Ireland Tours in September 2025
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- Cliffs & Countryside
- 8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour
- 7-Day Ireland to Island Small Group Tour of Ireland
- 6-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour
- 7 Day Dublin And Galway By Train
- Land of Saints & Scholars - 7 days
- 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin
- Blarney Castle, Whiskey and Mountains (Hotel) - 3 days
- Blarney Castle, Whiskey and Mountains - 3 days
- Ireland's Ancient South - 5 days
Duration 5 days Destinations Dublin, Cashel, Adare, Blarney, Cobh, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Athlone Age Range 13 to 80 year olds Operator Royal Irish Tours September departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Sep, 2025 6 spaces left 8 Sep, 2025 6 spaces left From
- NZ$2,477
8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour
52 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The round trip was organized very well. We experienced a lot without it being too stressful.”
Michael, traveled in May
Duration 8 days Destinations Dublin, Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Cahir, Blarney, Killarney, Killarney National Park, Dingle, KillimerSee all destinations Age Range 10 to 106 year olds Operator Overland Ireland - Small Group Tours September departure dates
See All Departure Dates3 Sep, 2025 6 spaces left 10 Sep, 2025 5 spaces left From $4,448
11% Off- NZ$3,970You save $478
7-Day Ireland to Island Small Group Tour of Ireland
52 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We were able to enjoy Ireland's beauty, music, food, history -- the whole delicious, magical place.”
Catherine, traveled in September
Duration 7 days Destinations Dublin, Cashel, Midleton, Cobh, Blarney, Kenmare, Skellig Michael, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, TraleeSee all destinations Age Range 12 to 110 year olds Operator Overland Ireland - Small Group Tours September departure dates
See All Departure Dates7 Sep, 2025 8 spaces left 14 Sep, 2025 5 spaces left From
11% Off- NZ$4,018
6-Day Magical Southern Explorer Small Group Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very nice accommodations. Would book with Overland again!”
Mary, traveled in April
Duration 6 days Destinations Dublin, Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Cahir, Blarney, Killarney, Killarney National Park, Dingle, KillimerSee all destinations Age Range 10 to 106 year olds Operator Overland Ireland - Small Group Tours September departure dates
See All Departure Dates10 Sep, 2025 6 spaces left 17 Sep, 2025 3 spaces left From $3,204
15% Off- NZ$2,726You save $478
Duration 7 days Destinations Dublin, Galway Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator STM Tours LLC September departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Sep, 2025 10 spaces left 2 Sep, 2025 10 spaces left From $2,913
5% Off- NZ$2,768You save $145
Duration 7 days Destinations Dublin, Galway, Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Shannon, Killarney, Dingle, Blarney, Kinsale, CobhSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours September departure dates
See All Departure Dates7 Sep, 2025 4 spaces left 11 Sep, 2025 4 spaces left From $5,965
15% Off- NZ$5,070You save $894
5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin
175 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great personality and very knowledgeable on the best deals and sites to see. A truly standup guy.”
Theresa, traveled in August
Duration 5 days Destinations Dublin, Kilbeggan, Clonmacnoise, Galway, Burren, Kilfenora, Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch, Killarney, DingleSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator Rabbie’s Small Group Tours September departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Sep, 2025 6 spaces left 3 Sep, 2025 6 spaces left From
15% Off- NZ$2,175
Duration 3 days Destinations Dublin, Cahir, Blarney, Kinsale, Cork, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wicklow Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours September departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Sep, 2025 10+ spaces left 4 Sep, 2025 10+ spaces left From $2,495
15% Off- NZ$2,121You save $374
Duration 3 days Destinations Dublin, Cahir, Blarney, Kinsale, Cobh, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wicklow Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours September departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Sep, 2025 10+ spaces left 4 Sep, 2025 10+ spaces left From $2,155
15% Off- NZ$1,832You save $323
Duration 5 days Destinations Dublin, Cashel, Blarney, Kinsale, Bantry, Cobh, Waterford, Kilkenny, New Ross Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator On The Go Tours September departure dates
See All Departure Dates13 Sep, 2025 10+ spaces left 20 Sep, 2025 4 spaces left From $4,175
15% Off- NZ$3,549You save $626
What people love about Ireland Tours in September
- 8-Day Emerald Explorer Small Group Tour
Overland tours were great. Great tour, especially with tour guide Finn
- 7-Day Ireland to Island Small Group Tour of Ireland
Brilliant tour. Frankie was very attentive and informative. Skelligs surpassed all expectations and Cliff walk a real treat. Blessed with good weather all week .Would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in an activity holiday
- 5-Day Escape to the South West Small-Group Tour from Dublin
My friend and I joined the Rabbies’ 5 days escape to South West Ireland tour to see that part of the country; because we didn’t want to drive in Ireland so this tour was the best way to get a general view of the beautiful countryside of Ireland. We like how this tour included most of the popular sites in the South West Ireland like the Dingle Peninsula and the Ring Of Kerry. We normally are not the type that would join a tour for sightseeing, usually we DIY when we go on holiday in a new place. But this Rabbies tour pkg exceeded our expectations and all our worries about group tour were gone on the first day already when the tour guide Patrick Foley introduced himself to us. The tour was very well planned, covered most of the places we wanted to see. And the hotels picked by the agent Tour Radar for this tour were very decent accomodations, again exceed our expectations. But most importantly that tour was led and driven by the very charismatic, funny and helpful guide Patrick Foley. I have seen other reviews gave him high praise too so very happy when we found out he was our tour guide too. He was very informative, gave us history and background of many of these places we visited. And he was very funny too, always cracking