Ireland Tours & Trips 2020
Filter to find perfect
DEPARTURE DATES
Travel Style
Travel Style
Relaxed A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full on For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Mixed You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Trip Type
Trip Type
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided / Independent Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Vacation / Holiday Package Similar to a self guided tour, this usually involves a home base, such as a hotel or resort, with packaged activities and day tours as a part of the stay.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Itinerary Focus
Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Price
Duration Dropdown
Countries Visited
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Travel Theme
Travelers Age
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
Supplier (Company)
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Continents Visited
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
Magical Ireland
- Merrion Square (Dublin)
- Christchurch Cathedral (Dublin)
- Guinness Brewery (Dublin)
- Castle Ward House & Gardens (Northern Ireland)
- Titanic Belfast Experience
- Giant’s Causeway (Antrim)
- Kylemore Abbey (Galway)
- Cliffs of Moher (Clare)
- Ring of Kerry
- Dingle Peninsula (Kerry)
- Blarney’s Castle
- Medieval Castle Banquet
Elegant Ireland
- Feel like royalty when dining at Dromoland Castle.
- Enjoy complimentary wine and beer with every dinner.
- Savor organic Irish ciders and apple syrups with a visit to a family-owned farm.
- Take in an evening of traditional song and dance.
- Enjoy an evening of storytelling and song at Castlemartyr Resort.
- Spend two nights at Dromoland Castle, one of Europe’s most iconic hotels.
- Jump into Ireland's vibrant capital city — Dublin.
- Kiss the famed Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.
- Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher.
Shades of Ireland featuring Northern Ireland
- Enjoy a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.
- Be treated to a farewell dinner at a castle!
- Choose from a "menu" of Derry’s best restaurants.
- Overnight on the grounds of a regal castle.
- Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's great coastal roads.
- Experience the daily life of an Irish family during a visit to a local farm.
- Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher.
- Kiss the famed Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.
- See Northern Ireland's famous phenomenon — the spectacular Giant's Causeway.
Exploring Scotland & Ireland featuring Northe ...
- Sample the "Water of Life" at a Scottish whisky distillery.
- Join in the fun during a night of traditional Irish food and entertainment.
- Explore the ruins of historic Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness.
- Be transported to a bygone era during a traditional “night on the town” in 20th century Ulster.
- Embark on one of the world’s most breathtaking rail journeys along the Causeway Coast.
- Tour the "Fair City" of Dublin with a local guide.
- Embark on a scenic cruise on beautiful Loch Ness.
- Set out on a walking tour of Derry featuring its medieval city walls.
Exploring Scotland & Ireland featuring The Ro ...
- Sample the "Water of Life" at a Scottish whisky distillery.
- Taste apple cider at a family-run farm.
- Join in the fun during a night of traditional Irish food and entertainment.
- Explore the ruins of historic Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness.
- Spend two nights at a historic Irish castle.
- Embark on one of the world’s most breathtaking rail journeys along the Causeway Coast.
- Tour the "Fair City" of Dublin with a local guide.
- Set out on a walking tour of Derry featuring its medieval city walls.
- Take your seat at the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Countryside of the Emerald Isle
- Enjoy a welcome reception in the crypt of Christ Church Cathedral.
- Put a modern twist on Irish cuisine during a cooking class at a premier culinary institution in Dublin.
- Enjoy Diner’s Choice in Ireland’s gourmet capital of Kinsale.
- Explore the Old Midleton Distillery, home of Jameson Irish Whiskey.
- Overnight on the enchanting Aran Islands and jump head-first into Irish culture.
- Enjoy an after-hours private tour of Christ Church Cathedral.
- Spend a day exploring the Dingle Peninsula.
- Cruise beneath the iconic Cliffs of Moher.
- Watch the sunrise over Inisheer’s maze of stone walls.
Exploring Britain & Ireland featuring the Roy ...
- Give traditional Irish cuisine a modern twist during a cooking class and dinner.
- Experience a traditional English carvery.
- Behold the sights of Killarney on a traditional jaunting car.
- Find inspiration in the Lake District's quintessential English villages.
- Overnight within the medieval walls in York.
- Ponder ancient mysteries at Stonehenge.
- Overnight in the capital cities of London, Cardiff, Dublin and Edinburgh.
- Explore the Roman Bath Museum's 2,000-year-old elaborate spas.
Exploring Scotland & Ireland featuring Northe ...
- Sample the "Water of Life" at a Scottish whisky distillery.
- Taste apple cider at a family-run farm.
- Join in the fun during a night of traditional Irish food and entertainment.
- Explore the ruins of historic Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness.
- Be transported to a bygone era during a traditional “night on the town” in 20th-century Ulster.
- Embark on one of the world’s most breathtaking rail journeys along the Causeway Coast.
- Tour the "Fair City" of Dublin with a local guide.
- Embark on a scenic cruise on beautiful Loch Ness.
- Set out on a walking tour of Derry featuring its medieval city walls.
- Spend two nights at a historic Irish castle.
Shades of Ireland
- Enjoy a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.
