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- 8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour
- 7-Day Ireland to Island Small Group Tour of Ireland
- 6-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour
- Cliffs & Countryside
- 7 Day Dublin And Galway By Train
- 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin
- Land of Saints & Scholars - 7 days
- Wild Ireland Express - 3 days
- South West Ireland Uncovered - 5 days
- Ireland's Ancient South - 5 days
8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour
52 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Our tour of Ireland with overland was the trip of a lifetime. I would use overland for all my travel if I could!!!!!".”
Al, traveled in October
The 8-day route from Dublin's city center weaves through key Irish locations including Glendalough Monastery, Kilkenny Castle, and returns to Dublin. The path leads through Sally Gap, Connemara National Park, and Kylemore Abbey, with daily drives averaging 2.5 hours between destinations.
Duration 8 days Destinations Dublin, Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Cahir, Blarney, Killarney, Killarney National Park, Dingle, KillimerSee all destinations Age Range 10 to 106 year olds Operator Overland Ireland - Small Group Tours From
- NZ$4,448
7-Day Ireland to Island Small Group Tour of Ireland
52 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“He was very informative, friendly and caring. He made sure everyone was comfortable and looked after.”
Pamela, traveled in August
A 7-day excursion from Dublin's Ashling Hotel at 8:00 AM takes you through 14 Irish cities from east to west. The Mercedes Sprinter coach winds through Cashel, Cobh, Killarney, and Galway, concluding at Dublin's Heuston Station. Daily drives average 3 hours excluding activity stops.
Duration 7 days Destinations Dublin, Cashel, Midleton, Cobh, Blarney, Kenmare, Skellig Michael, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, TraleeSee all destinations Age Range 12 to 110 year olds Operator Overland Ireland - Small Group Tours From
- NZ$4,018
6-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very nice accommodations. Would book with Overland again!”
Mary, traveled in April
From The Ashling Hotel in Dublin, a 6-day tour visits 14 cities across Ireland. The route flows from Dublin through the Sally Gap to Glendalough Monastery, then southwest to Killarney, looping back north via the Wild Atlantic Way to Galway, before returning to Dublin. Daily driving times range from 1.5 to 4 hours.
Duration 6 days Destinations Dublin, Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Cahir, Blarney, Killarney, Killarney National Park, Dingle, KillimerSee all destinations Age Range 10 to 106 year olds Operator Overland Ireland - Small Group Tours From
- NZ$3,205
The 5-day route from Riu Gresham Hotel in Dublin at 8:30 AM leads to Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery. The path winds through Cashel, Cork, and the Ring of Kerry before returning to Dublin's O'Connell Street by 5:30 PM. Visits 8 cities across 5 days.
Duration 5 days Destinations Dublin, Cashel, Adare, Blarney, Cobh, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Athlone Age Range 13 to 80 year olds Operator Royal Irish Tours From
- NZ$2,501
Starting from Dublin's historic center, journey through Ireland by train to Galway over 7 days. Begin with Dublin's Trinity College and Temple Bar district, then take a scenic rail journey westward to Galway's Latin Quarter, covering key spots like the Spanish Arch and Aran Islands before concluding in vibrant Galway City.
Duration 7 days Destinations Dublin, Galway Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator STM Tours LLC From
- NZ$2,914
5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin
175 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had a true gem, with incredible knowledge and a great sense of humor.”
Michelle, traveled in August
A 5-day adventure from Dublin's Nassau St opposite Kilkenny Shop at 09.00 visits 20 Irish cities including Kilbeggan, Galway, and Killarney. The tour concludes in Dublin at 19.30, covering approximately 1,200km through Ireland's southwest in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach.
Duration 5 days Destinations Dublin, Kilbeggan, Clonmacnoise, Galway, Burren, Kilfenora, Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch, Killarney, DingleSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator Rabbie’s Small Group Tours From
- NZ$2,175
Your 7-day Irish expedition leaves Dublin at 9:00 AM, connecting 13 cities. The 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach heads west through Counties Kildare and Offaly, stopping at Kilbeggan Distillery en route to Galway. The circular route returns via the Wicklow Mountains, concluding at Nassau Street, Dublin at 18:30.
