Ireland Walking Tour 10 days / Walking Tours
About This Experience
Explore Ireland from the ground up on a walking tour through the country’s leading cities and most dramatic landscapes. Step by step, you’ll unlock the Emerald Isle from a different point of view—your own. On top of the Cliffs of Moher, across the rocky Burren and at the tip of the Dingle Peninsula, you’ll come face to face with the natural beauty that separates Irish landscapes into a league of their own. And, in Galway, Cork and Sligo, you’ll stroll right through history (and hopefully, into a few pubs, too).
Your Tour Includes
Round-trip airfare & transfers
8 nights in handpicked hotels
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 3 three-course dinners with beer or wine
Multilingual Tour Director
Private deluxe motor coach
6 escorted walks
Why You'll Love It
Diverse & dreamlike rural landscapes
You’ll engage with lots of other walkers
You’ll come face to face with iconic landmarks
This journey exercises the body & the mind
Locals lead you along the most scenic routes
The friendliness & wit of the Irish people
Overnight Flight1 night
Galway2 nights - hotel info
Day2
After touching ground, touch base with your fellow travelers
Breakfast (in flight), Dinner
Admire the patchwork landscape of the Emerald Isle as you touch down in Shannon. A Go Ahead representative greets you after you clear customs and accompanies you to your hotel in Galway. Tonight, meet your fellow walking enthusiasts at an included dinner.
Day3
Amble through a stunning patchwork of mountains, valleys and lakes
Breakfast
Kylemore Abbey
Venture out for your first scenic stroll this morning in one of the most breathtaking examples of the Irish countryside, Connemara National Park. Amble through the vast wilderness and a stunning patchwork of lush valleys, mountains and mystic lakes. Then pay a visit to Kylemore Abbey, originally built by Mitchell Henry in 1866 as a palatial gift for his new bride. This former country estate in the midst of the Irish Highlands is now home to an order of Benedictine nuns, who have maintained the estate’s buildings and Victorian walled garden.
Killarney3 nights - hotel info
Day4
Walk hundreds of feet above the Atlantic on the misty Cliffs of Moher
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey south today for a guided walk along some of Ireland’s most mesmerizing coastline. Hike through the Burren, a limestone plateau where fields of rock are interspersed with wildflowers. Here, you’ll pass a fascinating array of stalactites, stalagmites and waterfalls. Then stroll along the majestic Cliffs of Moher, rising out of the Atlantic Ocean to heights of 600 feet. Rejuvenate from your walks with an included pub lunch. Upon your arrival in Killarney, enjoy an included dinner.
Day5
What began as Ireland’s first national park now spans 25,000 acres
Breakfast
Muckross House
When Muckross House and the surrounding woodlands and moors were donated to the Irish state in 1932, Ireland’s first national park was born. Today, Killarney National Park has grown to 25,000 acres of diverse ecological landscapes from red sandstone mountains to extensive bogs and lowlands. Pass through the ornate halls of Muckross House at the park’s core. Then follow in the footsteps of a local guide on a walking tour through the park’s most awe-inspiring areas.
Day6
Climb rolling green hills to the country’s westernmost point
Breakfast
Gallarus Oratory
Make your way along the dramatically rugged terrain of the Dingle Peninsula on a walking tour of this most western tip of Ireland. Beyond its breathtaking views, the Dingle Peninsula is shrouded in the traditions and legends of Irish culture. As you wander past secluded harbors and seaside cliffs, your Tour Director will point out archaeological sites and ancient ruins dating back to the Mesolithic Period. After some free time to explore the fishing port of Dingle, your tour director will introduce you to the Gallarus Oratory, a tiny, beehive-shaped church. Made entirely of stacked stone, the Oratory has weathered countless storms—and remained completely dry—since it was built nearly 1,300 years ago.
Cork Region2 nights - hotel info
Day7
Pristine gardens, wild seascapes and barren mountains all on one walk
Breakfast, Dinner
Today begins with a scenic drive through the Caha Mountains of the Beara Peninsula, revealing dramatic views of the sea below. Stop in Glengarriff to board your boat to Garnish Island for a one-hour walk. Much of the island’s charm resides in the contrast between the cultivated gardens and the glimpses of wild seascape and barren mountains beyond. This evening, arrive at your hotel in the Cork region for an included dinner.
