Things to do in County Sligo, Western Ireland: The Best Multi-day Tours

This epic 12 day adventure tour of Ireland effortlessly explores more of Ireland than most Irish people will visit in their lifetime. From the Giant’s Causeway in the very north east to the Blarney Stone in the south west, the tour is filled with amazing and varied scenery, fantastic walks, great outdoor activity options. Not forgetting the fascinating historical and legendary sites as well as covering most of the Wild Atlantic Way. On our 12 day tour you will experience and learn about both the modern and ancient history of Ireland. The ‘Giant Irish Adventure Tour’ is made up of our award winning 8 day tour with the added bonus of experiencing Northern Ireland and the north west coast. This really is a tour of a lifetime.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Off the beaten track adventure in a 4X4 tour vehicle, Services of highly trained professional tour guides, 12 full days on tour, 11 nights accommodation (10 nights 4* hotel & 3* boutique guesthouse, 1 night in a castle), 11 Full Irish breakfasts, All relevant taxes, Loads of laughs, Most daily activities and visits, including:, Fantastic guided walks, Demonstrations of local craftsmen at work

Exclusions: Some optional entrance fees and additional activity options, for example:, Horse-riding (Available on request), Sea-Kayaking (Available on request), Bike touring in Killarney National Park (Available on request), Boat trip to the Skellig Islands (extremely weather dependent) (Available on request), Black Cab taxi tour of Belfast (Available on request), Bushmills Whiskey Distillery (Available on request), Walking tour of Derry (Available on request), Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge (Available on request), We try and keep any additional costs to a minimum and these activities account for only a small part of the daily activities on tour. As we stated above, most of the historical sites we visit are free to enter, as of course are the walks and beaches. The additional activities we do offer are ones that have proved to be a big success over the years.

The 6 Day All Ireland tour is an amazing opportunity to take in all of the highlights in less than a week. Mix with the local characters who offer brilliant insight into our beloved country, our people, and our legends. Irish eyes shall smile as we greet you with the true beauty of the Emerald Isle, North & South. You'll visit Belfast, Giant's Causeway, historic Derry, Co. Donegal, Co. Sligo, Galway, lunar Burren Region, Doolin village, Adare, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, Killarney, Blarney Castle (kiss the magical Blarney Stone) in Cork, and much more! Cead Mile Failte - A hundred thousand welcomes await!

Inclusions: 5 nights accommodation (Belfast, Letterkenny Co.Donegal, Galway, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney), Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Live commentary on board, Fun Professional Guide, Air-conditioned coach, Cliffs of Moher, USB Charging Points at every seat, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Belfast, Black Cab Tour *OPTIONAL, organised and paid to driver/guide*, Killarney, Horse and Carraige Ride or Horse Riding through Killarney National Park *OPTIONAL, organised and paid to driver/guide*, Gratuities

The 5 Day Northern Ireland showcases the highlights of the northern half of our Emerald Isle - both Northern Ireland and the Republic.Your adventures begin in the western capital of Galway city and turn north through the National Park of Connemara. Next it's enchanting Co. Donegal with its majestic highlands. Marvel at Glenveagh Castle and ancient fortress Grianan of Aileach on the Inishowen Peninsula. Overnight in charming Letterkenny for a taste of rural life. A highlight of the tour is undoubtedly the historic walled city of Derry. Scene of Bloody Sunday (1972). Your local guide will amaze you with the story of Ireland’s most northerly city. Explore the amazing Antrim coast taking you to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Giant’s Causeway and Glens of Antrim. We’ll stay in downtown Belfast with time at leisure to explore Northern Ireland’s capital. This tour gives a great introduction to Northern Ireland, and combines enchanting scenery with amazing history. 

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, as per selected, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, USB Charging Points at each Seat

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

This tour enables you to focus on the north of Ireland (both Northern Ireland and the Republic). This little corner of our emerald isle emerged from decades of tragic conflict with the Good Friday Peace Agreement of 1998. Nowadays visitors from all over the world come to marvel at spectacular landscapes (think Game of Thrones and Star Wars), explore historic cities and to sample local beers, whiskies and foods in great pubs and restaurants. Paddywagon Tours has great friends and connections in both the Ulster-Irish and Ulster-British communities and we cannot wait to introduce you to both. Some of the highlights to look forward to include Belfast city, Political Black Taxi tour (optional), Dark Hedges (Game of Thrones), (UNESCO) Giant’s Causeway, Derry / Londonderry (walking tour included), Letterkenny (Co. Donegal), WB Yeats’ Grave (Drumcliff, Co. Sligo), Strandhill (beaches & coastal village) and atmospheric Galway city.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation (Belfast & Letterkenny, Co.Donegal), Derry Walking Tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Fun Professional Guide, Entrance to Titanic Visitor Centre, Entrance to Giant’s Causeway Visitor Center

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch/Drinks, Black Taxi Tour in Belfast (*optional, organised and paid to driver/guide)

Explore Ireland" - Escorted 12 Day Tours. Explore the various facets of Ireland & experience the Beautiful landscapes of this "Emerald Ireland" Discover heart-warming moments and spectacular sights. Explore the Island of Ireland From the Causeway Coast and the Wild Atlantic Way to the Sunny South East and the 11 cities in between, now's the time to start exploring the Island of Ireland.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, 11 Nights Accommodation at 4 Star Hotels with Full Irish Breakfasts Each Morning

Exclusions: Flights & Airport Transfers, Guinness Storehouse – Supplement of $22.00 p.p.

The Ultimate Self-Drive Tour of Ireland covers the length and breadth, North and South, of our magical Emerald Isle, covering more of our stunning countryside and seeing more sights than you could imagine! Spoil yourself throughout this tour with  unrivalled scenery, a feast of  tradition , history,  culture, castles, and the great outdoors. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries

Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.

Fall in love on a 7 Day Northern Ireland self-drive experience. Roam the hills of Donegal, hug the Antrim Coastline on your way to discover the rich history, heritage and culture of Northern Ireland. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries

Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.