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7 Day Essential Ireland tour. Galway, Killarney & Dingle

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Overview

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168 hours

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THE ULTIMATE INTRODUCTION TO IRELAND’S SOUTH WEST

Join us for an action-packed week in the beautiful West Coast of Ireland. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a small group with an expert local guide. The ideal tour to experience the Wild Atlantic Way. You’ll stay in the charming and lively towns of Killarney, Dingle and Galway. Dine like royalty, enjoy music-filled pubs, meet the locals (and our Irish Wolfhounds!), sing our songs and learn the lively history of this great land.

This is a VIP tour, a lifetime experience and the small group size ensures wonderful personalised service!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All breakfasts

In-person tour guide

All entrances & activities

Lunch and Dinner

What To Expect

Day 1

Dublin to Galway via Guinness & Clonmacnoise

Accommodations

Included overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse

1

Guinness Storehouse

Experience the iconic Guinness storehouse, where Ireland's famous national drink has been brewed since 1759, learn the history of this unique brewery in one of the oldest areas of Dublin. You will have ample time to enjoy Ireland's most visited attraction and savour a creamy Guinness or a complimentary soft drink in the epic gravity bar, a glass platform with a 360° view over Dublin's fair city.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Clonmacnoise

Enjoy a guided tour of this special and beautiful archaeological site. An ancient 1500 year old monastic-settlement perched on the banks of the river Shannon in the beautiful boglands of County Offaly. Enjoy a guided tour and learn of the history of the monks who survived and thrive on the sites by frequent Viking attacks, see the beautiful handcrafted Celtic crosses from the 10th century, the glorious Round tower and the magnificent altar were Pope John Paul said Mass in 1979. This is truly a wonderful historic site set in a serene area of natural beauty.

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Tig Coili

After checking in and a nice relaxing rest, your Essential Ireland Guide will need a casual stroll through the historic centre of Galway culminating with a chance to listen to some lively Irish traditional music in one of the most famous pubs in all of the West Coast.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Galway to Killarney via Cliffs of Moher & chocoloate factory!

Accommodations

Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse

1

Cliffs of Moher

Enjoy to our most famous natural attraction, the majestic Cliffs of Moher standing proud over the wild Atlantic way.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
2

On our first night in Killarney we always offer an optional gathering on in this iconic pub to enjoy some fine Irish ballad singing.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
3

Hazel Mountain Chocolates

Enjoy a short guided tour and tasting of this funky little family-run chocolate factory in the middle of the Burren in County Clare. We are proud to support small local businesses in rural Ireland.

30 minutes • Admission Included
4

River Shannon

Tour-Guests always enjoy a crossing of the river Shannon by ferry. An extra expense for our company, but it's always worth it to give our guests an extra 30 minutes off the tour bus in the fresh air and save perhaps one hour driving time between Galway and Killarney. It's fun to get out in the open fresh air and go up on deck and possibly see the dolphins swimming in the Shannon estuary. A 30 minute crossing.

30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 3

Killarney National Park & mini Ring of Kerry tour

Accommodations

Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse

1

Kenmare

Enjoy time in Ireland's most charming small village. A national winner of our famous 'Tidy Towns' competition. You'll have ample time to explore the colourful boutique shops and perhaps the ancient & mystical stone circle.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Torc Waterfall

Enjoy a short 15 minute gentle hike to Ireland's most beautiful waterfall, found deep in the lush native woodland.

45 minutes • Admission Included
3

Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms

Enjoy a self-guided tour of this magnificent mansion. Learn how the Anglo-Irish gentry lived in luxury during the politically turbulent 1800s. Walk through the bedrooms where Queen Victoria herself slept during her famous tour to Killarney 150 years ago and perhaps brave the Victorian nursery where a unique collection of somewhat spooky porcelain dolls look on :) Afterwards relax in the magnificent gardens and perhaps hug the 800 year old Oak tree..

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
4

Ladies' View

One of the most glorious photo-stops in all of Ireland

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Killarney to Dingle (& Falconry experience!)

