Six days is a tight window to cover all of Ireland, but this tour makes it work. You’ll travel north, west, and south with a professional guide alongside you the whole way - taking in the major highlights on both sides of the border without the hassle of planning a single connection yourself.
The route heads up to Belfast first, where you can opt into a Black Cab Tour (arranged and paid separately on the day). From there it’s the Giant’s Causeway, the walled city of Derry, and through County Donegal and County Sligo before swinging down to Galway. The west takes you across the lunar limestone of the Burren, through Doolin village, and along to the Cliffs of Moher - admission is included. Then it’s on to Adare, the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head Drive, Killarney, and finally Blarney Castle in Cork, where you can kiss the Blarney Stone if that’s your thing.
Five nights of accommodation are included along the way: Belfast, Derry, Galway, the Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney. Every morning starts with breakfast. The coach has WiFi on board, USB charging at every seat, and air conditioning throughout.
Public transport options are available near the departure point. Specialised infant seats are available on board. This tour suits all fitness levels. The coach is not wheelchair accessible, but folding chairs and motor scooters can be stored on board for travellers with physical restrictions or minor walking limitations. If you book through Viator, your pickup point and collection time are confirmed automatically at the time of booking. Maximum group size is 56. Tours run in English.
The Black Cab Tour in Belfast is worth doing. It’s not included in the price, but it’s one of the most direct ways to understand the city’s recent history. Your driver will take you through the murals and peace lines of West Belfast and explain what happened there in plain, honest terms. Sort it out with your guide on the first evening.
The Cliffs of Moher are best visited early in the morning before the day-trip coaches arrive from Galway and Limerick. This tour’s entry is included, so you’re already ahead. Wear layers regardless of the forecast - the Atlantic wind off the edge comes with no warning and the cliffs are exposed in every direction.
Slea Head Drive on the Dingle Peninsula is genuinely one of the most beautiful roads in Ireland. The beehive huts, the views out to the Blasket Islands, the narrow boreens between stone walls - it doesn’t feel like the rest of the country. If you get a clear day, count yourself lucky. More on the area at /kerry/dingle/.
Blarney Castle is more interesting than the queue suggests. Yes, you have to wait to kiss the stone, but the castle grounds are lovely and the Poison Garden alone is worth the walk. Don’t spend all your time in the castle and miss the gardens. The village of Blarney itself is a pleasant place to pick up a coffee before the coach moves on.
Pack light for the coach. Five nights, multiple hotel stops, and a full coach means you’re moving bags in and out regularly. A mid-size rolling case is far easier than a large backpack. Most hotels on this route have secure luggage storage if you want to leave anything behind while you explore on foot.