Day8
The Rebel County is much more welcoming than its name relays
Breakfast
Spend a free day in Kinsale, ranked as one of Ireland’s most popular resort towns. Its maze of narrow streets winds around gourmet restaurants, yacht-filled harbors, art galleries and charming pubs. However, this quaint town also boasts historical significance. The Battle of Kinsale, fought here in 1601, marked a turning point in Irish history. Alternatively, you can join an optional excursion walk along Kinsale’s beautiful coast and a tour director-led visit to Charles Fort, a star-shaped fortress built to protect the town’s harbor.
Optional Excursions
Kinsale Coastal Walk $65* pp
Tucked between the hills and shoreline, Kinsale ranks as one of Ireland’s most popular resort towns. Its maze of narrow streets winds around gourmet restaurants, yacht-filled harbors, art galleries and charming pubs. However, this quaint town also boasts historical significance. The Battle of Kinsale, fought here in 1601, marked a turning point in Irish history. Today, take a walk along Kinsale’s beautiful coast and a Tour Director-led visit to Charles Fort, a star-shaped fortress built to protect the harbor.
Limerick1 night - hotel info
Day9
Pucker up at Blarney before discovering the wilds of Doneraile
Breakfast
Blarney Castle
This morning, take part in one of Ireland’s most time-honored traditions by puckering up to the legendary Blarney Stone during a tour director-led visit to Blarney Castle. Continue toward Limerick, stopping to wander the paths and groves of Doneraile Wildlife Park, an 18th-century landscaped park that’s home to countless deciduous trees and deer herds. Celebrate your last night with an optional medieval feast at Bunratty Castle, the Emerald Isle’s most complete medieval castle set within a re-creation of a 19th-century Irish village.
Optional Excursions
Bunratty Castle Banquet $125* pp
Sit down for an Irish feast inside the ancient Bunratty Castle, situated beside the Ratty River. A castle has stood on these grounds since 1270, and Bunratty played a key role in the Irish Confederate Wars. Through the ages, the structure has served as a settlement for many historical figures, all the way from the Vikings to the father of William Penn, the founder of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Please note: This excursion is only available from April through October.
Flight homefor a day
Extend Your Stay
Add Dublin $229*
Ireland's capital is home to some of the leading writers of the English-speaking world, including favorite son James Joyce. The city's long literary tradition extends from the long-gone monasteries that kept Classical traditions alive during the Dark Ages, to the illuminated Book of Kells, the creation of Trinity College, and a bumper crop of writers in the 19th and 20th centuries. But it's not all professorial reserve, as a trip to one of Dublin's lively pubs will remind you.
Dublin2 nights - hotel info
Day1
Feed the swans, shop along Grafton Street or just sip some tea
Breakfast
Transfer to Dublin this morning for the first of two days you’ll spend discovering the Irish capital. This afternoon explore on your own, or join an optional guided sightseeing tour of Dublin’s cobblestone streets, lively pubs and historic monuments, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and the Book of Kells.
Optional Excursions
Dublin Sightseeing $55* pp
This panoramic city tour introduces you to some of Dublin's iconic sights, including Grafton St., the Temple Bar neighborhood, Phoenix Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College, the Book of Kells and so much more.
Day2
Seek out some panoramic views to accompany your pint
Breakfast
Discover Dublin at your own pace today. You might choose to quaff the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse, stroll through St. Stephen’s Green or explore the Writers’ Museum. Or join an optional excursion into the countryside of Wicklow to visit Powerscourt House, where you can walk through some of Ireland’s most beautiful formal gardens, and Glendalough, a romantic glen where St. Kevin founded Ireland’s most important monastery in the 6th century. Tonight, you might opt to attend our Traditional Irish Evening, featuring Irish stepdancing.
Optional Excursions
Traditional Irish Evening $99* pp
Enjoy this special evening of Irish food, music and live entertainment. Dinner will be served first, giving you a taste of traditional Irish dishes. You’ll then be treated to a live show of Irish music and dance. Join in the fun as you enjoy a merry and memorable night. Please note: The specific venue and day of the week for this optional may change due to availability.
Optional Excursions
Powerscourt & Glendalough $79* pp
County Wicklow is home to some of the wildest and most spectacular scenery in Ireland, as well as two of the country’s most important historic sites. Your first stop is at the picturesque village of Enniskerry, where you’ll visit Powerscourt, an elegant country mansion with the finest formal gardens in the country. Later, continue on to Glendalough, which became famous throughout Europe as a center of Christian learning before it was sacked by Viking crusaders in the 10th century. You’ll also see St. Kevin’s Cross, the remains of the 6th-century cathedral and the remarkable Round Tower, thought to have been used by the monks as a place of refuge.
