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Ireland trips

Come for the countryside, coastal views, Celtic history, and good craic—stay for the memories and the locals who make the Emerald Isle feel like home.

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Ireland trip reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Review of Grand Tour Ireland - Dec ‘25

1st-time traveler Megan

Let me first start off by saying that going on the trip, quite literally healed something inside of me and being able to explore Ireland was a literal dream come true. Our tour director Steve was absolutely amazing. He took the time to get to know each of the travelers on our...

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely gorgeous

3rd-time traveler Julia

Let me start off praising our tour director. He was very helpful with any questions me and my bf had. There was so much thought in this trip with our accommodations and places to eat!! Absolutely 5 stars. He was also very present with the group! Me and my bf had an amazing time....

5 out of 5 stars

Life Changing!

1st-time traveler N. Mashelle

First solo trip & first time ever leaving the country! Ireland was everything I hoped for & so much more. I was blessed with the best group & an absolutely outstanding tour guide, Diarmuid, who went above & beyond every single day. He was knowledgeable, kind, funny, & made sure...

5 out of 5 stars

Pack Your Bags… Ireland Is Calling !! 🇮🇪

2nd-time traveler Alondra

Love love love! If you’re debating whether to book this tour, take this as your sign , do it! This has been one of my absolute favorite trips. Diarmuid was an incredible tour guide !!knowledgeable, friendly, always available, and full of amazing recommendations. He made the...

5 out of 5 stars

The craic was 90

1st-time traveler Anonymous

Diarmuid was truly the best tour guide for this amazing trip. I can’t stress enough how much effort he put into ensuring each of us had the best time, from putting together the best activities to enrich our experience, to trading slang and funny sayings. Thank you Diarmuid and...

5 out of 5 stars

The craic was 90

1st-time traveler Anonymous

Diarmuid was an excellent tour guide through and through! He was very knowledgable on the history of Ireland and was able to answer any questions our group threw at him. The itinerary that was set fourth was very well thought out and everything went well without a hitch! Would...

5 out of 5 stars

Exceeded Expectations and Then Some

4th-time traveler Julia

I feel so grateful to have taken this trip and recommend it to everyone, especially those who long to visit the U.K. and Ireland. Matt Osbourne is the best tour director and always went above and beyond for us! It’s impossible to choose one favorite moment from this tour because...

5 out of 5 stars

BOOK THE TRIP ✈️

1st-time traveler Anonymous

This trip was everything and more. We arrived in Ireland on Saturday, October 18th and left on October 25th, one full week on the breathtaking land of Ireland. I would highly recommend doing all of the add-on; each one brought something unique and unforgettable to every...

5 out of 5 stars

I'm definitely going back to Ireland 🇮🇪

1st-time traveler Cyvanna

This trip was amazing!! I can't recommend taking this trip enough especially with EF. It was planned perfectly, you literally just show up and go. Our Tour Director was so insightful and passionate about Ireland's history and cool facts it made the experience even better. The...

5 out of 5 stars

Enchanting, Magical, Charming and Grand!!

1st-time traveler Taylor

I’ve done this tour twice now and it’s a best seller for a reason! I love Ireland so much and this is a great starter trip if you are traveling to Europe. Steven was an amazing Tour Director! I love the additional excursions they offer, but with that keep in mind you won’t have...

5 out of 5 stars

A MUST!

1st-time traveler Anonymous

Ireland is a DREAM!!! This tour is so worth it especially in the fall season around mid-October! It was beautiful and a time was had!! Also special shout out to our tour director Steven!!! Steven is AMAZING!!! Seeing Ireland through his eyes was a wonderful experience and I...

5 out of 5 stars

90 Craic in Ireland

5th-time traveler Shelby

If you’re trying to get a taste of what Ireland has to offer, this is the trip for you! It is a perfect mix of city life, pub culture, Irish country side, and history. EF put together the perfect itinerary and made it as seamless as possible to travel. Not to mention an...

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely a dream come true!

2nd-time traveler Anonymous

Book. The. Trip. If you are interested in experiencing Ireland-book this trip! From the Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, the castles, the Aran Island, tales of fairies and great food and even better drinks...this trip was a bucket list trip. Diarmaid was a great guide who did...

5 out of 5 stars

good people, great craic!

3rd-time traveler Anonymous

love love loved this trip! This was my 3rd trip with EF and honestly one of my favs. Our tour director Diarmuid was welcoming, responsible, and a wealth of information. He made sure we had plenty of free time recommendations so there was something for everyone. The itinerary was...

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Do as the Irish do

Cultural experiences that tap into the heart of the Emerald Isle.

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Sip a fresh Guinness

Get 360° Dublin views while sipping a freshly brewed pint of Ireland's iconic stout on Grand Tour of Ireland.

Hike the Cliffs of Moher

Take in the rugged Atlantic coast as you walk along the famous 700-foot-high limestone cliffs on Active Ireland.

Frolic in the Aran Islands

Spend the afternoon off the coast exploring sea cliffs and ancient fortresses on England, Scotland & Ireland.

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day

Hop from pub to pub with new friends and bop along to live Irish folk music on St. Paddy’s Day in Dublin.

Sidequest to Kilkenny

Take a train through the countryside for a medieval castle tour and beer tasting on Dublin & London Escape.

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Our group trips are known for unforgettable cultural experiences, but we’re super type-A, too. We coordinate, book, prepare, and obsess—so you can have the best trip ever with your new travel friends.

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Multilingual Tour Director & local guides

Sightseeing activities and excursions

Entrances to top attractions

Metro passes in major cities

Hand-picked accommodations

New travel BFFs

Welcome & Farewell Dinners

Private deluxe motorcoach

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Ireland by the insiders

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