Private Cruise Shore Excursions & Private Guided Tours for all cruise lines in Ireland - British Isles Day Tours for groups
Private guided tours in Ireland and Britain for all group travelers who want their own, private tour and for all British Isles cruise ships in major ports. Have only a few hours to spend and want to cover the highlights or a special itinerary? Enjoy your private shore excursion in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin, Cobh (Cork), or London only.
We will pick you up at your hotel or cruise ship and return you in time for your sailing. Please give us your ship name, arrival and departure times from port. Travel by chauffeured minibus or coach.
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Elite cruise terminal private trips at competitive prices. Lynott Tours' shore excursion prices are considerably lower than those offered at ship’s excursion desks for private excursions and even competitive with those for group bus tours. Conducted in English, our shore excursions, operated by sedans and minibuses, enjoy unrestricted access to city centers, carrying passengers directly to monuments and sites. No tiring, uncomfortable walks from and to distant parking places. Advance bookings at museums and sites ensure admission ahead of time consuming ticket lines.
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Many cruise lines claim that if you do not book your shore excursions with them, they will leave without you. We have NEVER had a client left behind on one of our shore excursions!
We're the Britain and Ireland Shore Excursion experts. Whether you want to see historic sites, pubs, gardens or more - We Have It All !
What's included in our PRIVATE tours of Ireland and Britain:
- UP TO 8 hour tours.
- Minicoach and coach tours with driver/guide (1 person), just for your group of any size
- Admission fees can be added at extra cost
- Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.
PRIVATE TOURS - JUST FOR YOUR GROUP not available
USD rates per person
IRELAND
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SCOTLAND - PER PERSON USD Not available
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Admssions extra
OTHER CITIES AND FRANCE - NOT AVAILABLE
ALL TOURS ARE CONDUCTED WITH A DRIVER/GUIDE (1 PERSON)
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Read about our excursions to the ancient castles, picture book villages,
museums, and many more exciting places.
Choice of itineraries:
DUBLIN
DUBLIN/NEWGRANGE FULL DAY and what a
day! Panoramic tour of Dublin, followed by a drive north. In the Boyne Valley,
you find some of the most venerated prehistoric sites and monuments. This is
the region where the Protestant King William of Orange defeated the Catholic
King James II in 1690. Then, you explore Newgrange, the large cairn, or burial
site erected during the Stone Age. More than 200,000 tons of stone slabs were
needed for Newgrange. The finely calculated, swirl-patterned, decorative stones
line the tomb's entrance. Legend has it that the people here worshiped the sun,
because the Newgrange tomb is situated so that the sun shines into the chambers
on the shortest day of the year, December 21st.
DUBLIN GUINNESS & BOOK
OF KELLS FULL DAY WITH SHOPPING- See Trinity College, the world famous St. Patrick's
Cathedral, Guinness Brewery, including admissions. Your tour of Dublin takes
you to Trinity College to see the illuminated "Book of Kells" and St.
Patrick's Cathedral. Visit the Guinness Storehouse in the heart of old Dublin,
where you sample Ireland's most famous creamy stout in a rooftop pub.
DUBLIN- BOOK OF KELLS -
MALAHIDE CASTLE FULL DAY with Driver/Guide (8 hours)
See Trinity College, the world famous St. Patrick's
Cathedral and Malahide Castle. Your tour of Dublin takes you to Trinity
College to see the illuminated "Book of Kells" and St. Patrick's
Cathedral. Visit Malahide
Castle,one of the oldest and most historic castles in Ireland. From 1185
until 1975, it was the home of the Talbot family. This was a remarkable tenure
by a single family and is one of the longest in Ireland. Malahide Castle with
its 800 year old family history is haunted with many unseen and unknown spirits
and their presence is felt in every room. Many historic castles and houses have
one ghost, some have two or three, but Malahide Castle has five! Full Day.
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COBH (CORK) -
BLARNEYCASTLE, WHISKY TASTING SHORE EXCURSION- with Driver/Guide (8 hours) includes
admissions. You take the scenic route through Cobh, originally a small fishing
village, and then the base for the British Navy. Cobh was the departure point
for many Irish immigrants in the 19th century, and is associated with the loss
of the Titanic and Lusitania. Titanic victims are buried. Visit Blarney, with a
chance to kiss "The Stone". Travel to visit the Midleton (Jameson)
Distillery.
COBH (CORK) -
BLARNEY, KINSALE EXCURSION You take the scenic route through Cobh,
originally a small fishing village, and then the base for the British Navy.
