Ireland Travel Guides And Tips

Find out when to travel to Ireland, what to pack, how things work, and more.

 

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

Three women smile as they hold lambs in a field in the Irish countryside. It's a sunny day, the grass around them is green, and there are old drystone walls in the background. This charming, picturesque rural scene is a typical sight on Overland's small-group Ireland tours.
1 May 2020

What is the Best Time of Year to Visit Ireland?

When it comes to your vacation, the first thing you might think about is ‘where’. Where are you going to go? Now, if you’re reading this, it’s a fair bet...
Dramatic view of the cliffs of moher at sunset, taken by one of our guests on their self drive tour of Ireland
10 April 2020

Alternative Ways to Tour Ireland Without a Car

How to get around Ireland without a car We recently wrote a blog trying to help people work out whether they should take a road trip through Ireland. Obviously, we...
An ancient stone tower stands on a green hill overlooking a coastal landscape with the sea in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
18 February 2020

Life on the Road as an Overland Ireland Guide

Being a travel enthusiast and having spent many years living out of a suitcase, I thought having a job that required me to travel was going to be easy –...
View of the cliffs of moher on a sunny day, featuring lush greenery atop steep rocky cliffs overlooking the atlantic ocean.
14 February 2020

Overland’s Guide to Hiking in Ireland

With Ireland’s beautiful green landscapes and unique geological features, it is a great country for hikers, mountaineers, and anyone with a bit of adventure in their hearts. Whether you’re new...
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Stone pathway leading through a field of purple flowers towards a mountain under a cloudy sky.
14 February 2020

What Should I Wear on a September Trip to Ireland?

Planning a trip to Ireland in September and wondering what to pack? You’re not alone! This is the age-old big vacation dilemma: figuring out everything you need to pack as...
Group of visitors touring the dingle whiskey distillery, observing the distillation equipment.
29 June 2019

These Are the Best Towns to Visit in Ireland

Ireland is one of the most beautiful countries to visit in Europe, with spectacular coastline, jaw-dropping mountains and rolling green countryside. But while the landscapes might be breathtaking, it’s the...
A serene, tree-lined road with intertwining branches forming a natural tunnel.
8 March 2019

Where in Westeros: How Well Do You Know George R.R. Martin’s Fantastical World?

Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Ireland Game of Thrones – the book saga and the TV series – is one of the biggest accomplishments in media and the arts...
Five people walk along a grassy hillside with terraced green fields in the background, embodying the spirit of Southern Ireland tours. One person in the center has their arms raised, embracing the clear blue sky.
25 February 2019

The 27 Best Things to Do in Ireland

What’s on your Ireland bucket list? The mighty Cliffs of Moher? Driving the beautiful Ring of Kerry? Surfing on the Wild Atlantic Way? There’s so much to see and do...
Three people in wetsuits kayaking near a rocky shore under a clear sky.
20 March 2018

Overland Ireland Featured on Stride Travel

Recognised by Stride Travel for Outstanding Small Group Tours We’re happy to announce that Overland Ireland is now featured on Stride. Please consider leaving a review for Overland Ireland on...
A woman smiling, lying on her back on a cliff edge, looks up and smiles for the camera. The Atlantic Ocean rolls in below her and there is a smaller green clifftop in the background. This sense of adventurous fun on the Wild Atlantic Way is what Overland’s small-group tours are all about.
19 December 2017

Top 10 tips for visiting Ireland

Essential Travel Tips Before You Visit Ireland Wondering what currency we use in Ireland, if it’s always raining or what side of the road we drive on? Wonder no more!...
A woman in traditional dress singing to a group of people in a cozy pub with posters and decor on the walls.
19 June 2017

Galway Food Tours

Brand New Activity – Galway Food Tours It doesn’t matter if it is pre-season or mid-season, we are constantly scouting the length and breadth of Ireland for exciting new activities...
A plate of fresh oysters served with lemon wedges.
29 March 2017

Eat, Drink and be Merry on your Overland Ireland Tours

Traditional Irish Food & Drink You’ll Experience Apart from the spectacular scenery, mystic castles, lush green landscape, eye-popping coastal cliff drops, tales of leprechauns, fairies and legends, the warm embrace...
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Group of hikers resting on a mountain overlook with a view of the coastline below.
28 March 2017

What are the Best Months to Visit Ireland?

Ireland can enchant you any time of the year, but choosing the right month for your trip can make a big difference in what you experience. From long summer days...
Colorful houses line the waterfront with birds in the foreground and a green boat beached nearby, under a partly cloudy sky.
20 March 2017

48 hours in Galway on Our Small-Group Tours of Ireland

Did you know that Galway is known as the cultural heart of Ireland? It also happens to be the place that Overland calls home! It’s fair to say that we...
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Aurora borealis illuminates the night sky with green and pink hues over a coastal landscape with a silhouette of a structure on the right.
7 March 2017

Most Asked Questions During Our Small-Group Tours of Ireland?

During our small-group tours of Ireland, our guests always have plenty of questions up their sleeves. And we encourage you to ask away! Our guides are always really stoked to...
A group of guests on an Overland small-group Ireland tour pose for a photo on a sunny day with the famous Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland, behind them. The green grass covering the clifftops, the rugged cliff faces, and the roaring Atlantic Ocean in the background are quintessential images of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.
2 March 2017

Why choose Overland Small Group Tours Ireland

What Makes Overland Ireland Different Your trip to Ireland is a once in a lifetime trip. We want to know what you want to get out of it and have...
Golden sunlight illuminating a winding valley road between rolling hills.
1 March 2017

Getting to Ireland could not be easier

So, you decided that you want to visit Ireland and come on one of our fabulous small group tours of Ireland. The next step would be to book your flights....
A solitary stone house stands on a grassy field under a vast sky with scattered clouds.
24 February 2017

The Wild Atlantic Way: Epic Points

The Wild Atlantic Way can be the journey of a lifetime with 2500 km of great coastal roads. It was Ireland’s first long distance touring route. Whether you want to...
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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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