Top Ireland Culture Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 308 most popular Ireland Culture Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 53 tour companies. 29 reviews.

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Ireland's Charm: Country Home Vacation
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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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St. Paddy’s Day in Ireland
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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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Traditional Ireland: a short break to Dublin and Galway
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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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Essential Britain & Ireland
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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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Dublin & Munich Beer Break
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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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Deluxe castles of Scotland & Ireland
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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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Ireland 4-City Getaway
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4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!
  • Ring of Kerry Guided Bus Tour
  • Cliffs Of Moher Admission

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

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

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Dublin & Munich Beer Break
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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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Ireland Culture Trips & Packages Reviews

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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Longtime Travelers

Jun 2022

Provided byRick Steves

Terrible Covid Experience

We are in Ireland now, traveling with Rick Steves Tours and a group of 27. Two days ago a member of the group tested positive for Covid, and we had all been exposed....

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