About This Experience
Explore Ireland from the ground up on a walking tour through the country’s leading cities and most dramatic landscapes. Step by step, you’ll unlock the Emerald Isle from a different point of view—your own. On top of the Cliffs of Moher, across the rocky Burren and at the tip of the Dingle Peninsula, you’ll come face to face with the natural beauty that separates Irish landscapes into a league of their own. And, in Galway, Cork and Sligo, you’ll stroll right through history (and hopefully, into a few pubs, too).
Your Tour Includes
Round-trip airfare & transfers
8 nights in handpicked hotels
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 4 three-course dinners with beer or wine
Multilingual Tour Director
Private deluxe motor coach
5 escorted walks
Why You'll Love It
Diverse & dreamlike rural landscapes
You’ll engage with lots of other walkers
You’ll come face to face with iconic landmarks
This journey exercises the body & the mind
Locals lead you along the most scenic routes
The friendliness & wit of the Irish people
Overnight Flight1 night
Galway2 nights - hotel info
Day2
After touching ground, touch base with your fellow travelers
Breakfast (in flight), Dinner
Admire the landscape of the Emerald Isle as you touch down in Shannon. A Go Ahead representative greets you after you clear customs and accompanies you to your hotel in Galway. Tonight, meet your fellow walkers at an included dinner.
Day3
Amble through a stunning patchwork of mountains, valleys and lakes
Breakfast
Kylemore Abbey
Venture out onfor your first scenic stroll this morning in one of the most breathtaking examples of the Irish countryside, Connemara National Park. Amble through the vast wilderness and a stunning patchwork of lush valleys, mountains and mystic lakes. Then pay a visit to Kylemore Abbey, originally built by Mitchell Henry in 1866 as a palatial gift for his new bride. This former country estate in the midst of the Irish Highlands is now home to an order of Benedictine nuns, who have maintained the estate’s buildings and Victorian walled garden. This evening, choose to dine at a local farm on the optional excursion, Irish Farmstead Dinner.
Optional Excursions
Irish Farmstead Dinner $89* pp
Journey away from the city of Galway to the countryside, and discover a different side of Ireland. Feel the tranquility of farm life as you take a tour of the property. Once you’ve walked up an appetite, sit down for a traditional Irish meal including bacon, cabbage and potatoes, served from the steaming pot to the table. After your meal, don’t leave without a helping of homemade dessert. Alcoholic beverages are included.
Killarney3 nights - hotel info
Day4
Walk hundreds of feet above the Atlantic on the misty Cliffs of Moher
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey south today for a guided walk along some of Ireland’s most mesmerizing coastline. Hike through the Burren, a limestone plateau where fields of rock are interspersed with wildflowers. Here, you’ll pass a fascinating array of stalactites, stalagmites and waterfalls. Then stroll along the majestic Cliffs of Moher, rising out of the Atlantic Ocean to heights of 600 feet. Rejuvenate from your walks with an included pub lunch. Upon your arrival in Killarney, enjoy an included dinner.
Day5
What began as Ireland’s first national park now spans 25,000 acres
Breakfast
Muckross House
When Muckross House and the surrounding woodlands and moors were donated to the Irish state in 1932, Ireland’s first national park was born. Today, Killarney National Park has grown to 25,000 acres of diverse ecological landscapes from red sandstone mountains to extensive bogs and lowlands. Pass through the ornate halls of Muckross House at the park’s core. Then follow in the footsteps of a local guide on a walking tour through the park’s most awe-inspiring areas.
Day6
Climb rolling green hills to the country’s westernmost point
Breakfast
Gallarus Oratory
Make your way along the dramatically rugged terrain of the Dingle Peninsula on a walking tour of this most western tip of Ireland. Beyond its breathtaking views, the Dingle Peninsula is shrouded in the traditions and legends of Irish culture. As you wander past secluded harbors and seaside cliffs, your Tour Director will point out archaeological sites and ancient ruins dating back to the Mesolithic Period. After some free time to explore the fishing port of Dingle, your tour director will introduce you to the Gallarus Oratory, a tiny, beehive-shaped church. Made entirely of stacked stone, the Oratory has weathered countless storms—and remained completely dry—since it was built nearly 1,300 years ago.
Cork Region2 nights - hotel info
Day7
Pristine gardens, wild seascapes and barren mountains all on one walk
Breakfast, Dinner
Today begins with a scenic drive through the Caha Mountains of the Beara Peninsula, revealing dramatic views of the sea below. Stop in Glengarriff to board your boat to Garnish Island for a one-hour walk. Much of the island’s charm resides in the contrast between the cultivated gardens and the glimpses of wild seascape and barren mountains beyond. This evening, arrive at your hotel in the Cork region for an included dinner.
