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- Gold Operator
- Insight Vacations
- 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 20 - 40
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- See the stunning Dublin Castle and Edinburgh Castle
- Visit one of Europe’s finest Japanese Gardens in Kildare
- Experience the spectacular scenery of the Ring of Kerry
- Savour freshly-made Scottish tea at the Ardgowan Estate
- Cruise the Loch Ness and soak up the incredible scenery
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Dublin
- Day 2 In Dublin’s Fair City
- Day 3 Kildare and Cork
- Day 4 Blarney Castle and Killarney Relaxed Start
- Day 5 Ring of Kerry Experience
- Day 6 The Cliffs of Moher
- Day 7 Glorious Galway to Sligo Bay Relaxed Start
- Day 8 Walk in the Giant’s Steps
- Day 9 Cream Tea at Ardgowan Estate Relaxed Start
- Day 10 Glencoe and Loch Ness Relaxed Start
- Day 11 A Highlands Experience Relaxed Start
- Day 12 St. Andrews and Edinburgh
- Day 13 Scotland’s Capital of Culture
- Day 14 Farewell Edinburgh
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.
Where You'll Stay
Clayton Charlemont, Dublin
HotelDays 1, 2The Kingsley, Cork, Maldron South Mall, Cork
Hotelday 3Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa
HotelDays 4, 5Connemara Coast, Galway
Hotelday 6Clayton, Sligo
Hotelday 7Ballygally Castle, Co. Antrim
Hotelday 8Radisson Blu, Glasgow
Hotelday 9Kingsmills, Inverness
HotelDays 10, 11Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
HotelDays 12, 13
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Operated by
Insight Vacations
Number of tours
781
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- DDenise· August 29th, 2025PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR TOUR WAS NOT LISTED IN THE DROP DOWN MENU! We had signed up for a guided Ireland tour (Ashford Castle and Ireland’s Icons - tour has since been renamed!) with Insight Vacations in February 2025. The sales representative was patient, professional and thorough and made sure we understood when our timeline for final payment was to secure our spot on the booked tour! A while later I called some hotels myself to add additional nights and to inquire about my food allergies. To my surprise, several hotels told me that our tour was not reserved at their hotel for August 2025! Upon contacting Insight, I was informed that our departure date was not one of the confirmed tours for 2025 and the Insight representative assured me that the Ashford Castle tour was one of the most popular tours and was rarely canceled! I was pretty annoyed as this fact about enrolling in a non-confirmed departure trip had not been highlighted to us during our process of enrolling in the trip!! Nicely done, Insight!!! This was my first negative impression of Insight…. Fast forward to June 2025: we had made our final payment before the due date and a few days later we received a non-caring email from Insight Vacations informing us that our departure date had been canceled due to not enough attendees. Of course, they wanted us to change our travel dates to fill up their next departure date which did not work for our schedule. At this time, I was too disappointed with Insight and their non-costumer friendly approach and no-can-do attitude (regarding my food allergies). Therefore, we requested a full refund which took about 10 days to process. Instead, I created a schedule for our own Ireland trip including all the cities, villages, historic sights and natural parks that we wanted to see. I then booked hotels and hired a private chauffeur and we ended up with the most wonderful 10 day tour of Ireland, plus 3 days in Dublin! We learnt so much about the history, culture and life in Ireland over the past centuries and we feel that we got a very good glimpse of Ireland from yesterday to today! Our driver was amazing and everybody told us that we saw all the important sights between Dublin and Galway and south of it! Insight Vacations would not have met our expectations of Ireland since they didn’t even meet our expectations during the enrollment process!Show more
Insight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you very much for choosing to travel with Insight Vacations we truly appreciate your interest in exploring Ireland with us. We’re genuinely sorry to hear about the challenges you encountered during the booking process and the disappointment... Show moreTrip date: August 2025 - DCDarcel· May 23rd, 2025Gregory made the trip extra special, his knowledge, personal experiences and the extra touches and treats were the icing on the cake. By far the best tour director. It was a wonderful trip and I have nothing negative to add.Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for providing feedback on your recent experience. We very much agree that a great Travel Director is essential to the overall enjoyment and comfort of our guests on any of our trips. It is for this reason that we take great care to select our... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- DWDebra Dean· May 23rd, 2025Greg was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable, thoughtful, and fun. We could not have been happier with him. And he made us feel secure that he would be on the job taking care of his mostly elderly clients! We recommend him without reservation.Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are proud of our team's professionalism and dedication to providing exceptional service, and we are delighted to hear that this was evident during your tour. Thank you for being our guest... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- MDMary Ann· May 21st, 2025Greg was simply great… knowledgeable, fun, and organized. He knew the area well and shared many interesting facts and lore as we traveled. Our driver, Raymond, was also superb. Would absolutely travel with both of them again!Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We truly appreciate hearing about your positive experience with our On The Road Team. It is excellent to know that they could provide you with exceptional service. Thank you for... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- AAnonymous· May 20th, 2025Greg was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable about the history of Ireland & Scotland. He made our trip amazingShow moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewWe are fully aware of the important role that our Travel Directors play in the success of any trip. That is why all our representatives are carefully selected and have received thorough training to be able to manage our departures with the highest level... