
  Celtour specializes in day tours by train, with parts of the tour done by chauffeured driving. Riding by rail gives an advantage to the tourist who is unfamiliar with driving on the left side of the road. One of Celtour's tours shows you the beauty of the rocky and rugged western coast of Ireland. The tour departs Dublin and offers breakfast aboard the train. Stops on the tour include Galway, Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. From there, it is a short drive to Bunratty Castle and Folk Village. The day concludes with a tour of the city of Limerick and a train back to Dublin.
  
  Celtour Ltd.
  Brambles, Pilgrim Hill
  Castletown, Portlaoise
  Co. Laois, Republic of Ireland
  +353-502-56157
  celtour.ie
  
  

Paddywagon Tours

• Kilkenny Castlekilkenny castle park image by Peter Helin from Fotolia.com
  
  All of the tour leaders on Paddywagon Tours are Irish-born. The award-winning company prides itself on an authentic tour experience, wanting you to see the country through the eyes of those who live and work there. In 2004, the company was recognized by the Irish Minister of Tourism for its "outstanding contribution to Irish tourism." You can climb aboard the green bus (which is a luxury Mercedes vehicle) and leave from Dublin for a day in the sunny southeast of Ireland. On this tour, you'll travel to the city of Kilkenny, known for its medieval history. You will also see the Irish countryside of Wicklow County as you head to St. Kevin at Glendalough, where some scenes of the movie "Braveheart" were filmed.
  
  Paddywagon Tours Ltd.
  5 Beresford Place
  Lower Gardiner Street
  Dublin 1
  Ireland
  +353-182-30822
  paddywagontours.com
  
  

Lynott Tours

• Dublin, IrelandDublin image by momesso from Fotolia.com
  
  Lynott Tours specializes in luxury tours that provide an inside look into the place you visit. However, the company can also offer a broader day tour, during which you'll see the highlights of Dublin. The Hop On, Hop Off tour provides continuous bus tours around the city so you can make the most of your visit. You'll receive discounts at many of the locations along the way. For example, see St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Guinness factory, the National Gallery and Dublin Castle, among other highlights.
  
  Lynott Tours
  205 Mineola Blvd, Suite 1B
  Mineola, New York 11501
  800-221-2474
  lynotttours.com