Expect lots of history — historic sites, UNESCO heritage, and ancient landmarks. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 8 must-see landmarks.
Highlights: Trinity College Dublin — Book of Kells & Long Room, Titanic Belfast Museum — World's Largest Titanic Experience, Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Ireland, Skellig Michael UNESCO Monastery Boat Tour from Portmagee, Aran Islands Day Trip from Galway — Inis Mór & Dún Aonghasa
Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking
36+ 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
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 📍 Map
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 📍 MapTemple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
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 📍 Map
Taste authentic Irish food at hidden restaurants and traditional markets
$89 Verified Mar 2026 Best in summer 📍 MapTemple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
Walk 20 interactive galleries tracing how Irish emigrants shaped cultures across America, Australia, and beyond
$21 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book 30 days ahead for 20% discount 📍 MapFollow in the footsteps of Ireland's greatest writers through historic Dublin
$53 Verified Mar 2026 Best May-Sep 📍 MapTemple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
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 📍 MapVisit the Guinness Storehouse and choose a whiskey distillery for a self-paced drinks day
$49 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book online in summerTemple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
Stroll Grafton Street, relax in St. Stephen’s Green, and visit Trinity College’s Old Library
Best May–Sep; St. Stephen’s Green open year-roundWalk 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
Visit the 6th-century Glendalough monastic site in a glacial valley, with forest walks and mountain scenery
$38 Verified Mar 2026 Best Apr–Oct; trails can be muddy in winter Book this tour →Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
Explore Dublin's oldest building, a Norman cathedral founded in 1030 with a medieval crypt beneath its Romanesque nave
$9 Year-round; check service schedule; Christmas Eve Choral Evensong is atmospheric 📍 MapTake the DART 35 minutes from Dublin to Howth for cliff walks, fresh seafood on the pier, and views of Ireland's Eye
$8 Verified Mar 2026 Best Apr–Sep; cliff walk exposed in bad weatherTemple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
Tour the restored Jameson Bow St. Distillery and finish with a whiskey tasting and complimentary drink
$28 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book online in advance Book this tour →Tour Dublin's first new distillery in 125 years and taste small-batch, single-grain and single-malt whiskeys
$19 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book in advance in summer Book this tour →Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street
Galway
GalwayFerry to Inis Mór, bike to the cliff-top prehistoric fort Dún Aonghasa, and walk an island where Irish is the everyday language
$37 Verified Mar 2026 Best May–Sep; ferry weather-dependent Oct–Apr 📍 MapLatin Quarter / Waterfront / Eyre Square
Take the Rossaveel ferry to Inis Mór, bike the island, and visit the cliff-top fort Dún Aonghasa.
$37 Verified Mar 2026 Best May–Sep; weather-dependent crossings Oct–Apr Book this experience →Latin Quarter / Waterfront / Eyre Square
Hike the Diamond Hill trail in Connemara and visit Kylemore Abbey set beside its lake in Connemara.
$60 Verified Mar 2026 Best May–SepLatin Quarter / Waterfront / Eyre Square
Killarney
KillarneyBoat to Skellig Michael to climb a 6th-century island monastery — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Star Wars filming location.
$136 Verified Mar 2026 Landing permits May–Sep only; highly weather-dependent
Walk or cycle the glacial Gap of Dunloe — a narrow valley between the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Purple Mountain
Best May–Sep; path can be muddy and icy in winter 📍 MapKillarney Town Center / National Park Area
Tour a Tudor-style Victorian mansion visited by Queen Victoria in 1861, with ornamental gardens and a working traditional farm
$14 Verified Mar 2026 Gardens open year-round free; house and farms best Apr–Oct 📍 Map
Cruise the three lakes of Killarney with views of mountains and ancient sites
$22 Verified Mar 2026 Best May-Sep 📍 MapKillarney Town Center / National Park Area
Walk the shores of Lough Leane past the 15th-century Ross Castle and ruined Muckross Abbey.
Best May–SepDrive over Conor Pass to Dingle town, then follow the Slea Head loop past Iron Age ruins and Inch Beach.
Best May–Sep; Conor Pass can close in snowKillarney Town Center / National Park Area
Cork
Cork
Tour the Old Midleton Distillery — home of Jameson — and taste whiskeys on a 15-acre historic estate near Cork
$34 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; busiest Jul-Aug; pre-booking recommended Book this tour → 📍 Map
Climb a 15th-century castle tower to kiss the Blarney Stone, then wander 60 acres of gardens with a poison garden and druidic rock close
$20 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; gardens best Apr–Oct 📍 MapCity Center / South Channel / English Quarter
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 📍 Map
Visit the Queenstown Story museum in Cobh — the last port of call for RMS Titanic and departure point for 2.5 million Famine emigrants
$16 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; busiest Jul–Aug 📍 MapCity Center / South Channel / English Quarter
Dingle
DingleWalk Dingle's colorful harbor town — craft shops, award-winning seafood pubs, traditional music sessions, and one of Ireland's best ice cream parlours
Liveliest May–Sep; quieter and cheaper Oct–Apr 📍 MapSpeed along the Dingle Peninsula coastline on a RIB, passing sea caves, cliffs, seals, and puffins.
$76 Verified Mar 2026 Best Apr–Oct; weather-dependent Book this tour →Dingle Town Center / Waterfront
Join a guided harbour boat tour of Dingle Bay to spot wild bottlenose dolphins, grey seals, and coastal seabirds
$22 Verified Mar 2026 Best Apr–Oct; weather-dependent year-round Book this tour → 📍 MapJoin a guided boat tour of Dingle Bay to spot bottlenose dolphins, seals, and seabirds along the Kerry coast.
$22 Verified Mar 2026 Best Apr–Oct; weather-dependent Book this tour →Dingle Town Center / Waterfront
Belfast
Belfast
Walk nine galleries inside the iconic star-shaped museum built where RMS Titanic was constructed in Belfast's shipyard
$32 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book online to save £2 vs walk-up 📍 Map
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
Ride a Belfast black taxi along the Falls and Shankill Roads, stopping at Troubles-era political murals and the Peace Walls
$45 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book directly with driver or via Cab Tours Belfast 📍 MapWalk 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 📍 MapCathedral 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: €1,468–€2,202
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
$1,680 – $8,400 per person for 21 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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