Day8
The Rebel County is much more welcoming than its name relays
Breakfast
Spend a free day in the Cork Region. With an independent spirit and a welcoming vibe, Cork exudes the best of Irish culture—both old and new. Walk along its picturesque, yacht-filled harbor and through the narrow streets brimming with gourmet restaurants, art galleries and cozy pubs. Alternatively, you can join an optional excursion walk along Kinsale’s beautiful coast and a tour director-led visit to Charles Fort, a star-shaped fortress built to protect the town’s harbor. The Battle of Kinsale, fought here in 1601, marked a turning point in Irish history.
Optional Excursions
Kinsale Coastal Walk $65* pp
Tucked between the hills and shoreline, Kinsale ranks as one of Ireland’s most popular resort towns. Its maze of narrow streets winds around gourmet restaurants, yacht-filled harbors, art galleries and charming pubs. However, this quaint town also boasts historical significance. The Battle of Kinsale, fought here in 1601, marked a turning point in Irish history. Today, take a walk along Kinsale’s beautiful coast and a Tour Director-led visit to Charles Fort, a star-shaped fortress built to protect the harbor.
Limerick1 night - hotel info
Day9
Pucker up at Blarney before discovering the wilds of Doneraile
Breakfast, Dinner
Blarney Castle
This morning, take part in one of Ireland’s most time-honored traditions by puckering up to the legendary Blarney Stone during a tour director-led visit to Blarney Castle. Continue toward Limerick, stopping to wander the paths and groves of Doneraile Wildlife Park, an 18th-century landscaped park that’s home to countless deciduous trees and deer herds. Celebrate your last night with your fellow travelers at tonight’s included farewell dinner.
Flight homefor a day
Extend Your Stay
Add Dublin $259*
Ireland's capital is home to some of the leading writers of the English-speaking world, including favorite son James Joyce. The city's long literary tradition extends from the long-gone monasteries that kept Classical traditions alive during the Dark Ages, to the illuminated Book of Kells, the creation of Trinity College, and a bumper crop of writers in the 19th and 20th centuries. But it's not all professorial reserve, as a trip to one of Dublin's lively pubs will remind you.
Dublin2 nights - hotel info
Day1
Feed the swans, shop along Grafton Street or just sip some tea
Breakfast
Transfer to Dublin this morning for the first of two days you’ll spend discovering the Irish capital. This afternoon, a local guide will show off Dublin’s cobblestone streets, lively pubs and historic monuments, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and the Book of Kells.
Day2
Seek out some panoramic views to accompany your pint
Breakfast
Discover Dublin at your own pace today. You might choose to quaff the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse, stroll through St. Stephen’s Green or explore the Writers’ Museum. Or join an optional excursion into the countryside of Wicklow to visit Powerscourt House, where you can walk through some of Ireland’s most beautiful formal gardens, and Glendalough, a romantic glen where St. Kevin founded Ireland’s most important monastery in the 6th century. Tonight, you might opt to attend our Traditional Irish Evening, featuring Irish step-dancing.
Optional Excursions
Powerscourt & Glendalough $79* pp
County Wicklow is home to some of the wildest and most spectacular scenery in Ireland, as well as two of the country’s most important historic sites. Your first stop is at the picturesque village of Enniskerry, where you’ll visit Powerscourt, an elegant country mansion with the finest formal gardens in the country. Later, continue on to Glendalough, which became famous throughout Europe as a center of Christian learning before it was sacked by Viking crusaders in the 10th century. You’ll also see St. Kevin’s Cross, the remains of the 6th-century cathedral and the remarkable Round Tower, thought to have been used by the monks as a place of refuge.
Optional Excursions
Traditional Irish Evening $99* pp
Enjoy this special evening of Irish food, music and live entertainment. Dinner will be served first, giving you a taste of traditional Irish dishes. You’ll then be treated to a live show of Irish music and dance. Join in the fun as you enjoy a merry and memorable night. Please note: The specific venue and day of the week for this optional may change due to availability.
Passport & Visa
In order to enter Ireland, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport. The expiration date must extend at least six months beyond the date of your return home. No visa is required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact the Irish consulate for your specific entry requirements.
Health
There are no major health risks when traveling to Ireland. Travelers should be in reasonable health to take our scheduled walks, although we will make every effort to accommodate those who choose to stay behind. It is advisable to check with your doctor or health-care provider for the latest updates and overseas travel requirements.
