Half-day tour · From Shannon
Bunratty and Adare from Shannon
A private half day of up to 4 hours from Shannon, in one car with your own chauffeur. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park are 15 minutes from Shannon Airport, and Adare, 40 minutes from the airport, closes the morning with its thatched cottages.
Up to 4 hours
Duration
87 km
Distance
Shannon or Limerick
Starts from
EUR 450
From, per vehicle
Executive saloon
The day, step by step
How the day runs
- 01Collection in ShannonPickupFrom your hotel, or straight from arrivals if the flight lands in good time.
- 02Bunratty Castle and Folk Park1 h 45The fifteenth-century tower house and the village of reconstructed cottages and shopfronts behind it. Time for both without rushing either, and it comes first because the castle closes at 16:00 sharp.
- 03Into County LimerickDriveThe car runs south past Limerick city towards Adare. A stop on the way is easy to add.
- 04Adare village45 minA stroll past the thatched cottages on the main street and through the village park, with coffee or an early lunch if you like.
- 05Drop-offDrop-offBack at your hotel in Shannon, or at a hotel in Adare or Limerick if the next night is there.
Included
In the price
- Licensed chauffeur for the half day
- Timings agreed with you before the morning
- WiFi and still water on board
- Tolls, parking and fuel
- Short stops on request
- Suitcases stay in the car while you visit
Not included
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park entry
- Food and drinks
When to go
Runs all year. Both stops are close together, so the morning works in short winter daylight as well as in summer.
Questions
About this day
Can we do this half day straight after landing at Shannon?
Yes, and it suits a morning arrival well. Bags stay in the boot, Bunratty is the first stop, and the morning ends at your hotel instead of a car hire desk.
Are the Bunratty tickets included?
No, entry is paid by you. At the time of writing (October 2026) an adult visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park booked online on the official site is 18 euro, and it is worth checking the current price before the day.
Why is this a half day and not a full day?
The two places sit close to the airport and to each other, so a half day of up to four hours covers them properly. If you would like to add the Cliffs of Moher or Limerick city, a full day is the better fit.
Can the half day run in the afternoon instead?
Yes, as long as it starts early in the afternoon. At the time of writing the castle closes at 16:00 sharp and the folk park at 17:30, so Bunratty stays first and Adare follows it.
Is the half day suitable for children?
The folk park is the part children tend to remember, with its farmhouses and village street to wander. Tell us their ages when you book and the right child seats will be fitted before collection.
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Send the date and the number of guests. The written quote comes back with the vehicle and the timing.