St. Paddy’s Day in Galway: Plus
9 days, 3 cities |
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Budget-friendly, shared accommodations. Perfect for solo travelers and extroverts.
Plus: Hotel-style rooms with one other traveler. Great for those who want more privacy.
Why go?
This is the Ireland you’ve always imagined: pub-lined streets, lush emerald countryside, historic castles and cathedrals, and more lakes and lochs than you can count. So whether you’re Irish to your core or only on March 17, there’s plenty of good craic to go around. Especially on St. Paddy's Day. ☘️ NOTE! ☘️ The itinerary may change based on the date you select.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 7 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- A St. Patrick's Day celebration in Galway
- Insider city tours with local guide
- Guinness Storehouse tour and free pint
- Guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Stop at the world-famous Cliffs of Moher
Picture yourself
- Sipping a freshly-brewed pint at the Guinness Brewhouse
- Kissing the Blarney Stone to score the gift of gab
- Connecting with nature throughout the Ring of Kerry
- Pub crawling along Quay Street in Galway
- Searching for puffins high atop the Cliffs of Moher
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Leave your shamrocks and leprechaun jokes at home, and board your overnight flight, bound for Ireland. You’re about to discover the true allure of the Emerald Isle (and it’s not gemstones).
Day 2: Arrive in Dublin + Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Dublin! In the last decade or so, the city's become one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. Companies like Facebook, Airbnb, eBay, and Twitter all have European headquarters in Dublin (so you know it’s a big deal).
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Meet an EF representative at the airport.
- Transfer to your accommodations and check in.
- Receive the latest schedule from your Tour Director.
- Meet the other travelers as they arrive.
- Meet your Tour Director for a guided tour of some top sights, including the Temple Bar neighborhood, St. Stephens Green park, and Grafton Street.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Traveler photos
Reviews
Overall rating based on 41 traveler reviews
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Love that this trip started in Galway! It made saint patricks day amazing! This whole trip was amazing! TD was great knew so much history and stories made it even better!
This is your first time with EF this is the trip to book had a fantastic time. People are lovely the towns are lovely and the music is fantastic. You will enjoy yourself in Ireland it’s a very friendly country. Your tour guy will take you on quite a venture definitely worth the...
This trip was incredible! Within two days I knew that Ireland was going to be my new favorite place. The people were incredible, so friendly! The food was delicious, and our tour director was great craic! Aran Islands were for sure a highlight! Make sure you add that...
Ireland is full of beautiful scenery! We stopped at all of the best spots to see as a tourist. The only downside was the hostels provided for accomodations.
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