Irish Ancestral Tours - The Island of Ireland
Dreaming of a wonderful Irish vacation? Allow us to organise the perfect itinerary for you. We offer bespoke tours in Ireland with built-in options to suit every person and budget. Groups, couples or individuals can be accommodated, as well as larger coach tours and day trips. Our knowledgeable tour-guides are expert in taking you off the beaten track to explore the very best parts of Ireland whilst in the comfort of our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. We create personalised itineraries which cover locations and experiences of interest on our mighty little island! You can meet the locals are learn some of our beautiful Irish language, understand the origins of place names, meet Irish craftspeople and experts in farming, fishing and even storytelling.
From Donegal to Cork, Dublin to Galway, travel the Emerald Isle making wondering memories. Want to experience the Book of Kells (the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts) or the rugged beauty of the majestic Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way? We've got you covered! You can stay in cosy cottages, beautiful hotels, country houses or a modern luxury self-catering home, with many options for every budget. Visit your Ancestral Home in the company of an experienced Fáilte Ireland Approved Irish Tour Guide, with a passion for Irish history and heritage.....you couldn't be in better hands!
As well as our longer vacation options, we also offer full and half-day tours for those who wish to avail of a quick stop off in a particular area while independently travelling. Meet with one of our experienced Local, Regional and National Irish Tour Guides who can offer a wealth of knowledge in many different fields - historical, spiritual, ecological, wellness, team-building and much, much more.... Who better to show you around than a local?
In a nutshell, we can plan to pick you up at the airport and take you to all the best places to visit on an itinerary that you have helped to create, no matter how long you have arranged to visit. Avoid extortionate car hire prices and nerve-wracking driving on the "wrong side" of the road. We take all the stress of travelling this way and can offer all-inclusive packages which include food, accommodation, entertainment, entrance fees and your own private driver and tour guide at competitive and affordable prices.
Discuss your needs and expectations with us today so that we can create the Irish vacation of your dreams.....one that you'll want to tell all your family and friends about! Arrange an introductory chat via a Zoom call today with one of our experts and from there we can suggest the perfect itinerary.
Rescheduled O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour 2023
Irish Ancestral are hosting a twelve-day O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour in July 2023 for Clann members who wish to attend the 7-day long Reunion in Inishowen, Co. Donegal and to experience additional adventures along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Ancient East and Dublin City.
The tour has limited places and is offered on a "first come - first served" basis. For more information, please click the button below. Deposit will secure place.
The tour has limited places and is offered on a "first come - first served" basis. For more information, please click the button below. Deposit will secure place.
Personalised Tours
The Ultimate Off The Beaten Track Experience
Here are some of the tour options that our clients have enjoyed in the past year:
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- Inishowen Peninsula, Co. Donegal
- The O'Dochartaigh Castles of Inishowen
- Donegal Delight
- The Northern Lights in Inishowen
- Walls of Derry / Free Derry Corner
- Belfast City
- Ring of Kerry / Lakes of Killarney
- Highlights of Dublin
- Ulster Exploration
- The Burren / Cliffs of Moher
- The Wild Atlantic Way
- Taste of Ireland Tour
- Ancestral Home Tour (Individual and Multiple)
We would love to hear where YOU would like to explore.....