Somewhere I read that there are charging stations under the seats of the tour buses. These are to charge our phones? That would be great! What type of adapter cords do we need to plug in for power?

Yes, there are charging stations and free Wi-Fi on the coach. The appropriate plug adapter (3-prong for Ireland and Britain and 2-prong for Italy, Iceland and Spain) will be included in the CIE Tours travel pack that we send you before you depart. If your appliance needs a converter, you will need to bring your own. More information is in your Go-To Guide booklet, sent with your travel documents.

We have recently learned that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing in Ireland on September 28th. We are huge Steelers fans, and while we don't need to go to the game, we would very much like to watch the game in a true Irish pub with football fans. Would this schedule allow for us to watch the game at a pub or is there a conflict?

On September 28th, as part of this tour package, you'll have free time in Killarney starting around 1:30 PM, so you should have time to catch the game as long as you don't hit any delays. The planned kick off is 2:30pm and Sky news will definitely be playing the game. While we can't guarantee availability, we recommend letting your tour director know you'd like to catch it, and they can help point you to a nearby pub with a good atmosphere. Please note that watching the game is not part of the official itinerary, but based on the current schedule, you should have a good chance to enjoy it.

Would you be able to credit me accordingly? Also, would you be so kind to advise me on the names of the accommodations for the entire trip.

CIE Tours also does not make refunds for unused accommodations. Here is a list of accommodations for the 2025 - 9 Day The Irish Pub Tour: Croke Park Hotel | Dublin (1), Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel | Kilkenny (1), International Hotel | Killarney (2), Galway Bay Hotel | Salthill | Galway (1), Sheraton Athlone Hotel | Athlone (1), Ashling Hotel | Dublin (2)

Is this a possibility to join the Irish Pub Tour on the 3rd?

Irish Pub Tour on Sept 3rd 2025 is sold out. We can offer another tour: 2025 - 9 Day Irish Adventure, Guaranteed Small Group, US$3845 per person with Single room supplement of $795.

why does it say unavailable in my area? i would be coming from Australia nor does it allow me to select dates

does it say unavailable in my region i would be coming from Australia i am interested in CIE ireland pub tour

How soon should I book my tour?

It is recommended to book at least 70 days prior to your desired departure date.

We are two seniors, one of which has balance issues and uses a rollator. So we are looking for a small tour that includes an easy pace and accessible travel. Is this pub tour suitable for us?

Our coaches are not handicap accessible. You must be able to get on and off the coach unaided by CIE Tours staff and be able to rotate seats on the coach. If you need extra walking assistance, you may bring a rollator, wheelchair or walker, but it must be lightweight and fully collapsible and can be stowed in the luggage compartment. We have a few small group departures on the Irish Pub tour, 26 people max. These departures include the June 14th and Sept 17th start dates.

What type of accommodations can I expect?

You will stay in a variety of hotels throughout the tour, chosen based on availability.

What happens if I need to cancel my trip?

If you need to cancel, it will incur a penalty based on the deposit amount paid.

What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes a guided coach that will take you to different locations daily.

The Irish Pub Tour - 9 Days/8 Nights (12 destinations)

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Day 1
Dublin
Dublin
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Hotel 4* (The Croke Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of central Dublin
- Visit to Jameson Distillery Bow St. with whiskey tasting
- Welcome drink at hotel
Landmarks
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Day 2
Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Medieval Mile in Kilkenny
- Private tasting at Sullivan's Taproom
Landmarks
Medieval Mile, Kilkenny
Sullivan's Taproom
Day 3
Blarney - Killarney
Blarney - Killarney
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Hannigan's Bar and Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (International Hotel Killarney)
Included Activities
- Visit to Marine Bar in Dungarvan with traditional music
- Visit to Blarney Castle gardens and stone
Landmarks
Marine Bar
Blarney Castle
Day 4
Dingle Peninsula
Dingle Peninsula
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Celtic Whiskey Bar with chocolate pairing)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (International Hotel Killarney)
Included Activities
- Visit to farm in Dingle Peninsula with sheepdog herding demonstration
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Moriarty's in Gap of Dunloe
Landmarks
Dingle Peninsula
Celtic Whiskey Bar
Day 5
Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Cliffs of Moher - Galway
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Galway Bay Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry across River Shannon Estuary
- Visit to Cliffs of Moher with cliff-top walk
- Short walking tour of Galway
Landmarks
Cliffs of Moher
Day 6
Connemara - Cong - Athlone
Connemara - Cong - Athlone
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sheraton Athlone Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Quiet Man Museum
- Guided walking tour of Cong village and original movie locations
- Visit to Sean's Bar in Athlone
Landmarks
Quiet Man Museum
Sean's Bar
Day 7
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty dinner at The Merry Ploughboy with traditional Irish entertainment)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Ashling Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Guinness Storehouse with drink and Gravity Bar views
Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
The Merry Ploughboy
Day 8
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Ashling Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dublin Hop-On, Hop-Off bus voucher
- Choice of one: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, GPO Museum, Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience, or Teeling Distillery
Landmarks
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
GPO Museum
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Teeling Distillery
Day 9
Dublin
Dublin
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Landmarks
Medieval Mile, Kilkenny
Sullivan's Taproom