Cobh was the departure point for many Irish immigrants in the 19th century, and
is associated with the loss of the Titanic and Lusitania. Titanic victims are
buried in the local graveyard. Visit Blarney with time for shopping at the
Blarney Woolen Mills and a chance to kiss "The Stone". The Rock Close
and its surroundings, is a curious place of ancient trees and far more ancient
stones, by legend a garden of druidic origin and a center of worship in
pre-Christian days. The place has an aura of magic and mystique with Wishing
Steps, Witch's Kitchen, Druids' Cave and many other delights, telling a story
of centuries past. Kinsale, one of the most historic and picturesque towns in
Cork has quaint cobbled streets, gourmet restaurants and yachts moored in the
harbor. Full Day.
| Another hint for you is to learn some differences in Irish English and
American English: Togs are men's bathing suits (usually Speedo style). Jumpers are sweaters. |
City tour. Vist the Titanic quarter, Queens University area and Botanical Gardens, Falls Road and the murals or a Crime novel tour - your choice.
CAUSEWAY TOUR
A whirlwind day, featuring the best of what Northern Ireland has to offer. Travel along the Antrim Coast Road, widely agreed to be one of the finest stretches of road anywhere in the world, hugging the coast line giving incredible views. See Dunluce, a ruined medieval castle sits perched on the edge of a basalt cliff and is one of the most picturesque castles anywhere in Ireland. Bushmills Whiskey Distillery which has been creating beautiful ‘water of life‘ since 1608 making this the oldest working distillery in Ireland. Commonly called ‘the 8th wonder of the world ”, the ancient stones of the Giants Causeway is the only world heritage site in Ireland Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge – where you can of course cross the bridge which spans a chasm over 75ft in height. The village stop at Carnlough Village is a fitting end to your trip as you take in the quaint harbor used by pleasure boats and small fishing vessels. Itinerary may be changed due to time constraints or weather. Travel to the Giant's Causeway (time allowing) at added charge.
Shore Excursions in Scotland
Edinburgh & Glasgow
Glasgow By Private Tour- Full Day
GLASGOW (GREENOCK): LOCH LOMOND, STIRLING CASTLE, LUSS
Travel to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, the largest fresh water lake in the UK. On the Loch there are approximately 38 Islands. Many of the cottages that distinguish Luss were originally erected to house workers in the cotton mill and slate quarries of the 18th and 19th centuries. The homes have been fully restored and Luss has been designated a "Conservation Village". Stirling Castle is one of most important castles, both historically and architecturally, in Scotland. Several Scottish Kings and Queens have been crowned at Stirling, including Mary, Queen of Scots. The Tapestry Studio has been working on a recreation of The Hunt of the Unicorn tapestries, and you can watch the weavers at their task. Visit the James IV's Great Hall - the largest medieval banqueting hall ever built in Scotland and the Great Kitchens which dramatically bring to life how lavish banquets were created in James IV's day. Full day.
LOCH LOMOND, LUSS, INVERARY CASTLE
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Edinburgh from South Queensferry, Rosyth or Leith By Private Vehicle
EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING
EDINBURGH FULL DAY: The "City of Princes". Take a private tour of the principal sights of this elegant Georgian city. Drive along Princes Street and through the 200-year-old New Town. See the medieval section of the city and visit Edinburgh Castle which dominates the city center and contains many interesting exhibits. Your exploration of the capital of Scotland includes the "Royal Mile", from Edinburgh Castle, high atop Edinburgh Rock, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Holyroodhouse is the formal home of the Royal Family in Scotland. Mary, Queen of Scots lived here from 1561 to 1567, and watched as her secretary, David Riccio was murdered. The last Stuart to reside here was Bonnie Prince Charlie.
EDINBURGH- ST. ANDREWS Drive north on the main highway before following country roads through rolling farmland to St. Andrews. The old medieval cathedral town is home to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and, of course, the incomparable Old Course. Choose to visit the British Golf Museum with its displays chronicling the history of golf, photograph the facade of the venerable Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, stroll a portion of the Old Course or browse the town’s shops for golf items, woolens and souvenirs. The university town (Prince William went to school here), has cobbled streets, interesting shops, a ruined castle and church. Cathedral Ruins - Photograph the 14th-century ruins of St. Andrews' cathedral and its priory. St. Andrews was a considerable medieval town, sporting both a cathedral and a university.
This August: Edinburgh Tattoo Evening with transfers and sightseeing.
TATTOO WITH TRANSFERS (August only) The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is Scotland's biggest, best-selling spectacle, the most popular event. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Royal Mile. Then, attend the Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. It's a spine-tingling sights and sounds of the world famous Massed Pipes and Drums, the finest bagpipe display anyone can witness anywhere in the world. An 1 ½ hour event not to be missed in Edinburgh in August, with performances: Monday to Friday at 9.00pm. Saturdays at 7.30pm and 10.30pm. There is no performance on Sunday. The Tattoo has never been cancelled due to bad weather. Evening Tour.
