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Best of the West

5 days
Start and end in Dublin
4.5
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Tour Kilbeggan, Ireland's oldest distillery
  • Explore Galway, the City of the Tribes
  • Ferry to Inis Oírr and view Cliffs of Moher
  • Ride through Killarney in a jaunting car
  • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Distillery & GAA
  2. Day 2 Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher
  3. Day 3 Killarney
  4. Day 4 Ring of Kerry
  5. Day 5 Blarney & Cashel
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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Number of tours

24

Age Range

4 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Good
    3.8
  • 4.6
  • Best of the West reviewer 1
    · April 22nd, 2024
    Our tour guide Robert was great! I wish we had more time in the day to do it all, but the time we had was well spent!
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • Best of the West reviewer 2
    · July 23rd, 2023
    Our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a very good schedule. Would have liked the maps and info PRIOR to the tour taking off. Maybe some local music to support the bus rides. More info on where our stops were and what there was there (if they only take euros or if they take cards etc)
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • DB
    · October 6th, 2022
    thought it was expensive for what we had...
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    Trip date: September 2022
  • MC
    · May 18th, 2022
    Great trip! As with all coach trips, can feel a...
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    Trip date: April 2022

Dates & Availability

5 days
Best of the West
From Dublin to Dublin

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    Nancy

    Asked on March 7th, 2025

    Are there any visa requirements for travelers?

    Visa
    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Currently, there are no visa requirements specific to this tour.

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    Pam

    Asked on February 21st, 2025

    How much extra for singles for this tour of west Ireland? What advice do you give for coming from the uk? What time does the tour starts and ends and will there be airport pickup and drop off?

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      Pam

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Can I use my existing credit with you to deduct from the tour cost?

    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      The single occupancy rate is $2599. The tour requires at least one pre and post night in Dublin. It departs from a departure point in the city. There are no airport pick ups or drop offs.

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    Susann

    Asked on January 29th, 2025

    Is travel insurance recommended?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      It's always recommended to purchase travel insurance in advance.

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    Danièle

    Asked on January 24th, 2025

    Can I ask for a specific hotel near the tour starting point?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      There are several hotels within walking distance if you wish to book your own accommodations.

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    Vicki

    Asked on January 15th, 2025

    What should I know about payment methods while on the tour?

    Payments
    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Credit cards are widely accepted, but it's good to have some cash on hand.

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    Juan

    Asked on December 29th, 2024

    What should we expect for airport transfers?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      A taxi from the airport is often the most economical and convenient option.

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    Nathalie

    Asked on December 21st, 2024

    What should I assume for meal budgets not provided by the tour?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Options vary from casual pub fare to fine dining, similar in price to the US.

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    Andrea

    Asked on December 10th, 2024

    I walk with the cane and I have a problems with walking long distances or steep hills. Which tour package would be suitable for me?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Our Best of the West tour would work. For any tour you will have to be able to get on and off the coach bus independently. Anytime when you felt an excursion was too much walking you could take a rest at a coffee shop or the visitor centre if there is one.

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      Andrea

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      What about the other tours?

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    Anne H. M.

    Asked on November 4th, 2024

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      Tipping guidelines will be provided in your final documents.

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    Jennifer

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      Your debit card may not work in Ireland.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 191216

  • Currency
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    Ireland
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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Royal Irish Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Royal Irish Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Royal Irish Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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