Landmarks
Marine Bar
Blarney Castle

Landmarks
Dingle Peninsula
Celtic Whiskey Bar

Landmarks
Cliffs of Moher

Landmarks
Quiet Man Museum
Sean's Bar

Landmarks
Guinness Storehouse
The Merry Ploughboy

Landmarks
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
GPO Museum
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Teeling Distillery

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Where You'll Stay

The Croke Park Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 1
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 2
International Hotel Killarney
Hotel 4*
Days 3, 4
Galway Bay Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 5
Sheraton Athlone Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 6
Ashling Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 7, 8

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Accommodation
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Brenda5.0•October 2024
Great selection of activities!
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Mr.5.0•June 2023
The tour was well-planned, and the communication before the trip was excellent
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Mrs.5.0•June 2023
CIE made the whole experience simple and easy, both in booking the trip and during the trip.
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Nicholas5.0•June 2023
Fantastic from beginning to end, our Customer Service was first rate from Sue Collins who promptly called me back...
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Melissa5.0•June 2023
This was my first trip with CIR Tours & first international trip! Our tour guide, Michael, was great. He was...
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Barbara4.0•June 2023
Yes, I would recommend CIE to others and have done so. Yes, I would buy from them again. I am considering an...
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Mr.5.0•June 2023
Mr.Denis O'Sullivan was an excellent tour director/driver if I could have him as a driver I would go more often he...
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Colleen4.0•July 2023
The level of organization to synchronize all the variables in a tour of this type is excellent. All the features of...
The level of organization to synchronize all the variables in a tour of this type is excellent. All the features of the tour were interesting and a pleasure to experience. Our primary guide and coach driver was as good as can be hoped for, both for his commentary and his driving skills. There was a lot to keep up with and a pretty busy schedule involved, and handled quite well. We especially enjoyed the events when local story tellers and musicians performed and the sheep dog herding demonstration. A few minuses: Our room wasn't ready in our Kilkenny hotel even though we arrived a half hour past check in time. The dinners served at the hotels were very similar and while satisfactory to eat were not in any way particularly special. The audio system on the coach was less than ideal, with some static and noise in Peter's presentations. We're glad we chose to tour Ireland and happy we chose CIE to provide the tour for us.Show more
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Brenda5.0•July 2023
Tour was great and tour director/driver very informative
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Joseph5.0•August 2023
John is an amazing tour guide. He made the travel time fly by and made for a great trip. Would reccment to anyone...
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Erin
Asked on January 9th, 2026
Somewhere I read that there are charging stations under the seats of the tour buses. These are to charge our phones? That would be great! What type of adapter cords do we need to plug in for power?
Tour Details
Transport
- CIE ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes, there are charging stations and free Wi-Fi on the coach. The appropriate plug adapter (3-prong for Ireland and Britain and 2-prong for Italy, Iceland and Spain) will be included in the CIE Tours travel pack that we send you before you depart. If your appliance needs a converter, you will need to bring your own. More information is in your Go-To Guide booklet, sent with your travel documents.
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Judy
Asked on May 21st, 2025
We have recently learned that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing in Ireland on September 28th. We are huge Steelers fans, and while we don't need to go to the game, we would very much like to watch the game in a true Irish pub with football fans. Would this schedule allow for us to watch the game at a pub or is there a conflict?
Tour Details
- CIE ToursOperator•Written May 2025
  On September 28th, as part of this tour package, you'll have free time in Killarney starting around 1:30 PM, so you should have time to catch the game as long as you don't hit any delays. The planned kick off is 2:30pm and Sky news will definitely be playing the game. While we can't guarantee availability, we recommend letting your tour director know you'd like to catch it, and they can help point you to a nearby pub with a good atmosphere. Please note that watching the game is not part of the official itinerary, but based on the current schedule, you should have a good chance to enjoy it.
