Ireland tours discovery guide
Step into a world steeped in folklore and bewitching landscapes. Wander along windswept cliffs that guard the Atlantic, lose yourself in the electric streets of Dublin, and experience the warmth of the country’s famous hospitality on our Ireland tours.
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What to know before you go
Only 5 million residents call Ireland home—but an estimated 80 million people of Irish descent span the globe.
Dublin boasts Europe’s largest city green space, the 1,750-acre Phoenix Park, as well as more than 750 pubs to tuck into. All are a great way to pass the time during the quiet moments of your Ireland travel.
The Irish weave their tales through literature, music, and dance, and share them with visitors through unmatched hospitality and that famous craic (pronounced “crack”)—the locals’ gift of good banter.
With an English-speaking population and a welcoming atmosphere, this nation offers a gentle introduction to international travel. And that’s before the otherworldly scenery you’ll relish on our trips to Ireland!
IRELAND BESTSELLER
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See it all on our Grand Tour
Sheep-dotted green vistas and untamed terrain coexist with spirited, contemporary cities on one of our most popular tours.
Extraordinary Éire escapes
A Week in Ireland
Waste no time getting to the
sparkling, vivacious, and, yes,
emerald heart of Irish culture
with a tour through Dublin,
Cork, and Galway.
What to see, eat, pack, and bring back
Ireland offers so much more than castles and a lush countryside. Check out our tips for making the most of your time.
A season-by-season guide to Ireland
When’s the best time to visit Ireland? Whenever you’re ready to go.
Traditions of
the Emerald Isle
Venture through the pristine lake wilderness of Killarney National Park and the patchwork verdant quilt of the Ring of Kerry—plus mainstays like Dublin and Cork, with an extension to Northern Ireland.
An Irish feast
of flavors
Sip, savor, toast, nibble, and
devour your way through
Ireland on this signature Small
Group Tour celebrating the
country’s robust culinary traditions.
Dublin dining
If you don’t think of the Irish capital as a hotbed of culinary innovation, think again. Treat yourself to upstarts and old favorites in Dublin and beyond.
SOLO, NOT ALONE
Ireland for
Solo Travelers
Dive into Irish culture—
from contemporary cities
to the country’s Ancient
East—with new friends by
your side.
Once-a-year tours for once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Halloween in Dublin, Edinburgh & London
Ghost tours, macabre mysteries, and the chance to attend the Samhuinn Fire Festival (the original Halloween celebration) await—if you dare.
St. Patrick’s Day
in Ireland
Sheer revelry, an electrifying atmosphere, and the unbridled joy of celebrating Irish culture on one of its biggest days? We’ll toast to that.
Signature experiences for your memory vault. Why don’t you...
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Kiss the
Blarney Stone
For a chance to gain that legendary gift of gab. Try it on our A Week in Ireland: Dublin, Cork & Galway tour.
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Feast like royalty
in a castle
For a sip from a goblet of mead and a sumptuous, four-course dinner. Try it on our Grand Tour of Ireland.
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Learn to
Irish dance
For joining in on the fun of traditional music and fancy footwork. Try it on our Ireland for Solo Travelers tour.
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Visit the lakeside Kylemore Abbey
For the romance of Victorian gardens. Try it on our A Week in Ireland: Dublin, Cork & Galway tour.
What travelers say about their Ireland trips
Ireland—and beyond
Stay a little longer! You’re already across the pond, so why not check a few more countries off your list?