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 2023 from Dublin:
This is a VIP tour, a lifetime experience and the small group size ensures wonderful personalised service!
PRICE: ONLY €1,999 - 2,299 PER PERSON
Reserve your space with a 20% deposit!
EXPLORE NORTHERN IRELAND WITH US, TRULY ESSENTIAL!
Ireland’s True North Tour Departure Dates for 2020 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 - €1299 PER PERSON
Reserve your space with a 20% deposit!
5 STAR LUXURY TOUR OF IRELAND'S CASTLES
You’ll never forget checking in to a 12th century fortress 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 Dates for 2020 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 both Stephen McPhilemy, Ireland’s most experienced Tour-Guide and travel expert and Patrick Wade, one of the most frequent Irish-American visitors to our cherished nation.
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.