The 7 6-Day Experiences in Ireland That Earn Their Price

1.6-Day All Ireland Tour from Dublin Including Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $1,087Our pick

This six-day Paddywagon coach tour links Ireland’s headline sights with five nights of accommodation and six breakfasts. You’ll visit Titanic Belfast, Derry, Giant’s Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, Killarney, and Blarney Castle. Guides such as Danny, Brian, Vincent, and Gordon add stories, music, and local tips.

“The tour was excellent. The weather was true Irish weather sunny some days, rainy others. The sites were breathtaking and our tour guide Danny was absolutely amazing. His stories, facts and recommendations throughout the tour were extremely appreciated. Would highly recommend”

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2.Best of Ireland 6-Day Backpackers Economy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 6 days · from $1,058

Travel Ireland’s four corners in six days with Paddywagon Tours, from Dublin to Belfast, Derry, Galway, Dingle, Killarney, Cork, and back. Expect a live English-speaking guide, included breakfasts and entry fees, hostel-style lodging, long scenic drives, and standout stops such as the Giant’s Causeway and Cliffs of Moher.

“I’m glad they had a backpacker option so that I could afford to do this as a student traveling solo! Gordon, our driver, literally knew everything and everyone - he introduced us to lots of locals and gave great recommendations and even hung out with us at the pub in the evenings. (The Celtic Steps show in Killarney and the Black Taxi Tour in Belfast were especially great experiences). The transit experience was great: we had a small coach and a small group (about 15) and the coach had wifi. The accommodations (except the first night) were also very nice - backpackers even got a private room in Annascaul. Breakfast…”

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3.6-day All Ireland & Northern Ireland Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,662

Travel from Dublin through Cork, Killarney, Clare, Galway, the Aran Islands, and Belfast with reserved rail seats, coach tours, five breakfasts, hotels, and a tour host. Expect long days, a large group of up to 53, and standout stops such as Blarney Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, and Titanic Belfast.

“Covered a great deal of Ireland with knowledgeable guides. The bus drivers and tour guides were very good as a whole. Railtours Ireland is run by a number of well meaning 70 and 80 year old retired gentleman who need to retire themselves or bring in some younger and female guides. They need to watch their hopefully unintentional sexist and racist comments. This is not a first class tour company as their motto says. As opposed to first class rail and bus tours we were continually shepherded onto buses with 50 or 60 people who were on other tours. The majority of travel is on large buses not trains. The…”

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4.6-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,225Top rated

Travel from Dublin through Glendalough, Kilkenny, Blarney, Killarney, Dingle, the Cliffs of Moher, and Galway in a group of up to 15. Your air-conditioned coach, included admissions, and local farm visit simplify the trip, while Leah at Overland Ireland can help confirm practical details before departure.

“We did the 5 day Wild Atlantic Way trip which we bought through Viator (Viator website had it as 5 day magical southern explorer small group tour). I communicated with Leah at Overland after making the booking through Viator to confirm prefRead more”

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5.6-Day South of Ireland Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $1,057

Travel from Dublin through Wicklow, Waterford, Cork, Dingle, Killarney, Clare, Galway, and Connemara with a driver-guide such as Barry, Brian, or Joe. Five breakfasts, five nights’ lodging, transport, and entrance fees are included. Expect long scenic days, changing accommodations, and plenty of free time.

“Excellent in every part of the trip. Tour guide, and bus driver Brian Kerwin, was entertaining and factual. Lots of fun!”

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6.6-Day All of Ireland Rail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 6 days · from $2,353

This six-day Railtours Ireland trip links Ireland’s top sights without a rental car. Ride trains between Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway, and Belfast, with guided tours to Blarney Castle, the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Connemara, and Belfast. Expect full days and several guide changes.

“Great value and wonderful way to explore a new country. If you're a seasoned solo traveler backpack this isn't your trip. With minimal train experience we appreciated the level of service and travel guides. Well worth the time and expense.”

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7.6-Day Tour of Southern Ireland from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 11 reviews · from $997Best value

Travel from Dublin through Munster and western Ireland on a six-day guided coach tour. Expect Glendalough, Kilkenny, Blarney Castle, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, and Galway, with transport, breakfast, accommodation, a guide, and entrance fees included.

“The itinerary was not followed. They zig zagged across the country instead of a logical path around like the itinerary stated it would be. This made it so you only had 15 minutes at some destinations. We spent more time at gas stations than at some of our planned destinations. We spent more time on the bus doing it this way as well. The guide was rude when you would ask a question and talked bad about previous people who had done the tour. The guide stated that they made the reservations for hotels everyday and that would determine where we ended up based on what was available that day.…”

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