Cuisine
One of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling is the delightful variety of local cuisine. Traditional Irish cooking is simple, relying heavily on meat-based dishes. Pubs serve up hearty lunches, and the traditional Irish stew, bacon and boiled cabbage are always popular choices. Soda bread is delicious and very filling, as are Irish cakes, such as scones and Barm Brack. The thick black beer known as Guinness is a national institution in its own right. #Transportation / Walking on tour Round-trip flights arrive in and depart from Shannon (or Dublin on the tour extension). Included transportation on your tour is by private motor coach. Most of the destinations are easily walkable.
Baggage Allowance
Airlines have varying weight restrictions on luggage. Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline’s checked baggage policies. Bear in mind that your luggage will probably weigh more on your return trip due to souvenir shopping. We allow only one suitcase per person. One carry-on bag is also permitted, provided that it does not exceed 45 inches (length + width + height). There may be times when you will have to handle your own bags, and you’ll find that lightweight luggage provides a distinct advantage. Make sure you label your baggage and carry valuables, medication and documents in your carry-on luggage.
Clothing and Packing Tips
Light, loose-fitting clothing that provides comfort when exploring the sights is essential for your tour. Hiking boots are recommended. We also suggest that you bring a collapsible walking stick for the more challenging walks. A change of footwear is also essential. A plastic water bottle is handy for staying hydrated on your walking tours, and a pair of binoculars enhances your enjoyment of the scenery. Insect repellent, sunscreen, bandages, lip balm and a flashlight are also a good idea. A sun hat, sunglasses and a sturdy pair of walking shoes are recommended for sightseeing. It’s always a good idea to be prepared for any eventuality—a lightweight sports jacket and emergency rainwear are advised. Also, remember that it is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (entrance may be denied on this basis).
Currency
The euro is the currency you will be using on your tour. Better rates of exchange are usually available in your destination countries, although it is worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive. We advise that you take a combination of bank/ATM cards and credit cards, as needed. We suggest informing your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so they don’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
Tipping
At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity. We recommend tipping in your tour country’s currency, the equivalent of $3USD/CAD per person per day for your driver and $6USD/CAD to $9USD/CAD per person per day for your Tour Director. If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD/CAD per local guide. Tips can only be paid in cash. Please keep current local currency exchange rates in mind when tipping.
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Ireland Walking Tour
We appreciated the personal phone call before our trip from Go Ahead - that was a very nice touch. This was the first trip overseas my husband and I have ever taken and we've never been on any type of tour. We were so pleased with the whole trip. We never had to worry about transportation or where to find what we needed - any questions we had were answered for us. Our bus driver Tom O'Brien was a funny, lovely local man with a wonderful Irish accent and a good singing voice too. Our tour guide Kathy was ever helpful. I don't know how she remembered what each of us needed and kept track of all thirty-some of us but she did. She had a wide knowledge of the history of each area we drove through on our way to the walking portions of our tour. The only things we wished was that at our first dinner together Kathy would have had each of us introduce ourselves & something about us so we could've gotten to know the other group members more easily & quickly. Kathy always let us know the time for breakfast & leaving but it would have been nice to have a printed itinerary given to us either the night before or the morning of each new excursion so we'd know where & how long each part of our day would be. We brought our general itinerary that we'd gotten in the mail but it was not detailed. We were lucky to actually have a couple of days of sunshine and only one very rainy morning. The other rains were soft and didn't last the whole day. The walks were all so beautiful and our individual guides knowledgeable and entertaining besides. The beauty of the mountain, hills and flowers everywhere and the tidy cottages and towns were more than charming. It would have been nice to stop a few times on our bus drives for photo ops. I believe we only did that once. Oh yes, the food was very good as well and I was not expecting that. The only thing we would change was a little less time on the bus and a bit more free-time. We would both highly recommend this trip.
Ireland Strolling Tour
I really enjoyed my first trip outside of North America on the Ireland Walking Tour. I think the itinerary was great, and we got to see more of the lovely Irish countryside--and get out of the bus to explore it--than friends who have gone there on their own or with other tours. I would have liked to walk even more, and to have been a bit better prepared for some of the locations. Our tour guide was English, not Irish; she never had us go around and introduce ourselves or do some kind of icebreaker, so it took quite a while to meet everyone in the rather large (33 people) group. Also, she and did not accompany us on most of the walks--in such a large group, I know she couldn't walk with everyone, but she did know the area and would have helped us learn more on our walks. Optional tours were so expensive that few signed up, and most of them were cancelled--I'd advise finding less expensive alternatives to offer, which happened with an Irish Evening at Kate Kearney's cottage, a late addition to the offered options which turned out to be one of the highlights of the tour for everyone who went.