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- MSMaria· May 20th, 2025I can't say enough about the trip, Greg and Raymond Larkin our driver. Greg and Raymond were a dynamic duo. They were so in sync with each other that we thought they worked together several times before. Safety was always a priority, and I would suggest this team be offered the opportunity to work together as much as possible. Greg was fantastic! He was professional, kind, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable on our touring countries. He made the trip fun, and it was evident that he put a lot of time and effort into preparing for the trip and making it an enjoyable experience for everyone. I would jump at the chance to tour again with him in the future.Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your input and are glad to hear that you received exceptional service from our On The Road Teams. They are indeed a valuable asset to our company. Thank you for being... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- KAKuhary· May 17th, 2025Greg was great! Energetic and humorous! And easy to understand.Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for your kind words, we hope to welcome you on tour again.Trip date: May 2025
- BSBess· May 16th, 2025Wow! We had an exceptional 14 day tour with Greg as our Travel Director and Raymond as our driver. Well organized, informative, friendly, and fun. We had lots of laughs. They were truly caring, kind and made sure we were all taken care of. I highly recommend him!’Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your valuable feedback with us. We truly appreciate your input and are delighted to know that you received exceptional service from our On The Road Teams. They are indeed a vital asset to our company, and we are proud of the... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- AAnonymous· May 16th, 2025Greg was very well organized, it made our trip extremely enjoyable and he exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend traveling with him.Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewWe appreciate your kind words and are thankful that you have chosen us to be hosts for this wonderful adventure. We hope to welcome you back again.Trip date: May 2025
- KPKaren· May 15th, 2025Greg made this a beautifully easy visit.Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for your kind words, we hope to host you again.Trip date: May 2025
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- Instant Confirmation-14%From Thursday25 Sep, 2025To Wednesday8 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$12,419NZ $10,698 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Nathalie
Asked on March 15th, 2025What information is required before the tour?
Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2025Passport details are mandatory 30 days prior to departure to book Britain & Ireland ferries.
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Teun
Asked on February 12th, 2025How can I secure a post-tour hotel accommodation?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written February 2025
You can directly book additional nights at the tour's first or last hotel, often without needing a discount code.
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Gabriele
Asked on January 25th, 2025Should I book my flights before the tour is confirmed?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
We strongly recommend you refrain from booking any flights until your tour is fully confirmed.
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Olivia
Asked on January 2nd, 2025Do you have wheelchair accessible buses and rooms?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
We are pleased to inform you that our buses are equipped to accommodate wheelchairs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. With the hotel rooms, we do not have direct control with our third-party suppliers, but our team is committed to providing an inclusive environment, and we have taken the necessary steps to ensure that our tours are accessible to everyone. With the wheelchair, we have what we called a specific requirements form that we need you to fill out and send back to us once you're booked with this tour to ensure that we can accommodate your needs.
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Moh
Asked on December 21st, 2024How are last-minute changes handled?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written December 2024
Last-minute changes are subject to availability and may incur additional costs, which are typically handled directly by the tour operator.
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Taylor
Asked on November 21st, 2024What should I do after requesting a tour?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written November 2024
Your next step is to confirm as soon as possible that you accept the above terms and are happy to wait for your space to be confirmed by Insight Vacations within the 3-4 business day period outlined above.
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Jen
Asked on November 13th, 2024What happens if there are discrepancies in the booking information?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written November 2024
Any discrepancies in the booking information may incur delays/charges locally, and any applicable fees will be paid by the guest in the destination.
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Emma
Asked on August 27th, 2024Are there any specific booking conditions I should be aware of?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written August 2024
This tour is On Request, which means your booking is not confirmed until we receive notification from our local operations team.
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Alicia
Asked on August 17th, 2024What kind of confirmation will I receive for my tour?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written August 2024
You will receive email confirmation that highlights the details and any updates to your booking status.
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Amine
Asked on July 29th, 2024Can I book a one-night post-tour accommodation through the tour operator?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written July 2024
Yes, you can usually request and book additional nights through the tour operator, and they will add it to your overall itinerary.
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