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5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dublin to Galway

    Start point
    The Kilkenny Design Shop, 6-15 Nassau St, Dublin, D02, Ireland (Opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin, 09:00)

    Included Activities

    • Whiskey tasting at Kilbeggan Distillery
    • Visit Clonmacnoise abbey and stone crosses

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a traditional pub in the area
    Landmarks
    Kilbeggan Distillery
    Clonmacnoise
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  2. Day 2

    Galway to Killarney

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Cliffs of Moher
    • Ferry crossing at Shannon Estuary

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Burren
    • Visit Kilfenora cathedral
    • Walk the Cliffs of Moher cliff trails
    • Visit Cliffs of Moher environmental exhibition
    • Stop at Lahinch beach
    Landmarks
    The Burren
    Kilfenora Cathedral
    Cliffs of Moher
    Lahinch Beach
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  3. Day 3

    Killarney to Dingle Peninsula

    Included Activities

    • Visit Inch Beach
    • Visit Slea Head and ancient forts

    Optional Activities

    • Ramble along beaches and cliff tops
    • Lunch at Dingle
    • Evening stroll in Killarney National Park
    Landmarks
    Inch Beach
    Dingle Town
    Slea Head
    Blasket Islands
    Killarney National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Ring of Kerry

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Portmagee
    • Visit Valentia Island and Skellig Experience
    • Photo stop at Waterville
    • View from Coonmakista Pass
    • Explore Derrynane House and gardens
    • Walk on Derrynane beach
    • Stroll at Moll's Gap and Ladies View
    • Visit Torc Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Macgillycuddy's Reeks
    Carrauntoohil
    Glenbeigh
    Cahersiveen
    Portmagee
    Valentia Island
    Skellig Experience
    Waterville
    Coonmakista Pass
    Derrynane House
    Moll's Gap
    Ladies View
    Torc Waterfall
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  5. Day 5

    Killarney to Dublin

    End point
    The Kilkenny Design Shop, 6-15 Nassau St, Dublin, D02, Ireland (Opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin, 19:30)

    Optional Activities

    • Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
    • Explore Blarney Castle grounds
    • Lunch in Kinsale
    • Explore Kinsale harbour
    • Visit Charles Fort ruins in Kinsale
    • Explore Rock of Cashel
    Landmarks
    Blarney Castle
    Kinsale
    Charles Fort
    Rock of Cashel
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    June 10th, 2026
    We could not have been more pleased with our tour. Our guide, Daniel Foley, has an extraordinary amount of knowledge...
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  • 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin reviewer 2
    May 20th, 2026
    The overall itinerary was good. Driver /Guide was attentive to all details and helpful to participants. He had...
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    May 19th, 2026
    Wonderful weather, scenery and sites, exceptional B&Bs, and, above all, informative and entertaining tour guide,...
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  • 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin reviewer 4
    April 26th, 2026
    Great time with Michael Ward as our tour guide/driver. Very knowledgeable & Irish.
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    March 27th, 2026
    This trip was excellent. The guide was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The itinerary was just the right pass....
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  • 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin reviewer 6
    March 15th, 2026
    Great and varied sights and sites, excellent driver and raconteur, Marcus
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  • T
    March 8th, 2026
    Our driver/guide Matthew did a great job. Plenty of Irish charm, good driving, knowledge of history, Irish language....
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  • 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin reviewer 8
    February 27th, 2026
    We have done a few we did 3 full day tours in Scotland, the a 5 day tour in wales, and last we 5 day of Ireland. We...
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  • 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin reviewer 9
    October 16th, 2025
    Small group is the way to go and Rabbie’s delivered. The bus was comfortable, the guide knowledgeable and the overall...
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  • J
    September 30th, 2025
    Sandra, our tour director was amazing, being a local, she was well informed, helpful and very kind. The sites were...
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    Greg

    Asked on April 22nd, 2026

    Could you please confirm the names of the hotels the traveler is interested in upgrading. Additionally, could you let us know if the B&B offers a private bathroom?

    Accommodation
    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      We book with a number of local hotels, so I can only give you a small sample of the places we use on this tour. Please note we are not able to give a choice of a named hotel. Sample of hotels:
      - In Galway: Western Hotel, HYDE Hotel
      - In Killarney: Fairview Hotel, Arbutus Hotel

      Any accommodation we would book, hotel or B&B, would have a private bathroom.

      We currently have 3 seats available on this tour departing on 7th June.

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      Greg

      TravelerWritten April 2026

      What time on June 11 tour ends?

    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      We usually expect to be back for 7:30 pm. Please note that delays can occur due to circumstances out of our control.

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    Sandra

    Asked on April 16th, 2026

    If we book separately from our friends, can we be guaranteed to stay in the same accommodations? For the nights in Killarney, will all 3 nights be in the same B&B or hotel? What is the price difference for a hotel vs. B&B accommodations? Any recommendations on places to stay in Dublin? We will arrive 2-3 days before the tour and have a day or two after the tour before we depart for home. Any recommendations on tours to Belfast? We would like to day trip, or possible overnight, in Northern Ireland either before or after this tour.

