Galway St. Patrick's Day Parade Performance Tour

Venture to the edge of Ireland at the Cliffs of Moher, where sheer rock faces rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Layers of sandstone and shale color the cliffs, while O’Brien’s Tower stands proudly at the summit, offering sweeping views. With waves crashing below and Ireland’s brilliant green landscape spilling toward the sea, this is one of the country’s most breathtaking natural wonders.

One of Ireland's oldest and most recognizable prehistoric monuments, Poulnabrone Dolmen stands on the Burren's limestone plateau. This 5,000-year-old portal tomb features massive stone slabs and offers a fascinating glimpse into Ireland's ancient burial traditions.

Join one of Ireland's most celebrated St. Patrick's Day parades as your band marches through the lively streets of Galway, performing for thousands of spectators in a festive celebration of Irish culture.

Get an authentic Irish dancing lesson in Dublin!

Meet Galway, the lively bayside city often compared to San Francisco, on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. Begin at the Spanish Arch, built to protect the docks where Spanish traders once moored their ships. Continue along Quay Street, lined with colorful shops, cafés, and pubs that capture the city’s Bohemian charm. Visit St. Nicholas’ Church, Ireland’s second-largest medieval parish church, crowned by its distinctive pyramid-shaped spire. Conclude in Eyre Square, the heart of Galway life, where locals gather amid green lawns, historic monuments, and fountains celebrating the city’s maritime heritage.

Perform alongside bands from around the world in Ireland's only International Band Championship. After marching through the heart of Limerick, join fellow ensembles at the Band Jamboree, an open-air concert celebrating music, international camaraderie, and the announcement of the championship awards.

Join a licensed guide to explore Dublin’s finest sights. Walk through Phoenix Park, Europe’s largest walled city park, home to red deer and the Phoenix Column. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where Ireland’s patron saint once baptized converts, and see O’Connell Street and Parnell Square. At Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university, enter the Old Library’s Long Room to view the Book of Kells, an illuminated 9th-century manuscript of the four Gospels, famed for its intricate Celtic designs.

Explore EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin’s Docklands, the original departure point for countless Irish emigrants. This interactive museum guides you through their reasons for leaving, the impact they made worldwide, and the enduring connections among Irish communities across the globe.