A Big Disappointment
I was extremely disappointed with this tour. It was mostly bus riding with a few token uninteresting walks thrown in. Compared to the Tuscany walking tour I did a few years ago, this was really a let-down. I picked the wrong tour company to see Ireland on foot.
Great first adventure
Never having traveled abroad or with a tour I didn't know what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised. This was an experience I'll never forget. The tour director was very knowledgable, well organized and efficient; no problems checking in or out of our rooms or with baggage. The places we visited offered a wide variety of sites, from the towns to countryside to Victorian estates. For me one of the things that made the tour a hit was the freedom we had at the various locales - after receiving some direction and overviews of what was there we were given a reporting time and left to do our own things. The scenery awesome, the local guides great, and the bus driver fearless (so many narrow windy roads!) I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about some of my family's roots. Can't wait to go back.
GoAhead Delivers Ireland!
After walking in Tuscany and Provence it seemed natural for us to select Go Ahead Tours to take us walking in Ireland. Once again, they gave us a detailed look at a very beautiful and historic part of the world. Tour guide Emma kept things moving at just the right pace, always allowing sufficient time for exploring, photography, dining and "pit stops". Every day was a surprise for us; I had no idea what to expect from "The Burren" or "Kylemore Abbey" but they, and every other nook and cranny, turned out to be fascinating. Local guides (Killarney National Park, for example) provided interesting and passionate explanations of the history, flora and fauna and peoples of the area. I must advise prospective travellers on this tour to expect drizzle and cloudy skies. They may find themselves scrambling over wet rocks and tree roots; although you are never in the wilderness you must be ready to "rough it" just a bit. The energy expended on the walks always proved worth it! Of the 16 people on our group, ranging in age from their 20's to their 70's, nobody had difficulty with the hikes. Hotels are clean and adequate, similar in quality to what we experienced in Italy and France. Daily breakfasts could be filling and the included lunches and dinners were tasty, particularly the pub lunch. Most of the group took the 2-night Dublin extension and my wife and I are very glad that we did. Dublin is picturesque, historic, clean and easy to navigate. World-class museums charge no admission and the student-led tour of Trinity College was outstanding, culminating in a visit to the eye-popping Library and Book of Kells. We look forward to our next walking tour with Go Ahead!
Excellent trip
We were so pleased with the trip and especially our guide, Mike James. He was the most prepared guide we have ever had. His "Welcome to Ireland" daily schedule with pictures and maps explained in detail everyday's activities. Something every tour guide should do. Even though it rained most of the time - how else would Ireland stay so green - we did all the things he had planned and enjoyed them all. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
A walking tour of Ireland
This was my first group tour and it was better than I expected. I could just relax and not worry about hotel reservations, transportation connections, etc. Our guide was great as was our bus driver. Accomodations and food were terrific and I would not hesitate to go on another Go Ahead tour. I expected more "hiking" and was prepared for that but it really was just walking. I want to go back to several places and spend more time actually hiking, but I got a great sample of beautiful Ireland and wonderful places to revisit.
Active trip
Would like to see more walking
Walking the cliffs of Ireland
this was a skillfully paced tour of land features of Ireland. The local guides shared information with passion and love of the land. There was time to walk , time to see the landscape, time to relax and time to enjoy the local culture.
Miles of Beauty
Southwestern Ireland has a varying landscape from open fields with grazing sheep and cows ...to mountains... to seascapes. The cities of Galway and Killarney are colorful. Traditional music everywhere. Historic castles and churches..... I especially liked walking from site to site as it enabled me to absorb the beauty more fully. We walked beach and forest as well as along cliffs. I highly recommend that everyone sign up for the optional tour of Kinsale which includes Charles Fort. This was a wonderful day. After the fort, we walked along the waterfront from fort to Kinsale. This walking tour provided options for those who did not want to walk as far or as long. There was always an alternative. I extended my trip to Dublin. Could easily spent more time there. Enjoyed the optional day trip to Powerscourt. Beautiful gardens. As I look back at my photos....there was beauty everywhere. Here is a link to my photos: Here is a link to photos https://picasaweb.google.com/kathydidierphotos/Ireland2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCLH-jfnbgPOWIw&feat=email