jokes, taught us how to say a few Irish words and even sang Irish songs in the van to entertain us, so it was never a dull moment sitting in the van for even the longer driving part of the tour. We set off from Dublin on the tour joined by a small group of fellow travellers, in a very spacious van. We like this type of boutique tour offered by Rabbies. We were also lucky that the weather was great, almost too hot which we were told by Patrick it was very unusal this year Ireland has a heat wave going on in July. So although sometimes the Van even with aircon on, was a bit stuffy due to the heat wave, Patrick always asked how we were feeling in the van, made sure we could get some breeze and air by opening more windows and the sun roof of the van. He was very attentive to his tour passengers’ needs. Planned plenty of toilet stops for us so someone like me who always need to go to toilet when in a car or in a long distance road trip, did not have to worry about raising my hands for toilet stop which might make other passengers wait for me. But Patrick already planned these toilet stops so well each day, none of us would have to make additional requests for it. Patrick’s professionalism, his humor and story telling skills, his enthusiasm and his personal interest for the care and enjoyment of those with him made the trip very special. He would even explain and apologize graciously when the day we went to see the Ring of Kerry, that it would be a very packed schedule and he could only spare a short period of time at a few photo stops (even though he has nothing to apologize for, since we understood the tour was desgned to give us a taste of everything in the South West in 5 days which is a lot to cover in such short period of time so some days it would be a bit rush to see everything), but he would make it up by trying his best to let us stay longer at the more important sightseeing spots. So you could tell he genuinely wanted us to enjoy the tour and enjoy Ireland. When dropping us off at our hotel or guest houses, Patrick would also make sure we get checked in ok and only when he saw each of us have managed to get into the hotel or guest houses then he drove off. In the end, it was our guide that made this 5 day Rabbies Tour that much more enjoyable for us. I think Rabbies tour has a good reputation largely because of professional and friendly guides like Patrick Foley working for the tour. I highly recommend anyone who wants to get a taste of South West of Ireland to sign up this 5 days tour, which I was told by Patrick he would usually be working on this particularly tour. ( Make sure you sign up for starting on a Sunday and ends on Thursday too as that is the period he usually drives the tour.) We enjoy this Rabbies tour so much that we would not hesitate to sign up for another Rabbies tour with professional and friendly guides like Patrick Foley driving the tour. Also tour radar is a very user friendly online travel agent to book tours from. The pricing for our package was very reasonable consider the decent hotels we were booked into by Tour Radar in our package price. Would not hesitate to book another Rabbies tour through Tour Radar in the future.
What our customers ask about Ireland Tours in September 2025
What special events and festivals happen in Ireland during September?
September brings a rich calendar of cultural events across Ireland. The Galway International Oyster Festival stands out as a highlight where visitors can sample fresh seafood and listen to local musicians while staying at places like The Quayside B&B. In the coastal town of Dingle the annual Food Festival turns the town's streets into an open-air celebration of Irish cuisine. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The festivals added such incredible local flavor to our trip - the oysters in Galway were amazing and the atmosphere was unforgettable."
How crowded are major tourist attractions in Ireland during September?
Tourist numbers decline noticeably in September making it easier to explore popular sites. The Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle see shorter wait times and popular hotels like The Fairview in Killarney have better availability. Paths are clearer for photos and viewing points are less crowded. A TourRadar traveler commented: "Visiting in September meant we could really enjoy sites like the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula without fighting crowds making the experience much more peaceful."
What type of accommodation is available in Ireland during September?
The range of lodging options opens up considerably in September. Visitors can book stays in historic properties like Abbeyglen Castle in Clifden or choose from numerous family-run B&Bs such as Seaview Heights in Dingle. Hotels including the Killarney Plaza and Western Hotel Galway offer good availability at reduced rates. A TourRadar reviewer noted: "The September accommodation options were fantastic - we especially loved staying at the Lodge at Ashford Castle where we could really experience authentic Irish hospitality."
How do prices compare in September versus peak summer months?
September marks the start of shoulder season with noticeable price drops across Ireland. Hotel rates typically decrease 10-15% from summer peaks while popular tours like the Wild Ireland Express cost around USD 332 per day compared to USD 400+ in July-August. A TourRadar traveler noted: "We found September prices much more reasonable than August especially for nice hotels like the Radisson Blu in Dublin."
What are the best regions to visit in Ireland during September?
The Wild Atlantic Way shows its true colors in September as summer crowds thin out. The Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula offer clear views and easier navigation of narrow roads. The limestone landscapes of The Burren and rugged trails of Connemara National Park become more accessible. Galway city buzzes with festival energy. As noted by a TourRadar reviewer: "September was the perfect time to explore the west coast - we stayed at the lovely Lodge at Ashford Castle and found the timing ideal for both outdoor activities and cultural experiences."
What kind of evening entertainment is available in Ireland during September?
Nightlife remains lively across Ireland in September. Traditional music fills pubs in Killarney Dingle and Galway where visitors often stay at places like the Dingle Benners Hotel. Theater venues present autumn programs while cities host arts festivals and cultural events. A TourRadar traveler from the Irish Experience tour shared: "The evening entertainment was fantastic - from traditional music sessions in Dingle to modern performances in Dublin's Temple Bar area."