Essential Ireland Tours has developed its range of award winning of award-winning small-group tours over the last 20 years.
We have a special discount code for you to celebrate the launch of our new website and VIP tour. It's valid until January 6th. Enter the following code in the checkout when booking your tour to get 20% off
THE ULTIMATE INTRODUCTION TO IRELAND’S SOUTH WEST
Wild Atlantic Tour Departure Dates for 2024 from Dublin:
This is a VIP tour, a lifetime experience and the small group size ensures wonderful personalised service!
PRICE: ONLY €1,999 - 2,499 PER PERSON
Reserve your space with a small deposit!
EXPLORE NORTHERN IRELAND WITH US, TRULY ESSENTIAL!
MARCH 2024:
19th March (€400 discount!)
APRIL 2024:
1st April & 19th April - OPEN
MAY 2024:
13th May & 20th - OPEN
JUNE 2024:
3rd June - sold out
JULY 2024:
20th July - OPEN
AUGUST 2024:
26th August - OPEN
SEPTEMBER 2024:
2nd September - OPEN
23rd September - OPEN
OCTOBER 2024:
October 4th - OPEN
October 22nd - OPEN
Note: Over half of the departures for our 'True North' tours of Northern Ireland and Donegal have already sold out. To book a tour please click here or email Stephen McPhilemy and our team at info@essentialirelandtours.com
Ireland’s True North Tour Departure Dates for 2024, departing from Dublin:
Our tour-guests are fascinated by the story of Historic Derry, the beauty and legends of the Causeway, modern peaceful Belfast and its troubled past, the characters and the communities of this beautiful part of Ireland that only 25 years ago was a no-go zone for tourists and is now one of Europe’s top attractions.
PRICE: ONLY €1,150 - €1499 PER PERSON
Reserve your space with a small deposit!
5 STAR LUXURY TOUR OF IRELAND'S CASTLES & CLASSICS
You’ll never forget checking in to a 12th century Irish Castle like magical Ashford Castle and sleeping in its luxurious bedrooms.
This tour features all the fantastic activities and experiences Essential Ireland Tours are famous for, but the extra magic is the luxury accommodation and the small group size (16 tour guests only).
Castles & Classics Tour Departure 2024 Dates, departing from Dublin:
PRICE: ONLY €2999 - €3299 PER PERSON
Reserve your space with a 20% deposit!
WANT YOUR OWN PRIVATE VIP TOUR OF IRELAND?
North, South or Plan Your Own Tour.
Your group can avail of one of our 7 day Wild Atlantic Tours or 5 day Northern Ireland Tours.Or perhaps you will enjoy combining both into an unforgettable All-Ireland tour for your friends and family to remember forever.
You will have our full professional planning experience to assist you. All tour itineraries are personally designed and advised by Stephen McPhilemy, Ireland’s most experienced Tour-Guides.
THE ULTIMATE INTRODUCTION TO IRELAND, North & South
11 Day ALL IRELAND Tour Departure Dates for 2024 from Dublin:
Experience the Heart of Ireland, North & South on a tour personally curated by Stephen McPhilemy, one of Ireland's leading tour guides.. Incredible value for money, a tour packed with authentic Irish experiences
This is a VIP-style tour, a lifetime experience and the small group size ensures wonderful personalised service! All activities included and some fine meals.
PRICE: ONLY €3,399 PER PERSON
Reserve your space with a small deposit!
Treat your loved ones to an unforgettable experience with an Essential Ireland Tour. Give them the choice of exploring the marvelous sites and sounds of Ireland.
Chose from one of our three tour types and let your loved ones chose their ideal trip
WILD ATLANTIC TOUR: €1,500
TRUE NORTH TOUR: €1,150
CASTLES & CLASSICS TOUR: €2,500
USING YOUR GIFT VOUCHER: your voucher may be redeemed against any of our tours
Stephen McPhilemy and Patrick Wade are the co-founders of Essential Ireland Tours. One Irish and one Irish-American, they met 20 years ago while Patrick was backpacking through Ireland and Stephen was his tour-guide.
Two decades later they (and their Irish Wolfhounds) are experienced and respected figures in the Irish tour and hospitality scene with a passion for providing high quality tours. Authentic Irish experiences for unbeatable value.
