Great Irish vacation: Galway, Belfast, Dublin
Ireland
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Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2025
It was a great vacation with an interesting and fun itinerary! While relatively quick paced (which is fine, we asked for it) we felt we were able to see and get a feel for each of the areas we visited. Highlights include the Cliffs of Moher / Inisheer boat trip from Galway, the Titanic Museum in Belfast and the Jameson/Guiness experiences in Dublin. We elected to reserve a Black Cab tour in Belfast that delved into The Troubles and sights and locations of political murals from both sides. This might not be appropriate for everyone but we found it very informative and incredibly unbiased. I recommend it for anyone interested in the history of this modern conflict. We also discovered and had a tour of the Little Museum of Dublin in Dublin. It was great! Housed in an old Georgian home, the tour was theatrical, amusing and spotighted much of Dublin's history and cultural contributions. Also recommended and all ages appropriate.
Lastly, I think it's worth noting that the Trinity College long library is currently undergoing a multi year restoration and as such, has no books in it. Was nice to see it anyway but might be worth mentioning that to any future travelers.
Hotel Reviews
Clean, comfortable, great location, good breakfast, allowed us to check in early which was a day saver as we had just flown in from NY
This was our favorite hotel on the trip. Recently renovated, and very tastefully appointed. Also the best food we had from any of the places we stayed. The pastries were amazing!
Great central location, hip vibe and we got a room upgrade!
Activity Reviews
Great to see the cliffs from the water. Enjoyed Inisheer visit too. Recommend renting a bike to tour the island
James from the Jameson experience should be in theater. He put on a show that elevated the Jameson story from merely interesting to highly entertaining. Also our guide for the whole tour - Jameson and Guiness was Fergus and he was excellent too. He was as informative as he was advisory making sure the group was aware of the history of the city - things not discussed at Jameson or Guiness - but he also made us aware of discounts and opportunities and warned about higher prices at gift shops vs Dublin retail and also street smart tips. The line of Guiness pints he assembled at the end of the tour was pretty epic too!
Dear Andrew,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback and I really appreciate the thoughtful tips you’ve shared — they will be so helpful for others planning their visits.
It’s wonderful to know you had such an enriching and enjoyable journey. I hope your travels continue to bring you many more exciting discoveries!
Warm regards,
Aleksandra