Accommodations

Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse

1

Kingdom Falconry - Dingle

Enjoy a private falconry experience at our very own School of Falconry, wear a medieval style leather glove and learn to fly these beautiful birds of prey under the guidance of a Master Falconer. A consistent highlight for our Tour, guests will see our hawks, flacons, owls and 'Orla' our Golden Eagle.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

An Diseart And Harry Clarke Stained Glass Windows

Enjoy these magnificent windows

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Dingle Crystal

Meet the master craftsmans and his family.

45 minutes • Admission Included
Day 5

Dingle Peninsula & scenic Slea Head drive

Accommodations

Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse

1

The Blasket Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid

Learn about the rich local Gaelic culture in this immersive and beautiful visitor centre! We are proud to introduce visitors to the rich Gaelic and literary heritage of the Blasket Islands and the Dingle Peninsula. You will also have time to walk to the funky new boardwalk, which offers unrivalled views across to the Blasket Islands.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Kilmalkedar Church

Visit this delightful ancient Celtic-Christian Church ruins tucked away in the beautiful landscape of West Kerry. An ancient burial site and once the start-point for local pilgrims embarking for Spain to hike the famous pilgimage of Camino de Santiago de Compostella.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

beehive huts and hold a baby lamb

Visit this small ocean-side farm. Enjoy holding baby lambs and exploring ancient beehive huts as seen in the most recent Star Wars movies, many of which were filmed locally in this incredible scenery. We are proud to support small family farms with sustainable tourism projects throughout Ireland.

45 minutes • Admission Included
Day 6

Dinge Free Day & an evening of Irish music & entertainment

Accommodations

Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse

1

Dick Mack's

An evening of fine tradtional Irish entertainment.

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 7

Dingle to Dublin via Adare & the Rock of Cashel

Accommodations

Overnight at a 4 star hotel or charming Guesthouse

1

Adare Heritage Centre

We enjoy a visit to this charming village in proud county Limerick, famous for its Norman Heritage and its traditional thatched cottages. Oh, did we mention Adare's golf course will host the Ryder Cup in 2027.

45 minutes • Admission Included
2

Rock of Cashel

Follow the footsteps of Saint Patrick himself, will learn the history of this magnificent archaeological site with a full guided tour. A glorious grand finale to an epic and fun week of touring Ireland together. "Go n-éirí an bóthar leat" ... an Irish blessing that we like to offer to guests, it means "May the road rise to meet you"

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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7 Day Essential Ireland tour. Galway, Killarney & Dingle

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  • Our Essential Ireland tour was more than I could have asked for

    deborahmV8745KH,

    Oct 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My husband and I just returned from our first trip to Ireland. It was a trip of a lifetime for us and our chosen tour group did not disappoint! After lots of research we chose to travel with Essential Ireland for many reasons, but most of all because they offered small group travel, and because their Wild Atlantic Way tour included 3 nights in Dingle, the place we most wanted to see. What a fabulous week they provided! Sam, our tour guide was awesome and the perfect fit for our group of 7. He is a master storyteller and wove history into personal stories and songs and even poetry in Gaelic (Irish). We so enjoyed the small little stops along the way that big tour groups likely would not do - like giving us time to enjoy a tiny little chocolate shop, or tossing coins into a centuries old wishing well off the side of the road. These small moments are some of our best memoires! We spent one night in Galway and 2 nights in Killarney, but the highlight for us was our 3 nights in Dingle. The town itself is wonderful, full of pubs, restaurants, fresh and delicious seafood and lots of shopping. But the beauty of Dingle peninsula will forever be what I remember of Ireland. There are so few words to describe the breathtaking landscapes, the forceful Atlantic, sheep everywhere dotting the hilly pastureland, islands off shore that captivate, narrow roads through the hills that open up unto glorious vistas. That is what we will remember and hold in our hearts! I imagine lots of other tours drive around Dingle peninsula, but Essential Ireland gives you space and days to experience it and take it all in. For that and so many other reasons, I can heartily recommend Essential Ireland tours! You will not be disappointed.

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