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      Unfortunately, if bookings are made separately, we're unable to guarantee that you'll be staying at the same properties. However, if we're informed at the time of booking that you're travelling as a group, we can try to place everyone in the same property where possible.

      Generally, all nights in one location are spent at the same property. If this is not the case, you'll be advised in advance.

      I've attached a document with some accommodation recommendations in Dublin near our departure point.

      Rabbie's doesn't offer any 1-day or 2-day tours to Belfast. We only operate the 5-Day Northern Ireland & Atlantic Coast tour, but you should be able to find suitable alternatives with other operators on TourRadar.

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    Sherry

    Asked on April 14th, 2026

    I am interested in booking your tour as a solo traveler and paying the price for single occupancy. I have a friend who is interested in this tour as well, but cannot commit yet. She needs more time to decide. If she decides to join the tour and if there is still room available, could I change my booking to a double occupancy instead and share a room with her?

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      If you decide to change your booking, the easiest way to amend capacity would be to cancel your original request and re-book the tour with your preferred accommodation type.

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    Nancy

    Asked on April 14th, 2026

    I am interested in booking this tour in the next couple of days and am willing to pay for the single occupancy. However, my friend who is undecided about this tour needs more time to decide. If there is still space available, would I be able to change from single occupancy to double occupancy once my friend books the tour?

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    Single supplement
    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      If you book as a solo traveller and later decide to add another passenger, that shouldn't be a problem, provided there is still availability and we're able to arrange accommodation on your behalf at that time. So it would depend on those factors when your friend makes their decision.

      If we're able to accommodate the additional traveller, we can amend your booking accordingly, and you would simply pay the difference in price to have everything confirmed.

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    Melanie

    Asked on April 4th, 2026

    I am attending this tour tomorrow and would like to know specifically where to meet the bus in the morning?

    Tour Details
    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      Your Escape to the South West departs at 9:00am with check-in closing at 8:45am from opposite the Kilkenny Shop on Nassau St, Dublin 2, D02 W865, Ireland.

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      Melanie

      TravelerWritten April 2026

      Is the Kilkenny Design the same as Shop?

    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      Yes, The Kilkenny Shop is the same as the Kilkenny Design Shop.

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    Erin

    Asked on April 3rd, 2026

    Does Rabbe offer a discount for repeat travelers?

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten April 2026

      We do offer a 10% return customer discount but only when you book directly through our website and not through a third party like Tour Radar.

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    Justin

    Asked on March 26th, 2026

    We are seniors & have taken another tour in Italy - last year we went on a river cruise (all thru tourradar. We are seniors and found the tour to fast pace for us but really enjoyed the cruise. Is this trip - 5 days in Ireland - a fast trip? Do you have river cruises from Paris or Porto?

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      I have done this tour myself and thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn't think it was too fast-paced at all, we got plenty of time in each location and lots of opportunities to wander. I found it a very lovely and peaceful trip.

      I'm afraid we do not do cruise tours.

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    Veronica

    Asked on March 21st, 2026

    Could you please provide more information on the itinerary, inclusions, and accommodations used for this tour? Additionally, could you advise us on the start time for the tour on the first and last day?

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      What's Included:
      -Travel in a luxury 16-seat mini coach
      -Ferry transfers
      -Daily pick-ups and drop-offs
      -Expert local guide
      -44lb (20kg) luggage allowance
      -Visits to a number of off-the-beaten-track locations

      Optional extras which can be purchased during the tour:
      -Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
      -Cliffs of Moher
      -Skellig Experience
      -Derrynane House
      -Blarney Castle
      -Rock of Cashel
      -Kilbeggan Distillery tour & tasting

      In regards to accommodation you will spend 1 night in Galway and 3 nights in Killarney. (We work with locally owned B&Bs or hotels). If you choose accommodation Reserved by Rabbie's, we'll allocate your room(s) and email you all the details at least one week before departure.

      The tour will depart at 9:00am from Dublin Nassau Street Pick-Up Point, opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin and will return (Final Day): Approximately 7:30pm to the same location

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on March 17th, 2026

    For the 5-day escape tours your listing says meals are not included. - Do the hotels we would serve breakfast? - For lunch & dinner, do you provide recommendations? Can you give me an estimate of one day's meal cost - at good restaurants say a 3 star hotel?

    Meals
    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      In terms of meals, breakfast will be included where you staying each morning. For lunches and dinners you will get these yourself and I would estimate you would be looking at around £40-£50 per day. Ireland can be quite expensive in some parts.

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    Bianca

    Asked on March 12th, 2026

    Do you have any river cruises in Ireland

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    • Rabbie’s Small Group ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      I'm afraid we do not have any river cruises from any of our departure points. We only do tours via mini-coach.

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