OUR GALLERY

Enjoysome of the images taken by our team and our tour-guests over the last 20 yearsof award-winning small-group Tours of our beloved Motherland

One of the unique features of Essential Ireland Tours is that we bring our own in-house professional travel-photographer and videographer with us on all tours. This means you never have to worry about capturing some key moments, no worries about light balance or exposure etc, we take care of it all! At the end of every tour we present you with a courtesy gift of a professionally edited short-film of your tour and a splendid collection of photos for you to print, post or share with your clan and friends

Our Tours

Enjoy an unforgettable experience exploring the authentic Ireland. We ensure you meet real Irish people and enjoy Ireland's unique culture

Wild Atlantic Way Tour

IRELAND’S TRUE NORTH

PRIVATE TOURS

CASTLES AND CLASSICS

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

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.

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