A mix of walking tours and history. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, mostly at your own pace. Includes 9 must-see landmarks.
Highlights: Cliffs of Moher, County Clare — Ireland's Iconic Sea Cliffs, Trinity College Dublin — Book of Kells & Long Room, Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Ireland, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin — St. James's Gate Brewery, Ring of Kerry Scenic Drive — Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry
Activities and hotels are selected for value — expect free attractions, street food, and well-located budget stays.
Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking
23+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 6 cities
Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out
Dublin
Dublin
Take a guided tour of the prison where 1916 Easter Rising leaders were executed — Ireland's most powerful historical site
$9 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book 28 days ahead as tickets sell out fast 📍 Map
Visit Ireland's largest cathedral, founded in 1191, where Jonathan Swift served as dean and is buried
$12 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; check service schedule before visiting 📍 MapTemple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
Walk Dublin's medieval cultural quarter — galleries, vintage shops, and traditional pubs with live music nightly
Liveliest May–Sep; live music year-round nightly 📍 Map
Walk or cycle Europe's largest enclosed city park — 1,750 acres of deer-filled grassland free to enter
Best Apr–Sep; presidential tours run Saturdays year-round 📍 MapTemple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
See the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells manuscript and walk the barrel-vaulted Long Room library at Trinity College
$23 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book ahead May–Sep for timed entry 📍 MapStroll Grafton Street, relax in St. Stephen’s Green, and visit Trinity College’s Old Library
Best May–Sep; St. Stephen’s Green open year-roundTemple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
Tour seven floors of Guinness history at St. James's Gate, then pour your own pint at the rooftop Gravity Bar
$28 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book online for best price (dynamic pricing) 📍 MapWalk Dublin's Viking-era streets past Gothic cathedrals, Dublin Castle, and the Dublinia museum
Best May–Sep; Dublin Castle and Dublinia open year-roundTemple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
Galway
Galway
Stand at Ireland's most famous sea cliffs — 214m above the Atlantic — and walk the cliff-top path with sweeping ocean views
$13 Verified Mar 2026 Best May–Sep on clear days; avoid foggy conditions 📍 Map
Stroll Galway's pedestrian Latin Quarter past buskers, independent craft shops, and the oldest pub in the city
Liveliest Jun–Aug; Saturday market year-round 📍 MapLatin Quarter / Waterfront / Eyre Square
Walk along the River Corrib to the 1584 Spanish Arch, then browse the free Galway City Museum next door
Best May–Sep; Galway City Museum open Tue–Sat year-round 📍 MapWalk Galway’s medieval core: Eyre Square, Lynch’s Castle, Galway Cathedral, and the Spanish Arch waterfront.
Liveliest May–SepLatin Quarter / Waterfront / Eyre Square
Killarney
Killarney
Drive the 179km Ring of Kerry loop past mountain passes, Atlantic coastline, and Kerry's most scenic villages
Best May–Sep; roads busiest Jul–Aug with tour coaches 📍 MapKillarney Town Center / National Park Area
Walk Ireland's oldest national park — free to enter, with ancient oak woods, three shining lakes, and one of Ireland's largest red deer herds
Open year-round; best May–Sep for weather and long evenings 📍 MapKillarney Town Center / National Park Area
Cork
Cork
Browse Cork's covered food market — operating since 1788 — for tripe and drisheen, artisan cheese, fresh fish, and local deli lunches
Open Mon–Sat year-round; busiest mornings 📍 MapWalk through a restored 19th-century prison with lifelike wax figures, audio guide, and stories of Cork's political prisoners
$11 Verified Mar 2026 Open daily year-round; shorter winter hours (Oct-Feb) 📍 MapCity Center / South Channel / English Quarter
Explore Cork's food capital: ring Shandon Bells, browse the English Market, and discover the city's lively riverside streets
Best May-Sep; English Market open Mon-Sat year-round 📍 MapVisit the Rock of Cashel's 900-year-old hilltop ruins and medieval Kilkenny in a full-day excursion from Cork
$9 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; best Apr-Oct for weather and extended hours 📍 MapCity Center / South Channel / English Quarter
Dingle
DingleDrive the Slea Head loop past 2,000-year-old beehive huts, ruined stone forts, and views of the Great Blasket Islands from Ireland's westernmost point
Best May–Sep; Blasket ferry weather-dependent Apr–Oct 📍 MapDrive the Slea Head loop past ancient stone forts, Inch Beach, and the hair-raising Conor Pass mountain road.
Best May–Sep; Conor Pass can close in heavy snowDingle Town Center / Waterfront
Belfast
Belfast
Stand on 40,000 interlocking basalt columns on Northern Ireland's dramatic north Antrim coast — a UNESCO World Heritage Site
$19 Verified Mar 2026 Best May–Sep; exposed coastline — dress for wind and rain year-round 📍 MapCathedral Quarter / City Center / Titanic Quarter
Walk Belfast's Cathedral Quarter — Victorian laneways with street art, the MAC arts center, and St Anne's Cathedral's mosaic interior
Best May–Sep; venues open year-round 📍 MapTake a day tour to Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, and Old Bushmills Distillery from Belfast
$32 Verified Mar 2026 Best May–Sep; tours run year-round Book this tour →Cathedral Quarter / City Center / Titanic Quarter
Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Belfast!
Where You’ll Stay
Estimated total: €940–€1,410
Trip Budget Estimate
Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.
Typical range for Ireland
$1,120 – $5,600 per person for 14 days
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🧳 Practical Info for Ireland
- Visa
- Not part of Schengen. Visa-free for US, UK, CA, AU citizens for up to 90 days. EU/EEA nationals have freedom of movement.
- Tipping
- 10–15% tip at sit-down restaurants is customary. Not expected in pubs for drinks.
- Currency
- Euro (€ EUR). Cards widely accepted. Northern Ireland uses British Pound (GBP).
- Power
- 230V, Type G plugs (UK-style three-pin). US/EU travelers need an adapter.
- Connectivity
- Good 4G coverage in cities and towns. Rural/coastal areas may have patchy signal.
- Emergency
- 112 or 999 (general emergency)
🚗 Getting Around Ireland
Car rental recommended, especially for the Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry. Drive on the left.
Bus Éireann connects Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Limerick. Citylink runs express coaches on popular routes.
Irish Rail connects Dublin to major cities but the network is limited. DART commuter rail covers Dublin's coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7 days enough for Ireland?
Yes — 7 days covers Dublin (2 days), the Wild Atlantic Way highlights, Galway, and the Cliffs of Moher. For Northern Ireland, add 2-3 days.
Should I rent a car in Ireland?
Highly recommended outside Dublin. Buses connect major towns but a car unlocks the scenic coastal routes. Drive on the left.
What is the best time to visit Ireland?
May-September for longest days and mildest weather. Rain is possible year-round — always pack layers and a rain jacket.
How much does a week in Ireland cost?
Budget: $80-110/day. Mid-range: $150-250/day. Luxury: $400+/day. Pub meals cost €12-18; a pint of Guinness is €5-7.
Do I need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland is NOT in the Schengen Area. US, UK, CA, AU citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. A separate Irish visa is needed for some nationalities.
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