Duration 7 days Destinations Dublin, Galway, Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Shannon, Killarney, Dingle, Blarney, Kinsale, CobhSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From $5,925
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The 3-day route from Dublin's Nassau Street weaves through Wicklow Mountains to Glendalough's lakes, extending to Dingle Peninsula via Kilcullen and Rock of Dunamase. The path leads through Killarney National Park's Torc Waterfall and Rock of Cashel, concluding at the Nassau Street pickup point.
Duration 3 days Destinations Dublin, Glendalough, Dingle, Slea Head, Killarney National Park, Cashel Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From $1,855
15% Off- NZ$1,577You save $278
South West Ireland Uncovered - 5 days
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was just a taste of the island and the people. I liked the small group.”
Brenda, traveled in September
A 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach carries travelers on this 5-day, 1,000+ km southwestern circuit from Dublin's Nassau Street. The route crosses County Kildare to Galway, features the Cliffs of Moher, and returns via Killarney and Blarney Castle, concluding in Dublin at 19:30.
Duration 5 days Destinations Dublin, Galway, Kilfenora, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Dingle, Ring of Kerry, Derrynane, Blarney, Kilkenny Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From $3,485
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A 5-day medieval tour departs Dublin Nassau Street, visiting 9 Irish cities. The 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach covers 437 miles through County Cork and Waterford before returning to Dublin, averaging 87 miles daily between major attractions.
Duration 5 days Destinations Dublin, Cashel, Blarney, Kinsale, Bantry, Cobh, Waterford, Kilkenny, New Ross Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From $4,145
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What people love about Ireland Tours from Dublin
- Taste of Ireland (Tour A) - 7 Days/6 Nights
The tour was not very well planned and organized and if not for the skills and personality of the tour guide/driver Bob Reid, it might turn out to an unpleasant experience. The weather also cooperated, happily. No rain, 60F in the middle of October. The group consisted of 18 Americans. Mostly of middle-to-elder age but there were 3 kids (10-13), very nicely behaving. Few people had disabilities. My advice - never pay in advance for their airport transfer. They charge you twice the rate and you have to wait and to fight for the voucher. In addition, they increase your insurance premium for this. On the way in, we had to wait for an hour (some ppl more) in the early morning hours in the airport (after 7 hours flight) until they collect all the ppl to fill out a big bus and then it took a good hour and half to fight morning traffic. On the way out, they never sent a voucher, so I had to call their office and they finally e-mailed it to the hotel. The starting hotel was in 4-th traffic zone from the downtown Dublin. It is not a very big city, but it means that you had to walk for 50 min or pay $25 for taxi to get to its centrum. Hop-in hop-out busses do not help (first you try hard to find them, and they are only available in a limited spot in the downtown - no timetables, marked stops or anything). CIE promised to turn corresponding vouchers into free transportation to the centrum. Never happened. And we walked there and back. 19,000 steps in one day. Thank you CIE for our fitness program! How about to return the money? 1st day you have a variety of tours to choose from. But you have a 6-hours jetlag and did not sleep even for an hour on your first night. Nevertheless, we went to GPO museum (stands for General Post Office) where the Irish revolution started. Recommend very much. It gives you much more insight on history and culture of the modern Ireland than any of the beer or whisky museums. 2nd day. Panoramic tour was OK (but we already walked around half of entire city by foot the day before). The guide was of high qualification and the visit to the castle was memorable. The evening entertainment was also superb - the music and dances and teambuilding... Some whiskey also helped. Unfortunately, I cannot say this for the remainder of the free lunches and dinners of the trip - all of them were very lousy. The thing I never understood why we, 18 Americans, fully vaccinated and limited to communication only within our small group were required to wear masks during all long hours on the bus. Does it make any sense? Day 3. Blarney castle. Spectacular view but the castle is very filthy and small-sized inside. To climb it just to kiss a rock in an awkward position for an extra fee? But it was fun to watch idiots doing this. Unfortunately, it took time from the overall sightseeing - there is an incredible arboretum around the castle with many rare and very old trees, nicely kept in a great shape - maybe the best park I have seen in my life. I wish I never climb this damn castle and better spend the time just walking around in awe. Hotel transfers were actually