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Irish Escape

7 days
Start and end in Dublin
5.0
344 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre), Hotel (The Gibson)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre), Hotel (The Gibson)

    Included Activities

    • Morning orientation drive of Dublin
    • View O'Connell Street
    • View Georgian squares
    • View St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • View Trinity College

    Optional Activities

    • Guinness Storehouse Visit and Supper (3h 30m, $51-$100 USD)
    • Taylors Irish Night - 3-course dinner and entertainment (3h 0m, $51-$100 USD)
    Landmarks
    O'Connell Street
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    Trinity College
  3. Day 3

    Galway to Cliffs of Moher

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Temple Gate Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galway
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher
    Landmarks
    Galway
    Cliffs of Moher
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  4. Day 4

    Adare to Ring of Kerry

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Killarney Towers Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Adare village
    • Visit Killorglin
    • Panoramic drive around Ring of Kerry
    • Irish coffee demonstration
    Landmarks
    Adare
    Killorglin
    Ring of Kerry
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Blarney to Waterford

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granville Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blarney village
    • Kissing Stone at Blarney
    • Visit Waterford

    Optional Activities

    • Pub Evening in Waterford - live music, two drinks included (2h 0m, $50 USD and under)
    • Legendary Women of Ireland: Dinner and Entertainment in Ennis - 3-course dinner with drinks and show (3h 0m, $51-$100 USD)
    Landmarks
    Blarney
    Waterford
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Kilkenny to Dublin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre), Hotel (The Gibson)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kilkenny
    Landmarks
    Kilkenny
  7. Day 7

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Operated by

Globus

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Number of tours

454

Age Range

5 to 80 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 344 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.5
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  • Y
    March 1st, 2026
    5
    Our tour director Ally Carr is excellent! Very patient and friendly. One of the best tour directors I've ever met....
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    Traveled in February 2026
  • Irish Escape reviewer 2
    March 28th, 2024
    5
    Loved that I was able to see so much.
    Traveled in March 2024
  • A
    September 27th, 2022
    5
    Everything was great! We saw so much in such a short time!
    Traveled in March 2022
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    April 18th, 2022
    5
    Our first time with Globus. We were not disappointed. It was a wonderful experience and we look forward to our next...
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    Traveled in March 2022
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    April 14th, 2022
    5
    The driver and tour host were incredible! They made the trip fantastic.
    Traveled in March 2022
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    April 11th, 2022
    5
    As always all of the details of the itinerary are so well taken care of that I feel free to enjoy the experience of...
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    Traveled in March 2022
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    April 7th, 2022
    5
    Itinerary was great, but on top of that, the tour director and driver were exceptional!
    Traveled in March 2022
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    April 7th, 2022
    5
    Trish was the best
    Traveled in March 2022
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    April 6th, 2022
    5
    Barbara tour guide & driver Kieran were absolutely amazing !
    Traveled in March 2022
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    April 6th, 2022
    5
    The travel was well organized with attention paid to a variety of activities.The tour guide was knowledgeable. The...
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    Traveled in March 2022
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    Barry

    Asked on January 29th, 2026

    what time and where we meet on the first day?

    Tour Details
    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2026

      7th of march is just an arrival day, and you will meet the tour director around 6pm for a welcome dinner with the other travelling companions.

    • B

      Barry

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Please can you tell me the location of the welcome dinner?

    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2026

      The welcome dinner will be at the starting hotel. At this stage the name of the hotel is Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre.

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    Ruth

    Asked on November 23rd, 2025

    Can your company book flights to and from Ireland from Columbus Ohio? Would like to do Feb22-28 2026 We are senior citizens ladies and need help and cheapest flights available

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten November 2025

      We do not arrange flights. You will be responsible for arranging your flights independently.

  • B

    Barry

    Asked on November 19th, 2025

    Does globus also go by globusjourneys?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten November 2025

      Yes, we are Globus Journeys.

