Private Tipperary & Rock of Cashel Day Tour

• Private tour vehicle & driver for your independence, privacy and comfort
• Convenient private pick- up from Dublin address of your choice.
• Drive through some of Ireland’s most beautiful countryside.
• Explore the Rock of Cashel high above the plains of Tipperary.
• Visit medieval Cahir Castle (1142 AD) – Ireland’s best preserved Norman fortress
• Excellent vistas and photos from the romantic ruins of Rock of Castle Dunamase
• Take some time at leisure to enjoy a delicious lunch.
• Relaxing private drive back to Dublin City.
• Private drop- off in Dublin in plenty of time for evening dinner reservations

• Dublin-based expert advice
• Collection from your hotel
• Private Mercedes-Benz Tour Vehicle
• Private Chauffeur Guide
• Private 4G Wifi Connection in Tour Vehicle
• Entrance fees (as specified at time of booking)
• Fuel, Road Tolls and Associated Taxes
• Dropoff at your hotel
• Driver's Gratuity
• Food, Drink or Refreshments

• Depart Dublin

  Enjoy the comfort of private departure from your Dublin accommodation before heading south towards Co. Tipperary. 

• Golden Vale

  Your journey will take you through the Irish midlands and into the agricultural heartland of the Golden Vale – arguably the finest farmland on earth. Depending on the season you’ll see a wide range of animals grazing on patchwork fields including racehorses, herds of dairy and beef cattle along with flocks of sheep with tiny lambs.

• Rock of Dunamase

  Our initial stop today is the Rock of Dunamase, situated in Co. Laois. Once the most important Hiberno- Norman defensive structure in the county, the original fort was a Christian settlement dating back as far as the 9th century – the ruins provide interesting insight into Ireland’s Hiberno-Norman period and offers beautiful vistas of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Be sure to have your camera at the ready!

• Cahir Castle

  Continuing on our tour, the next stop will be at Cahir Castle in Co. Tipperary. One of Ireland’s most sprawling castles, the structure was first established in 1142 and was passed down through some of Ireland’s most notable historic families, including the O’ Briens and the Butlers. The castle has now been named a national monument and is a must-visit for visitors to Tipperary. Following the castle visit, you’ll have time to enjoy a delicious local lunch in a good pub nearby.

• Rock of Cashel

  Your next stop will be the famous Rock of Cashel. This imposing fortress on the rock was for centuries the traditional seat of the ancient Kings of Munster. King O’Brien donated the complex to the Roman Catholic Church for use as a cathedral in 1101. Part castle, part cathedral the Rock of Cashel is now recognised as one of the most remarkable collections of medieval architecture anywhere in Europe. Visited by Queen Elizabeth II on her historic State Visit it’s a highlight of any itinerary in the region.

• Return to Dublin

  Refreshed after a day in the countryside you can look forward to your relaxing private drive back to Dublin city in good time to freshen- up ahead of any evening plans you may have. Drop- off at the Dublin address of your choice.
  
  Hours of 09:00 - 18:00 (or consecutive equivalent) are required for this tour.

Private Tours typically range from EUR 695.00 – EUR 1,895.00+ per vehicle per day including a driver- guide (& his overnight expenses), fuel, road tolls and associated taxes. Guest accommodation & entrance fees are not included in the above guideline to facilitate guest flexibility.

Tours are priced individually according to the route, group size, distances & hours required, date(s) in question, start & end locations, overnight locations (where applicable) and remaining supply at time of booking.

Update: 21st November 2024

Ireland is currently at full employment. Many drivers exited the hospitality industry during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (as hospitality was shut for two years) and there is currently a relative shortage of the very best talent.

With pandemic restrictions now in the rear view mirror, and with the United States Dollar at its strongest level vs the Euro in 20 years, we are currently experiencing a sharp increase in demand from our principal markets in the US, UK, EU and Arabian Gulf. As our availability sells out for the period ahead, rates will rise as demand outstrips remaining supply.

Accordingly, we encourage guests to secure preferred dates for the coming season as early as possible.

November 2024 (Low Season)
Thanksgiving week nearly sold out. Rates can be fixed by deposit.

December 2024 (Shoulder Season)
25th December extremely limited availability. Traditionally there is a pronounced shortage of suitable drivers between 23rd December and 4th January. Rates quoted now will rise by approximately 20% as the fleet sells out. Rates can be fixed by deposit.

January 2025 (Low Season)
Good availability for all dates. Reservation at least 72 hours before travel recommended to guarantee service. Rates quoted now will rise by approximately 25% as the fleet sells out. Rates can be fixed by deposit.

February 2025 (Low Season)
Good availability for all dates. Advance booking required for weekends during Six Nations Rugby Championship. Reservation at least 72 hours before travel recommended to guarantee service. Rates quoted now will rise by approximately 25% as the fleet sells out. Rates can be fixed by deposit.

March 2025 (Peak Season)
Fair availability for most dates. Advance booking required for weekends during Six Nations Rugby Championship and St. Patrick's Week 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th. Early bird rates can be secured by deposit. We are now starting to see multiple quotation requests for St. Patrick's Festival. Rates quoted now will rise by approximately 25-30% as the fleet sells out. Rates can be fixed by deposit.

April 2025 (Shoulder Season)
Rates quoted now will rise by approximately 25% as demand surpasses supply approaching departure. Rates can be fixed by deposit.

May 2025 (Peak Season)
Rates quoted now will rise by approximately 25% as demand surpasses supply approaching departure. Rates can be fixed by deposit.

June 2025 (Peak Season)
Rates quoted now will rise by approximately 30% as demand surpasses supply approaching departure. Rates can be fixed by deposit.

July 2025 (High- Peak Season)
Rates quoted now will rise by approximately 30% as demand surpasses supply approaching departure. Rates can be fixed by deposit.

August 2025 (High- Peak Season)
Rates quoted now will rise by approximately 30% as demand surpasses supply approaching departure. Rates can be fixed by deposit.