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Top Ireland Budget Culture Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Our 129 most popular Ireland Budget Culture Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 36 tour companies. 29 reviews.

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Ireland in 10 days - Capitals & Landscapes of the Emerald Isle - Charm
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Ireland in 10 days - Capitals & Landscapes of the Emerald Isle - Charm

By Exoticca
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belfast, Dublin, Galway

Highlights

  • Belfast
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Dublin
  • Kilkenny
  • Killarney National Park

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Great trip. A little more free time would be nice."

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10 days From$1,799
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Distilleries of Scotland & Ireland
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Distilleries of Scotland & Ireland

By Audley Travel
none
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Walk the quirky streets of Glasgow on an orientation tour.
  • Experience the whiskey reputation of Islay.
  • Explore the castles and Glens around Oban.
  • Taste a variety of whiskey in Speyside.
  • Marvel at the dramatic coastline of the Antrim Coast.
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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10 days From$3,555
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Ireland's Charm: Country Home Vacation
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Ireland's Charm: Country Home Vacation

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a stay in Kilkenny, a medieval gem in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East.
  • Explore Ireland's most picturesque village in Adare, where you'll see medieval monasteries, castles and streets lined with thatched cottages.
  • Treat yourself to a pint at Ireland's oldest pub, The Brazen Head in Dublin.
  • Drive the famous Ring of Kerry, where you'll encounter seaside villages, castle ruins, scenic cliffs and more!
  • There are over 30,000 castles and castle ruins throughout Ireland; you're sure to stumble upon a few as you make your way from destination to destination.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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8 days From$1,293
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St. Paddy’s Day in Ireland
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St. Paddy’s Day in Ireland

By EF College Break (EF Ultimate Break)
none
3.9/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the biggest party in the world
  • Pour the perfect pint of Guinness while overlooking Dublin’s skyline
  • Make friends with locals and enjoy live music in Ireland’s pub scene
  • Stand in awe at the Cliffs of Moher, 700 feet above the Atlantic
  • Kiss the Blarney Stone and receive the “gift of gab”
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I had really good time definitely worth it if anyone’s on the fence just do it. I had a wonderful group a really good tour director no issues it was really magical and exceeded my expectations ."

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9 days From$1,799
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Traditional Ireland: a short break to Dublin and Galway
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Traditional Ireland: a short break to Dublin and Galway

By Audley Travel
none
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Newgrange — an ancient passage tomb that predates the Egyptian pyramids.
  • Learn the rules of hurling during a hand-on Gaelic games experience.
  • Visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher.
  • View the rugged landscape of Connemara National Park.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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6 days From$2,740
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Essential Britain & Ireland
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Essential Britain & Ireland

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Experience the highlights of all of the countries that make up the British Isles.
  • Enjoy guided tours, ferry rides, and the convenience of being driven to and from each destination in a luxurious motorcoach.
  • Immerse yourself in history at the Roman Baths, Edinburgh Castle, and York Minster.
  • See breathtaking natural beauty at Northumberland National Park and the Mountains of Mourne.
  • Stop in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the fascinating Elizabethan hometown of William Shakespeare.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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10 days From$3,356
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Dublin & Munich Beer Break
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Dublin & Munich Beer Break

By Great Value Vacations
preferred
4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
  • Munich Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
  • Munich City Walking Beer Tour (3-hours)

Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine

What travelers are saying

"Hotels were great except the 8 hour ferry back to Athens"

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7 days From$1,946
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Deluxe castles of Scotland & Ireland
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Deluxe castles of Scotland & Ireland

By Audley Travel
none
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the castles and palaces surrounding Edinburgh as well as Edinburgh Castle itself.
  • Visit Scone Palace, a former stately home.
  • Sail along Loch Ness and enjoy a picnic lunch onboard.
  • Admire the waterfront Dunvegan Castle and its extensive gardens.
  • Stay overnight in Scottish and Irish castles.
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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11 days From$13,490
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Apr 2025

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Great Britain and Ireland

The England portion was a blast, the group size was perfect, some FTAs were better than others but overall very well done. Scotland portion felt a little more rushed...

Tour:  Great Britain and Ireland (Summer 2025 & 2026, From March 2025)

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Dads trip

Nov 2020

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Our Guide was awesome. John did an amazing job

I took my 80 year old Dad and he bragged about it every day till he passed 5/2...

Tour:  10 Day Taste Of Scotland & Ireland

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Jerome & Katherine

Aug 2015

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We had a phenomenal time

We had a phenomenal time on our Taste of Scotland and Ireland tour. Pat, our driver, and Malackey, our tour guide for Scotland, were so informative and funny. Pat wa...

Tour:  10 Day Taste Of Scotland & Ireland

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Valerie & Dennis

Aug 2015

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Best vacation ever

Best vacation EVER!!! The locations and landscapes were breathtaking. There is beauty everywhere in both countries. The hotels, meals and attractions were top notch....

Tour:  10 Day Taste Of Scotland & Ireland

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JandCsmith

Sep 2018

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Go To Ireland... Just Don't Use CIE

My wife and I travel often and while we enjoyed our tour itself, we would not use CIE again and would caution anyone else before doing so as well. By the time our to...

Tour:  British & Irish Grandeur

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