    • B

      Barry

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      I received emails from the email, but the links don't work and say this could be fraud. I want to confirm these are legit emails from the tour company, but either way I am unable to load the links.

    • GlobusOperatorWritten December 2025

      Yes, Globus Journeys is our parent company (Globus Family of Brands).

    • B

      Barry

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Do you have a contact number in case of emergencies?

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    Katherine

    Asked on August 22nd, 2025

    Do you off accommodations for solo travelers? If so what would the upcharge be? Also, do you offer transportation to and from the airport?

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    Flights / Transfers
    Single supplement
    • GlobusOperatorWritten August 2025

      The Single Supplement will be an additional $350 USD. We can arrange arrival and departure transfers to your booking at the rate of $55 USD per transfer.

    • K

      Katherine

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      I would need a transfer to and from the airport. Just to confirm, I would be joining a tour group rather than a self service tour?

    • GlobusOperatorWritten August 2025

      This will be a guided tour. You will have the Tour Director or a Local Guide with you. There will be some down-time that will allow to to explore on your own.

    • K

      Katherine

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      What does payments look like for a booking? I would need a single room and a transfer to and from the airport. Could you provide me with the down-payment amount and the final payment date?

    • GlobusOperatorWritten August 2025

      You will be require to make a non-refundable deposit of $250 USD. You will be required to have the balance paid off on or around November 25, 2025 (usually 46-60 days prior to departure). We can add the arrival and departure transfers at the rate of $55 USD per transfer.

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    Brandon

    Asked on August 11th, 2025

    How large can we expect the group to be 8-40 is a big range. We do not want to be in a group over 20...

    Group size
    • GlobusOperatorWritten August 2025

      Participation varies as groups can be as large as 48 people. We do offer small group departures which would consist of a max of 28 people. The closest small group departure to your inquiring date would be February 25 2026.

  • B

    Barry

    Asked on January 21st, 2024

    I would like to visit Ireland. Let me know how I start my process, how I get a visit visa? Could you help me for the visit visa process?

    Visa
    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2024

      We will provide you with all the needed information to apply for the VISA. We will also provide you with the website to apply.

  • D

    Dale

    Asked on January 19th, 2024

    Could you please confirm if you can lower the price to the previous sale you had for 18% off to fill the spaces left for this adventure?

    Price / Availability
    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2024

      This tour was included in a Black Friday Sale that ran from November 29, 2023 until January 3, 2024. The tour needed to be booked and deposited during that time in order for that promotion to be applied.

  • L

    Lawrence

    Asked on January 4th, 2024

    Can you tell me more about the airport transfer?

    Flights / Transfers
    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2024

      We can provide transfers to and from the airport at the rate of $55 per person per transfer. Once you have booked your tour, your Travel Packet will include instructions on getting to the area to meet your transportation.

  • P

    Philip

    Asked on January 2nd, 2024

    Do the buses or motor coaches have toilets on board?

    Transport
    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2024

      Our motor coaches do have restrooms on board for emergency use only. We have stops included in the itinerary for stops to allow for bathroom, snacks and to stretch your legs.

  • P

    Pam

    Asked on December 31st, 2023

    Which hotels and where they are situated on our stay prior to booking as we will be flying from UK

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2024

      We finalize tour arrangements approximately 30 days prior to departure and the hotel list is confirmed at that time. The hotels listed below are those hotels we intend to use for tour Irish Escape: The Gibson - Dublin, Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre - Dublin, Temple Gate Hotel - Ennis, Killarney Towers Hotel - Killarney, Granville Hotel - Waterford

    • P

      Pam

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      We need to coordinate flights to Dublin from Newcastle UK in respect of Dublin hotel stays. Can you please let us know which hotels you will use on the first and last night of the tour

    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2024

      We will be using The Gibson hotel for the start and end hotel. Please be mindful that this could change. The hotels are not confirmed until 30 days prior to departure. We do offer arrival and departure transfers at a rate of $45 per person per transfer

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