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- Gold Operator
- Irish Experience Tours
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 16
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Step back in time with visits Manor Houses & Historical Castles
- Stay in quaint colourful towns & villages, away from the crowds
- Experience a sheepdog demo on a real working Irish farm
- Discover the Aran Islands, Killarney & Connemara National Parks by bike, foot or bus
- Capture the dramatic scenery of Cliffs of Moher, Dingle & the Ring of Kerry
- Catch fantastic live Irish music performances and meet friendly locals
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Scenic journey to Westport
- Day 2 Westport to Clifden
- Day 3 Full day Wild Connemara
- Day 4 Dunguaire Castle, The Burren & Doolin
- Day 5 Mighty Cliffs of Moher & Sheep Dog Herding
- Day 6 Explore the Dingle Peninsula
- Day 7 Ring of Kerry & Valentia Island
- Day 8 Blarney Castle & Dublin
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 16 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 6 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by
Irish Experience Tours
Number of tours
9
Age Range
5 to 105 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Dick· June 3rd, 2025May 24-31 2025 All 11 members of our private group tour felt the same at the conclusion of the week, what an incredible experience! We chose the Castles and Coasts tour with a few modifications and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. Our guide, Noel, shared his Irish wit along with his incredible knowledge of Ireland’s history, culture, and geography. He offered entertainment, education, and a lot of suggestions regarding places to eat, pubs for music, alternative stops for sights and other tips on making the most of the time we had at each destination. We also had a great day with Chris, who filled in on the day we drove Slea Head. The landscapes, towns, pubs, and people with a back drop of sun, clouds, wind and rain all made our time there so memorable. We found the Irish Experience Tour company to be organized, flexible and fun. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and easy to see out of. The hotels were all in great locations and our daily schedule was mutually agreed upon each day. We highly recommend this company. Dick TaylorShow moreTrip date: May 2025- TLTim· May 21st, 2025This was an amazing tour. Sean was fantastic and regaled us many stories of Irish history and local lore. The lodging was top notch, and food recommendations were spot on. An unforgettable experience!!!Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- AHAndrea· May 3rd, 2025We had an amazing trip with Irish Experience tours! The small group was perfect and our tour guide Austin was very informative and accommodating of our requests. The tour itself was a beautiful mix of breathtaking scenery and cultural experiences. We would highly recommend this tour company!Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- KKkaren· April 3rd, 2025Fun trip with a wonderful guide. Small group was great. Easy to get around.Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- Randall· October 18th, 2024Fantastic first tour group experience for us. Our tour guide, Lee Jones, was outstanding and was key to our enjoyment of the tour. From playing music selections, to relating the history and anecdotal stories all apropos to our geographic locations, he added a richness to the experience that was unique to our tour bus. We all felt we were lucky to have him as our tour guide. The pace of the tour was just right to give us time at each site and in each town we stayed. When a storm warning derailed our outdoor plans on one day, Lee scheduled alternative activities, which were paid for by the tour operator! I would highly recommend Irish Experience Tours for your trip to Ireland, especially if you can get Lee as your tour guide😊Show more
Trip date: September 2024 - Teresa Clare· October 16th, 2024This is a great tour of all the beauty and wonderful (yet sad) history of Ireland. I would highly recommend this tour if your like spectacular scenery, castles, and a pint of Guinness:)Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- CSCynthia· September 23rd, 2024We thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Austin, our driver/tour guide, was very kind and thoughtful. He went out of his way to ensure that we were well taken care of.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- BGBetty· September 23rd, 2024Enjoyed the tour, we saw a lot of Ireland in a week. Some days a bit long on the bus.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- HGHeather· September 10th, 2024As a person who read the reviews for this trip before booking, I am compelled to write a review for future trip goers. This was our first trip to Ireland and our first group tour. Overwhelmed by the logistics of planing a road trip through Ireland, we chose the 8 day Castle and Coast tour with Irish Experience Tours. Our guide, Anthony, met us at our departure point and the 13 of us were loaded into a 30ish seat bus. Plenty of space and Anthony made sure we were at a comfortable temperature. Throughout the trip, Anthony provided history, stories, practical details, music, chocolate and beer. No bathroom on the bus (who wants that smell) there were frequent enough stops for breaks - toilets and/or coffee. Often these stops were combined with beautiful scenery and ample photo opportunities. We opted for the B&B lodging wanting an authentic Irish town experience and they were all perfectly fine. The Irish seem to prefer very firm beds and pillows, and do not expect AC. Most places provided fan. They all had hair dryers, but they will not be in the bathroom - check the desk drawer. The provided breakfasts were good and varied. My favorite was starting the day with Baileys Irish Cream porridge. The one disappointment was the Castle hotel option, while a fine hotel it did not feel like a castle experience. Anthony provided many suggestions as we went into each town and even organized a group dinner for the 14 of us one evening. The trip spent nights in Westport, Clifden, Lahinch, Dingle and Killarney. We were given different options for activities in Westport and Dingle. Anthony provided assistance and rides when necessary. There was also an option to go to Inishmore instead of Galway one day.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- NZNancy· August 14th, 2024Our tour guide, Lee, was excellent!!!!Show moreTrip date: August 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Erica
Asked on April 4th, 2025is airfare included, and are we met at the airport
Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written April 2025Airfare is not included and we can help you arrange airport transfer , no problem
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Abdesslem
Asked on March 20th, 2025What are the details of the 8 Day Castles & Coast Experience change?
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
You're now going on '8 Day Castles & Coast Experience - Small Group Tour' instead of '10 Day Wild Irish Experience - Small Group Tour'. Price decreased in total by USD 3461.04.
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Greg
Asked on January 24th, 2025I was wondering if you have or would be willing to do a medical or nursing discount for this tour?
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
At the moment, we do not have any additional discounts available. However, you might come across promotional codes through our app or any brochures you may have received. These can be a great way to save and, if applicable, you can also use any travel credits that you have on your TourRadar account to apply towards your booking.
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Steven
Asked on January 11th, 2025Just wondering if there is an option for single occupancy?
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
Yes of course - do you know which date?
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Sean
Asked on January 6th, 2025Can I just check that the price quoted after I choose the relevant accommodation type is the total price for the trip. Also, I would like to finish the tour in Cork and stay for a couple of nights to fly back from there. Would this be possible.
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
Yes this is will be the final price for the whole trip, and yes you can finihs your tour in Cork , no problem.
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Sean
Traveler•Written January 2025Would there be any discount for finishing the tour in Cork?
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
It would just be the price of the train - about €30 euors - happy to give you this while in Ireland
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Christine
Asked on December 5th, 2024Can I cancel my booking since you only have B&Bs and not hotels?
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
Please release the funds. I want to book the option they have on their website, which is not available on TourRadar.
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Elizabeth
Asked on December 4th, 2024If I pay $99 today then I would have to pay the remaining in March 2025 correct?
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
The remaining balance is 60 days before departure.
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
Yes March
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Emily
Asked on November 11th, 2024Is the itinerary for the Ring of Kerry tour flexible?
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written November 2024
Yes, the itinerary can still include ample time to explore Killarney National Park if we start early on day 7.
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Russell
Asked on October 1st, 2024Will there be options at breakfast and lunch for me?
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written October 2024
YES NO PROBLEM
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Valentina
Asked on September 11th, 2024Can you send the full tour details as soon as possible?
- Irish Experience ToursOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, information will be sent 21 days before departure.
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