- Taste the "water of life" during an Irish whiskey tasting.
- Be treated to a farewell dinner at a castle!
- Overnight on the grounds of a regal castle.
- Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's great coastal roads.
- See sheepdogs in action when you visit a working farm.
- Jump into Ireland's vibrant capital city — Dublin.
- Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher.
- Kiss the famed Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.
Exploring Britain & Ireland featuring England ...
- Give traditional Irish cuisine a modern twist during a cooking class and dinner.
- Experience a traditional English carvery.
- Behold the sights of Killarney on a traditional jaunting car.
- Find inspiration in the Lake District's quintessential English villages.
- Overnight within the medieval walls in York.
- Ponder ancient mysteries at Stonehenge.
- Overnight in the capital cities of London, Cardiff, Dublin and Edinburgh.
- Explore the Roman Bath Museum's 2,000-year-old elaborate spas.
Irish Splendor
- Enjoy cocktails and canapes in the crypt of Christ Church Cathedral.
- Explore Tullamore and delight in a whiskey tasting.
- Learn how a traditional Irish farm works over homemade scones and tea.
- Travel the Dingle Peninsula, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes.
- See the Rock of Cashel, the historic site where St. Patrick preached.
- Overnight on the grounds of a historic castle.
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dublin, the "Fair City."
- Explore the charming town of Killarney.
- Kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.
Irish Splendor
- Enjoy cocktails and canapes in the crypt of Christ Church Cathedral.
- Delight in a whiskey tour and tasting at the home of Tullamore D.E.W.
- Learn how a traditional Irish farm works over homemade scones and tea.
- Travel the Dingle Peninsula, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes.
- See the Rock of Cashel, the historic site where St. Patrick preached.
- Overnight on the grounds of a historic castle.
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dublin, the "Fair City."
- Explore the charming town of Killarney.
- Kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.
- Discover breathtaking scenery at Cliffs of Moher.
Northern & Southern Ireland

- Walk through Ireland’s unspoilt natural wonders of the Rings of Kerry and see shepherds in action, with a sheep farm visit and herding demonstration for your small group.
- Scramble about the clustered pillars of Giant's Causeway and decide for yourself if it’s a natural phenomenon, or the work of giants, as legends may say.
- Explore the rugged coastline of the Aran Islands, with time to explore ruins and remains from the Bronze and Iron Age with your local leader.
- Stroll through Belfast's city centre and learn about recent historical events brought to life in their monuments and buildings – one most notably being the story of the Titanic.
- Revel in Dublin's energetic nightlife – it’ll feel like there’s a pub on nearly every corner, and its creative neighbourhoods are teeming with hip bars and eateries.
Shrines of Ireland
- Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish song and dance.
- Enjoy a privately guided tour of the St. Patrick Center in County Down.
- Take in unrivaled views as you cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher.
- Visit Trinity College to see the Book of Kells.
- Join a local expert at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.
- Celebrate Mass at the Marian Shrine of Knock.
- Tour Kylemore Abbey, a stunning Benedictine monastery.
Shades of Ireland
- Enjoy a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.
- Taste the "water of life" during an Irish whiskey tasting.
- Be treated to a farewell dinner at a castle!
- Overnight on the grounds of a regal castle.
- Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's great coastal roads.
- See sheepdogs in action when you visit a working farm.
- Jump into Ireland's vibrant capital city — Dublin.
- Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher.
- Kiss the famed Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle.
In order to see Travelstride Select deals you must sign in. We’ve negotiated with many of the world’s best travel companies to save you money! Get the best experiences, save up to $700 per person, and be a hero to your travel companions!
We respect your privacy and take great care to protect your information. By joining you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
With FREE membership you:
- Save up to $700 per person!*
- Access private deals and offers
- See personalized trip recommendations
- Save favorite trips
Top Ireland Experiences and Attractions
Top Ireland Experiences
Touring Dublin with its mansions and townhouses, not to mention impressive literary legacy (home of James Joyce, Brendan Behan, and Oscar Wilde)
Hiking through rolling green hills at the Ring of Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula, overlooking the craggy outcroppings, ancient ruins, and the sea and islands beyond
Kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, near Cork (hint: it requires some effort)
Drinking a Guinness – with foam expertly shaped into a shamrock -- in an Irish pub, while gabbing with the locals for hours and listening to toe-tapping music
Sailing with the amazing Irish coastline in view
Taking a short cruise to places like remote Skellig Michael Island, eight miles off the coast of southwest Ireland, and climbing 600 stone steps to the top for a picnic lunch and incredible views
Stepping across the thousands of basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway, remnants of an ancient volcano that extends into the North Channel in Northern Ireland
Exploring the incredible ruins and archaeological sites
Enjoying water adventures such as surfing or fishing in opal-blue waters of the Dingle Peninsula
Ireland Trip Reviews
2,123 Ireland Tour Reviews - Summary 91% Recommend
All Ireland tours, river cruises, expedition cruises, and adventure trips. Find the best guided trips and expert planned vacation and holiday packages. Average rating of 4.5 for all Ireland trips.