Travelling to Ireland (2024)

FAQs

What I wish I knew before going to Ireland? ›

In 5 days, you can see some of the best sights a tour of Ireland has to offer. In our opinion, we'd recommend focusing on 1 or 2 areas of Ireland and branching out from the major cities. For example, in 5 days you can tour the Southwest coast, or combine a journey from Belfast and see Northern Ireland.

A rich cultural heritage. Ireland's history and culture is just as interesting as its landscapes. From ancient Celtic ruins to medieval castles and laid-back cities, the country is steeped in history and culture at every turn. In Dublin, explore centuries-old landmarks such as Trinity College, St.

The best time to visit Ireland is between March and May, and September to November, when it's not as crowded as it is in summer, or as cold as it is in winter. That said, Ireland has a mild, temperate climate and although it's rainy at times, you can visit all year round.

Plan to tip around 10-15% in Irish restaurants. However, the exact tip amount when eating out in Ireland depends on the place, occasion, and order size. It's customary to give your waiter or waitress a slightly higher tip than you would a bartender, as they are likely sharing their tip with the kitchen staff.

County Antrim

In Northern Ireland, County Antrim is arguably the most beautiful county in the country. County Antrim is a microcosm of the entire country, as within its long boundaries you can find cities, towns, villages, national parks, waterfalls, forests and coastal scenery.

Ireland is a safe and welcoming place to travel. But, wherever you visit, it always pays to know your rights, what to expect and what the local might expect of you, too.

What is the best way to tour Ireland? ›

The best way to get around Ireland from town-to-town is to rent a car (more on that below). There is no Uber in Ireland, but most of the cities/towns are very walkable. If you are not comfortable renting a car, it is possible to take a tour bus or a private tour, especially from the bigger cities of Dublin or Galway.

The most important thing when deciding what to wear in Ireland is to always look presentable and avoid anything too revealing, like crop tops or short shorts. You will be cold and look inappropriate. In general, day-to-day Ireland style is casual but always polished.

Among the Irish hospitality professionals I spoke to, American holidaymakers are regarded as friendly and spendy, an agreeable reputation that's borne out by research from Tourism Ireland, the body that manages tourism across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Ireland's most visited natural attraction is The Cliffs of Moher. This magical vista captures the hearts of up to one million visitors every year. Standing 702 ft at their highest point they stretch for 5 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare in the west of Ireland.