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Matthew
Asked on May 14th, 2025
Would you be able to credit me accordingly? Also, would you be so kind to advise me on the names of the accommodations for the entire trip.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- CIE ToursOperator•Written May 2025
  CIE Tours also does not make refunds for unused accommodations. Here is a list of accommodations for the 2025 - 9 Day The Irish Pub Tour: Croke Park Hotel | Dublin (1), Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel | Kilkenny (1), International Hotel | Killarney (2), Galway Bay Hotel | Salthill | Galway (1), Sheraton Athlone Hotel | Athlone (1), Ashling Hotel | Dublin (2)
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Muhammad
Asked on April 14th, 2025
Is this a possibility to join the Irish Pub Tour on the 3rd?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- CIE ToursOperator•Written April 2025
  Irish Pub Tour on Sept 3rd 2025 is sold out. We can offer another tour: 2025 - 9 Day Irish Adventure, Guaranteed Small Group, US$3845 per person with Single room supplement of $795.
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  Muhammad
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  Unfortunately that's a little bit out of my price range. I'll check out some more tours.
- CIE ToursOperator•Written April 2025
  Other options: 2025 - 7 Day Taste Of Ireland - Tour A, US$2545 per person with Single room supplement of $645, or 2025 - 5 Day Taste Of Ireland - Tour C, US$2445 per person with Single room supplement of $395, Small Group.
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Liz
Asked on March 29th, 2025
why does it say unavailable in my area? i would be coming from Australia nor does it allow me to select dates
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  Liz
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  does it say unavailable in my region i would be coming from Australia i am interested in CIE ireland pub tour
- CIE ToursOperator•Written April 2025
  We can book for Australian travelers, but on CIE's end, it would be booked in USD.
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Kurt
Asked on March 25th, 2025
How soon should I book my tour?
Price / Availability
- CIE ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  It is recommended to book at least 70 days prior to your desired departure date.
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Simon
Asked on February 5th, 2025
We are two seniors, one of which has balance issues and uses a rollator. So we are looking for a small tour that includes an easy pace and accessible travel. Is this pub tour suitable for us?
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Tour Details
- CIE ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  Our coaches are not handicap accessible. You must be able to get on and off the coach unaided by CIE Tours staff and be able to rotate seats on the coach. If you need extra walking assistance, you may bring a rollator, wheelchair or walker, but it must be lightweight and fully collapsible and can be stowed in the luggage compartment. We have a few small group departures on the Irish Pub tour, 26 people max. These departures include the June 14th and Sept 17th start dates.
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  Simon
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  My husband can climb stairs with rails so can get on and off of coaches and his rollator does collapse. I more want to know whether the hotels are easy to navigate (e.g. elevators, stairs with rails). Are the 5/21 and 5/28 dates unavailable?
- CIE ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  Not all hotels have elevators, some may require some stairs or steps. We do list our hotels for the tour package if you would like to check directly with the hotel regarding this. 5/21 and 5/28 dates are available, but are regular sized departures of 44 people maximum.
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Isabelle
Asked on January 26th, 2025
What type of accommodations can I expect?
Accommodation
- CIE ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  You will stay in a variety of hotels throughout the tour, chosen based on availability.
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Coralie
Asked on December 29th, 2024
What happens if I need to cancel my trip?
Payments
- CIE ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  If you need to cancel, it will incur a penalty based on the deposit amount paid.
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Stephan
Asked on December 27th, 2024
What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transport
- CIE ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  The tour includes a guided coach that will take you to different locations daily.

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