Ireland Travel Guides And Tips

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Local Insights from Overland Ireland

Get all our local insights to help you plan the most incredible trip to Ireland! Whether you’re booking your very first visit to the Emerald Isle or you’re a regular who has perhaps even joined our Small Group Tours of Ireland, everyone is welcome.

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Check Out Our Latest Blogs on Ireland

Aerial view of a steep, rocky island with a staircase along its cliff, set against a calm ocean.
25 April 2025

Overland’s Irish Adventure Bucket List: 10 Things Every Adventurer Must Do!

Ireland more than deserves its reputation as a wild, green land full of sensational scenery, majestic mountains, and beautiful beaches. All of this makes Ireland an adventurer’s dream, and it’s...
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A two-story house with a weathered exterior, situated in a vast grassy field with hills in the background, under a cloudy sky.
20 April 2025

What are Some of the Most Overrated Tourist Stops in Ireland?

Ireland is home to countless famous attractions that pull in people from near and far. These cover everything from stunning natural wonders to fascinating historical buildings. But the more popular...
Sunset illuminates the cliffs of moher and the atlantic ocean, highlighting their rugged beauty under a dramatic sky.
15 April 2025

What are the Must-Sees on a Road Trip in Ireland?

Are you planning an enchanting, romantic road trip through Ireland’s world-famous landscapes? When mapping out an adventure across the Emerald Isle, you understandably want to include as many must-see sights...
A person standing on a cliff using binoculars to look out over a scenic coastal landscape with clear skies.
10 April 2025

What are the Must-See Sights When Visiting Ireland?

Looking for a concise list of all the must-see sights when visiting Ireland? Well, Overland Ireland has you covered. This list of sights and highlights is here to help as...
The beautiful light of golden hour shines over the stunning hexagonal basalt columns of Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. The causeway stretches out into the sea beneath a cloudy sky.
5 April 2025

What are the Top 5 Places to Visit in Ireland?

If you’re traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to visit Ireland, you understandably want to make sure you visit the very best places while you’re here. The good news is...
Musicians performing informally in a cozy bar setting, surrounded by wooden decor and a portrait on the wall.
1 April 2025

Top 5 Irish Pubs in the West of Ireland

The Irish Pub is an institution – a place where stories are told, music is played, and friendships are made. It never rains inside a pub, so Irish people can...
Road stretching through green hills under a cloudy sky with mountains in the distance.
31 March 2025

Guided Tours of Ireland vs Self-Drive Tours of Ireland

First of all, we think it’s important to acknowledge that Ireland is great fun however you choose to explore it. That said, some trips will suit certain types of people...
A white car is driving around a bend on a curving mountain road with scenic views of a valley and the ocean in the distance. This picturesque view of the Irish countryside and coastal roads encapsulates the sense of adventure on Overland’s self-drive Ireland tours.
20 March 2025

Overland’s Guide to the Best Self-Guided Tours of Ireland

Did someone say road trip? That makes our imagination and excitement levels go wild! Nothing is impossible when you hit the open road on the Wild Atlantic Way or the...
A scenic, winding road through a hilly landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
10 March 2025

Should You Take a Road Trip Through Ireland?

Should you take a road trip through Ireland? The quick answer, without knowing anything about you, is YES… But hear us out…  Ireland is incredible, and a road trip is...
Colorful neon lights in an alley display umbrellas and a sign that reads, "There's only seven types of rain in Belfast: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...
1 March 2025

The Best Self-drive Vacations in Ireland

Do you love the idea of guided travel but not the constant presence of a guide? There is a solution that includes all the benefits of an experienced guide leading...
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Group of people enjoying drinks on a boat with overcast skies in the background.
20 February 2025

Overland Ireland Tours: What to Expect

The question we get asked most frequently is what people can expect on our small-group tours of Ireland. Of course, every Irish tour is different, but our reviews tell us...
The interior of this famous historic prison wing in Ireland features multiple levels, barred cell doors, and a staircase leading to an upper walkway beneath a high arched ceiling. Known also as one of the country's supernatural sites, it offers an eerie glimpse into the past.
13 February 2025

Exploring Ireland’s Famous Supernatural Sites

Did you hear that? It’s OK, it was probably nothing… With its misty landscapes and ancient ruins, Ireland is a land where myths, legends, and ghost stories come to life....
A group of people, fresh from their Emerald Explorer Ireland tour, sit around a wooden table in a dimly lit setting, raising glasses with frothy drinks and engaging in a toast. The camaraderie evokes the true spirit of Ireland.
6 February 2025

The 50 Best Pubs in Ireland (According to Instagram)

Ireland is most likely the best place in the whole world for a traditional pub. From Guinness to Whiskey – the country is world-famous for its tipples of choice. Traditionally,...
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A bustling scene on a bright and warm day on Quay Street in Galway, Ireland. Colorful old buildings occupied by shops, restaurants, pubs, and hostels line both sides of the street, their signs and awnings adding even more color. Some people sit on outside terraces drinking and eating, while others walk along the busy street talking and browsing.
29 January 2025

5 Gift Ideas on Our Small-Group Tours of Ireland

If you’ve been telling your friends and family about how excited you are about your upcoming small-group tour in Ireland, don’t be surprised if they ask you to bring them...
Tourists enjoying the view from the observation area at the cliffs of moher.
22 January 2025

The Top Review of Our Ultimate Ireland Tour Package

We received a great review from one of our guests who travelled with us on the Ultimate Ireland Tour Package. It truly brightened our day, so we thought we would...
A car winding along narrow country roads in a rocky, mountainous landscape in Ireland. The car is about to cross a stone bridge that passes over a stream. Adventures in such picturesque scenery are the hallmark of our self-drive tours in Ireland.
15 January 2025

Find Your Northern Ireland and Ireland Driving Itinerary!

Do you find the call of the open road impossible to ignore? There’s something magical about road trips — the sense of adventure, the freedom to explore new places while...
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Woman ziplining with an attendant watching from the platform amidst a forest setting.
8 January 2025

New Adventures for Our Custom Tours of Ireland

The world is your oyster with our tailor-made custom tours of Ireland! Well, Ireland certainly is anyway! Over the Easter holidays, we have been invited to try out the coolest...
A surf clinic storefront with wetsuits on display and a person with a child at the entrance.
1 January 2025

Tour of Ireland Activity Review: Surfing

During the winter our Overland guides try to eat, sleep, and drink the adventure lifestyle. Part of our job is to try out and review new and current trip activities....
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Ireland is more than just a place — it is the people of the Irish diaspora who have spread across the world over the centuries. The Oes and the Mcs of Irish surnames can be found everywhere! We welcome guests from every corner of planet Earth, and many of them have Irish heritage — either ancient or relatively recent. Maybe you’d like to explore your Irish genealogy or maybe you’re just drawn by the allure of the Emerald Isle.

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