well-organized, You just put your luggage outside the door in the morning and they bring it to your next destination (there was a delay with this at the last hotel, very inconvenient). Also, it was terrible to wake up every day at 6:30, having breakfast at 7:00 and leaving on the bus at 8:00. Do not forget about everyday packing/unpacking. And you call this a vacation? Breakfasts are boring and absolutely the same everywhere, no difference throughout the country - eggs, sausages and beans. Day 4. Ring of Kerry - circling a peninsula with spectacular views. Skellig experience is some sort of scam, because you never can reach the island, simply technically - too dangerous. The museum gives you a decent view into it, but you could just use an internet video with the same success. Killarney at night was a blast - real tourist city with lots of shops and bars. Border collies!!! This one was really something! The dogs, their work with sheep, the owner, the demonstration... The crown jewel of the entire trip. Day 5 - cliffs. Magnificent, almost like a piece of Grand Canyon. Very worth visiting. Nice visitor center too. Very overcrowded with international tourists. Day 6. Galway - nothing to remember. Long travel and some shopping in a small town. Completely forgettable. Day 7. The last hotel in Dublin was situated in downtown, so it was the perfect location for bar visits and for shopping. I recommend to take an extra day in Dublin as I did, to enjoy this city in fullest (first 2 days you are just tired, disoriented and asleep). The last thing - last day we were obliged to have a COVID test for $50 per person. The test was well organized but very painful (as compared with the tests in America) - they put their swab from your nose to your eye, literally. And all of us had certificates of full vaccination. I understood that this was not initiative of American Government but rather the Irish Eir Lingus airfare company - their way to make some extra money. Then, with vaccination certificates and negative COVID tests we had to sit the entire flight in masks. The good thing was only that they have US pre-screening in Dublin (passport and customs), so we did not have to beat the crowds back in Chicago, and left the flight just like regular passengers.
- Irish Spirit- 8 Days/7 Nights
The tour was great. Exceeded expectations
- 8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour
Great all around! Enjoyed the hikes, bike rides, kayaking, and everything else. Do think we may have needed a bit more down time, though. It was a bit tiring being on the go all of the time.
What our customers ask about Ireland Tours from Dublin
What's the typical length of tours starting from Dublin?
Dublin-based tours run between 5 and 8 days with 6-day trips being the most common choice. From bases like the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge travelers explore central Dublin's landmarks before venturing to well-known sites like the Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The 6-day tour was well-paced and provided a good overview of Ireland with our guide Noel making it informative and entertaining."
What accommodation options are available for the first night in Dublin?
The first night in Dublin features a range of lodging choices from 4-star properties like Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge and The Croke Park Hotel to mid-range options such as the Academy Plaza Hotel. Properties include full Irish breakfast and standard amenities. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge was an excellent starting point - comfortable rooms great breakfast and perfect for meeting the tour group."
What are the most common first-day activities for tours starting in Dublin?
First-day activities begin around 2:00 PM with a Dublin city tour covering Trinity College Dublin Castle and Georgian neighborhoods. The evening includes a welcome dinner with Irish music and dance often at places like the Merry Ploughboy Pub. Hotels such as Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge or The Croke Park Hotel serve as starting points. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The Dublin city tour was fantastic - our guide brought the city's history to life and the welcome dinner with Irish music and dancing was a perfect start."
Where are the common pickup locations within Dublin for tour departures?
Tour groups typically gather at central points including The Ashling Hotel on Parkgate Street Nassau Street across from the Kilkenny Shop and the Custom House Quay area. Additional pickup spots include Clayton Burlington Road and Royal Marine Hotel. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The Ashling Hotel was an easy-to-find central meeting point with plenty of nearby amenities."
What's the best time of year to start a tour from Dublin?
The main tourist season spans April to October with July and September drawing the largest crowds. Winter tours from November through March offer better rates but weather can be unpredictable. A TourRadar traveler noted: "We started our tour in September from Dublin - perfect weather and fewer crowds than summer months."
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