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Ireland: A Feast of Culinary Flavors & Local Traditions

12 days  |  14 days with Galway extension  |  Estimated monthly payments as low as $218 CAD

Group size
12–22 travelers
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4.6 out of 5 stars

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Pull up a pub stool for Sunday roasts, good pints, and quintessential Irish craic.

Does the mention of Irish cuisine bring Guinness and fish and chips to mind? Good news: This small group Food & Beer Tour is all that and so much more. Sure, the Emerald Isle has deep roots in tradition—why fix what isn't broken, right? But its emerging movement of farm- and sea-to-table dishes are truly worth writing home about. If you think all of Ireland’s green is impressive, just wait until you meet the high-quality food and beverage producers, all with their own unique stories to tell.

Your tour package includes

  • 10 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 10 breakfast
  • 2 lunches with beer or wine
  • 4 dinners with beer or wine
  • 1 beer tasting
  • 1 cider tasting
  • 1 mead tasting
  • 3 liquor tastings
  • 8 tastings
  • 1 cooking class
  • 10 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

  • Grafton Street
  • Teeling whiskey tasting
  • Kilkenny castle
  • Highbank Organic Farm
  • Cheesemaking class
  • Kinsale walking food tour
  • Skibbereen Heritage Center
  • Clonakilty whiskey tasting
  • Cork farm tour
  • Food foraging tour
  • Dingle Peninsula

Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Dublin today.

Dublin

Day 2: Arrival in Dublin

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Ireland! Settle in to your hotel and gather with your Tour Director and fellow group members at a mixer. Then, enjoy a welcome dinner.

Reviews

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Educational, busy, and fun!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Margaret, travelled in May 2025

Although it was a Culinary Tour (and a delicious one at that!) my favorite parts were learning the history and diving into the culture of Ireland. Our tour guide, Chris, was the absolute best: he had energy for days, accommodating to the end, and kept us in stitches!

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Culinary tour of Ireland

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Lynda, travelled in May 2025

Our Ireland adventure exceeded our expectations. The sites, food, experiences and comradely made up a perfect combination. The small group enabled us to access sites and experiences inaccessible to large group tours. We not only saw popular sites, but experienced out of the way...

Wonderful tour!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Jayne, travelled in May 2025

Been to Ireland twice before but this tour was the best. Everywhere we went was amazing. We had a great group of travelers, Chris was the perfect tour guide and John, our bus driver, was a miracle worker. The food choices in all the restaurants were top notch and all of the...

Ireland, good food, beautiful country!

5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Linda, travelled in May 2025

This was my 3rd tour with EF, but my 1st to Ireland. I don't drink so I wasn't sure if I made a good choice. But that was the wrong thought. I tried everything and was glad I did. I still won't drink but it was interesting to hear how things were done and then experience the...

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Hi Linda, Thank you for sharing your detailed and heartfelt feedback. We're delighted to hear that your first tour to Ireland with us...

Wonderful Trip

5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Delia, travelled in May 2025

This was our 8th trip with Goahead and 5th trip to Ireland. I highly recommend this itinerary if you are considering a trip to Ireland. The food was very good, our tour guide Chris was great and John our bus driver was always a gentleman helping all the ladies off the bus. We...

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Thank you for sharing your experience—and for traveling with us eight times! We're honored to hear this was your best Ireland trip yet....

Culinary and Cultural tour

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2nd-time traveler Karen, travelled in May 2025

What a wonderful way to submerse one into the world of Ireland. I love the fact that we had the opportunity to meet and talk with the locals about their experiences and their way of life. That’s how you learn to appreciate the history and culture and the beauty of Ireland. ...

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Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback! We're thrilled to hear how deeply you connected with the people, culture, and beauty of...

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Dublin - Camden Court Hotel

This charming hotel is located in Dublin. Guests enjoy brightly decorated rooms, a leisure center featuring a 16-meter swimming pool, sauna, and steam room, and an elegant restaurant serving modern cuisine. Nearby, you'll find...

Kilkenny - River Court Hotel

This riverside hotel is located in the center of Kilkenny. Guests enjoy live music, restaurant, and sun deck. Nearby you'll find Kilkenny Castle, St. Mary's Medieval Mile Museum, plenty of shops and restaurants.

West Cork - The Maritime Hotel

This picturesque hotel is located in the charming town of Bantry. Guests enjoy amenities such as a spa treatment room, a steam room, and a restaurant. Nearby, you'll find Bantry House and Gardens, the Sheep's Head Way, and the...

County Kerry - The Rose Hotel

This charming hotel is located in Tralee. Guests enjoy a spa, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Nearby, you'll find the Kerry County Museum, the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, and the Aquadome.

County Limerick - Fitzgerald’s Woodland House Hotel & Spa

This classic hotel is located in Adare in County Limerick, Ireland. Guests enjoy a restaurant featuring dishes made from with homegrown ingredients, Woodlands Walking Trail, and an indoor pool. Nearby, you’ll find Adare Manor...

Galway - The Connacht Hotel

This bright and modern hotel is located just outside of Galway's city center. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and live music. Nearby you'll find the Wellpark Mall, Lakeshore Park, and Lough Atalia walking path.

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Flights

Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.

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  • Airport transfers at your destination
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  • 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
  • Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
  • Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes

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