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Shore Excursions in Great Britain, London, Dover, Harwich, Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON -
STONEHENGE TOUR & SALISBURY One of the most beautiful, and one of the
most typical of English cathedral towns, its narrow streets are busy and
prosperous-looking, seeming to bear witness to important history here.
Salisbury dates from the early 13th century. Many of the Cathedral's treasures
are due to the restoration in the 18th century by Wyatt. Salisbury is rich in
late medieval gabled houses in narrow alleys, and has countless interesting
buildings. Stonehenge is the most famous of the great prehistoric monuments of
the British Isles. Stonehenge is in the form of a circle of massive stones
dating from the Bronze Age, whose axis is aligned with the sunrise on the
longest day of the year. Its purpose is thought to be religious, to do with the
foretelling of the seasons and perhaps, the worship of a sun-god. Full Day.
Harwich- Cambridge Colleges & Punt Ride on the
River Cam
Cambridge features winding streets lined
with old houses and shops on the River Cam. The Romans used Cambridge as an
inland port. Cambridge has a wealth of historic buildings, and much of its
charm lies in winding back streets and passages. You take a walk among the
"Backs", the Mathematical Bridge and venerable colleges. There are
now 31 colleges, founded mostly by kings, queens, bishops and nobles. The
beautiful buildings reflect 700 years of British architectural heritage. One of
the highlights of a visit to Cambridge is to take a ride in a punt—a
flat-bottom boat propelled by a 16 foot pole which is also used to steer along
the River Cam—one of the most beautiful stretches of river in England.
Take in the Bridge of Sighs, King's Chapel and the Wren Library at Trinity from
a river perspective, then stroll to Kings College Chapel. Henry VI laid the
foundation stone of the Chapel in 1446 and the windows were made by Flemish
craftsmen—the finest collection of medieval stained glass in the country.
HARWICH - CONSTABLE COUNTRY - Captured in paintings by Constable, the
Suffolk-Essex border features timbered houses, moated manors, and fine church
towers. By following in the footsteps of Constable you’ll have a better
appreciation of the trees, rivers, sounds and light captured on canvass by one
of the greatest British painters of all time, with its unchanging scenery of
willows, shimmering meadows and winding streams, rural hamlets, and visit a
16th-century thatched cottage . Continue along the country roads to Dedham, one
of the opulent wool towns in the 15th Century, the village where Constable went
to school. In High Street, stop to admire the 16th-century St. Mary's Church,
and see Sherman Hall dating back to the 16th century. Nearby is Colchester -
Britain's oldest recorded town. In AD77 a Roman writer by the name of Pliny the
Elder described the location. This was the earliest known reference to a fixed
settlement in Britain, hence the claim to be Britain's oldest recorded town.
The return drive to Harwich shows many more quiet country landscapes.
DOVER LEEDS CASTLE & CANTERBURY
Kent has some of the most romantic castles in Britain, including Leeds Castle
in Maidstone. With a fairytale setting, standing romantically on three islands
encircled by a lake, this gem of a castle has a long and dramatic history.
Lovingly restored, it is home to a magnificent collection of medieval
furnishings, paintings, tapestries and treasures. Travel to Canterbury,
England's cathedral city with historic buildings and narrow streets. Canterbury
has an interesting history, and a long one. It has been inhabited since 350AD.
This was the cradle of Christianity in Saxon England. The first cathedral was
built in 597 by St. Augustine. Thomas Becket was murdered before the high altar
in 1170. Timbered and tile-hung villages welcome you on a leisurely afternoon
drive through delightful hamlets and along leafy country roads. There will be
an opportunity to visit some of the villages' winding streets, small shops and
historical atmosphere as you return via County Kent to Dover.
Rates on public holidays are 25% higher; on Christmas and New Year's
50% higher.
TRANSFERS FROM LONDON/TOUR TO HARWICH: Constable Country and Colchester -
Britain's oldest recorded town. In AD77 a Roman writer by the name of Pliny the
Elder described the location of the Isle of Anglesey as being 'about 200 miles
from Camulodunum, a town in Britain'. This was the Roman name for Colchester
and is the earliest known reference to a fixed settlement in Britain, hence the
claim to be Britain's oldest recorded town.
Private Transfers:
by taxi to central London
London to cruise ports
prices are per vehicle
A private vehicle is the perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Vehicles with a driver or driver/guide only. Air conditioned vehicles will be requested but cannot be guaranteed.
Customized Itineraries We can modify the itinerary to suit your needs. We can arrange private guided tour designed just for you.
Ireland and Great Britain cruises
Princess British Isles cruises
Royal Caribbean
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Scheduled shore excursion tours British Isles/Ireland for individuals
Private Excursions for groups all cruise lines
Transfers to/from Southampton and London
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