Dingle Peninsula

The Dingle Peninsula, the westernmost tip of Ireland (and Europe, for that matter), offers just the right mix of far-and-away beauty, isolated walk...

Heart of Ireland in 7 Days Tour - 2027

Tight on time? The Heart of Ireland in 7 Days — Rick's personal "best of" distillation of our two-week Best of Ireland tour — starts in Ennis (just...

Heart of Ireland in 7 Days Tour - 2026

Tight on time? The Heart of Ireland in 7 Days — Rick's personal "best of" distillation of our two-week Best of Ireland tour — starts in Ennis (just...

Best of Ireland in 14 Days Tour - 2027

Rick Steves' Best of Ireland tour kicks off with the best of Dublin, followed by Ireland's must-see historical sites, charming towns, music-filled ...

Best of Ireland in 14 Days Tour - 2026

Rick Steves' Best of Ireland tour kicks off with the best of Dublin, followed by Ireland's must-see historical sites, charming towns, music-filled ...

My Way® Ireland in 11 Days - 2027

Your Irish vacation weaves together the Emerald Isle's must-see sights and can't-miss destinations, including historic Dublin, beloved Dingle, bust...

Ireland

Flung like a mossy millstone onto the foggy fringe of the Atlantic pond, Ireland drips with mystery, drawing you in for a closer look. The Irish cu...

The Dingle Peninsula: Pure Ireland

In Ireland, you drive on the left. For that reason, I take my time in a car there, especially when doing a do-si-do up and over scenic mountain roa...

Rick’s Resources: Ireland

For your Heart of Ireland tour, we've curated this collection of Rick Steves' Europe videos, articles, and radio interviews to help you get your to...

Video: Alone with the Past at St. Brendan’s Oratory

(Warning: There’s an amazing leprechaun scene in this clip.) I’ve been visiting the Dingle Peninsula for more than 30 years. With a new guide (Colm...

Rick’s Resources: Ireland

For your Best of Ireland tour, we've curated this collection of Rick Steves' Europe videos, articles, and radio interviews to help you get your tou...

Travel Talks: Ireland

In this travel lecture, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Pat O'Connor shares tips and insights for traveling in Ireland. We'll journey through both ...

The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands

Deepest Ireland is best experienced on its Gaelic-speaking west coast, where the rugged villages have changed little over the generations. After ex...

Daily Dose of Europe: Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula — The Next Parish Over Is Boston 

Spending St. Patrick’s Day stuck in my house makes me very nostalgic for many wonderful visits to Ireland. And one of my favorite corners of the Em...

The Dramatic and Beautiful Slea Head Drive

Driving around Slea Head on the westernmost tip of Ireland, I’m enjoying the travelers’ hat trick: Venturing along a tiny road, being out in the ea...